Do not drink water while standing

Do not drink water while standing: Sudden onset of joint pain, in addition to indigestion, will also interfere with oxygen supply.

Water should always be drunk while sitting and drinking quietly

Water is an important part of our daily routine. Hunger can be tolerated for a while but thirst is difficult to quench. But do we pay attention to the way we drink water? The habit of drinking water while walking can be a risk to our health. Ayurvedic Dr. is telling about this. Sonia.

When does drinking water become harmful?

There are certain rules of drinking water in Ayurveda. We ignore these rules and that is why physical problems increase. When we drink water while standing, we drink quickly, this puts stress on the body. This pressure goes into the stomach the same way a meal goes. Then new problems begin.

What harm does drinking standing water do to the body?

Pain in the joints: Drinking water while standing up causes water to enter the body faster. This can have a detrimental effect on the joints. If left unmanaged, they can be left astray and lose the right path.

Problems of indigestion: If water is drunk while sitting, abdominal muscles remain relaxed. Abdominal muscles get stressed while drinking water while standing. This can cause indigestion.

Increases kidney function:

 Drinking water while standing allows water to flow directly to the lower abdomen. In the meanwhile, due to lack of filtering process, there is more stress on the kidneys. It causes kidney related disease.

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Oxygen supply is interrupted: Drinking water while standing can also cause shortness of breath. Drinking water in this way interferes with the supply of oxygen to the lungs through food and wind pipes.

Disadvantages of Drinking Water While Standing

This article talks about drinking water while standing and its repercussions on your body.

1. It Can Cause Arthritis

When you drink water standing, the flow of water gushes down rapidly through your body only to get accumulated in your joints. This may lead you to develop arthritis in the later part of your life.

2.Splash of Water on Stomach Walls

When you are standing and drinking water, the water flows down and splashes on the stomach walls causing some erosion. In the long run the shock from the rushing water can cause damage to the digestive system. It can also harm your stomach wall and gastrointestinal tract.

3.Your Thirst Does Not Get Quenched

Even if you drink a full glass of water, in the correct posture it will do little to quench your thirst. It is advisable to sit and take small sips of water to quench your thirst truly.

4. Causes Indigestion

If you drink water while standing, your body and muscles are in a constant state of tension. Sitting down keeps them relaxed and allows the body to absorb the fluid at a much better pace along with other food items.

5.Impacts the Way Your Kidney Functions

Drinking water while standing does not allow your kidneys to properly filtrate the water. As a result, the impurities tend to get retained in them and the bladder. This can cause urinary tract disorders, and in more serious cases can even lead to the kidneys suffering permanent damage.

6. Causes Heartburn and Ulcers

Drinking water while standing puts a lot of pressure on the esophagus when the water splashes and flows hard through it. This sometimes causes damage to the sphincter, the joint between stomach and esophagus. Due to this you may experience heartburn or a burning sensation due to the acids in the stomach flowing backwards.

7. It Will Not Allow Your Body to Absorb the Nutrients in Water

When you are standing, your body is tense. Sitting down keeps your muscles and body relaxed, and they can actually focus on digesting the fluid in a more slow and relaxed way.

8. Causes Bone Degeneration and Weakness

Due to the wrong posture, while consuming water, your body may experience bone degeneration and weakness.

9. Standing and Drinking Water Triggers Wrong Responses to Your Nervous System

As standing causes a lot of tension in the body and the muscles, your nervous system goes into attention mode, making your body feel out of sync with nature.

10. Does Not Help in Diluting the Acid Levels Present in the Body

Sitting down and taking small sips of water helps in maintaining the acid levels of the body.

FAQs

1. What Is the Best Position to Drink Water?

The best position to drink water is while sitting down. Drink the water slowly for the nutrients to be absorbed into your body properly.

2. Does Drinking Water While Standing Cause Knee Pain?

Yes, drinking water while standing can cause pains in the knee. The side effects of drinking water while standing include joint damage and arthritis in the long run.

It is wise to heed the age-old advice from our parents and elders and sit down while we quench our thirst. Apart from being able to get maximum benefits from drinking water, it also allows us to relax ourselves in our fast-paced lives.