Drinking Water - Art and Science

 Ayurveda Science teaches us the ideal method of how to do it in order to feel as good as possible.
               
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- Sit and drink- as you sit when you eat.
- Take a sip by sip, do not drink the whole glass.
- Do not swallow too much water at once because your body does not absorb the liquid, just pass through you.
- Temperature of water should be room. Cold and icy water literally shuts down your digestive fire.
- After a meal, drink a sip of water. If you drink too much while you are eating, your stomach will not have enough space for the digestive action. Remember this rule: fill your stomach 50% food, 25% water and leave 25% empty space digestive processes.
- Drink when you are thirsty-natural urge to be listened to.
- Your urine should be quite clear and straw-colored. If it is dark yellow, drink more water.
- Your lips are another indicator. If dry, it is likely your body is dehydrated.
The rules are very simple, perhaps even obvious. But they can make a serious change in how we feel on a daily basis. The important rule is to become aware of what we eat and drink and always listen to the signals of the body.