5 times you should not drink water

Before going to bed

You should avoid drinking water before bed for two reasons. First, this habit can cause you to wake up to go to the bathroom, thereby disrupting the duration and quality of your sleep. Second, compared to the day, the kidneys work more slowly at night, so you are more likely to wake up with a swollen face or limbs. Ideally, drink water two hours before bedtime.

In the middle of a heavy workout

When exercising heavily, the body temperature increases, creating a feeling of heat. However, do not rush to drink a lot of water to cool down because you will face the risk of electrolyte imbalance with symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness. Besides, it is also dangerous for people with heart disease. In fact, the US has recorded a case of death due to drinking too much water during exercise.

Experts recommend that athletes should drink water as follows:

- 1-2 hours before exercise, drink 450-600 ml.

- 15 minutes before exercise, drink 250-300 ml.

- During exercise, drink about 250 ml every 15 minutes.

When urine loses color

Dark urine indicates dehydration, but clear, colorless urine indicates overhydration. This is a sign that requires special attention because excess water reduces sodium levels, which can lead to a host of health problems, including heart attacks.

When eating spicy food

The burning sensation when eating spicy food is caused by a molecule called capsaicin. Because of the same polarity, water does not help reduce the spiciness but instead spreads the capsaicin throughout the mouth and food pipe, making the condition worse. To reduce the discomfort, choose milk, which is a less polar liquid than water.

During the meal

Drinking water during meals is good or bad for your health is still a matter of debate for many people. However, patients with gastroesophageal reflux should absolutely avoid this habit.