Interesting read, even if I don't have any of the specific ailments that the book covers. The content is truly engaging and offers valuable insights. The best thing I'll take away from the book is the author's recommendation.
The author suggests that the best times to drink water are one glass one half hour before taking food and a similar amount two and a half hours after a meal. Additionally, two more glasses should be taken around the heaviest meal or before going to bed. This advice seems quite practical and beneficial for maintaining good health.
I found the chapter on dyspeptic pain most interesting. I really appreciated the detailed explanation of why we should drink water before we eat. It was fascinating to learn that the water is absorbed immediately into the intestines and within one half hour is secreted into the stomach via the glandular level of the mucosa. This process creates a barrier between the stomach acid and the stomach lining. Without an adequate barrier, digestive pain can occur. Understanding this mechanism makes me more aware of the importance of proper hydration and its impact on our digestive system.
Overall, this book has provided me with useful information and has made me more conscious of my water intake and its potential benefits for my health.