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5 Rules for Drinking Water as Per Ayurveda

• Drink water while sitting.

• Never gulp down water, always drink it sip-by-sip.
• Drink warm water or water that is at room temperature.
Never drink cold water directly from the fridge.

• Use clay pots, copper, or steel to store water. Never
drink running water. Always drink stored water.

• For enhanced digestion, drink boiled water which is
reduced to one-third, or one-fourth or one-half of its
volume. As soon as you wake up, make it a point to
drink warm water.

How much water should you drink?

You don’t need to drink gallons of water, thinking it’s
good for health. “Even water needs to be digested”, as
per Ayurveda. The quantity of water each person needs
is subjective. Watch out for these signs - if you are not
sweating well, you are constipated, your mouth is dry,
urine is pale yellow, feeling dizzy - you are probably
consuming less water. Tank up and feel the difference !

When to drink water?
Drink water 30 minutes after or before a meal. It is ideal
for a vata person who is undernourished to drink water
30 minutes after food, and 30 minutes before food for
an overweight kapha person.

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