Water is the most abundant substance in the body, accounting for 60%~70% of the adult's weight. The younger you are, the more water you have. The second function of water is lubrication. Without water, joint lubricant, saliva, gastrointestinal mucus secreted by digestive tract, airway mucus of respiratory system, urogenital mucus and so on cannot be produced.
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Drinking water is also exquisite, and you need to pay attention to the following points:
1, don't wait for thirst to drink water. When thirsty, the body is already in a state of water shortage, and the water balance is adjusted by the regulating system. Drinking water at this time can replenish the lost amount, which is not the best time, and often drinking a lot of water at one time increases the burden on the stomach and intestines, dilutes gastric juice and affects digestion.
2, a small number of times. Drinking time should be distributed at any time of the day, and the principle is a small number of times, about 200 ml each time. A night's sleep will lose a lot of water. Although I am not thirsty after getting up, my blood will still be sticky because of lack of water. Drinking a cup of cold boiled water (150ml) after getting up in the morning can reduce blood viscosity and increase circulating blood volume.
3, boiled water is the first choice. We often drink water, tea, drinks and so on. White water is the best drink in daily life because it contains no energy to quench thirst, and boiled water is the best in white water. Boiled water easily penetrates cell membrane and enters cells, which promotes human metabolism, increases hemoglobin content in blood, improves immune function and strengthens human disease resistance. It is the most suitable drinking water for human needs, clean, hygienic, simple and economical, and the best choice for drinks. Mineral water, mineral water, purified water, etc. It can also be used as an option, but it is not suitable as the main drinking water.
4, eat fruits and vegetables every day, often drink soup and porridge. Vegetables and fruits contain a lot of water, which is also good for promoting health, and strive to achieve "vegetables every day, fruits every day". Usually, you can often cook some miscellaneous grains porridge, or you can add some fruits and the like to the porridge. Usually eat less fried, barbecue and spicy food.
5. External supplement. In addition to "internal tonic", when the skin is dry, you can also spray some moisturizing products to moisturize the skin frequently, so as to achieve both internal and external repair, which not only makes the skin more moist, but also is extremely beneficial to maintaining the water balance of the human body.
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Ma Guansheng: Drink water every day, but can you really drink water? -Xinhuanet