Our body is made up of 70% water which shows how important water is for our body.However, often we miss to keep our body hydrated which results in several problems like
- skin problems
-digestive problems
- Insomnia
-weight gain
How to identify you're dehydrated :
1) Your tongue is white.
2) If your urine is dark yellow.
3)You feel dizziness when stand up.
4) Loss of focus.
So ,we need to keep a check on our water habits so that we can consume enough water needed for body to function properly.Lets take a look on how much water should be consumed, when to drink water and when not to and most importantly how to drink water. I know ,i know it sounds strange how to drink water but lets observe facts first.
When to drink water :
1) Drink one glass of water after waking up to help activate your internal organs. The water will help to remove any toxins before your first meal of the day.
2) Drink one glass of water 30 minutes before a meal to help digestion. Remember not to drink too soon before or after a meal as the water will dilute the digestive juices. Drink water an hour after the meal to allow the body to absorb the nutrients
3) Drink one glass of water before taking a bath to help lower your blood pressure.
4) Drink one glass of water an hour before bedtime to replenish any fluid loss that can occur during the night.
When not to and how to drink water :
1) Never consume water immediately after a full meal.
2) Try not to drink water in one go – have in small quantities
3) Always drink water in a sitting position and not standing
4) Never have ice-cold water; should have lukewarm water
5)Roll the water in your mouth before downing it one go
How to incorporate more water drinking habits in your day to day routine :
1) Drink water throughout the day, not just when you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated by then. Have a glass of water when you wake up, a glass of water between each meal, a glass of water with each meal and a glass before during and after any form of exercise.
2) Reminder. Periodically set your computer or a watch to remind you to drink water. Don’t allow yourself to get too caught up in what you are doing and forget to drink your water.
3) Have a bottle of water on your desk or carry one around with you. This will encourage you to sip water throughout the working day. Once it is empty, simple return to the water cooler or water dispenser and refill it.
- skin problems
-digestive problems
- Insomnia-weight gain
How to identify you're dehydrated :
1) Your tongue is white.
2) If your urine is dark yellow.
3)You feel dizziness when stand up.
4) Loss of focus.
So ,we need to keep a check on our water habits so that we can consume enough water needed for body to function properly.Lets take a look on how much water should be consumed, when to drink water and when not to and most importantly how to drink water. I know ,i know it sounds strange how to drink water but lets observe facts first.
When to drink water :
1) Drink one glass of water after waking up to help activate your internal organs. The water will help to remove any toxins before your first meal of the day.
2) Drink one glass of water 30 minutes before a meal to help digestion. Remember not to drink too soon before or after a meal as the water will dilute the digestive juices. Drink water an hour after the meal to allow the body to absorb the nutrients
3) Drink one glass of water before taking a bath to help lower your blood pressure.
4) Drink one glass of water an hour before bedtime to replenish any fluid loss that can occur during the night.
When not to and how to drink water :
1) Never consume water immediately after a full meal.
2) Try not to drink water in one go – have in small quantities
3) Always drink water in a sitting position and not standing
4) Never have ice-cold water; should have lukewarm water
5)Roll the water in your mouth before downing it one go
How to incorporate more water drinking habits in your day to day routine :
1) Drink water throughout the day, not just when you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated by then. Have a glass of water when you wake up, a glass of water between each meal, a glass of water with each meal and a glass before during and after any form of exercise.
2) Reminder. Periodically set your computer or a watch to remind you to drink water. Don’t allow yourself to get too caught up in what you are doing and forget to drink your water.
3) Have a bottle of water on your desk or carry one around with you. This will encourage you to sip water throughout the working day. Once it is empty, simple return to the water cooler or water dispenser and refill it.
