Amit Kumar

{"user_id":1599,"source":"https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/ayurveda/ayurvedic-remedies/daily-water-intake","source_type":"link","title":"An Ayurvedic Take on Daily Water Intake","description":"Water represents soma, the nourishing, cooling quality that is associated with lunar energy. How much water to drink in a day depends on your Prakriti. It balances Pitta dosha, supports Kapha, and counteracts the dryness of Vata.","html":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN\" \"http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd\"\u003e\n\u003chtml\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"cr-title\"\u003eAn Ayurvedic Take on Daily Water Intake\u003c/h1\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"cr-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"readability-page-1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater represents soma, the nourishing, cooling quality that is associated with lunar energy. It helps with digestion, cools and balances Pitta dosha, supports Kapha, and counteracts the dryness of Vata. It nurtures, lubricates and also detoxifies when it flows out of the body as urine.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to cleanse the channels and enhance moisture absorption, ayurvedic texts recommend boiling the water for various lengths of time, creating a therapeutic water called ushnodaka. Another method is to add spices or herbs to the water after boiling. Ancient texts talk about the difference in the rate of absorption of regular water vs. boiled water:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular water — takes about 6 hours if every channel is clear\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoiled and cooled water — takes about 3 hours to be absorbed, and helps open the channels\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot herbalized water — takes about 1½ hours, due to sharpness of agni and herbs and spices\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"water-for-your-body-type\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater for Your Body Type\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow much water you should drink depends on your age, how much physical work or exercise you do, the weather, your diet, your stress levels, your herbal food supplements, and your body type. The warm Pitta types usually are thirstier than the watery Kapha types. Vata types are often constipated or have dry skin and thus need to drink more water. Ayurveda suggests the way you choose to drink water affects your health.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"the-ayurveda-way-of-drinking-water\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ayurveda Way of Drinking Water:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst of all, sit down and have a drink (just as you should sit down when you eat).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake a sip, do not drink the whole glass. Sip, swallow, breathe. Repeat.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink water in sips throughout the day. If swallowed too much water at once your body does not absorb the liquid. Most of it just goes right through you.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe water temperature should be at least the same as the room temperature. Warm is always better. Cold and icy waters literally shuts down your digestive fire.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the meal, drink a sip of water. If you drink too much while you eat, your stomach will not have enough space for digestive action. Remember this rule: Fill your stomach 50% food, 25% water and leave 25% empty space.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the same reason, do not drink a lot of water before or after meals. As we have already said – fill the stomach 50% food, 25% water and leave 25% empty.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink when you are thirsty. Thirst is a natural instinct that you should follow. That means that the body needs water.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegarding quantity, we are all different, different sizes with different diets and lifestyles. The universal rule of eight glasses a day is simply not applicable to everyone. Of course, the amazing human body has its own built-in measurement system: thirst. If you are thirsty, drink water. When you listen to the signals of thirst and sipping water throughout the day you will have the right deal.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour urine is another test whether your body is properly hydrated. It should be quite clear and straw-colored. If it is dark yellow, you need to drink more.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour lips are another indicator. If they are dry, it is likely your body is dehydrated.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rules are very simple, perhaps even obvious. However, they can make a serious change in the way we feel on a daily basis. The important rule is that we become aware of what we eat and drink and to listen to the signals of our body. Do not ignore thirst.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"ingredients-that-can-be-added-to-make-water-more-detoxifying\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients that can be added to make water more detoxifying\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"lemon\"\u003eLemon\u003c/h3\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eDrinking a mixture of lemon with water helps to cleanse and alkalize the body. Add one thinly sliced lemon to a large pitcher, or squeeze fresh lemon juice into your glass. Drink it first thing in the morning, and wait about 30 minutes to have breakfast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eLemon water reduces inflammation, aids digestion, helps you lose weight, keeps your skin blemish-free, gives your immune system a boost, freshens your breath and fights viral infections.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ch3 id=\"mint\"\u003eMint\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eMint adds a touch of sweetness without the sugar to your water, and aids in digestion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ch3 id=\"cucumber\"\u003eCucumber\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eAdding a few slices of cucumber to your water makes for excellent rehydration. Moreover, it also contains anti-inflammatory properties.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ch3 id=\"ginger\"\u003eGinger\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eIt is needless to say that ginger has quite a lot of health benefits. This helps cleanse out your system, aids in digestion, and settles your stomach. Add a few thin slices or grate a tiny piece into your water and taste before adding more as necessary.\u003c/p\u003e\n\t\t\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHydrate your body properly, add mindfulness to your drinking and eating habits, and consider it a sacred act. Then, and only then, will you start to heal the physical body.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e\n","hash_id":"2jg0kq1r8fBH","author":null,"reading_time":"5 min read","link_sharing":true,"archived":false,"favourited":false,"folder_id":3411,"tag_list":[]}

