"No, I can't breathe, take me to the hospital... Uncle Li was lying on the sofa with his chest covered, his face pale.
The 62-year-old has recently become obsessed with square dancing, and he goes for two hours every morning. A few days ago, he was very thirsty when he came home from dancing, and poured a large glass of ice water.
After a while, Uncle Li suddenly felt tightness in his chest, breathing became more and more difficult, and he couldn't use his strength, so he hurriedly asked his son to send him to the hospital.
Fortunately, it was discovered early, otherwise something would have happened. The doctor's expression was serious.
How could you suddenly get acute left heart failure? Uncle Li and his son became even more nervous, and after many inquiries by the doctor, they found out that the "culprit" was actually the glass of water that Uncle Li drank after dancing every day.
1. Drinking water on an empty stomach in the morning is more harmful than skipping breakfast?
As the saying goes, "Drink water in the morning to prevent and eliminate diseases", many people have the habit of getting up early to drink a glass of water, but in recent years there have been new rumors:
Is it true that drinking water on an empty stomach in the morning is more harmful than skipping breakfast?
There is no basis for this claim.
Chai Qichen, deputy chief physician of the Department of General Medicine of Zhejiang Hospital, said that although there are a large number of bacteria in the mouth, drinking water generally does not bring it into the stomach, and the stomach will secrete gastric acid, which can eliminate some of the invading bacteria and expel them with the help of metabolism, which will not cause harm to the stomach and intestines.
In fact, the habit of waking up early to drink a glass of water can bring many benefits.
During the night when we fall asleep, we will consume a certain amount of water due to sweating, breathing, etc., and if we do not drink water, the blood will become viscous, and drinking water in the morning can replenish water in time and dilute the blood, which is conducive to preventing thrombosis and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
In addition to this, drinking water on an empty stomach in the morning reduces the risk of urinary tract infections. When sleeping, the urine is increasing but not excreted, and it is not produced and will be concentrated into crystals and accumulated in the body. Drinking water in the morning can speed up the flow of urine and dilute it, preventing bacteria from growing in the urinary system and causing infection.
In contrast, the harm of skipping breakfast to the body cannot be ignored.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, skipping breakfast can lead to obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other diseases.
In 2023, a newly published study in Immunity suggests that skipping breakfast may damage the immune system and reduce its ability to fight off germs and diseases.
The harm of skipping breakfast is very direct, not only will it directly damage the health of the stomach, cause gastroenteritis, gastric ulcers and other diseases, but also cause the retardation of brain function, irritability, poor memory and other problems.
Second, you can't drink the first glass of water in the morning, how many of the following misunderstandings have you hit?
Some people will ask, who wouldn't drink water for something as simple as drinking water? Wrong, the first glass of water in the morning is also particular, the following four wrong ways to drink, remember to avoid.
1. Drink too much water, too fast.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive drinking of water on an empty stomach will affect the normal operation of yang qi, leading to an imbalance of yin and yang in the body, which in turn will affect the normal function of the human body.
Drinking too much water or too quickly at one time in the morning will cause water to enter the bloodstream quickly, increase blood volume, and increase the burden on the kidneys. Water intoxication occurs when water intake exceeds the rate of renal excretion, and in severe cases, it can be life-threatening.
2. Drink water that is too cold.
He Li, a researcher at the Institute of Nutrition and Health of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suggested that the first glass of water in the morning should be at the same temperature as the body temperature, and should not be too hot or too cold.
Drinking plenty of cold water in the morning can stimulate transient constriction of blood vessels in the stomach or intestinal spasms, leading to stomach pain, diarrhea, etc.
In addition, it can cause rapid constriction of blood vessels, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the cardiovascular system, leading to angina pectoris and even myocardial infarction.
3. Drink light salt water.
Xia Pengbin, a dietitian at the Department of Clinical Nutrition of Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University, pointed out that drinking light salt water on an empty stomach not only cannot prevent constipation, but may also pose a threat to health.
Due to the lack of water in the human body in the morning, drinking salt water directly will increase blood concentration, and will also lead to an increase in blood pressure, which is easy to aggravate conditions such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
4. Drink raw water.
Unboiled or effectively treated raw water carries a large number of bacteria, microorganisms and harmful substances, which is not conducive to gastrointestinal health and can easily cause acute gastroenteritis and infectious diseases.
3. Do 3 things in order after waking up in the morning to prolong life and longevity.
For the elderly, the morning is the best time for health preservation, do these 3 things in order, and be healthier physically and mentally.
1. Lie down more after waking up.
Liu Xuewei, a cadre ward of the Strategic Support Force's Characteristic Medical Center, said that he should not get up immediately after waking up in the morning.
Because the intervertebral discs of the elderly are more relaxed, waking up suddenly is not only easy to sprain the lower back, but also may be detrimental to the nervous system. It is recommended that the elderly can lie on the bed for 5 minutes after waking up in the morning, and then sit up slowly after moving their hands and feet.
2. Defecation.
Proctologist points out that the morning is the best time for bowel movements, when the propulsive peristalsis of the intestines is most active during the day. Bowel movements after waking up in the morning can help to remove metabolic "waste" from the body, reducing the possibility of anorectal diseases.
3. Eat breakfast.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022), a nutritious breakfast should include three or more types of cereals, potatoes, vegetables and fruits, meat and eggs, milk beans and nuts. After waking up in the morning, eat a balanced breakfast with plenty of ingredients to replenish nutrients and nourish the spleen and stomach.
All in all, waking up early to drink a glass of water is good for the body and mind, but you need to pay attention to maintaining the right way to drink water in order to benefit your body more.
References: 1] Don't Believe It! Can you get cancer if you drink "water" in the wrong posture? 》.China Medical Tribune. 2022-08-26
2] "Ten Ways to Drink Water Correctly, This Time to Explain Clearly".Tencent Medical Codex. 2022-12-01
3] "Listen to the Advice! People live half their lives, get up in the morning, after meals, and before going to bed, these things can't be rushed! 》.Health Times. 2021-03-06
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