2/3 of our body is made up of water, so adequate water is essential for the organs’ proper functioning. 

However, when consumed in a wrong way, the same water becomes the reason for most shocking health problems like migraine, joint pain, weak digestion, skin problems, hair fall, lethargy, heart, and kidney problems.

The sad part is that 99% of the people drink water in a wrong way due to which they are unintentionally harming their body rather than getting benefits from this miraculous drink. 

So if you want to know the right way of drinking water, stay tuned. 

Water is most important for our body. Without water, we can’t use the nutrients that come from carbs, proteins, and fats. Because water is so essential and beneficial, it does not mean that we can drink water whenever we want to. 

In this article, I will share with you five reasons you are drinking water the wrong way and how to fix it.

Reading this article till the end, you will have a clear idea of what, when, and how to drink water so that it works for you and not against you.

Reasons You are Drinking Water Wrong

Starting with number 5 – 

Drinking water Before and After Meals 

Gulping a glass of water after meals might be the most satisfying thing for you. 

However, this is the worst thing that you can do to your body. 

When we eat a meal, our body’s temperature rises for better digestion. But drinking water just after meals instantly dilutes the gastric juices reducing the body’s ability to digest food. 

This way, the food doesn’t get digested properly and rots within the system. 

And when food rots within the system, not only your body fails to absorb the nutrients from it, but also it brings along various health problems like bloating, gas, acidity, etc. 

This is the reason you see people saying that – 

I eat mostly healthy food, but I am still unable to get the desired results, I am NOT able to lose weight even though I am drinking enough water.

The reason is that you are drinking water just before or after meals.

One small hack that I practice is that instead of drinking, I rinse my mouth with it; it really helps.

Number 4 – 

Gulping down the water 

In today’s fast-paced life, most people mindlessly drink water, it might seem hard to believe, but in reality, the way water enters your body can make a huge difference.

If you drink water too fast anyway, your body won’t accept it and would flush most of it out exactly the opposite of what you wanted to happen.

Moreover, our stomach is acidic in nature; on the other hand, saliva in our mouth is alkaline in nature, and its job is to stabilize the acid and stomach. 

When we gulp a large amount of water at once, very little saliva is mixed with the water, so the stomach’s atmosphere remains acidic. 

This may cause acidity, indigestion, bloating, gas, etc.

Even gain in weight because the stomach fails to absorb the nutrients from the food and remove the unwanted material from the body.

Ideally, one should slowly sip the water to start with; you can avoid bottles with a wide mouth or even better use a glass or sipper.

Number 3 – 

Drinking Chilled Water 

After returning from the office, do you run to the refrigerator, grabbing a bottle of chilled water to quench your thirst? 

If yes, then you better stop doing that. 

Drinking chilled water can not only cause a sore throat but also has serious demerits – 

• Firstly cold water shrinks the blood vessels, severely restricting the digestion process. 
• Chilled water also tends to solidify the fats from the food, making it tough for your body to break down unwanted fats. 
• Another major side effect of drinking cold water is joint pains.

Not only this there are many studies proving today that 

• Chilled water decreases the heart rate.

Ideally, one should drink water at room temperature. Lukewarm water is even better. 

Although if at all you want to drink cold water, start using earthen pots. 

Not only are they natural water cooler but also balance the pH of water removing the impurities. 

Number 2 – 

Drinking too Much Water 

I have come across people who forcefully drink water throughout the day, even when they are not thirsty. 

Just because somebody told them that more water means more benefits. 

Of course, proper hydration is essential, but an excess of anything is wrong, and this holds for water also. 

Drinking water in excess makes the salts and other electrolytes in our body too diluted, and one of the sodium’s jobs is to balance the fluid in and around yourselves.

Drinking too much water causes an imbalance, and the liquid moves from blood to inside yourselves, making them swell and, in case of brain cells that seriously bad news.

Having yellowish urine, parched lips, Dehydrated skin, Lack of energy & rapid breathing are some of the signals given by the body that you are dehydrated. 

The number one reason that your drinking water the wrong way is that –

You are Drinking it While Standing. 

Another side effect of fast-paced lives is that people drink water today, not just standing but walking or even while running.

When we drink water in a standing position, our kidneys cannot filter the water properly. 

Moreover, in this position, your muscles and nervous system are not relaxed, and it makes it difficult for your nerves to digest the fluid quickly. 

This may disrupt the balance of fluids in the body leading to greater accumulation of fluids in the joints, thus triggering arthritis. 

So it is best to sit down and sip water slowly. 

So these were some of the most common mistakes that people do while drinking water. 

Let us now see – 

When, How much, and in Which utensils, you should drink water? 

When to drink water?

Whenever you feel thirsty, drink water.

However, one time when water should never be skipped is just after waking up. 

We have already discussed how saliva helps in neutralizing the stomach acid, and the morning saliva is considered to be most effective. 

So, every morning before brushing your teeth, drink water. 

Water can also be consumed in between meals and not with meals. 

Keep a gap of at least one hour after the meals and 30 minutes before the meals. 

How Much Water to drink?

How much water a person needs in a day depends on many factors like individuals, body type, weight, physical activity, and climate.

Our body also gets water from various foods like fruits and vegetables.

So it would be unfair to give one fixed quantity. 

It is best to see how your body responds and drink accordingly.

Generally speaking, 2.5 to 3 liters per day is good enough. 

Which Utensil?

In which utensils should we drink water?

Water can be consumed from any utensil. However, if you drink water from a copper vessel, the benefits get multiplied. 

It is recommended to store water in a copper vessel a night before, keep it near you preferably on a wooden surface and have this water first thing in the morning.

Make sure you drink from the copper vessel itself and not transfer it into any other metal container. 

Drink this copper charged water for just 3 months, and you will be amazed to see what it does to your body. 

Water is life. It is the panacea for many health problems. 

All we need to do is drink it the right way.

So, friends, that’s all, I hope you found it to be helpful if yes then do let me know in the comments below and do not forget to share this article if you found it to be beneficial. 

Which one of these mistakes were you making the most comment below? 

Thank you so much for reading.