5 Reasons you are drinking water the wrong way

Two third of our body is made up of water. So for the proper functioning of the organs adequate water is essential. However the same water will consumed in a wrong way becomes the reason for most shocking health problems like migraine, joint pain, weak digestion, skin problems, hair problems, lethargy, heart and kidney problems. The sad part is that 99% of the people drink water in the wrong way due to which they are unintentionally harming their body rather then getting benefits from this miraculous drink. So if you want to know the right way of drinking water go through the whole post. 

Water is most important for our body. Without water we can't use the nutrients that comes from carbs, proteins and fats. Because water is so essential and beneficial it does not mean that we can drink water whenever we want to. Here I will share with five reasons that you will be drinking water the wrong way and ways to fix it. Watching this video till the end you will have a clear idea as to what, when and how to drink water so that it works for you and not against you. 

1. Drinking water before and after meals.

Gulping a glass of water after a meal might be the most satisfying thing for you. However this is the worst thing that you can do to your body. When we eat a meal our body's temperature rises for better digestion. But drinking water just after meals instantly dilutes the gastric juices reducing the body's ability to digest food. This way the food doesn't get digested properly and rota within the system. And when food rota within the system not only your body fails to absorb the nutrients from it, but also it brings along digestive problems like bloating, gas, acidity etc. This is the reason you see people saying that I eat mostly healthy food. But i am still not able to get the desired results. I am not able to loose weight even though I am drinking enough water. The reason is just that you are drinking water just before or after meals. One small hack i practice is that instead of drinking water I rinse my mouth with it. It really helps.

2. Gulping down the water.

In today's fast paced life most people mindlessly drink water. It might seems hard to believe but in reality the way water enters in your body can make a huge difference. If you drink water too fast anyway your body won't accept it and would flush most of it out. Exactly the opposite what you wanted to happen. Moreover our stomach is acidic in nature on the other hand saliva in our mouth is alkaline in nature and its job is to stabilize the acid in stomach. When we gulp large amount of water at once very less saliva gets mixed with the water so the atmosphere inside the stomach remains acidic. This may cause acidity, indigestion, bloating, gas etc. even gain in weight because stomach fails to absorb the nutrients from the food and remove the unwanted material from the body. Ideally one should slowly sip the water to start with you can avoid bottles with wide mouth or even better to use glass or sipper. 

3. Drinking chilled water. 

Do you after coming back from office and run to the refrigerator grabbing a bottle of chilled water to quench your thirst. If yes then you better stop doing that. Drinking chilled water cannot only cause soar throat, also has serious demerits. Firstly cold water shrinksnthe blood vessels seriously restricting the digestion process. Chilled water also tend to solidify the fats from the food making it tough for your body to breakdown the unwanted fats. The other side effects of drinking cold water is joint pain. Not only this there are many studies proving today that chilled water decreases the heart rate. Ideally one should drink the water at room temperature. Lukewarm water is even better. Although if at all you want to drink cold water start using earthen pots. Not only they are natural water cooler but also balances the pH of water Removing the impurities. 

4. Drinking too much water.

I have come across people who forcefully drink water throughout the day even when they are not thirsty. Just because somebody told them that more water means more benefits. Of course proper hydration is important but excess of anything is bad and this holds true for water also. Drinking water in excess makes the salt and other electrolytes in your body too diluted. One of sodiums job is to balance food in and around your cells. Drinking too much water causes an imbalance and the liquid moves from blood to inside your cells making them swell. In case of brain cells that's seriously bad news. Having yellowish urine and parched lips are some of the signals given by the body that you are dehydrated. 

5. Drinking water while standing.

Another side effect of fast paced lives is that today people drink water not just standing but walking or even while running. When we drink water in standing position our kidneys are not able to filter the water properly. Moreover in this position your muscles and nervous system are not relaxed and it makes it difficult for your nerves to quickly digeta the fluid. This may disrupt the balance of fluids in the body leading to greater accumulation of fluids in the joints this triggering arthritis. So it is best to sit down and sip water slowly. 

So these were the most common mistakes people do while drinking water. 

Now let us see when, how much and in which utensils you should drink water.

When?

When to drink water? Whenever you feel thirsty drink water. How ever one time when water never be skipped is just after waking up. We have already discussed how saliva helps in neutralizing the stomach acid and the morning saliva is considered to be most effective. So every morning before brushing your teeth drink water. Water can also be consumed in between the meals and not with meals. Keep a gap of atleast one hour after the meals and thirty minutes before the meals.

How much water to drink?

How much water a person needs in a day depends on many factors like individuals body type, weight, physical activity and climate. Our body also gets water from various foods like fruits and vegetables. So it would be unfair to give one fixed quantity. It is best to see how your body responds and drink accordingly. Generally speaking 2.5 to 3 litre per day is good enough. 

Which utensils?

In which utensil we should drink water. Water can be consumed from any utensils. However if you drink water from the copper vessel the benefits get multiplied. It is recommended to store water in a copper vessel a night. Before it keep it near you preferably in a wooden surface and have this water first thing in a morning. Make sure you drink from the copper vessel itself and not transfer it to any other metal container. Drink this copper charges water for just three months and you will be amazed to see what it does to your body. Water is life it is panacea for many health problems. All we need to do is drink it the right way.