Thanks to the frequent heatwaves affecting Europe, this warning is often heard these days.

Water naturally contains essential minerals, while refreshing, energizing, and supporting health. Water is a basic necessity for humans and all living creatures. Access to water is a fundamental human right, which unfortunately is increasingly being violated.

How much water should you drink?

There is a generally accepted position that drinking water during heat waves is not only recommended, but also lifesaving. During this time, our bodies lose much more fluid, mainly through sweating, so the usual daily water intake may not be enough. The general recommendation is that under normal circumstances, an adult should drink about 2–2.5 liters of water per day. During a heat wave, this amount can increase to as much as 3–4 liters.

I recently listened to a lecture on this topic by a well-known professor. In general, he did not share the popular opinion on water consumption. In his opinion, everyone’s body is perfectly designed to signal when it needs to drink through the sensation of thirst. The body’s water balance is controlled by the brain and is unique to each individual. This is confirmed by experts who say that it is possible to survive without drinking water for 3 to 7 days, but in real life, there have been cases of people surviving without water for up to 3 weeks (BBC report: Case of a survivor of the earthquake in Turkey after 278 hours).

What is good drinking water practice?

It seems that the answers to the question of daily drinking water intake vary greatly. However, drinking water is no longer just a question of quantity. Unfortunately, in many places, water quality is also becoming increasingly worrying, which is why water consumption is increasingly becoming a health issue. Conscious lifestyles are gaining ground in the mainstream media. I don’t know about you, but I’m increasingly uncomfortable with government agencies, authorities, scientists, and influencers telling us what’s good for us… I think everyone should decide for themselves how much water to drink—at least if they can!

There are interesting and thought-provoking cultural and anthropological aspects to our water consumption.

In China, people drink warm water, even in summer – this stems from traditional Chinese medicine, which believes that warm water helps maintain internal balance (yin-yang). Cold drinks are often avoided, especially during menstruation or illness, because they “cool” the body. Chinese drinking water consumption habits vary greatly between cultures and regions and are closely linked to 4,000 years of traditional medicine and health-conscious lifestyles.

The Japanese morning water therapy: The habit of drinking water in the morning has been popular in Japan for centuries. According to tradition, you should drink four large glasses of water after waking up, before breakfast. This helps detoxify the body, wake up the metabolism, and has a beneficial effect on physical performance and brain function. It is important not to eat anything for at least an hour before and after.

The Indian Ayurveda art of drinking water: this alternative medical system treats drinking water as an integral part of a healthy diet. Traditionally, lukewarm water with a high copper content is drunk every morning, and according to the theory, the temperature of the water and the timing of consumption are also key factors. For example, warm water aids digestion, while cool water refreshes and invigorates, so it matters when we choose which one to drink. According to the recommendations summarized in several points, it is advisable to drink small amounts frequently, preferably while sitting, and to relax and take deep breaths after a few sips.

We, as members of the so-called advanced Western civilization, trend to drink ice-cold water in hot weather, which is refreshing but, based on the Eastern experiences described above, may not be good for our bodies. Nevertheless, the modern water cult is all about health. Conscious living has become a trend on social media, and as part of this, mineral water consumption is being promoted for the business interests of manufacturing companies. In recent years, mineral water has become a status symbol in many places, especially in the case of premium brands (e.g., some people drink only FIJI   water on their superyachts even served to their pets). However, sober-minded people are concerned about the global environmental pollution caused by plastic bottles and the harmful side effects of micro plastics.

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