5 Reasons You Are Drinking Water Wrong.

Water is most important for our body. Without it, we can't use the nutrients that come from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Because water is so essential and beneficial, it doesn't mean that we can drink water whenever and however we want to. As our body is made up of two-thirds of water. For the proper functioning of the organs, adequate water is essential. 

But if this same water, when is consumed in the wrong way, it becomes the reason for most shocking health problems like migraine, joint pain, weak digestion, skin problems, hair fall, lethargy, heart and kidney problems. And the sad part is that 99 percent of the people drink water in the wrong way. Due to which they are unintentionally harming their body rather than getting benefits from this miraculous drink.

So for that, I will be sharing with you five habits of drinking water the wrong way and the ways to fix it. In the end, you will have a clear idea as to what, when, and how to drink water. So that it works for you and not against you.

1. Drinking water before and after meals.

Gulping a glass of water after meals might be the most satisfying thing for you. However, this is the worst thing that you can do to your body. When we eat a meal, our body's temperature rises for better digestion. But drinking water just after meals instantly dilutes the gastric juices, reducing the body's ability to digest food. This way, the food doesn't get digested properly and rots within the system. And when food rots within the system, not only your body fails to absorb the nutrients from it. But also it brings along digestive problems like floating gas, acidity, etc. This is why, you see people saying that "I eat mostly healthy food, but I am still not able to get the desired results. I am not able to lose weight even though I am drinking enough water." The reason is that you are drinking water just before or after meals.

One small hack that one can practice is to instead of drinking water, rinse your mouth with water. It really helps. 

Water can also be consumed in between meals and not with meals. Keep a gap of at least one hour after the meals and 30 minutes before the meals.

2. Gulping down the water Directly.

In today's fast-paced life, most people mindlessly drink water. It might seem hard to believe, but in reality, the way water enters your body can make a huge difference. If you drink water too fast anyway, your body won't accept it and would flush most of it out. Exactly the opposite of what you wanted to happen. Moreover, our stomach is acidic in nature, and on the other hand, saliva in our mouth is alkaline in nature. And its job is to stabilize the acid in the stomach. 

But when we gulp a large amount of water at once, very little saliva gets mixed with the water. So the atmosphere inside the stomach remains acidic. This may cause acidity, indigestion, bloating, gas, etc. Even gain in weight, because stomach fails to absorb the nutrients from the food and remove the unwanted material from the body. 

Ideally, one should slowly sip the water to start with. You can avoid bottles with a wide mouth, or even better to use a glass or sipper. 

3. Drinking chilled water.

Do you, after coming back from a hot day or from office, run to the refrigerator, grabbing a bottle of chilled water to quench your thirst? If yes. Then you better stop doing that. 

Drinking chilled water can not only cause a sore throat but also has serious demerits. Firstly cold water shrinks the blood vessels and restricts the digestion process. Chilled water also tends to solidify the fats from the food, making it tough for your body to break down the unwanted fats. Another major side effect of drinking cold water is joint pains. Not only this, there are many studies proving today that chilled water decreases the heart rate.

Ideally, one should drink water at room temperature, or drinking lukewarm water is even better. Although if at all you want to drink cold water, start using earthen pots. As it provides natural water cooling but also balances the ph of water, removing the impurities.

4. Drinking water while standing.

Another side effect of fast-paced lives is that today people drink water, not just standing, but walking or even while running. When we drink water in a standing position, our kidneys are not able to filter the water properly. Moreover, in this position, your muscles and nervous system are not relaxed, and it makes it difficult for your nerves to quickly digest the fluid. This may disrupt the balance of fluids in the body leading to a greater accumulation of fluids in the joints. Thus triggering arthritis. 

So it is best to Sit down and sip water slowly.

5. Drinking too much water.

I have come across people who forcefully drink water throughout the day. Even when they are not thirsty just because somebody told them that more water means more benefits. Of course, proper hydration is important, but excess of anything is bad. And this holds true for water also. 

Drinking water in excess makes the salts and other electrolytes in our body too diluted. And one of the sodium's jobs is to balance the fluid in and around your cells. But drinking too much water causes an imbalance, and the liquid moves from blood to inside your cells, making them swell, and in the case of brain cells, that's seriously bad news. Having yellowish urine and past lips are some of the signals given by the body that you are dehydrated.

So these were some of the most common mistakes that people do while drinking water. Now lets discuss some of the important querries regarding to drinking water.

When to drink water?

Whenever you feel thirsty, drink water. However, one time when water should never be skipped is just after waking up. The morning saliva is considered most effective, So every morning before brushing your teeth, drink water. 

How much water to drink in a day?

How much water a person needs in a day, depends on many factors like individuals body type, weight, physical activity, and climate. Our body also gets water from various foods like fruits and vegetables. So it would be unfair to give one fixed quantity. It is best to see how your body responds and drink accordingly. Generally speaking, 2.5 to 3 liters per day is good enough.

What is the best way to drink water from?

Water can be consumed from any utensil. However, if you drink water from a copper vessel. The benefits get multiplied. It is recommended to store water in a copper vessel the night before. Keep it near you, preferably on a wooden surface. And have this water first thing in the morning. Make sure you drink from the copper vessel itself and not transfer it into any other metal container. Drink this copper-charged water for just three months, and you will be amazed to see what it does to your body. Just remember not to drink water standing but by sitting on any chair or by sitting down on your knees.

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At last, Water is life. It is a panacea for many health problems. All we need to do is drink it the right way.