Summer Hydration: Four "Do's" and "Don'ts"
Summer is here, and the human body sweats more, requiring a large amount of water daily. However, there's a right way to drink water. To maintain good health, it's important to follow the "Four Do's and Don'ts" of hydration.
Drink water on a schedule, not just when you feel thirsty.
When your body feels extremely thirsty, your organs are already operating in a state of dehydration. It's best to develop the habit of drinking water at regular times. Generally, it's best to drink a glass of warm water after brushing your teeth in the morning, another at 10 AM, one before lunch, one at 3 PM, and one before going to bed at night.
Drink boiled water, not raw water.
Boiling water for three minutes can evaporate chlorine and other harmful substances while retaining essential nutrients for the body. Drinking raw water has many disadvantages because chlorine in tap water can interact with residual organic matter in unboiled water, increasing the risk of bladder and rectal cancer. Drink fresh boiled water, not water that has been left out for too long.
Fresh boiled water is not only sterile but also contains various minerals essential for the human body. However, if it has been left for too long or is from a water heater that has been re-boiled overnight, it may not only lack minerals but could also contain certain harmful substances.
Drink warm water with a little salt, not ice water.
In the summer, many people choose to drink ice water or cold beverages after heavy sweating, but this is not scientific. Although it may provide temporary relief, drinking large amounts can cause poor perspiration, difficulty in dissipating body heat, and a buildup of residual heat, which can easily lead to heatstroke. The correct method is to drink some warm water with a little salt to replenish the lost salt and water.