If a person begins to get nervous for various reasons, whether it is a usual excitement, a stressful situation or a sharp emotional shock, he is offered to drink water. The question is, what is the secret of its effectiveness?
The benefits of water with sudden excitement
When it comes to a fit of excitement, panic, a couple of sips of water help quickly calm the nerves. However, the secret lies not in the water itself, but in the actions that the person performs. Experiences, regardless of the nature of their origin, are accompanied by the same "symptoms": heart palpitations, increased pressure, body temperature, uneven breathing. To calm down, you need to get rid of these symptoms. The surefire way is to switch attention, to be distracted by something.
A person in this state usually immediately agrees to the offer to drink a glass of water and switches from the source of his excitement to the process of swallowing the liquid. In this case, the body uses all the necessary muscles, reflexes work. As a result, the brain must send nerve impulses. Thus, he switches from previous processes to a new task. Simply put, if water enters the oral cavity, then it must be swallowed - everything is in order and there is nothing to worry about.
Another reason for the calming effect is the proximity of the pharynx and larynx to each other. The nerve centers that are responsible for the processes of swallowing and breathing work together.When a person takes several sips in a row, breathing is held. This leads to a quick restoration of its rhythm and a calming effect. Based on this, you can drink not only water, but also other drinks - it's all about swallowing and breathing.
Interesting fact: Validol (a popular sedative) is based on menthol. The drug does not have a pronounced therapeutic effect, however, the process of resorption of the tablet or swallowing drops works in a similar way.
However, water also has a small effect. The intake of cold liquid allows you to activate rational, conscious thinking and "muffle" emotions. When a person acts consciously, he spends more energy on this than on emotional impulses.
How are water and stress related?
Stress is not only short-term, but also constant. In this case, water is one of the faithful helpers in the fight against emotional overstrain, which negatively affects health. And the point is not in auto-suggestion and other phenomena, but in the chemical processes that occur in the body.
The water content in the body is about 60%. It is a necessary component for the proper functioning of all organs and their systems, including the brain. If the percentage of water decreases significantly, dehydration occurs. It entails a violation of the functioning of the body, which in itself can cause a stressful state.
Interesting fact: Pure natural water with valuable trace elements, in particular magnesium and potassium, improves brain function because it has a positive effect on the conductivity of nerve signals.
According to scientific studies, a shortage of half a liter of water is enough to increase the level of one of the stress hormones, cortisol, in the body. This hormone is produced by the adrenal glands, while it also has positive properties. For example, it helps to concentrate, mobilize the body's resources in difficult situations, and preserve health in case of overvoltage. However, too high a level of cortisol is harmful in the form of increased pressure, weight gain, etc.
During the excitement, they drink water in several small sips in order to distract the brain from the causes of the experience, as well as eliminate its symptoms: rapid heartbeat, fever, uneven breathing. A person involuntarily holds his breath, which stabilizes the state, soothes. The presence of a sufficient level of water in the body can reduce its susceptibility to stress. Dehydration and stress are interconnected. These phenomena disrupt the normal functioning of the body and can cause various diseases.
