Tackling dehydration during Ramadan

These long days with blazing summer heat, when Muslims are fasting for about 16-18 hours depending on the country they live in or even more, special precaution have to be taken to stay healthy. This includes right diet, exercise and sleep. Dehydration is a common issue; normally drinking 8-10 glasses of water is required during the non fasting hours, failure to do so results in signs of dehydration.
Liquid intake has to be balanced in Ramadan; along with water having lassi and fresh fruit juices is also beneficial. Fruits and vegetables are a good source of hydration especially watermelon, pomegranate, grapefruit, cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce and apples. They are even rich sources of fibre, vitamins and minerals.

Sharbat Anar

Pomegranate is an excellent source of hydration, taken in non fasting times can maintain the water level in the body. Pomegranate juice or Sharbat Anar is most refreshing drink which does not increase the blood glucose level or won't increase the calories like many other drinks and juices but provides sufficient amount of water. It is best to be taken at Iftar or sehri time and in between especially in these hot summers.

Recipe for Sharbat Sandal and Sharbat Gulab

Another refreshing choice can be Sharbat Sandal by Tayyebi Herbal healthcare. People even prefer to mix it with Sharbat Gulab for extra rich taste. The simple recipe to prepare sandal sharbat is by soaking the sandalwood in rosewater for 24 hours and then cooking on fire. Then stain the mixture and fill in the bottles. Or mix the prepared Sharbat Sandal with Sharbat Gulab for delicious taste fit to fight dehydration.

Benefits of Sandalwood

Sandalwood has many benefits; Sharbat Sandal is an excellent source of hydration especially for the skin. Our skin often dries out in Ramadan and appears to tighten up. Sharbat Sandal taken during the month of Ramadan provides nourishment to the skin. It is a tested Ayurvedic remedy or an herbal treatment to remove pimples, acne, blemishes, rashes and dark spots from the skin.

Herbalist even use sandalwood to treat eczema, psoriasis and ringworm, it's also effective for anti tanning and anti aging and naturally improving the skin complexion providing a soft and clear skin. Sharbat Sandal should be taken in Ramadan along with cooling effect it is also a cardiac tonic so stay active and healthy leaving your skin soft and nourished