Published 13:42 IST, November 19th 2019
Benefits and side effects of drinking hot water you must know
Drinking hot water has a number of health benefits. Conversely, it can also have some side effects. In this article, we will discuss how it affects you.
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We have always heard that drinking hot water has a number of health benefits. Of course, it does! fact is true to quite an extent. Most people who drink hot water as a holistic health benefit do so first thing in morning or right before y go to sleep, for optimal health benefit. It is essential to kw that temperature of hot water should t be too high to scald your taste buds. However, re are also some side effects of drinking too much warm water. Let's take a look at benefits and side effects:
Benefits
According to National Institutes of Health, drinking hot water is kwn to relieve nasal congestion and aids digestion. Inhaling warm, moisture-rich air (vapour) while holding a cup of hot water in front of your face can help loosen clogged sinuses and even relieves headache. We kw that water is a lubricant that keeps your digestive tract smooth and glossy.
As hot water passes through your stomach and intestines, digestive organs are better hydrated and are able to eliminate waste. Studies have proven that drinking hot water calms down central nervous system. When your nervous system is primed for healthy and controlled reactions, you will find that you will feel fewer aches and pains in body. It also helps relieve constipation. Many people also believe that drinking hot water helps lose weight. However, medical practitioners say that it depends on one’s body’s metabolism.
As hot water temporarily begins to raise your internal body temperature, it helps in getting rid of toxins in body. This is because when you drink hot water or take a hot bath, your body’s endocrine system activates and you start to sweat releasing toxins from body.
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Side effects
It is said that drinking too much hot water, even when t thirsty, can cause an imbalance in water concentration in body. Also, too much water at a time can cause swelling of brain cells. re are also chances of burns and scalds due to hot water.
Consumption of water which is too hot can scald lips, tongue or inner lining of mouth. It can cause blisters or ulcers in mouth, making it difficult for one to chew or drink for a few days. Hence, always check temperature before gulping. It is better to keep it warm rar than hot.
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content provided above is for information purposes. This is way intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagsis, or treatment. Always seek advice of your physician or or qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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13:15 IST, November 19th 2019