According to Sergey Dlin, morning is the most vulnerable time for a person of age for several reasons: — First, the blood thickens. At night we do not drink, the body loses fluid. It is harder for the heart to pump thick blood — this is a strain, especially with vascular problems. Second, the kidneys are resting but accumulating metabolic products. A sudden load in the morning overloads them (especially with age-related changes). Third, the vessels are in a 'sleeping' mode: they are narrowed, and the pressure is unstable. Any stress — and a spike is ready. Fourth, the stomach is vulnerable: the mucosa reacts more sharply without food. This is important in cases of gastritis or increased sensitivity. Fifth, the nervous system is not yet awake. The body needs gentle support, not shock therapy. ### 6 Main Mistakes When Drinking Water in the Morning **Mistake 1. Cold Water Right After Waking Up** — Ice-cold water from the fridge sharply narrows the blood vessels, the heart beats faster, and the pressure jumps. The stomach gets irritated. For the body after 50, this is a serious blow, — explained Sergey Dlin. **Mistake 2. Too Much Water at Once (1–2 Glasses in One Go)** According to the doctor, the blood thins sharply, the heart changes its rhythm, and the kidneys receive an instant load: — The pressure may drop or spike. This is especially dangerous if you take morning medications for the heart or pressure. **Mistake 3. Drinking in a Rush, Immediately with Pills and Food** Water does not have time to gently 'wake up' the body. Medications are absorbed worse on a dehydrated stomach, and the combined load (water plus food plus pills) is a strong stress. **Mistake 4. Drinking Immediately After Getting Out of Bed** — After a night in a horizontal position, circulation is being adjusted. A sudden intake of liquid puts extra strain on the heart — hence the pressure spikes and dizziness, — added Sergey Dlin. **Mistake 5. Drinking in One Go, Large Sips** The stomach stretches, the heart speeds up its rhythm, and the kidneys work impulsively. Every day — extra stress. **Mistake 6. Ignoring Your Own Features (Swelling, Diuretics, Heart Failure)** As the neurologist explained, universal advice like 'drink two glasses' does not take into account diagnoses or medications. Water is not just a liquid, but a command for the body. An incorrectly given command is harmful. ### How to Properly Drink Water in the Morning **Don’t Rush.** After waking up, sit for 5–10 minutes, take deep breaths. Allow the body to transition from a horizontal position to a vertical one. This is especially important with pressure spikes. **Start Small.** The first portion — 100–150 ml (about half a glass). Wait 10–15 minutes. If you want more — drink small portions over 30–40 minutes in the morning. **Only Warm or Room Temperature Water.** No fridge. Warm water gently awakens, does not irritate the stomach and blood vessels, helps the blood become less thick, reducing the risk of clots. **Drink Slowly, in Small Sips.** Not in one go. Each sip — consciously. This takes 2–3 minutes, but the effect is completely different: no overload, the heart is calm. **Take a Break Before Medications and Food.** After water, wait 10–15 minutes — let the body wake up. Then medications. Another 15–20 minutes — breakfast. This gently activates the heart, blood vessels, and gastrointestinal tract without stress.