Will your drinking posture affect your health? These 4 ways of drinking water are harmful to your health, change them now!

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How many glasses of water did you drink? Are you thirsty?

Drinking water, this seemingly simple daily thing, actually has a lot of mysteries. Did you know that the way we drink water can actually affect our health !

It's time for Huaxi doctors to reveal the secrets of water~

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Drinking too hot or too cold water

Water that is too hot may burn your mouth and esophagus, while water that is too cold may cause stomach upset and indigestion.

The most suitable water temperature should be between 15-25 degrees Celsius.

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Irregular drinking of water

Some people only drink water when they feel thirsty, without paying attention to regularity. This irregular drinking habit may lead to dehydration and affect the normal function of the body.

3

Over-reliance on sugary drinks

The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)" recommends that the daily intake of added sugars should not exceed 50g, and it is best to control it below 25g . Relevant studies have shown that sugary drinks (SSBs) are one of the main sources of added sugar intake for Chinese residents .

Excessive consumption of SSBs with added sugar may increase the risk of chronic diseases such as dental caries, overweight and obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gout, cancer, etc. , and may also increase the risk of premature death and increase the disease burden.

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Quick Drink of Water

When we feel thirsty, some of us drink a lot of water at once.

However, drinking this much water quickly may cause stomach upset and bloating . In addition, excessive water intake may also have a negative impact on the body's electrolyte balance .

When these signs appear, it means you need to rehydrate:

● Most direct: dry mouth, less urine, yellow urine

● More hidden: dry skin, difficulty in defecation

Dry mouth, little urine and yellow urine are relatively easy to understand, but what is the relationship between dry skin and difficulty in defecation and drinking water?

Well, water helps keep the skin plump and moisturized , and drinking less water can cause the skin and other body organs to feel extra dry, and even cause wrinkles.

When our body realizes that it is dehydrated, it will actively absorb more water, causing the colon to be dehydrated and the stool to be dry , making defecation more difficult.

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When you drink water regularly, you will find:

● Reduced blood viscosity and lower incidence of cardiovascular diseases ;

● Helps with weight loss and is beneficial to body metabolism;

● The risk of developing stone problems will be lower ;

● It can accelerate the excretion of uric acid and prevent uric acid from accumulating in the body ;

● Promote urination, which is more conducive to flushing away harmful substances such as bacteria and reducing the risk of bacterial-induced urinary tract infections !

Of course, don't keep drinking enough water just because you hear that drinking enough water has many benefits. The human body's water drainage capacity is limited. Drinking too much water will make the blood viscosity too low, increasing the burden on the kidneys and heart, which is what we often hear about as "water poisoning."

The Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022) says:

"Under mild climate conditions, the appropriate daily water intake for adult men with low physical activity levels is 1700 ml and for women is 1500 ml . You can drink water at any time of the day, one cup at a time, each cup is about 200 ml. You can drink one cup of water each morning and evening, and one cup of water every 1 to 2 hours at other times ."

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However, for some special groups of people , special attention must be paid to the amount of water they drink!

For example, patients with edema, heart failure, and renal failure should not drink too much water , because drinking too much water will increase the burden on the heart and kidneys and easily aggravate the condition. The amount of water intake needs to be based on the doctor's advice .

Drink water in small amounts and frequently

Don't drink a lot of water at once, but drink small amounts multiple times .

Most people only think of drinking water when they are thirsty and drink it all in one gulp. But in fact, when we feel thirsty, our body is already in a state of severe dehydration !

The correct way is to hold a mouthful of water in your mouth and swallow it slowly in several times . This will fully moisturize the mouth and throat , effectively relieve thirst, and ensure that the body is always supplied with water without excessive intake.

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Know when to drink water

It is recommended to replenish most of the water during the day, and try to drink less water at night to avoid affecting sleep. Do not drink water one hour before going to bed .

In addition, it is recommended that you drink water half an hour before meals , so that the gastrointestinal tract can be prepared to digest food ; and wait 2 hours after meals before drinking , so as to avoid water diluting gastric juice and hindering digestion .

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You can carry a water cup with you that tells you how much water you drink (preferably a reusable one) and keep the habit of drinking small sips of water at regular times every day ; you can also set a goal and tell yourself to drink a few glasses of water every day.

Fruits and vegetables and water

Don't like plain water? You can also try vegetables and fruits! Not only can you eat more of them on a regular basis, but you can also use them to add flavor to plain water.

The water in fruits and vegetables is more easily absorbed by the body than ordinary boiled water . Therefore, it is recommended that you "eat water" (get body fluids by eating fruits and vegetables) while drinking water .

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Fruits and vegetables that are rich in water include watermelon, cucumber, tomato, etc. In addition, they are also rich in vitamins and minerals, which are very good for health!

In addition, homemade mung bean soup, lemon water, etc. also have similar effects!

It should be noted that various sweet drinks are high in energy and have relatively monotonous nutrients. It is not recommended to drink them in large quantities, and they cannot be used to replace boiled water .

Drinking water is a small matter, but it has a great impact. You should not only drink enough, but also drink it correctly! From today on, be a person who knows how to drink water!

Finished reading the article

Go drink some water!

Statement: This article is a medical-related educational popular science article. It does not involve specific treatment methods or medical behaviors and cannot replace hospital visits.

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