Water is one of the key components of the human body. Approximately 70% of each person’s organism consists of water. All organs of our body can function normally only if they are well hydrated. Without water, the intestines would fail to work properly. Processed food won’t be excreted from the body. Constipation will occur.

Boiled water, tea, various drinks, milk and other liquids are effective ways of quenching thirst. Some people like to drink only boiled water, while others prefer tea. Those who stick to boiled water believe that drinking tea is harmful to their health. Those who opt for tea think that plain water can be bad for them. Who is right?

1. Refreshment

Fatigue can occur if the body is insufficiently hydrated. Therefore, proper replenishment of water reserves in the body can help you get refreshed. This is especially relevant for office workers who remain seated in the same position for a long time as well as people who have to put up with high-temperature conditions. Such people should drink more plain water.

1. Strengthens the body’s resistance

Most of the biochemical metabolism in the body takes place in a liquid environment. Drinking enough plain water can make the metabolism in such an environment smoother, which, in turn, can boost the body’s resistance.

1. Enhances metabolism

Water can replenish intracellular and extracellular fluid, participate in various physiological processes and enhance metabolism in the human body. Drinking more plain water also contributes to the formation of urine, drives down the concentration of toxins, facilitates metabolism in the kidneys and leads to the elimination of toxic substances from the organism.

 

 

1. Improves sleep

For people with long-term insomnia or those who go to bed late due to working overtime, a glass of warm water will be equivalent to immersing their feet in hot water. It will help them fall asleep faster. But avoid drinking too much water. If you drink too much, you’ll have to get up to urinate at night, which will also prevent you from sleeping normally.

1. Enables you to stay slim

Tea contains caffeine. Regular consumption of tea can accelerate gastrointestinal peristalsis and facilitate gastric juice secretion. It can decompose oil and fat in the stomach, allowing the gastrointestinal tract to digest food quickly, thus reducing the accumulation of fat and oil. Besides, tea allows you to remove fat deposits from the body.

1. Moisturizes the lungs and reduces sputum

Since tea contains theophylline, it helps to relax the smooth muscles of the bronchi, which is very effective in treating the accumulation and stagnation of sputum. Plus, caffeine and other ingredients contained in tea contribute to the secretion of gastric acid. This, in turn, leads to improved digestion and enhances fat metabolism in the body.

1. Resistance to light

Tea polyphenols are water-soluble substances. Cleaning the face with tea bags or compresses allows you to remove sebum from the face, narrow the pores and provide a positive effect of sterilization and disinfection. It also helps to resist skin aging and reduce skin damage caused by ultraviolet rays in the sun as well as serves as a natural sunscreen.

1. Antiseptic effect

The polyphenols contained in tea are natural oxidizing agents that perform the function of protecting health. Regular consumption of tea helps to remove harmful substances from the human organism. Besides, consuming tea provides an antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-aging effect, which is equivalent to an antiseptic for the human body.

From the above-given description, we can conclude that drinking more boiled water or tea are two good ways of making up for the lack of fluid in the body. Feel free to choose the drink, based on your preferences.

It’s worth noting that in the process of drinking water, it’s possible to effectively avoid certain undesirable phenomena as well as achieve the effect of maintaining health.

1. It’s not recommended to drink water that was boiled twice

Frequent boiling evaporates a large volume of water. At the same time, the concentration of impurities and inorganic salts in the liquid becomes very high. The content of nitrites increases particularly dramatically. Nitrites are highly harmful to the human body and can lead to poisoning and other adverse consequences.

1. Drink moderate amounts of water

Drinking boiled water is good for human health but it should be consumed in moderate amounts. It’s advisable to drink 1.5-2 liters per day. Drinking too much water can cause muscle twitching.

1. Don’t wait until you feel thirsty

When you realize you’re thirsty, your body already lacks 2% of water. If the body lacks 10% of water, more serious problems may arise. Therefore, it’s necessary to drink water proactively and consume it at any time.

1. Avoid drinking tea on an empty stomach

Since tea contains caffeine, drinking it on an empty stomach can cause the intestines to absorb too much caffeine. This can provoke palpitations, frequent urination and other side reactions. Drinking tea on an empty stomach dilutes gastric acid, suppresses the secretion of gastric juice and hampers digestion. Moreover, it can cause headaches, stomach discomfort, dizziness, disorders and other unpleasant phenomena.

1. Try different varieties of tea

The types of tea should be adjusted according to different seasons and climates. In Spring, it’s recommended to drink flavored tea, such as jasmine tea, rose tea or calendula tea — that is, teas that saturate the body (especially the kidneys) with nutrients to a greater extent.

In Summer, it tends to be stuffy, so it’s advisable to drink green tea, which relieves excessive sweating. In Autumn, it’s best to opt for sweet and warm green tea. In Winter, it’s recommended to consume black tea, which warms the stomach, enhances appetite and improves heart function.

1. Avoid drinking hot tea

Too hot tea strongly irritates the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. If the temperature of the drink exceeds 62°C, it will be likely to harm the walls of the stomach. This can lead to problems with the gastrointestinal tract and even stomach cancer. It’s better to calmly wait until the temperature of the tea decreases slightly before drinking it.

Different people have different approaches to the task of replenishing the lack of fluid in the body. Some drink tea, while others prefer water. However, the choice of liquid should be based on which drink is suitable for a particular person. This very drink will be more beneficial to their health.