Ayurveda Tips for Drinking Water
We’ve all heard
about the 8-glasses of water a day rule, and some of us may have even installed
water-intake tracking apps on smartphones. But, in fact, it’s not so much about
how much water you drink, but rather how and when you are drinking it.
Ayurveda, the medical structure that has been around for
about 5000 years includes some water drinking recommendations. They may seem
evident but if you follow them all, it will help you get rid of some problems
with digestion and overall health. You will see.
1) Drink water while seated. Drinking water on the go, or
when driving a car means you are multitasking and your body can not totally
concentrate on absorbing water. So sit comfortably, take a few deep breaths and
start drinking your water enjoying every sip.
2) Warm water is the excellent option. According to
Ayurveda, cold water douses the digestive fire which is responsible for the
metabolism.
3) Do not drink a lot while eating, otherwise, it will
complicate the digestion. Ideally, the 50 percent
of your stomach should be
filled with food, 25% with water, and 25% should be left empty for digestive
juices. Your stomach is the size of about your 4 handfuls, so plan your meal
size accordingly.
4) Do not drink water right before or right after the meal.
Drink a little water during the meal or allow an hour and a half slot between
eating and drinking.
5) Drink when you are thirsty. There is no ideal amount of
daily water consumption that suits everybody. People into active sports and
those living in dry climates, for example, require more water than others.
According to Ayurveda, you are supposed to drink water only when feeling
thirsty. Also, if your lips are dry and chapped you should increase your daily
water intake.
6) Sip your water in small amounts during the day. Do not
drink several glasses of water at a time. It will not absorb and will simply
burden your body with extra work.
These recommendations are not that difficult to follow. And
yet they can considerably improve how you feel. Start today.
Author: Yogi Chetan Mahesh



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