Do you know that drinking warm or hot water flushes the toxins, including fat deposits, circulating in

your body, which improves blood circulation. Muscles relax as well, also aiding in better blood flow.

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Health Benefits of Drinking Warm Water

Better digestion: Warm water stimulates digestion. The body won’t use so much energy to break down the food you consumed, which makes it very easy for them to be digested and to smoothly pass through the intestines. Drinking cold water while you eat has the opposite effect. This is another reason why restaurants offer coffee or tea at the end of a meal. (How to Improve Digestion of Food)

 

Detox: Warm water helps the body flush out toxins as you sweat and urinate. Body temperature will rise as you consume the hot drink, causing you to sweat. There is no need to subject your body to juice cleanses. Many detoxing diets basically require you not to consume anything but juices. Your body needs about 2,000 calories a day to function properly. Anything less than that puts it in stress mode. READ MORE HERE (10 Reasons Why Detox Is Important)

 

Improves blood circulation: Drinking warm or hot water flushes the toxins, including fat deposits, circulating in your body, which improves blood circulation. Muscles relax as well, also aiding in better blood flow.  Also, just like in taking a warm bath, your arteries and veins will expand, which gives more space for blood to flow, according to Johnston UNC Health Care. READ ALSO (HOW TO IMPROVE CIRCULATION)

 

Helps with pain: Have you ever heard of women with menstrual cramps applying a hot pack on their belly to ease the pain? It works like a charm, not just there but on any swollen or painful area. The hot water relaxes the muscles and relieves the pain. Hot water also helps with headaches and other body aches.

 

 Aids in losing weight: The No. 1 immediate effect is hydration, which helps to shed extra pounds because you feel fuller for longer, resulting in eating less. Also, warm water raises body temperature which, in turn, increases your metabolic rate, which means you are burning more calories at rest. A study showed that drinking hot water helped people lose weight without having to follow a special diet or exercise program.

 

 Slows aging down: If you are looking for a free anti-aging product, look no farther than your kitchen sink. As your body detoxifies, your skin can recover faster after coming in contact with germs and other free radicals. Cells repair quicker which means your skin is glowing. It is elastic again, which significantly reduces the risk of wrinkles. Hot water also helps against acne by unclogging the pores. Read more here (12 REASONS YOU LOOK OLDER THAN YOUR AGE)

 

Relieves constipation: Constipation is a common result of dehydration. Water is what keeps the food moving down through your intestines. If the body is dehydrated, the large intestine will soak up whatever water it can from the food you consumed, making it too hard to pass, causing pain and constipation. Warm water will break down food faster, relieving your pain quicker. Also, warm water is more soothing for the intestines.

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 Cleanses the skin: Hot water opens up the pores and flushes out the toxins within the skin. It hydrates it, so in a way it is a natural moisturizer as well. Fewer harmful bacteria in the body and in the skin mean a smaller risk for skin infections and other conditions, such as acne.

 

 Better hair: Hot water activates the nerves at the roots of your hair, making it soft and glowing. Regular activity of the roots helps the hair grow faster. Dehydration is one of the main reasons for dry hair. Each hair shaft is made up of 1/4 water and when you don't drink enough, it causes your hair to become weak.

 

No dandruff:  The logic is unbeatable: Warm water keeps your scalp hydrated preventing the formation of dandruff, which are small pieces of dead skin, in the hair.

 

Lower risk of infections:  You have probably heard of boiling water when you’re hiking in the wilderness. This is because the process kills harmful bacteria and microbes in the water that can hurt your body after drinking it. By reducing your exposure to opportunistic infections, hot water is superior to room temperature or cold water.

 

Improves metabolism: Drinking 2 cups of water will increase your metabolic rate for about 30 percent for up to 40 minutes, according to a study. This includes warm water, which increases your body temperature, resulting in a faster metabolism. Keep in mind that the difference won’t be huge – your metabolism is mostly affected by weight, age and genetics.

 

Soothes sore throats: This is the perfect natural remedy for when you have a cold. Hot water dissolves the thick viscous substance secreted by the mucous membranes and helps to remove it from the respiratory tract. Drinking hot water also doses miracles with nasal congestion, especially if you inhale the steam.

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DR. ENOCK APPIAH (Naturopath)