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Drinking cold boiled water first thing in the morning is not healthy.
23 Apr,2018
Drinking plain cold water first thing in the morning is not healthy, and the notion that drinking lightly salted water is beneficial for health is unscientific—here’s the lowdown on the issue of salted water.
First, why do we drink salt water? Many people believe that the fluid in our bodies is 0.9% physiological saline, and that drinking slightly salty water can replenish electrolytes and speed up water absorption. However, just how “slightly” salty is this “slightly salty” water, and what exactly is the salt-to-water ratio? It’s hard to get a clear sense of this. Therefore, the idea of drinking slightly salty water to replenish salts doesn’t carry much practical significance.
Some people claim that drinking mildly salted water can help detoxify the body. From a physiological standpoint, however, saltwater is among the most difficult substances for the body to metabolize and eliminate. When plain water is consumed, the body strives to maintain its sodium–water balance; as a result, ingesting large amounts of water dilutes the body’s sodium levels. To restore the physiological saline balance of 0.9%, the body must excrete excess water, which is why people tend to urinate more frequently after drinking plain water. By contrast, saltwater is much harder to eliminate because, once ingested, it helps the body maintain its existing balance, leaving no need to expel additional fluid. Therefore, the notion that drinking saltwater can detoxify the body lacks scientific basis.
There is another situation: some people suffer from chronic pharyngitis. In the morning, they may safely drink a small amount of mildly salted water, since salt has antibacterial properties and can help alleviate local inflammation in cases of gingivitis or pharyngitis. Honey water, on the other hand, is a nourishing medicinal remedy. Honey has long been regarded in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic; its nature is relatively mild, making it suitable for both yin-deficient and yang-deficient individuals. Moreover, honey is recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica as an excellent beauty-enhancing substance. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, a renowned physician named Zhen Quan noted that regular consumption of honey could make one’s complexion as rosy as blossoms, because honey is derived from the nectar of myriad flowers—essentially a plant-based essence that nourishes the body. Honey provides gentle, balanced tonification; at the same time, it is “sweet in nature and enters the spleen and stomach.” Drinking honey water can also promote bowel movements, making it far superior to mildly salted water in terms of its overall nourishing and tonifying effects.
Drinking cold boiled water first thing in the morning is harmful to health; it’s better to start the day with honey water. Many people recommend drinking a glass of cold boiled water upon waking, believing it can regulate endocrine function, lubricate the intestines to promote bowel movements, and help detoxify and beautify the skin. In reality, however, this practice can actually lead to illness. The body’s yang energy is the vital force that sustains life; when it is damaged, it can give rise to a wide range of disorders affecting every system, organ, meridian, and limb. Drinking cold boiled water on an empty stomach severely depletes the lower-jiao yang energy. Consequently, those who maintain this habit over the long term often gradually develop symptoms of deficiency-cold: women may experience dysmenorrhea or even amenorrhea, while men may suffer from gastric problems, joint pain, and diminished sexual function. Therefore, it’s best to drink a cup of warm honey water after getting up in the morning—avoid cold water altogether, or at the very least, opt for lukewarm boiled water.
Whether to drink water before bed varies from person to person. If you feel thirsty right before bedtime, it’s fine to have a drink; but if you’re not thirsty, there’s no need to. Some people develop the habit of getting up during the night after drinking, which can disrupt sleep and may even be detrimental to their health. Different health experts offer conflicting advice: some say you should drink before bed, while others argue it’s best to avoid it, leaving many unsure whom to trust. In fact, these recommendations are rarely backed by rigorous scientific or clinical studies—most are simply personal suggestions. In my view, the key to resolving this issue lies in considering the potential changes that might occur as a result.
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23 Apr,2018
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