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WHAT ARE THE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO MAKE DRINKING WATER EASY?
Don’t you like drinking water or don’t you even think about drinking water during the day? If your answer is ‘Yes’, listen to the recommendations of the trust for your health. Although it is a source of life, many of us do not drink water unless we are thirsty. Especially since in winter we almost completely forget to drink water, not realizing that we are harming our health. ‘Regular water consumption is very important for the functioning of our body to progress in its usual course,’ said Turkish Expert Dietitian, who listed 10 effective ways to drink enough water as follows.
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HERE ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATER
Water consumption, blood pressure normalizes, heart rate is stabilized, protects joints, carries nutrients and oxygen to cells, regulates body temperature, protects organs and tissues, prevents constipation, and electrolyte balance. If you don’t drink enough water every day, you risk getting dehydrated. Weakness, low blood pressure, dizziness, confusion, headache, and dark urine are considered warning signs of dehydration (dehydration of the body.
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HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD BE CONSUMED PER DAY?
The need for water can vary depending on a large number of factors, such as age, health status, air temperature, and activity level. According to the recommendation, men should consume about 3.7 liters of fluid, and women should consume 2.7 liters of fluid. This recommendation covers the amount that comes from water, other drinks and food. You should still aim to drink 6-8 glasses of water daily (8×250 ml=2L).
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DRINK 1 GLASS OF WATER BEFORE EACH MEAL
Considering that you have made 3 main meals during the day, you have already consumed 750 ml with 3 glasses of water. Moreover, sometimes the feeling of thirst can be confused with hunger. Drinking a glass of water before meals will also help you understand if your hunger is real, and it can also make you consume fewer calories.
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DRINK A GLASS OF WATER EVERY HOUR WHILE AT WORK
Considering that you have worked for 8 hours in general (8×250 ml=2), you have almost reached your daily water requirement. This method can make your water consumption stable.
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USE REMINDERS
If you often think about drinking water while working, this method may be for you. You can set an alarm on your phone or remind yourself to drink water using some applications. Drinking water provides a little respite, concentration and perception also increases.
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DRINK A GLASS OF WATER WHEN YOU WAKE UP AND BEFORE GOING TO BED
A glass of cold water in the morning makes it easier for you to wake up and increases your alertness. October addition, drinking water before going to bed can prevent you from waking up with dry mouth and bad breath.
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CONSUME MORE FOODS WITH A HIGH WATER CONTENT
Foods with a high water content increase your fluid intake without you noticing. Vegetables and fruits have a high water content. Lettuce contains 96 percent, zucchini-celery 95 percent, melon-watermelon 91 percent water.
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COLOR YOUR WATER
You can add fresh fruits (strawberries, oranges, lemons), vegetable slices (cucumbers, ginger, celery) and herbs (basil, mint, lavender) to your jug or bottle and make it pleasant to drink water by adding aroma.
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DRINK A GLASS OF WATER AFTER EACH TOILET
You’ll have already decamped from your routine. This break can also be the best opportunity to refill your water glass or bottle.
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USE OBJECTS THAT WILL ENCOURAGE YOU TO DRINK WATER
Sometimes going for a drink of water can grow in your eyes as if it were a separate business. Buy glasses, straws, bottles that will make water consumption fun. Attach them to the areas where your eyes will see them on your work desk, drawers or purse where your hand will definitely go.
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ASSOCIATE YOUR SPECIAL ACTIVITIES WITH DRINKING WATER
When you finish your workout or walk, let your bottle run out too. Drink water while waiting for your coffee to brew. Adhere to the one-to-one rule when drinking alcohol, that is, when you consume a glass, also consume a certain amount of water. Thus, it becomes even easier for you to recover after alcohol.
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SWITCH TO HERBAL TEA
Drinks containing caffeine also dehydrates your body, which means that it leads to dehydration. Consume your favorite herbal teas hot in winter and ice in summer. Mint, hibiscus, chamomile, green tea can be one of your favorite alternatives.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
Disclaimer:
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