In Ayurveda, there are urges to not resist and doing so is harmful to the body. An urge can be yawning, going to the bathroom, burping, sleeping, crying, etc. Holding in these urges can put stress on the body and interrupt proper detoxification processes. Every urge has a purpose that connects to helping movement and cleansing. We regenerate a lot during sleep, which is why the body has an urge for rest. We may need to cough to clear the throat or drink water for cellular hydration . Crying is an emotional urge that carries more importance than we may think. In the Vedic texts, there are the 13 urges to not resist, called vega dharana or vega vidharan: Belching, flatulence, bowel movements, urination, sneezing, thirst, hunger, sleeping, coughing, yawning, crying, vomiting and ejaculating. The Ashtanga Hridaya (Vedic text) also mentions the urge to heavily breathe after exertion. There are other urges that we can think of such as laughing, screaming or shouting in an urgent situation. O...
Go through any weight loss story and you will definitely come across 'drinking water' as one of the most important rule. And why not! It boosts your metabolism, flushes out toxins frm your body, aids in weight loss, improves your skin health and keeps your digestive system intact. Here are some of the important functions:
For weight loss: Regardless of how much you have tweaked your diet or how much you are working out in a day, without water you cannot lose weight. Water makes all your body processes function properly and prevent unnecessary cravings.
Our bodies need a minimum of 6 to 8 glasses of water (2 liters) every day because many of our vital functions need water. But it also depends on your weight and size, along with your activity level. On an average, you need half to an ounce of water for every pound of your weight, So if you weigh 68 kilos, you should have close to 3 liters of water every day. Now if you exercise daily and live in a warm area, you will need more water.
But will drinking plenty of water help you lose weight? A study conducted claimed that drinking 2 liters of water every day helped people lose 96 calories every day. Moreover, how you drink water can also make you lose weight.
Some studies proved that drinking cold water will make your body spend more calories to stabilise the body temperature. Moreover, having water 30 minutes before your meal can help cut down the calories you will consume.
For digestion: The saliva that plays an important role in breaking down food into nutrients for the body, has water as its base. Water also helps in the digestion of soluble fibre.
For heart health: When you drink water, it prevents your blood from thickening, which in worse cases can lead to heart attack, increased blood pressure and others. One needs to have enough water during the day to keep the heart function healthy.
For diabetics: People suffering from diabetes should be very particular about their water intake. Dehydration in diabetics can lead to indigestion and drop in blood pressure, among other issues. High blood sugar makes your body lose water faster, which makes it all the more important for them to drink water.
Now let us talk about the most important issue - the water crisis that is leading to diseases, lack of nutrition and even death in extreme cases. Despite water being so important for our overall well being, there are parts of the world that don't have enough water available. And this could be us tomorrow. That's why we all need to understand the importance of conserving water and finding sustainable ways to ensure that our future generations do not suffer.
Today on World Water Day, let's have a look at some ways you can preserve water:
- The water you use to clean your vegetables and pulses can be used to water your plants.
- Store the water that is drained from our RO filters and use it for mopping your floor.
- Learn rain water harvesting and use it for your household chores.
- Brush or shave with a mug of water. People tend to leave their taps running while brushing or shaving, which should be avoided.
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