"Water is the source of life, be kind to it, and it will be good to you. "This old wellness saying is a constant reminder, and today we're going to delve into a deceptively simple but profound issue – drinking water. Have you ever mixed half of cold water into boiling water to try to make it the right temperature?However, is this way of drinking water harmful to our body?
Drinking water is an indispensable ritual of our daily life. However, some people may not realize the need to hydrate until they are thirsty. Especially during the cold winter months, many people may overlook the importance of maintaining water balance in a timely manner.
Have you ever been in a hurry to cool down because the freshly boiled water is too hot and mix in some cold water to quench your thirst sooner?Today, we will ** this seemingly ordinary but not negligible drinking habit to see if there are any health details that need to be paid attention to. Let's find out together, the sooner you know, the more you can protect your body in the cold season.
The effects of chronic dehydration of the body
Mild dehydration
Dehydration is beginning to appear:Feeling of thirst is often due to high work intensity, sweating, and insufficient water intake.
Workaround:Replenish water in a timely manner, you can choose light salt water for replenishment.
Moderate dehydration
Obvious symptoms:Increased thirst, dry mucous membranes, decreased urine output, and irritability may occur.
Reason:Inadequate or excessive consumption of water, such as fever, diabetes insipidus, etc.
What to do:Increase your water intake and take care to prevent moderate dehydration.
Severe dehydration
Severe symptoms:Listlessness, decreased urine output or anuria, coma may occur.
Reason:Severe dehydration can be caused by a variety of causes and must be urgently rescued.
When drinking water, half hot water and half cold water are harmful
The importance of water quality
Distinguish water sources:Drinkable water and non-drinkable water.
Choice of bottled water: Ensure water hygiene and avoid bacterial contamination.
You can drink it
Qualified mineral water or purified water at a suitable temperature.
After boiling, cool water is stored for a short time and a high level of hygiene is maintained.
Do not drink
Hazards of tap water and untreated water, raw or semi-raw water.
It may cause serious diseases such as acute gastroenteritis and parasitic infections.
Precautions when drinking water
Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water
Developing the habit of actively drinking water is the key to maintaining your body's water balance. Thirst is a signal from the body that cells have felt mildly dehydrated. In order to avoid dehydration, we should always pay attention to our water needs and not wait until we are thirsty to think about hydration. Drink water every once in a while to keep your cells in tip-top shape.
Avoid drinking too much water
While drinking water is good for the body, excessive and drastic water intake can lead to water intoxication. Water poisoning is caused by too much water in the body, which cannot be excreted by the kidneys in time, resulting in the accumulation of water in the extracellular fluid, increasing blood volume, and then causing tissue metabolism disorders. Therefore, drink water in moderation and avoid rapid intake of large amounts of water, especially in a short period of time.
Don't drink overnight water
Overnight water may have problems with bacterial multiplication and is not recommended to drink. Long-term storage can easily lead to poor water quality, bacterial growth, gastrointestinal discomfort, and even diarrhea. In order to avoid unnecessary health risks, we should choose fresh water sources and ensure the hygiene and safety of drinking water.
Don't drink water that's too hot
Drinking too hot water regularly can cause damage to the esophagus and even cause esophageal diseases. Excessively hot water can irritate the esophageal mucosa, and long-term drinking may lead to esophageal inflammation and accelerate the aging of esophageal tissues. In order to protect the health of the digestive system, it is recommended to choose water that is at the right temperature to avoid the potential harm to the body caused by overheating.
No drinks in the morning
Early morning is the time for the body to detoxify, and beverages containing ingredients such as citric acid may accelerate the excretion of calcium and reduce the amount of calcium in the blood, so long-term consumption may lead to calcium deficiency problems. Drinking too much in the morning may increase urine excretion, leading to a decrease in water in the body and causing dehydration. It is best to choose clean or lukewarm water in the morning to help the body better start the metabolism of the day.
Ending
In this hustle and bustle of the world, we chase our busy lives every day and often ignore the sounds of our bodies. Drinking water is a seemingly simple act, but it contains an important secret of health preservation. By gaining an in-depth understanding of the effects of chronic water deprivation in the human body, we realized that every drop of water in cells is an umbrella for life.
In terms of drinking water, the habit of mixing half hot water with half cold water is safe when the water quality is right, but you need to be more careful with untreated water sources. When choosing a water source, we should pay attention to the quality of the water, keep the water pure, and ensure that every sip of water is a good care for the body.
In order to better protect ourselves, we also need to pay attention to the details of drinking water. Don't wait until you're thirsty to think of drinking water, take the initiative to maintain the water balance of your cells;Avoid drinking too much water to avoid water poisoning;Choose your water source carefully and refuse to drink overnight water. To be kind to every drop of water is to be kind to your body.
Drinking water in moderation is one of the keys to maintaining good health during this cold winter. Let's take care of our bodies together and warm up the whole winter with the right way to drink water.