Drinking water is essential in daily life and is a habitual action for people. Although you drink water every day, do you know how to drink water? Do you understand the precautions for drinking water?
Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water
Drinking water when you're thirsty is not effective. We should develop the habit of drinking water proactively, at least 8 glasses of water a day. Once your body feels thirsty, it means that you are slightly dehydrated. Drinking water should be balanced, and you shouldn't wait until your mouth is dry to drink water.
Office workers should drink more water
Many office workers believe that they don't need to replenish water because they often sit in air-conditioned offices. However, in air-conditioned environments, the body is more prone to dehydration. Dehydration of brain cells can lead to reduced memory, lack of focus, and decreased work efficiency. Therefore, office workers should drink more water and not wait until they are thirsty to drink.
Drink water in small sips
Drinking water should be done in small sips. Drinking water in large gulps is equivalent to not drinking at all. Drinking too much water at once can accelerate urination. Drinking water too quickly can also cause bloating and is not beneficial for digestion and absorption in the body. It may also cause discomfort such as nausea and vomiting. The scientific way to drink water is to sip a glass of water, preferably finishing it slowly in five to ten minutes. Avoid gulping it down.
Boil water after dark
Boiling water after dark is best because the water pipes have been flushed by flowing water throughout the day, ensuring that the water quality is the best. It is not recommended to boil water in the morning because after the water pipes have been stagnant overnight, various foreign substances and impurities may accumulate.
When should you drink water?
Drink water before bed
Drinking water before bed can prevent heart attacks and strokes. When the body is dehydrated, the blood becomes thick, increasing the risk of heart attacks. Drinking a glass of water two hours before bed can effectively reduce the risk.
Drink water in the morning
After brushing your teeth in the morning, drinking a glass of water can prevent constipation, promote blood circulation, effectively replenish body fluids, quickly flush out metabolic waste, eliminate body toxins, and improve complexion. By eliminating waste and toxins from the body, you can also lose some weight.
Drink water before exercise
Drinking water before exercise can replenish body fluids, provide muscles and cells with more oxygen and nutrients, improve mental state, and reduce fatigue, allowing you to perform better.
Drink water when drinking alcohol
When drinking alcohol, it is important to drink more water. Alcohol has diuretic properties, which can cause blood vessels to dilate and body temperature to rise, leading to dehydration. Therefore, drinking more water while consuming alcohol can reduce symptoms such as post-drinking thirst and also dilute the alcohol concentration in the body.
Drink water when feeling restless
When feeling restless and fatigued, drinking water can refresh the brain. Suddenly feeling tired, anxious, irritable, or having difficulty concentrating may be a sign of dehydration. Drinking a glass of water at this time may help rejuvenate you.
