TAG LINE: D does not always mean disease but it also means deficiency

Human body is comprised of 60 % water. There is noticeable effect in our physical and nervous impairment after losing 2% of the water. This consition is known as dehydration.

More dehydration can lead to more complications.

Water is vital element in our lifestyle. We start our day with glass of water (Plain cold water, Lukewarm water with honey and lemon etc) by adding honey, lemon or TRIPHALA powder and many other herbs such as ginger water, water with some soaked vegetables etc

Benefits of drinking water:

1. Water in morning time / after small intervals of time helps to rehydrate our body and elimination of toxins which are built up during whole night.
2. Water helps to prevent and treat headaches
3. Helps to relieve constipation and aids in weight loss.
4. Helps to prevent kidney stones
5. Water helps to make saliva which is first step of digestion of our food
6. Water regulates our body temperature and protects tissues and organs
7. Water helps in absorption of minerals and blood oxygen circulation
8. Water helps in hydration of skin and eliminates toxins from our body

Every person is following some technique to get rid of constipation (In general). My explanations below are my practical experiences along with theory

First Question: How much water should be taken as first thing in the morning?

Scientifically, we should drink as much water as our kidneys can filter / excrete. Kidney of an adult can eliminate approx. 1 liter of water per hour.

Secondly, we should take only that much quantity of water which does not make us uncomfortable.

Means: If one person can handle one glass of water at one time, he should restrict him to one glass only. After 20 – 30 minutes he can have one more glass.

Water in higher quantities is harmful because of below mentioned reasons:

1. Drinking more water means to put more load on kidneys for filtration
2. More water filtration means imbalance in electrolytes in our body. This condition can harm us instead of giving benefits

Harmful effects of excess water:

1. Accumulation of water in our body can lead to water toxicity
2. This water toxicity affects functioning of our brain and cause many other effects such as
3. High blood pressure
4. Low heart rate (Bradycardia)

Due to imbalance of electrolytes, most affected is level of SODIUM in our body. Imbalanced level of sodium leads to risk of having seizures, person can go in Coma or even die.

1. Headaches throughout the day
2. Discoloration of our lips, hands and feet
3. Cramps in the muscles
4. Feeling of fatigue or tiredness all the time

COMMON THING IN OUR TODAY’S LIFESTYLE:

Whenever we are thirsty, we tend to have soft drinks instead of water.

This habit can lead to immediate spike of sugar and gush release off insulin which is favourable condition for development of diabetes.

Water is universal solvent and can never be replaced

SUGGESTION:

If one does not feel to drink water every time, he can go for buttermilk (Salt / Sugar), sugarcane juice or other similar options as per his geographical conditions and easy availability.

Water rich vegetables and fruits can also help to prevent thirst and is beneficial for our body