Follow Japanese water therapy for its positive effects of fitness and weight loss.
Water is one of the essential elements of human survival. Doctors often advise us to drink at least eight to 10 glasses of water every day to flush out the toxins and helps the body with its functioning.
People in Japan take this advice seriously and practice water therapy that helps fight various health problems. The basic objective of it is to use water in your daily life to help maintain your health.
What is Japanese water therapy?
The Japanese water therapy is a morning ritual in which you drink water as soon as you wake up in the morning, as the morning hours are considered the “golden hours”. The therapy claims to cure many illnesses including obesity, headaches and more.
Tips in Japanese water therapy
The things you need to do as part of the Japanese water therapy are:
Drink four to six glass of room temperature or lukewarm water as soon as you wake up in the morning. Each glass should be about 160 to 200ml and it should be drunk on an empty stomach. You can also squeeze some lemon juice in it.
You should brush your teeth after drinking water and avoid drinking or eating anything for the next 45 minutes. After this, you can continue on your daily routine.
Drink water at least 30 minutes before every meal and do not drink or eat anything for two hours after each meal.
Beginners and elderly people can start with one glass of water every day and slowly increase the quantity.
Give your stomach a small break between each glass of water, if you cannot chug all four glasses at once.
The Japanese water therapy also states the below important points:
You should avoid eating or drinking while standing up, as that can hinder your digestive process.
Gargle at least 4 to 5 times every night with warm water and salt before going to bed.
Give a boost to your metabolism by walking quietly for at least an hour every day.
Benefits of Japanese water therapy
The Japanese water therapy claims to promote weight loss, relieves stress, prevents dehydration and maintains a strong digestive system. But most of all, it helps revive your metabolism and keeps you energetic throughout the day.
However, these claims have not been backed by science.
