Drinking water whether it’s hot or cold has many great benefits for your body. Water ultimately helps keep the mind and body healthy and hydrated.
But did you know that there are specific benefits to drinking hot water? Aside from the fact that cradling a cup of tea is a great way to keep the hands warm this Winter.
Benefits of Drinking Hot Water
Eases Cole & Flue Symptoms
A study carried out in 2008 found that hot water drinks such as tea and coffee provide quick and lasting relief from a runny nose, coughing, sore throat, and tiredness. As we are already in flu season it may be comforting to know that a hot drink can help keep you comfortable in fighting off cold and flu.
Stick on Netflix, grab a cuppa and take a deep breath, it may just help you loosen your clogged sinuses and catch 40 winks to help fight the flu.
Reduces the Shivers
Winter is fast approaching. This means colder conditions, our bodies fighting to maintain our body temperature, and shivering. Once the cold gets into your bones it can take a long time to get rid of it.
One way to drink hot water drinks to help maintain the heat in your body and keep you going until you can wrap up with a blanket or hot water bottle.
Decreases Stress
Keeping yourself hydrated helps improve your overall central nervous system function. Do so then results in you feeling less anxious and stressed.
Staying on top of your fluid intake can ultimately make you feel better. It’s hard to feel anything but good and comfortable when cradling a fresh cup of hot tea.
Helps with Detox
Drinking water is important for flushing out your body. It also helps fight inflammation and keep your joints well lubricated (a good tip for those with arthritis). Drinking more water can help protect the kidneys and dilute the waste materials in the blood.
Improves Digestion
Drinking hot water activated your digestive system and helps keep everything moving. It can also help dissolve the food you’ve eaten that your body may find trouble digesting on its own.
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