Water and Tea: A Guide to Healthy Drinking Habits for the Elderly

December 2, 2023

  After getting up in the morning and washing up, quickly drink 250 milliliters of cold boiled water from the previous night. The purpose of this is to clean the stomach, intestines, and promote bowel movements.

Before and after breakfast, there may be several oral medications waiting for you to take. You can use some warm water to take them.

In the morning, you can brew a cup of green tea, take a stroll, and move around; if you feel tired, you can sit for a while, but avoid sitting for too long. Green tea contains plant estrogen, which is helpful for relieving prostate hyperplasia; sitting for too long is harmful to prostate health and has no benefits.

Before and after lunch, you may also need to take medication, just remember one principle: take medication with plain water, and you can drink tea half an hour after taking the medication.

After dinner, drink less water, avoid drinking tea, and it is best to go for a walk. Even if you are indoors, make sure to move around to facilitate the quick elimination of the water you have consumed. On one hand, this reduces the burden on the heart and kidneys during sleep; on the other hand, it also avoids insomnia caused by tea drinking.

In summary, "There are techniques to drinking water for the elderly, and plain water and tea should be distinguished. Use tea to refresh yourself, and plain water to take medication. You can drink plenty of water during the day, but drink less before bed. If you crave alcohol or spicy food, don't forget to drink water to wash it away!"

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