One of the simplest ways to increase your amniotic fluid is to make sure that you are always hydrated. When you increase the amount of water you have in your body, your amniotic fluid levels will also rise. Drink water throughout the day and try to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses at a minimum. A great way to stay hydrated while also getting good nutrients is to eat fruits and vegetables that have high water concentrations. As stated above, when you increase the amount of hydration your body gets, you will also increase the amount of amniotic fluid you have. Good fruits and vegetables to eat when needing hydration include: Vegetables like: Cucumber (96.7% water), iceberg lettuce (95.6%), celery (95.4%), radishes (95.3%), green peppers (93.9%), cauliflower (92.1%), spinach (91.4%), broccoli (90.7%), and baby carrots (90.4%). Fruits like: Watermelon (91.5%), tomatoes (94.5%), star fruit (91.4%), strawberries (91.0%), grapefruit (90.5%), and cantaloupe (90.2%). Some herbal supplements can act as diuretics that make you have to urinate more. The more you go to the bathroom, the likelier you are to become dehydrated. It is very important that you stay hydrated when you are concerned about your levels of amniotic fluid. Herbal supplements to stay away from include: Dandelion extract, celery seed, watercress, and parsley. If you are pregnant, you should not drink alcohol at all because it is not good for your baby's health. Alcohol can also dehydrate you and cause your amniotic fluid levels to shrink. You should try to get at least 30 to 45 minutes of non-weight bearing exercise every day. Exercises promote an increased blood flow to the different areas in your body. If there is an increased blood circulating in the uterus and placenta, there is also an increase in the amniotic fluid index and fetal urine production rate (the amount your baby urinates). As your baby passes more urine in the amniotic sac, the volume of the amniotic fluid increases. Exercises you should consider doing include: Swimming or water aerobics. These are the best exercises to do when you are pregnant because it takes all the weight of your baby off of you. Walking and light hiking. If your doctor has asked you to stay in bed (what is referred to as complete bed rest) you should lay on your left side when you can. When you lie on your left side, your blood flows more smoothly through the uterine blood vessels and allows your baby's blood flow to also move at a regular rate. This may cause the amniotic fluid index to rise. ACE inhibitors are medications that help to lower your high blood pressure by stopping your body's conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II. While it is normally good to take these medications, you should not take them while you are pregnant because they can lower the amount of amniotic fluid that your body creates.

Summary: Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water each day. Eat fruits that have water contents. Avoid herbal supplements that can dehydrate you. Stay away from alcohol. Do light exercise regularly if your doctor has not asked you to get bed rest. Lie on your left side when you relax. Talk to your doctor about changing your prescription if you are taking Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE).

Combine 2/3 cup (230 g) of creme fraiche and 2/3 cup (165 g) of plain Greek yogurt in a bowl. Add 4 teaspoons (20 g) of horseradish and mix the ingredients together. Blend 1lb (0.45kg) of thinly-sliced salmon in a food processor. Add the salmon to the yogurt mixture and mix them together to create a savory dip that will work with crostinis and chips alike. Add salt, pepper, or lemon juice to the top of the dip if you want to give it a more dynamic flavor profile. Your salmon dip will hold for 3-4 days if you store it in an airtight container in your refrigerator.

Summary: Create a smoked salmon dip that works well with bread or chips.

You should cry or just be visibly upset most of the time when you're around that person. Talk about how you're having an emotional breakdown and how everything in the world is so sad and unfair and how you just can't stop crying and being so, so sad. At first, the person may feel honored to be allowed to help you, but if you keep this up for a few weeks, he may walk away on his own. Everyone loves a good narcissist. Spend all of your time talking about how hot you are, how many people love you, and how you're going to be rich and famous so, so soon. Look in the mirror constantly, reapply your makeup, mention how stunning you look all the time, and just spin around talking about how you're wearing the best outfit ever. Use the words "me" and "I" as often as possible, and cut the person off any time he mentions himself. When the person talks about himself, just look confused, like you can't possibly understand what it has to do with you. Flakes are the best kind of people. Make elaborate plans to meet up with that person, assuring him that you won't flake again. When the time comes, don't show up, and don't answer calls from that person. The next day, you can say, "I completely forgot!" You can also give a really bad excuse, like, "I had to wash my hair!" or "I just couldn't stop watching Hoarders!" This should make the person avoid you in no time at all.

Summary: Cry a lot. Talk about how great you are. Be a flake.

When you first get your Keurig, carefully read through the instruction manual. Pay particular attention to any cleaning warnings. You can also find a digital copy of your manual on the Keurig website. When you finish brewing, remove the spent K-cup and throw it away. Wipe up any spilled coffee grounds with a damp paper towel. Periodically emptying the reservoir and only using a clean cup to refill it will help keep your machine smoothly. Most Keurigs need to be descaled at least every six months, although a three-month schedule is better. Keeping to this schedule will make your machine perform better and will keep your coffee free from contaminants. If you splash something on the base of your Keurig, grab a damp towel and wipe it up right away. Performing regular daily maintenance and watching out for spills can make cleaning the exterior of your Keurig even easier.
Summary: Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Clean after each use. Do a deep clean on a regular basis. Clean as needed, too.