Scientific Drinking Water and Sleep-Aiding Food Health Guide

Drinking water should also be done scientifically.

Men shouldn't wait until they're thirsty to drink water; they should drink scientifically and replenish their bodies with water regularly.

Water intake should reach a certain amount. Adult men need about 2200 ml of water per day. However, this is not absolute and can be adjusted according to specific circumstances. For example, you need to drink more water when you have a fever, or when you sweat excessively due to strenuous exercise, and you should also drink more water, adding a suitable amount of salt to the water.

Choose your drinking water wisely. There are many types of drinking water, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Purified water lacks many essential minerals such as copper, iron, zinc, selenium, iodine, chromium, and manganese. Long-term excessive consumption may lead to deficiencies in certain trace elements. While mineral water contains some trace elements needed by the human body, excessive mineral content can also harm health, and some mineral waters even contain minerals that are harmful to the body. In recent years, some devices have emerged that transform tap water into magnetized water or nano-water, converting disordered large water molecule clusters into ordered small water molecule clusters. These small water molecule clusters move quickly, have strong penetrating power, and good solubility, making them easier for the body to absorb; those with better financial means can choose this option. Additionally, some drinking water products on the market are labeled "electrolyzed water" and "oxygen-enriched water." These must be consumed under the guidance of a doctor and are not suitable as drinking water for the general population. In general, plain boiled water is the most economical, convenient, and has significant health benefits; it is the best beverage. However, it should be noted that when boiled tap water cools, its exposure to air should ideally not exceed 4 hours to prevent a decrease in its activity.

⊙Drinking beverages is not the same as drinking water. Water and beverages are not functionally equivalent. Because beverages contain sugar and protein, and often contain added flavorings and colorings, they not only fail to replenish the body's water but can also reduce appetite and impair digestion.

Foods that can induce sleep

Insomnia can cause pain and distress, a common and troublesome condition. Many people resort to sleeping pills to relieve their suffering, but long-term use of sleeping pills is very harmful to health. The following foods can both supplement nutrition and have a sleep-inducing effect; men suffering from insomnia may want to try them:

Millet. Slightly cold in nature, millet has the effects of strengthening the stomach, harmonizing the spleen, and promoting sleep. Studies have found that millet is rich in tryptophan, which can promote the secretion of a neurotransmitter (serotonin) by brain nerve cells, temporarily inhibiting brain activity and inducing drowsiness. Millet porridge, eaten before bedtime, is effective for insomnia.

Longan. Sweet and warm in nature, longan has the effects of nourishing the heart and brain, replenishing blood, and calming the mind. Drinking longan tea before bedtime, or simmering longan with white sugar, is beneficial for improving sleep.

Lotus seeds. Lotus seeds have an astringent taste and neutral properties, while lotus hearts have a bitter taste and cold properties; both have the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the mind. Studies have shown that lotus seeds contain lotusine, rutin, and other components, which have a sedative effect and can induce sleep.

Walnuts, sweet and warm in nature, are an excellent nourishing food that can treat neurasthenia, forgetfulness, and insomnia with excessive dreaming.

Red dates, warm in nature and sweet in taste, red in color and moist in texture, have the effects of nourishing the five internal organs, benefiting the spleen and stomach, nourishing blood and calming the mind. They have a significant effect on insomnia and mental confusion caused by qi and blood deficiency.

Honey has the effects of tonifying the middle energizer, nourishing the five internal organs, and detoxifying. It has a significant effect on insomnia patients.

Milk is an ideal tonic; drinking a glass of milk before bed can promote sleep.