Health Benefits of drinking hot water | Fusion - WeRIndia

Drinking adequate water not just keeps your body hydrated but improves the function of vital organs. Water, whether hot or cold, is essential for the overall health of living beings. Yet, some people believe that drinking hot water can aid in many ways. While drinking hot or warm water, consume it with suitable warmth for drinking to avoid scalding.

Here is a list of health benefits of drinking hot water: 

• Many people start their daily routine by drinking hot water. They claim that drinking hot water can improve the function of the digestive system and eliminate waste effectively from the body. It also relieves constipation. Some studies showed that drinking warm water improved intestinal movements and helped in the expulsion of the gas from the body, especially after surgery.
• Hot water helps relieve nasal and chest congestion. It clears sinuses and mucus membranes. It also soothes a sore throat. Not only hot water, but any hot drink like tea or coffee provides instant relief from a runny nose and cough.
• It also improves your mood and the function of the central nervous system. It reduces anxiety and stress.
• Drinking hot water, especially during the winter, helps reduce shivering and improve body temperature.
• It improves blood circulation and thereby prevents cardiovascular diseases. Just like having a warm bath improves your blood circulation throughout the body, drinking hot water also helps relax your body. It also helps promote sound sleep.
• It helps improve detoxification and combat inflammation in the body. It helps kidneys filter the toxins and eliminate them from your body. Drinking warm water raise body temperature, which results in more sweat. In this way, toxins are eliminated effectively from your body.
• People suffering from achalasia feel difficulty in swallowing. A few studies proved that drinking warm water helps these people digest food more easily.

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