{"user_id":1599,"source":"https://food.ndtv.com/health/7-ayurvedic-tips-to-drink-water-that-you-didnt-know-1686718","source_type":"link","title":"7 Ayurvedic Tips to Drink Water that You Didn't Know!","description":"Here are some handy yet important Ayurvedic tips to drink water that you may not know is beneficial for a healthy body!","html":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN\" \"http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd\"\u003e\n\u003chtml\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"cr-title\"\u003e7 Ayurvedic Tips to Drink Water that You Didn't Know!\u003c/h1\u003e\n \u003cdiv id=\"cr-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"readability-page-1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Are you drinking 8 glasses of water every day? If not, then now would be a good time to start. While not having sufficient water has many side-effects, it is equally important that we are mindful of 'how' this water is consumed. The principles of Ayurveda suggest that the way you choose to drink \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/why-you-shouldnt-drink-chilled-water-5-reasons-to-quit-the-habit-1686599\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003ewater\u003c/a\u003e also affects your overall health. Interesting, isn't it? Ancient\u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/5-of-ayurvedas-best-kept-secrets-for-great-health-fitness-glowing-skin-1664281\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003e Ayurveda \u003c/a\u003ehas numerous theories regarding tips to drink water which have been followed over centuries.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the book, \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies\u003c/em\u003e by Vasant Lad, water is the manifestation of consciousness. Water is fluid, heavy, soft, vicious, cold, dense and cohesive. It brings molecules together. Water is a chemical energy, which means it is a universal chemical solvent. Water exists in the body as plasma, cytoplasm, serum, saliva, nasal secretion, cerebrospinal fluid, \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/what-your-urine-samples-can-reveal-about-obesity-759541\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003eurine\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/why-do-i-sweat-so-much-6-common-causes-1673071\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003esweat\u003c/a\u003e. It is therefore necessary for absorption of nutrition and to maintain life; without it, our cells cannot survive. Considering how essential water is to human life, here are some handy yet important Ayurvedic tips to drink water.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyurvedic Tips to Drink Water\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Sit Down to Drink Water Rather than Standing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a good idea to always sit and drink water rather than standing. By standing and drinking, you disrupt the balance of fluids in the body and this may lead to a greater accumulation of fluids in the joints causing arthritis. By sitting and drinking, your \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/dietary-protein-benefits-how-it-can-help-you-gain-muscles-1657595\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003emuscles\u003c/a\u003e and nervous system is much more relaxed and helps the nerves to digest food and other fluids easily. Your \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/8-ways-you-can-prevent-chronic-kidney-disease-obesity-being-no-1-1667808\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003ekidneys\u003c/a\u003e also pace the filtration process while sitting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"sit and drink water\" id=\"story_image_main\" src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2017-04/sit-and-drink-water_620x350_71493288506.jpg\" data-src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2017-04/sit-and-drink-water_620x350_71493288506.jpg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csub\u003eBy standing and drinking water, you disrupt the balance of fluids in the body\u003c/sub\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Avoid Chugging All the Water at Once\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid gulping down large volumes of water in a single breath, rather take smaller sip, swallow, \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/where-does-the-fat-go-after-you-lose-weight-720015\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003ebreathe\u003c/a\u003e and repeat throughout the day. This holds true while having your meals too. According to Ayurvedic expert, Dr. Akhilesh Sharma, \"there are three\u003cem\u003e doshas\u003c/em\u003e in the body - \u003cem\u003evata, pitta \u003c/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ekapha, \u003c/em\u003eand how you consume water must be in accordance with these \u003cem\u003edoshas\u003c/em\u003e. People with \u003cem\u003evata prakruti\u003c/em\u003e should drink water only one hour after eating a meal. This will help their food digest in a better way. People with \u003cem\u003epitta prakruti\u003c/em\u003e can have small sips during meals to start their \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/3-simple-yoga-poses-after-dinner-that-can-boost-digestion-1661516\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003edigestion\u003c/a\u003e process early and people with \u003cem\u003ekapha prakurti \u003c/em\u003eshould have water before taking meals so that they feel full and not eat more. This will help them \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/zareen-khans-inspiring-weight-loss-journey-from-100-to-57-kgs-1685796\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003elose weight\u003c/a\u003e easily.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"drinking water\" id=\"story_image_main\" src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2016-11/drinking-water_620x350_81479727388.jpg\" data-src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2016-11/drinking-water_620x350_81479727388.jpg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csub\u003eAvoid gulping large volumes of water during meals and otherwise\u003c/sub\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Drink Room Temperature water, Warm is Even Better\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid ice chilled water that disturbs the ongoing process of digestion and puts off the fire. Cold water decreases the blood supply to various organs of the body further leading to constipation. Drinking tepid water can help in proper digestion and \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/5-ways-to-boost-your-metabolism-and-burn-more-calories-1473361\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003emetabolism\u003c/a\u003e that promotes weight loss, relieves \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/11-ingenious-ways-to-avoid-bloating-after-eating-1662756\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003ebloating\u003c/a\u003e and pain. According to Dr. Akhilesh, warm water helps in in controlling \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/9-effective-ways-to-lower-bad-cholesterol-and-boost-good-cholesterol-1683266\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003echolesterol \u003c/a\u003elevels and also keep the arteries clean.