Water is one of the most essential needs of the human body. Without it, we cannot survive. 60 percent of the body's tissue is made up of water. Water is the most important nutrient that our bodies need to perform many vital functions, from digestion to temperature regulation to nutrient transportation. In such a situation, it is very important to drink water, but at the same time, it is also important that it is drunk in the right way. Yes, most people make some mistakes while drinking water which causes harm to them. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about those mistakes by taking care of which you can save your health from getting spoiled. Let us know about these mistakes...
Drink water while standing
You must have seen many people around you who have the habit of drinking water while standing. Maybe you do this too. But do you know that doing so is not safe for your health? The habit of drinking water while standing can cause indigestion as it can disturb the fluid balance of the body. It would be better if you sit comfortably while drinking water and take small sips.
Drinking too much water
We all have heard that drinking more water leads to health and beautiful skin. It is recommended to drink two to three liters of water daily, but anything more than that can have harmful effects. One such effect is that when you drink a lot of water it dilutes the electrolytes, especially salt, in your body. It can also lead to a condition called hyponatremia, which is characterized by extremely low sodium levels. This is a serious condition which has proven fatal in some cases. Therefore drink the right amount of water.
Drink water quickly
Taking large sips of water or drinking water too quickly can also be harmful. This helps prevent the accumulation of impurities in the kidneys and bladder. Therefore you should drink water slowly. The more saliva that enters the stomach along with water, the more stomach diseases will be cured. Besides this, your digestion will also improve. Whereas drinking water too often sometimes causes bloating, stomach pain, and gas.
Drinking water immediately after eating food
One should not drink water immediately after or with food. Drinking water with food has a bad effect on the digestive system. This can cause problems like gas and heartburn. This is the reason why one should avoid drinking water after eating food. Not only this, drinking water immediately after eating food does not provide essential nutrients to the body, which affects immunity and your immunity becomes weak.
Drinking cold water
Most people like cold water. Everyone, especially in summer, wants to drink chilled water. Cold water may seem refreshing but it can affect your digestion. Due to this, there may be a problem of muscle pain. Therefore, drink water at room temperature only. It will be better if you drink lukewarm water.
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