How to Drink Water Healthily
Water is the source of life. As the weather gradually gets warmer, people are more aware of the importance of drinking water for health. However, when it comes to what kind of water to drink, how much to drink, and how to drink it, many people may not know, especially when faced with the ever-expanding "water family" such as purified water, mineral water, space water, distilled water, and ionized water.
What Kind of Water to Drink
What kind of water is healthy? Yang Hanhui says that in fact, each type of water has its own use.
Purified water. Space water and ultra-pure water are essentially all purified water. The advantage is that it is free of bacteria and viruses, and is clean and hygienic. However, drinking large amounts can remove beneficial trace elements from the human body, reduce immunity, and increase calcium loss.
Mineral water. In fact, not all mineral water can be used as drinking mineral water, and not all drinking mineral water is healthy water. Water cannot be without minerals, but it is not the case that the more minerals, the better.
How Much Water to Drink
Many people know the "8 glasses of water" rule, which means a person should drink 8 glasses of water a day. However, some reports suggest that women aged 19 to 30 should drink an average of 11 glasses of water a day, and men should drink 15 glasses. This leaves many people confused: how much water is enough?
In fact, the body's water demand must depend on factors such as the temperature and humidity of the environment, health status, and food intake. There is no fixed standard. He pointed out that generally, the human body loses about 1800-2000 milliliters of water daily through urine, sweat, or skin evaporation. Therefore, each person needs to supplement about 2000 milliliters of water per day. However, this 2000 milliliters can be supplemented through various foods eaten every day and does not necessarily have to come from drinking water. One principle is: do not drink less than 500 milliliters a day, but do not exceed 3000 milliliters. Blindly replenishing water can even lead to "water intoxication" symptoms such as weakness, rapid heartbeat, cramps, and coma.
How to Drink Water
8 glasses of water a day, how should you drink them?
There is a saying called "Three Health-Promoting Glasses of Water a Day": a glass of honey water in the morning, a glass of light tea water after a lunch break, and a glass of plain water before bed. This saying has some truth. Drinking a glass of honey water on an empty stomach in the morning can promote bowel movements; drinking a glass of light tea water after a lunch break can refresh the mind; and drinking a small amount of plain water before bed can replenish water lost from sweating during sleep. In addition, you should drink a glass of water right after starting work in the morning and afternoon, and another glass before getting off work, with one more glass as a "flexible" one.
Chinese people generally have some misconceptions about drinking water, such as: only drinking when thirsty; the more you drink, the better; drinking less to avoid frequent trips to the bathroom... Therefore, several principles should also be mastered: First, drink a full glass of water at once, instead of just sipping a little, so that the body can truly absorb it. Second, drink good water. Try to avoid drinking distilled water or purified water frequently. It is best to drink boiled tap water or choose high-quality mineral water. Third, drink warm water. Ice water is not good for stomach function, while drinking warm water helps the body absorb it. Fourth, drink water on an empty stomach. Water will flow directly through the digestive tract and be absorbed by the body. Fifth, "be able to let it out and hold it in." Office workers often drink less water for fear of using the restroom. Long-term lack of water can damage the bladder and kidneys, leading to back pain.