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"warm water\" id=\"story_image_main\" src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2017-02/warm-water_620x350_41486554786.jpg\" data-src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2017-02/warm-water_620x350_41486554786.jpg\" data-loaded=\"true\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csub\u003eAvoid drinking chilled water as it disrupts the process of digestion\u003c/sub\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Drink Only When You are Thirsty\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body sends signals to you when it is in dire need of water. Ayurveda emphasizes on drinking water only when you feel \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/love-salty-food-it-may-reduce-thirst-and-conserve-water-in-the-kidneys-1682700\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003ethirsty\u003c/a\u003e. Every person has a different body, hence, drinking the same amount of water cannot be recommended to everybody. The body cannot absorb too much water intake; therefore it is imperative to know the thirst cues your body gives you. Measure your own drinking system without feeling too full.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"drinking water\" id=\"story_image_main\" src=\"https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-16x9.svg\" data-src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2017-03/drinking-water_620x350_51490163817.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csub\u003eYour body sends signals when it is in dire need of water\u003c/sub\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Know the Indicators your Body Gives You When You are Thirsty\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body gives you cues to let you know it needs\u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/why-your-water-intake-is-essential-in-preventing-urinary-diseases-1657670\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003e water\u003c/a\u003e. One being, the color of urine, dark yellow color may indicate dehydration, while fairly clear and straw colored urine is a sign of a hydrated and satiated body. \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/beauty/home-remedies-for-chapped-lips-how-to-get-soft-red-gorgeous-lips-1256860\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003eDry chapped lips\u003c/a\u003e are one of the indicators of a dehydrated body. Notice these cues as these may turn into health problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"healthy skin 625\" id=\"story_image_main\" src=\"https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-16x9.svg\" data-src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2016-11/healthy-skin-625_625x350_61480495348.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csub\u003eKnow the indicators that your body give you when it needs water\u003c/sub\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Drink Water First Thing in the Morning\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyurveda suggests that is a healthy habit to drink water first thing in the morning, which is known as\u003cem\u003e Ushapan.\u003c/em\u003e It helps get rid of many diseases in the body. Drinking water in the morning helps in flushing all the\u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/is-litchi-poisonous-heres-how-toxins-in-the-fruit-killed-children-in-bihar-1655251\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003e toxins \u003c/a\u003ein the body and cleanses your intestines.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"water glass 625\" id=\"story_image_main\" src=\"https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-16x9.svg\" data-src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2016-05/water-glass-625_625x350_81462627840.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csub\u003eStart drinking water first thing in the morning\u003c/sub\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Drink Water Stored in Silver and Copper Vessels\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAyurveda has always suggested drinking water stored in \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/how-to-clean-copper-vessels-6-easy-homemade-solutions-1667433\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003ecopper (\u003cem\u003etamba\u003c/em\u003e)\u003c/a\u003e and silver (\u003cem\u003echaandi\u003c/em\u003e) vessels. The water stored in these vessels has the ability to balance all three \u003cem\u003edoshas \u003c/em\u003ein the body and it does by positively charging the water. Dr. Akhilesh agrees and points out that copper has numerous antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties that help boost the immunne system of the body. It also has anti-\u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/one-in-every-eight-men-may-develop-cancer-1442590\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003ecancer \u003c/a\u003eproperties. Water in the silver vessel has the power to remove free radicals from the body and gives a cooling effect in the intestines and smoothens the process of digestion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"copper vessel\" id=\"story_image_main\" src=\"https://food.ndtv.com/static/web/images/food-16x9.svg\" data-src=\"https://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2017-04/copper-vessel_620x350_81493024834.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csub\u003eThe water stored in copper and silver vessels helps cure all doshas in your body\u003c/sub\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Tips for Drinking Water in Summer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Dr. Keerti Gupta from Kirti Ayurvedic Hospital \u0026amp; Research Center, \"Summer is called as the \"\u003cem\u003ePitta\u003c/em\u003e Season\" and \u003ca href=\"https://food.ndtv.com/health/just-20-minutes-of-afternoon-power-nap-can-boost-your-creativity-at-work-1674309\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(95, 99, 104);\"\u003eafternoon \u003c/a\u003etime is \u003cem\u003ePitta Kaal\u003c/em\u003e, which is hottest time of the day, therefore, Ayurveda suggests that you should drink maximum water during this period so as to maintain the body temperature. You could also incorporate some small changes including adding \u003cem\u003ePitta \u003c/em\u003epacifying ingredients in water that help maintain body heat. Some of the ingredients include lemon, mint, \u003cem\u003ekokum\u003c/em\u003e, and fennel seeds,\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekhaskhas\u003c/em\u003e and rose petals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- comments ---\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n \u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e\n","hash_id":"VJNWMQIRRJvj","author":null,"reading_time":"6 min read","link_sharing":true,"archived":false,"favourited":false,"folder_id":3411,"tag_list":[]}