Why do you love drinking water?

Everyone needs water to survive, so water is closely related to people. Some people are too busy with work every day to drink water, which results in getting angry and even inflammation of some organs in the body. Some people just like to drink water, but drinking too much water is also bad for the body. But what is the reason why people like to drink water so much? We know that drinking too much water can cause great harm to the kidneys, so we must control the amount of water we drink.

Generally speaking, the amount of water a person drinks each day should at least be balanced with the amount of water consumed by the body. The human body excretes about 1500 ml of urine a day, plus the water from feces, breathing or evaporation from the skin, the total water consumption is about 2500 ml. The human body can only replenish about 1000 ml of water from food and metabolism every day. Therefore, a normal person needs to drink at least 1500 ml of water a day, about 8 cups. How much water each person needs to drink generally varies depending on activity level, environment, and even the weather. Drinking too much water will not have much impact on the health of normal people, but it may cause increased urination and cause inconvenience in life. However, for some special groups of people, special attention must be paid to the amount of water they drink. For example, patients with edema, heart failure, and renal failure should not drink too much water, because drinking too much water will increase the burden on the heart and kidneys, which can easily worsen the condition. For patients with heat stroke, cystitis, constipation and dry skin, drinking more water can help alleviate the condition to a certain extent. In addition, people should drink more water when they have a cold or fever, because rising body temperature will cause water loss. Drinking more water can promote the body's heat dissipation and help patients recover. Pregnant women and people who exercise a lot consume more water and should also drink more water. Don't swallow water in big gulps. Many people only think of drinking water when they are thirsty, and they often swallow it in big gulps. This practice is also wrong. Drinking water too quickly and too hastily will cause you to swallow a lot of air, which can easily cause

It may cause hiccups or bloating, so it is best to hold the water in your mouth first and then drink it slowly. Especially for people with weak stomachs, they should drink water slowly, one sip at a time. As for the time to drink water, experts told reporters that you should never drink water only when you are thirsty. You should drink moderate amounts of water between meals, and it is best to drink a glass every hour. People can also judge whether they need to drink water based on the color of their urine. Generally speaking, human urine is light yellow. If the color is too light, it may be that they drink too much water. If the color is darker, it means they need to drink more water. Drinking less before going to bed and drinking more after going to bed is also the principle of correct water drinking. Drinking too much water before going to bed will cause swollen eyelids, and you will often go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, which will lead to poor sleep quality. After a night's sleep, the human body loses about 450 ml of water, which needs to be replenished in the morning. Therefore, drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach after getting up in the morning is beneficial to blood circulation, promotes brain wakefulness, and makes the thinking clear and agile throughout the day.

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