Water is the most important thing for survival. It is an essential ingredient for life as well as for maintaining the health of our body systems. Even every animal knows how to drink water when to drink, how much to drink and when to drink water. But we humans always mistakes while drinking water and are literally confused and always surrounded with the questions and suggestions like:
- How many glasses of water should drink in a day?
- You should drink a minimum of 5-6 litres of water every day.
- Also, you should drink 2 glasses of water in the morning once you get up from bed.
- Someone will say, you should drink hot water.
- Another will say you should not drink water with your email.
- Should you drink water even before and after meals?
Although these questions are not invalid, every single question gives you a reason to know about the correct method of drinking water to keep you healthy.
What are the Good and Bad Habits of Drinking Water?
But if you make a mistake in drinking water, then it can become a reason for many diseases. Many people among us do not know how to drink water correctly. Making mistakes while drinking water can cause various health issues and diseases which may include indigestion, GERD and acid reflux, respiratory disorders, cardialgia and joint pain.
So let’s start and discuss the common mistakes generally we made while drinking water. I will ask you 3 questions here and you need to just tick one answer to each and see under which category you fall.
Question Number 1.
How Do You Drink Water?
- Drink water gulp by gulping in one breath with Bottle directly
- Always drink water while standing
- Always drink water while standing
Let us understand what are the advantages or disadvantages of different types of habits of drinking water.
Drink water gulp by gulping in one breath with Bottle directly
It’s not a good habit to drink water gulp by gulp in one breath. If you drink water in a hurry and gulp water directly can cause spasms and pain in your oesophagus and you feel like water is stuck in a food pile (Oesophagus). This condition is called cardialgia which may further lead to tightness of the sphincter between your food pipe and oesophagus.
Always drink water while standing
It is a bad habit to drink water while standing which can be even life-threatening. If you drink water while standing, then water can go into your trachea (respiratory tract) which can cause spasms in your trachea. This phenomenon can lead to cessation of breath and life can be in danger.
You drink water sip by sip while sitting only
This method is the correct method for drinking water. When you drink water while sitting, it prevents water to go into your trachea. Just drink water sip by sip and keep water for a second or two in your mouth. Squish it and then drink. This activates your salivary glands to release more saliva. This helps in your digestion and prevents gastritis and constipation too.
So “Don’t Drink You Water but Eat Your Water”
Question Number 2.
What Type of Water Should You Drink Cold or Hot?
- Chilled Water Taken Out Directly from Fridge
- You Drink Hot Water
- Drinks Normal and Room Temperature Water
Too cold water act as a mini shock for your stomach. Just take an example, of how your body reacts when suddenly cold water shower falls on your body while bathing. Similarly, cold water reacts in your stomach which can lead to gastritis or gastric ulcers too. Your body works harder first to put energy into cold water to bring the cold water near to body temperature. After that, your body needs to work more to send the energy to the entire body.
You Drink Hot Water
Hot water also acts like cold water; long-term use of hot water can lead to dehydration. Also, it doesn’t help in crunching your thrust.
Drinks Normal and Room Temperature Water
This is the correct type of water to drink. Normal water at room temperature is always helpful for your health. The best way to use room temperature water is to use a pitcher and keep water in it. This is the best thrust cruncher water. In cold weather, you can use lukewarm water.
Question Number 3.
When and How Much Water Should You Drink with Your Meal?
- Drink 1-2 Glass of Water Before 15-20 minutes of your meal
- Drink water in-between your meal while eating
- Drink water just after your meal
Drinking water before a meal is always good, you should drink 1-2 glasses of water 10-15 minutes before your lunch and dinner. This helps in your weight loss also as it gives a sense of fullness and you eat less. But if you drink water between your meal, it causes indigestion and constipation. When you drink water in between or just after the meal, it causes dilution of hydrochloric acid which leads to indigestion as food remains for longer hours in the stomach in the absence of low enzymes and low dilution of hydrochloric acid.
What are the Good Habits to Drink water?
- Drink water while sitting only
- Make a habit of drinking water sip by sip
- Do not drink water while standing
- Drink water for 10-15 minutes meal
- Do not drink water in-between meal
- Use a mud pitcher to keep water cold
- Don’t drink plastic water bottles
- Drink one glass of water every hour when you are awake
- Do not drink water just after your meal
These healthy habits of drinking water will help you in keeping healthy. Good habits of drinking water will keep you away from diseases and disorders. Don’t use plastic bottles or water as these bottles remain hot whether in direct sunlight or at a temperature of more than 40 F. This can be one of the causes of cancer because plastic starts breaking down into styrene once reaches 40 F and above. Styrene is a strong carcinogenic agent and long-term usage of plastic bottle water can lead to cancer.
So avoid bad habits of drinking water and stay healthy.
