WHY YOU SHOULD DRINK WARM WATER?
Different people are living in this world. If we talk about the preferences of people in drinking water, we will find two types of people. The one who likes to drink warm water and the other who likes to drink the chilled water with lots of ice cubes. It totally depends upon your preference that how you like to drink the water.
From AYURVEDA to ancient CHINESE MEDICINE, the only thing that everybody agrees on is that water is beneficial when it is consumed warm. Meals in CHINA and JAPAN are always accompanied by warm tea. This is not the masala tea which we are used to. Instead, it is hot water with just a few leaves of green tea or some other tea leaf. This, I have seen in many KOREAN DRAMAS too. SO Today, we will talk about the benefits of drinking warm water on the basis of facts...
BENEFITS OF DRINKING WARM WATER
1.IMPROVES DIGESTION
Drinking a cup of warm water early in the morning in an empty stomach improves the digestion process and it also prevents constipation. having a cup of warm water in the morning helps in internal cleansing and avoids bloating, abdominal pain, etc.
2.GREAT FOR GLOWING SKIN
It is found in various studies that drinking warm water prevents aging and helps in improving the skin texture.
3.PROVIDES MENSTRUAL RELIEF
Drinking a cup of warm water at the time of menstruation helps in relieving abdominal pain, cramps, body ache. It also helps in providing relief from mood swings.
4. HELPS IN WEIGHT LOSS.
According to some researchers, having a cup of warm water early in the morning in an empty stomach helps in losing weight as it helps your intestines to contract to clear out waste products that are bloating your body, which helps in getting rid of dreaded water weight and if someone is habitual of drinking warm water early in the morning helps in maintaining body temperature.
5. KEEPS YOU HYDRATED
Hot water is no different than water at room temperature but it has some additional benefits. hot water also helps in keeping you hydrated. A common recommendation from the health authorities is that an adult should drink 8 ounces (8 glasses) of water a day.
6. DECREASE STRESS LEVEL
Drinking warm water calm your central nervous system and lubricate your body. Since drinking hot water helps to improve central nervous system function, you might end up feeling less anxious. you will find that you are feeling even calmer and relaxed after drinking hot water.
7. STIMULATES HUNGER
A Bengaluru based nutritionist elaborated that when you have warm water, the body has to work harder to bring down its temperature. Thus the metabolic system is kicked off. This further triggers the mind to demand food and stimulates hunger.
8. HELPS TO CLEAR OUT CONGESTION
As we all know that avoiding cold water when you have a sore throat is very helpful to recover it quickly. It is indisputable that warm water helps to clear out congestion and soothes an aching throat. This water helps in preventing phlegm accumulation too.
NOW THE QUESTION ARISE THAT HOW MUCH WATER A PERSON SHOULD CONSUME?
So, the amount of consumption of warm water depends upon various factors such as age, activity, levels, diet, etc. However, there are some broad guidelines to be followed. If consumed with meals, one cup of warm water is enough. Generally, the nutritionist suggests drinking 8 glasses of water daily by an average person. If you are consuming water in an empty stomach early in the morning, then you can consume 2-4 cups of water.
RISK IN DRINKING WARM WATER
The only risk involves drinking warm water is that a person may burn his tongue. water that feels pleasantly warm on the tip of the finger may still burn the tongue or throat. A person should avoid drinking water that is near boiling temperature, and one should always take a small sip before taking a gulp.
CONCLUSION
In the end, it can be concluded that drinking warm water will not harm you in any means. If it does not provide you benefits then it won't be harmful as well. So if you are habitual of drinking warm water then you can continue to do so. You just have to be a little careful while drinking warm water so that you won't burn your tongue.
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