Water is an important component of our body. Drinking a glass of water in the morning has become a must for health-conscious people. Drinking plenty of water not only helps to replenish the various trace elements our body needs, but also helps to detoxify and beautify our skin. However, many people are not aware that different methods of drinking water have different effects on our body. Let's take a look at how different methods of drinking water affect our body.
1. Obesity: Drink water half an hour after meals
Some people believe that not drinking water can help with weight loss. Experts point out that this is a wrong approach. If you want to lose weight but don't drink enough water, your body's fat metabolism will be affected and your weight will actually increase. Many chemical reactions in the body are carried out in water. The body's digestion and endocrine functions all require water, and toxic substances in the metabolism also need water to be eliminated. Drinking water at the right time can avoid disorders of the digestive system. Drinking water half an hour after a meal can enhance the body's digestion and help with weight loss.
2. Constipation: Drink water in large gulps
Constipation can be caused by two reasons: lack of water in the body and decreased excretion in the intestines and other organs. For the former, it is necessary to drink plenty of water daily. For the latter, a temporary solution is to drink water in large gulps, with fast swallowing. This way, the water can quickly reach the colon, stimulate bowel movements, and promote defecation. It is important not to sip slowly as the water will be easily absorbed in the intestines and lead to frequent urination.
3. Cold: Drink more water
When you have a cold, people always say to drink more water. This is because when the body has a fever, it naturally increases sweating, rapid breathing, and increased moisture on the skin as a self-protective response, which requires a large amount of water replenishment. Drinking more water not only promotes sweating and urination, but also helps regulate body temperature and quickly eliminate bacteria and viruses from the body. However, people with severe viral colds should not drink too much water.
4. Pigmentation: Drink a glass of plain water in the morning
Drinking a glass of water in the morning is beneficial for the body. Some people drink salt water, some drink honey water, and some drink lemon water for whitening. What kind of water is the best? After a night of metabolism, the body needs a strong external force to help eliminate waste. Plain water without any additives is the best. If it is alkaline water or water with added nutrients, it will take time for digestion and absorption in the body and cannot quickly cleanse the body. Therefore, a glass of plain water in the morning is the best way to detox.
5. Cough: Drink hot water
If you have symptoms such as coughing and phlegm, it can be uncomfortable and difficult to expel phlegm. In this case, it is important to drink plenty of water, especially hot water. Firstly, hot water can dilute the phlegm and make it easier to cough up. Secondly, increased water intake increases urine output, promoting the rapid elimination of waste substances. In addition, it can relieve congestion and edema of the airways and bronchial mucosa, reducing the frequency of coughing and making you feel comfortable and unobstructed.
6. Stomachache: Drink porridge
When you have stomach problems or feel uncomfortable, drinking porridge can be helpful. The temperature of the porridge should be above 60°C. This temperature can have a gelatinizing effect, making the porridge soft and easily digestible. It contains a large amount of water, which can effectively lubricate the intestines and flush out harmful substances in the stomach and intestines, thus effectively removing them from the body.
7. Irritability: Drink water at a high frequency
A person's mental state is connected to their physiological functions, and the link between the two is hormones. Simply put, hormones can be divided into two types: those that produce happiness and those that produce pain. Endorphins produced by the brain are known as "happy hormones", while adrenaline is usually referred to as "pain hormones". When a person is in distress or irritability, adrenaline levels rise. However, like other toxins, adrenaline can also be excreted from the body, and one way to do this is to drink plenty of water.
8. Nausea: Induce vomiting with saltwater
Nausea can occur in various situations. Sometimes it is a protective reaction to eating bad food, as vomiting can make the body feel much better. If it is particularly difficult to vomit, you can induce vomiting with saltwater. Prepare a glass of saltwater and drink a few big mouthfuls to induce the expulsion of impurities. After vomiting, rinse with saltwater to have a simple anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, dilute saltwater is also a good choice for replenishing fluids in cases of severe dehydration after vomiting, which can alleviate the weakness of the patient.
9. Bad breath: Drink plenty of water
For people who often socialize, bad breath is the biggest taboo. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that bad breath is closely related to excessive stomach fire. Therefore, in addition to brushing teeth every morning and evening, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet. One simple method is to drink as much plain water as possible every day. This method not only helps with bad breath treatment, but also provides the body with the daily water it needs. Scientific research has shown that the cause of bad breath is the presence of anaerobic bacteria in the mouth that produce sulfur compounds. Drinking plenty of water every day can help eliminate them quickly.
10. Heart disease: Drink a glass of water before bed
If you have heart problems, it is advisable to develop the habit of drinking a glass of water before bed. This can help prevent diseases that are prone to occur in the early morning, such as angina and myocardial infarction. These diseases are caused by high blood viscosity. When a person is asleep, the loss of water in the body due to sweating reduces the water content in the blood, leading to increased blood viscosity. Drinking a glass of water before bed can reduce blood viscosity and reduce the risk of sudden heart disease.
11. Fever: Intermittent small sips of water
Here, fever refers to the rapid increase in body temperature after intense exercise and excessive sweating. At this time, people may feel tired and proper hydration is the most urgent care for the body. Water can regulate the normal circulation of blood and tissue fluid, dissolve nutrients for supply to the body, release heat, and adjust body temperature, increase metabolism, and increase stamina. However, it is important not to rapidly replenish water during exercise, such as drinking two bottles of beverage in one breath, as it will further burden the heart. Therefore, it is advisable to intermittently sip water during exercise. In addition, hydration before exercise is also important.
12. Preventing colds: Drink cold water in winter
If you can drink cold water regularly in winter, it can help prevent colds and pharyngitis. Especially if you drink a glass of cold water in the morning after waking up, it can enhance the detoxification and excretion capabilities of the liver and kidneys, promote metabolism, enhance immune function, help lower blood pressure, and prevent myocardial infarction.
If you have urinary tract infections, such as cystitis, you can dissolve half a teaspoon of baking soda in 200 grams of water and drink it once or twice a day. This can reduce the acidity of urine and relieve pain.
