Stand up when drink a water.

The only time I heard something like this was when I was in kinder garden my mum used to say not to drink or eat while walking or standing or we won`t grow up but that was just because she was tired from running after us to make us eat but as far as i know i never heard it causes problems

yes, it's true that we should drink water while we are sitting. Drinking water when we standing and even walking could create some health problems.

Why not ask such people why they would say that? I've never heard of it and I'm in my sixties and been around health conscious people. Ask for an explanation!

we should not drink water while standing. The water goes directly to your stomach, your body wont have chance to meet the water you drink. In Islam Prophet Mohammed has though people to drink water while sitting and avoid drinking water while standing.

Would you be comfortable drinking while running? I am sure I won't. We should always be still whether sitting on a chair or standing up, when taking in either eating or drinking.

for SAFETY REASON, you might slip or stumble. break the glass in your mouth.. something like that... I think .. I am not sure though if there is any health reason..

i have heard of not drinking water after you are running. i imagine you could drink water while walking. i have. i have never heard of anyone running and drinking water.

is it an old wife's tale or is somebody puling your leg? i drink everyday standing up sitting down even sometimes lying on my back just tilt up my head and gulp and so far there hasn't been any side effects or any effects at all i can notice.

I don't understand this thing, either... especially as people at the gym always drink water either while running or standing up, and I don't see any problems with them.

Drinking water while standing up a taboo is totally new to me. I am a health enthusiast who would find a scientific or medical reason for some weird health issues. Before taking anything when I get up in the morning, first thing I do is to drink a glass or two of water- while standing up. Throughout the day, I would drink water standing up. Nothing bad happens. Please do tell me if you find the answer to this particular health issue. Thank you.

This is something new I hear now. I never heard of drinking water while on stand up position is not good. I do that very often in the house. When I am thirsty I would go to the kitchen and fill a cup of water and drink. I would not consider to take a seat before drinking...[em]lol[/.em] Perhaps I would not drink water while walking or running as it may spilled. I have no idea whether it will affect our health by doing so...[em]rolleyes[/.em]