Lately my eyes and lips have been dry and I have been feeling a little run down, so I decided to look to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda for some helpful tips on hydration. Drinking water is such an important part of keeping your mind and body healthy, and the amount of water we need may change from season to season. With the weather warming up, I wanted to focus on my water intake and check out techniques to keep cool and hydrated. Here are some basic Ayurveda tips for drinking your H2O:
1. Sit down to drink (just as you should sit down to eat).
2. Sip, don’t gulp.
3. Drink water throughout the day. If you swallow too much water at once, your body doesn’t actually absorb all of it.
4. Drink water at room temperature. Warm is even better. Cold and iced water should be avoided
5. Drink from a glass container, not plastic. Not only does this reduce plastic waste but also allows you to avoid toxins which can leach from the plastic into the water, especially when left sitting in hot surfaces.
Another great resource on this subject is Kameko Shibata, from Nadi Girl Ayurveda. She offers advice on how to stay hydrated and healthy, with the overall goal of balancing the elements in our bodies. Kameko also provides some interesting information on the importance of electrolytes and raw oils in our body hydration process.
Happy hydrating!
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