This is the right way to drink water - lifestyle and health by prajwal's technopedia

 Water is one of the greatest natural resources given to mankind. No human in this world can survive without drinking water, but do you know water can also be harmful if it's not consumed in a proper manner. 

So in this article I'm going to give a complete idea on perfect way to drink water. 

Why is water important? 

Water is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of all known living organisms. It is vital for all known forms of life, even though it provides no calories or organic nutrients.

 Water is essential to most bodily functions. 

The body has no way to store water and needs fresh supplies every day.

The best source of fluids is fresh tap water.

A child will need different amounts of fluid, depending on their age and gender.

Women should have about two litres (eight cups) of fluids a day, and men about 2.6 litres (10 cups).

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding need more fluid each day than other women.

Dehydration can happen when the body’s fluids are low. It can be life threatening, especially to babies, children and the elderly. 

 Importance of water:

1. Maintain the health and integrity of every cell in the body.

2. Keep the bloodstream liquid enough to flow through blood vessels.

3. Help eliminate the by-products of the body’s metabolism, excess electrolytes (for example, sodium and potassium), and urea, which is a waste product formed through the processing of dietary protein.

4. Regulate body temperature through sweating.
Moisten mucous membranes such as those of the lungs and mouth.

5. Lubricate and cushion joints.
Reduce the risk of cystitis by keeping the bladder clear of bacteria.

6. Aid digestion and prevent constipation 
Moisturise the skin to maintain its texture and appearance.

7. Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells.
Serve as a shock absorber inside the eyes, spinal cord and in the amniotic sac surrounding the foetus in pregnancy. 

Like this, water has Innumerous benefits for our body, But not always. Drinking water in a wrong way will not only stop you from getting the benefits of water but also gives you additional health disorders.sad part is that 99 percent of the population drink water in a wrong way. So follow the tips given below to make good use of this God's gift to the mankind. 

Here are the tips that can make you drink water in a right way:

1. Do not drink water just before or after having you food.this cools our digestive system and spoils digestion of the food.This is very harmful for our body. This is compared to poison in in Ayurveda. Drinking water before or after food results in disorders like gas, instipation and indigestion. So to stay healthy drink water before 40 minutes of having food and after 1 hour of having food. 

2. People often gulp water in order to drink it too fast, this is very dangerous for your body because our body won't accept the large amount of water at the same time an throws it out. So drink water slowly 

3. stop drinking cold water from the refrigerator. This is the worst thing that you can do with the water. Drinking ice cold water not just causes throat pain, but also have adverse effects such as solidifying of fats in the body, shrinking blood vessels and also causes joint pains. So it is recommended to drink water above room temperature. 

4. Drinking water sip by sip is the best recommended way. Because the saliva in our mouth is basic in nature and the fluids in the stomachs are acidic. Drinking water sip by sip take a large amount of saliva with it, which helps in smooth digestion.

5. Many people drink a lot of water, even if they are not thirsty in order to stay healthy, but it's wrong. If water is consumed in very large amount then the cells of our body loses it's own fluid and gets filled with water. This is a really bad. 

6. Don't drink water in standing position. If you drink water in standing position your kidneys won't be able to perform it's work of purification well. Hence it is harmful. 

Follow these steps to make use if this natural resource in the best way. Do follow us for more such updates.