From relieving congestion to improving hair health: The many benefits of drinking hot water
It goes without saying that consuming an adequate amount of water in a day is quintessential for good health. Around eight to 10 glasses of water must be consumed every day to keep the body’s metabolism and health in check. While water in itself keeps you healthy and hydrated, the benefits further increase when it’s hot!
Experts note that drinking hot water regularly can result in incredible benefits for your overall health. “Traditional and alternative streams of medicine have often linked hot water to better health, so perhaps it’s time to make the switch.” Ayurvedic expert Dr Nitika Kohli said.
Dr Kohli shared the many benefits of drinking hot water
Congestion relief
Having a stuffy nose can be extremely annoying and uncomfortable. It’s one of the worst things about catching a cold. “A cup of hot water could help you with decongestion,” she said.
Constipation relief
According to Dr Kohli, dehydration is one of the main reasons for constipation. “Drinking water of any temperature is a good way to get your bowels moving again.”
Improves hair health
Drinking hot water prevents dry scalp, which, in turn, improves hair health.
Alleviates menstrual pain
Menstrual pain is difficult to control but hot water can help. “Using a warm compress in the abdomen and also drinking hot water at regular intervals provides relief during painful menstrual cramps,” Dr Kohli said.
Skincare
Hot water can do wonder for your skin too. According to the expert, “It slows down the process of skin ageing and clears acne and blemishes”.
Improves digestion
Drinking hot water in the morning aids digestion. It cures bloating, acidity and gas.
Detoxifies the body
“Drinking hot or warm water detoxifies the body and cleanses the system by flushing out foreign elements and toxins,” she said.
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