We all know that 2/3rd of our body is made up of water. WATER is so important for our body for proper functioning of organs and very important for a healthy-looking skin and hair. So everyone emphasizes on drinking plenty of water. So you probably know that it is important to drink plenty of fluids on a daily basis no matter what the temperature is outside.
Keeping hydrated is crucial for health & well-being, but many people do not consume enough fluids each day.
But what if we were drinking water all wrong till date? It will definitely have a bad impact on our health unknowingly. Some of the health issues that can be caused by drinking water the wrong way include:
- Migraine
- Poor Digestion
- Skin problems
- Allergies
- Joint problems etc.
Now, let us straight away get into the don'ts while drinking water.
· Do not drink water before and after a meal: In the sense, do not drink plenty of water just before having a meal, in between or soon after a meal. Reason being, it can dilute the gastric juice necessary for digestion & ends up food not getting properly digested, thereby leading to acidity, gas, bloating, slow weight gain/loss etc.
Do not gulp down water fastly: Reason being, body does not accept water when drank in a hurry. Since stomach is acidic in nature & saliva is alkaline in nature, water doesn’t get mixed well with the saliva when gulped down fastly again leading to acidity, bloating etc.
Do not drink chilled water: I know it sounds disappointing! Reason being, it not only leads to sore throat but also shrinks the blood vessels, solidifies body fat, cause joint pains etc.
Do not drink too much water: This can lead to imbalance in the body fluids.
Do not drink water while standing: It can lead to kidney problems, joint pains in the near future.
Avoid carrying water in one-time usable plastic bottles.
Now coming to the RIGHT WAYS OF DRINKING WATER.
- Leave a gap of at least half an hour before and after the meal to drink water.
- On an average, a person can drink 2.5 to 3 liters of water daily. However, it depends upon a person's body type, capacity etc.
- Have a glass of water first thing in the morning, which is very necessary to hydrate your body after 8 hours of sleep.
- Sit down and drink water sip by sip. Do not gulp down water fastly.
- Studies show that drinking water in a copper vessel results in a lot of health benefits to body and skin in the long run.
- Drinking warm water is comparatively better than drinking cold or chilled water. Also, having a glass of hot water helps to break down fat molecules in your diet faster.
Above-mentioned points may sound silly but can have a huge impact in our lives in the long run. By consuming minimum recommendation of water, we are helping our body to function better and improve overall health of our body along with gaining a healthy looking skin. So water is that magical drink that can heal a lot of health issues, but only if it is consumed in the right way.
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