Five simple ways to take care of health with water
It’s a well-known fact that the human body is composed of nearly 70 percent of water. Also, if it is deficient in our body, the symptoms are easily seen in various forms. We may feel weak, and dizzy, and even the color of our urine gets darker.
We should drink plenty of water and everybody probably knows it. Simply drinking water is not enough, however, there is a proper way to consume water that we practice in our daily life. It is very well mentioned in Ayurveda. Getting surprised at this is common since from early childhood we are drinking water and nobody to date gave it so much importance how consume water.
Apart from this, if we think carefully that our body is composed of 70 percent of water, we could see it from another angle too. If the water that we drink is not taken properly, there is no doubt that 70 percent of our body is not properly taken care of.
Therefore in this article, you will get to know 5 surprising facts and ways to consume water properly.
1. Start your day with water
Now many of you won’t agree with it, but the fact is you should start your day with water. In short, the very moment you get off your bed, you should take water without even bruising or cleansing your mouth.
The logic behind this is when we sleep at night, other organs function differently than it functions during the day or we are active. However, there is one gland on the inner wall of a chick, called the salivary gland.
This gland produces saliva all the time without any interruption. When we are chewing, it produces even more. The saliva so produced while we are sleeping contains several medicinal properties. And, it should be swallowed rather than thrown out b gargling.
Moreover, when this saliva reaches our stomach with water, it even helps a lot to those who are suffering from gastritis (acidity) problems. One more thing to know about saliva is it’s alkaline (basic) in nature and neutralizes extra acid produced in the stomach. Thus, starting our day with water is much more beneficial in many aspects.
2. Always drink water sip by sip and not in a gulp
From the above point, we are clear that saliva in our mouth is very precious to our stomach and body as well. Also, some studies have claimed that drinking water in a gulp or continuously might cause a problem in our spine.
Also, when we drink water sip by sip, more and more saliva is mixed with water and reaches our stomach. This also results in pacifying our thirst properly. Hence, drinking water is sip by sip we are caring for our health, and is a good habit to follow.
3. Say no to Icy cold water
The normal temperature of the human body is around 37 degrees Celcius. And the icy cold water is nearly at 0 degrees. Drinking such water we are simply putting extra pressure on our stomachs. That is, whatever we intake, the stomach brings it to a temperature compatible with it, and for icy cold water, it has to do a lot of work.
During this, the blood supply to the stomach increases, and other organs might get deficient in blood. Apart from this, its a simple physics that anything contracts on cooling, and with this fact, icy cold water squeezes our intestines.
The contracted intestine results in constipation and indigestion problems too. Therefore, to keep ourselves healthy we should not take too cold water. Normal or little cold water is preferable.
4. Drink water at least an hour after your meal
The way we prepare our food, likewise in our stomach there is an area where the food is stored, epigastrium. The food that we eat is converted into a paste in that region only.
And in this process, various juices and digestive enzymes play a vital role. So it’s common sense that drinking much water right after our meal dilutes those enzymes resulting in improper digestion of our food.
This process of paste formation lasts at least an hour-long and so we should drink water at least an hour later. If somebody wishes to drink earlier, it should be at least 30 min earlier. Thus proper timing of water can result in proper health.
5. Take a seat while drinking water
Now, this might sound funny, but the fact is we should avoid drinking water while standing. The fact is when we are sitting in Sukhasana (easy pose) the center of gravity passes through our navel which is very essential for proper digestion. So it is advisable to eat or drink water only while we are sitting.
In conclusion, the five ways to keep yourself healthy simply with water might not be new to you. Perhaps, many of you might have an idea about it, but not in practice.
However, these simple yet effective ways act like a butterfly effect. Instantly it might not give visible results, but with time it certainly gives many positive changes regarding health. Also, it can prevent various health issues in the long run.
Last, but not least, “Health is Wealth”, so preserve this wealth with care and responsibilities. Stay healthy and safe, and have a great time with family, friends, and beloved ones.
Feel free to share your experience or views on the above-mentioned tips. You might express your surprise if it is the first time you are getting to know about it.
Very nice and important information.