Can Drinking Water Harm Your Body?

Introduction

Yes, drinking water may be harmful to you body, if you are drinking it in a wrong way.

As we know 2/3rd of our body is made up of water. So for the proper functioning of the organs, adequate water is essential.

However the same water is consumed in a wrong way becomes the reason for most shocking health problems like migraine, arthritis, weak digestion, allergy, hairfall, lethargy, heart and kidney problems.

The sad part is that 99% of the people drink water in a wrong way due to which they are unintentionally harming their body, rather than getting benefit from this miraculous drink. So if you want to know the right way of drinking water then read this blog till the end.

Water is most important for our body. Without water we can't use the nutrients that come from carbs, proteins and fats. Because water is so essential and beneficial, it does not mean that we can drink water whenever we want. In this blog, I will share with you five reason that you are drinking water in the wrong way and the ways to fix it.

5 reasons that you are drinking water in a wrong way

1)  Drinking water before and after meals

Drinking 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 with your body.

Reason :

When we eat a meal, our body's temperature rises for better digestion but drinking water just after a meal instantly dilutes the gastric juices, reducing the body's ability to digest food. So this way the food does not get digested properly and rots within the system.

Problems can Face :

When food rots, the body fails to absorb the nutrients from it. But also it brings the long digestive problems like gas, bloating, acidity and etc. This is the reason you see, people saying that I eat mostly healthy food but I am not still able to get that Desire results. I am not able to lose weight even though I am drinking enough water.

The reason is that you are drinking water just before or after meals.

Solution :

Instead of drinking water, you can rinse your mouth with water.

2)  Gulping down the water

In today's fast-paced life, most people mindlessly drink water. It might seems hard to believe that in reality, the way water enters your body makes a huge difference.

Reason :

If you drink water too fast anyway, your body won't accept it and would most of it flush out. Exactly the opposite of 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 a large amount of water at once, very less saliva gets mixed with water. So the atmosphere inside the stomach remain acidic.

Problems can Face :

This may cause acidity, indigestion, bloating, gas, etc. Even gain in weight because stomach fails to absorb nutrients from the food and remove the unwanted materials from the body.

Solution :

Ideally, one should slowly sip the water.


3)  Drinking chilled water

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Do you after coming back from your office, run to the refrigerator, grabbing the bottle of chilled water to quench your thirst.

If yes, then you better stop doing that.

Reason :

Firstly, cold water shrinks the blood vessels. Seriously restricting the digestion process . chilled water also tend to solidify the fact from the food making it tough for your body to break down the unwanted fat.

Problems can Face :

Major side effect of drinking cold water is joint pain. Not only this, there are many studies proving today that chilled water decrease the heart rate. Drinking chilled water can not only cause a sore throat but also has serious demerits.

Solution :

Ideally one should drink 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 are they natural water cooler but also balance 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, then your are harming your body.

Reason :

 Ofcourse proper hydration is important but excess of anything is bad and this holds true for water also. Drinking water in excess makes the Salts and other electrolytes in our body too diluted. Consequences of it that one of sodium job is to balance the fluid in and around your cells.

Problems can Face :

Drinking too much water causes an imbalance and the liquid moves from blood to inside your cells, making them swell and in case of brain cells that is seriously a bad news.

Symptoms If You Are Dehydrated :

Having yellowish urine, parched lips, very dry skin, lack of energy, Rapid breathing are some of the signals given by the body that you are dehydrated.

Solution :

Drink water whenever you feel thirsty.

5)  Drinking water while standing

Another reason that you are drinking water in the wrong way is that you are drinking it while standing. Another side effect of fast paced life is that today people drink water not just standing but walking or even while running.

Reason :

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 make difficult for your digestive system to quickly digest the food.

Problems can Face :

This may disrupt the balance of fluids in the body leading to greater accumulation of fluids in the joints, thus triggering Arthritis.

Solution :

So it is the best to sit down and sip water slowly.

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

Let us now see when, how much and in which utensil you should drink water.

When to drink water?

Whenever you feel thirsty, drink water. However one time when water should never be skipped is just after walking up.

We have already discussed how saliva helps in neutralizing the stomach acid and the morning saliva is considered to be most effective. Every morning before brushing your teeth, drink water.

Whenever you are having food, keep a gap of at least 1.5 hour and 40 minutes after and before the meal respectively.

How much water to drink?

How much water a person needs in a day depends on many factors like individuals body type with physical activity and climate.

Our body also get water from various 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 liters per day is good enough.

In which utensil should we drink water?

Water can be consumed from any utensil .

However if you drink water from a copper vessel the benefits get multiplied. It is recommended to store water in a copper vessel a night before. Kept it near you preferably on a wooden surface and have this water first thing in the morning. Make sure you drink from the copper vessel itself and not transfer it into any other metal container. Drink this copper charged water for just 3 months and you will be amazed see what it does to your body.

Water is life and it can cure many health problems, all we need to do is drink it in the right way.

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