Japanese Water Therapy gives which healthy benefits?

What is Japanese water therapy?
This therapy has been widely used in Japanese medicine and among the Japanese people. Drinking room-temperature water or warm water on an empty stomach right after waking up may cleans the digestive system and regulates gut health, and can heal a variety of conditions.

 How to practice Japanese water therapy?
This therapy consists of the following steps and is repeated daily

Step 1. Drinking 640 ml (3 or 4 glasses) of room temperature water or warm water as soon as you wake up.

Step 2. Do not eat or drink anything for at least 30 to 45 minutes after that.

Step 3. Once your 30-45 minute break is over begin with your breakfast.

Step 4. Drink some warm water at least 15 minutes before every meal.

Step 5. Avoid drinking water at least for 60 to 80 minutes after all meals.

According to practitioners, Japanese water therapy must be done for different periods to treat different conditions. The detail as follow:
- Constipation: 10 days
- High blood pressure: 30 days
- Type 2 diabetes: 30 days
- Cancer: 180 days

Although drinking more water may help reduce constipation and blood pressure, but there is no evidence that this therapy can treat or cure type 2 diabetes or cancer, although it is known that drinking lots of water is very important for a good health.

Potential benefits
Similar to Japanese water therapy, Ayurveda which can be traced back to ancient times, also claims that drinking plenty of warm water on an empty stomach has countless benefits. Drinking water can help you directly for your physical ailments and indirectly for your mental ailments.

1. Increased water intakeUsing Japanese water therapy includes drinking several glasses of water per day, helping you stay adequately hydrated.

There are numerous benefits to adequate hydration, including optimal brain function, sustained energy levels, and body temperature and blood pressure regulation. In addition, drinking more water may help prevent constipation, headaches, and kidney stones. Most people get enough fluid by simply drinking to satisfy their thirst. However, if you’re very active, work outdoors, or live in a hot climate, you may need to drink more.

2. Lower calorie intakePracticing Japanese water therapy may help you lose weight via calorie restriction.

First, if you replace sugar-sweetened beverages like fruit juice or soda with water, your calorie intake is automatically decreased, potentially by several hundred calories per day. In addition, sticking to regular eating intervals, drinking water at least 15 minutes before each meal, then not eating for 2 hours, may restrict your calorie intake. Finally, drinking more water may help you feel fuller and make you eat fewer overall calories from food.

3. Eliminate toxins in the bodyPracticing Japanese water therapy can help you reduce unnecessary fat accumulation in your body. This therapy not only helps you control your weight but also cleans and beautifies your skin.

4. Improves metabolismPracticing Japanese water therapy helps relieve heartburn, heartburn is inversely proportional to good sleep. Increased heartburn will significantly reduce the quality of sleep.

5. Improve the functions of the brainDrinking enough water reduces the likelihood of brain fog. This therapy improves brain functions, improving your cognitive performance.

Side effects and precautions
Japanese water therapy carries a risk of water intoxication, or hyponatremia. In addition, excessively restricting calories while practicing the therapy may lead to rebound weight gain once you finish the practice.

1. Water intoxication, or overhydration, can occur when you drink an excessive amount of water in a short period of time.
It’s caused by hyponatremia - or low salt levels — in your blood due to salt being diluted by excessive fluid. It’s a serious condition that can result in death, but it’s rare in healthy people whose kidneys are able to quickly get rid of excess fluid. People at increased risk of hyponatremia include those with kidney problems, endurance athletes, and people who abuse stimulant drugs.

To be safe, don’t drink more than about 4 cups about 1 liter of fluid per hour, as this is the maximum amount that a healthy person’s kidneys can handle at once.

2. Another downside of Japanese water therapy is that it can be excessively restrictive due to its guidelines on the timing of meals.
If you’re trying to lose weight, excessive calorie restriction can lead to rebound weight gain after finishing the therapy. Restricting calories reduces the number of calories you burn at rest and causes spikes in the hormone ghrelin — which increases feelings of hunger.

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