Doctors give tips on drinking water to ward off disease and improve health without spending money

Drinking water is the simplest way to stay healthy, but if you drink it the wrong way and at the wrong time, your body can become dehydrated.

Nutrition specialists shared in Taiwan's Health Magazine No. 140 recently that the following 8 correct ways to drink water can help people maintain their health and prevent diseases without spending much effort or money.

8 ways to drink water properly

- Drinking water before going to bed can prevent heart attack or stroke: Drinking water 1 to 2 hours before going to bed and right after waking up in the morning can prevent blood vessel blockage, thereby helping to prevent heart attack or stroke.

- Drink water as soon as you wake up to improve constipation: Drinking a glass of water in the morning can help increase bowel movements and improve constipation. If you drink it as soon as you wake up in the morning, the effect will double.

- Drink water before exercising to perform better: When there is enough water in the blood, the blood will circulate better during exercise, providing enough oxygen and nutrients to the muscles and cells, thereby, you can perform better, the body also becomes more energetic.

- Drink plenty of water when drinking alcohol: This can reduce thirst and dry skin after waking up the next day, while also helping to reduce headaches and reduce the effects of alcohol faster.

- When you are anxious and tired, drink water to calm your mind immediately: If you suddenly feel tired, anxious, irritable or have difficulty concentrating, it could be a sign of dehydration. In such situations, drinking a glass of water at the right time can help you solve the problem.

- Drinking water in large gulps is like drinking nothing at all. Always remember to drink water in small sips. If you drink too much water at once, it will make you urinate faster and cause you to lose the amount of water you drink immediately.

- The best time to get water to boil is in the evening, when the water source is refreshed and the water pipes circulate a lot, so it will be cleaner, the water quality is best. Boil water in the evening to get the best water quality because the pipes have been cleaned due to using a lot of water during the day.

- Do not reuse bottled water: Bottled drinks are very susceptible to bacteria growth after opening the cap. Try not to drink with your mouth near the mouth of the bottle and do not reuse plastic bottles.

10 reasons to drink water regularly

Aids digestion: Water stimulates digestive enzymes, preventing constipation.

Maintain energy: Provide moisture to cells, reduce fatigue.

Detoxify the body: Helps the kidneys filter waste through urine.

Enhance skin health: Keep skin moist, reduce dryness, cracking and aging.

Weight loss support: Creates a feeling of fullness, increases metabolism.

Improve blood circulation: Water helps blood circulate effectively.

Joint protection: Lubricates joints, reduces pain.

Increase concentration: Hydrate the brain, improve memory.

Immune system support: Enhances nutrient transport.

Thermoregulation: Helps the body stabilize temperature.

Maintain the habit of drinking water, you should drink 1.5-2 liters of water every day, depending on your physical condition, weather, work and needs.