Drinking too much water after exercise
Drinking too much water after exercise can easily cause nausea, headaches, even hyponatremia, potassium, edema and arrhythmia due to electrolyte thinning.
Add water with electrolytes. You can add plums, salt or drink sports drinks with less sugar.
Drink plenty of water after dinner or before bed
Drinking too much water in the evening causes overnight, autonomic neuropathy disorder, immune affect and makes the kidneys not rest. Do not drink more than 20% of your total water intake after dinner, and limit to less than 150 ml for 3 hours before bed.
Forget to drink water in cold weather or in a refrigerator
Cold weather causes blood vessels to constrict, blood is thicker, increasing the risk of stroke and heart attack if not supplemented with enough water. Therefore, you should maintain regular water intake, every 2 hours should drink once, even when not thirsty.
Limit water intake for fear of frequent urination
Drinking less water increases the risk of urinary tract infections, reduces kidney function and is prone to heat or sunburn. We should see a doctor to treat the problem of frequent urination and still ensure that we drink enough water every day.
Drinking too much water to protect the kidneys
Drinking 4,000-5,000 ml/day can cause the kidneys to filter too much, causing electrolyte reduction, renal fibrosis, and damage to kidney function. You should drink water equivalent to 3-4% of your body weight, not exceeding 4% if prescribed by medical practice.
Drinking too little water
Many adults drink less than 1,000 ml/day for a long time, causing poor spirit, metabolic disorders, high blood pressure, kidney stones and premature aging of the kidneys.
Therefore, it is necessary to create a habit of drinking enough water every day, helping to maintain comprehensive health and protect kidney function.
