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Health
Many people are realizing the importance of drinking water on a daily basis. Physicians usually recommend that you drink at least 64 ounces of water every day. However, what you may not realize is the many health benefits which come from drinking your water warm or mildly hot.
Anti-Aging For Skin
When you drink water, we know that it is a natural way to remove toxins from your body which helps your skin to recu- perate quicker. Dehydration is one of the most common reasons our skin loses elas- ticity. But, if you drink warm water, this helps your skin even more. Daily, your skin comes in contact with germs and free rad- icals. Drinking warmer water can help your skin’s cells repair quicker, in addition to improving your skin’s elasticity and ap- pearance. I’m not sure about you, but I’m willing to drink some hot water over buy- ing another anti-aging product. It’s less costly and effective!
Improves Digestion
Mayo Clinic facilitated some research around the impact of drinking cold water after you eat a meal. They found that when a meal was consumed with cold water, the
oils found in the food the participants di- gested hardened. This was relevant be- cause this is one of the causes of intestinal cancer. But, when food was consumed with warmer water, this same reaction did not occur with the oils. The warm water was actually an aid in helping with the diges- tion and movement of the food through the system.
Relieves Congestion
The worse part of a sore throat or nasal congestion is the pain associated with swallowing and the discomfort asso- ciated with feeling congested. Swallow something cold can make the process of staying hydrated difficult. However, for the most part when you drink something warm, it is more soothing. It’s not your imagination. Warmer water helps when your throat is sore or when you have coughing associated with your cold. Warmer water moves easier through your
system and helps to alleviate some of the built up phlegm, helping you to recover from being sick a little bit quicker.
Body Detoxification
Lots of time when you think of going through a detox you usually head to your local health food store to explore options and specific detox kits. But, drinking warm water is an alternative way to get that detox. According to the American Liver Foundation, your body temperature will rise and this will cause you to sweat, which is a sign that toxins are being eliminated from your body. All of this happens just with drinking warmer water.
Helps With Constipation
If you are having some difficulty with being regular and are experiencing consti- pation, hot water can help with your di- gestion. Drinking warmer water helps with
dehydration that causes your intestines to accumulate stools that back cause consti- pation. According to studies, which were done by the Digestive Disease Associates of York County, drinking warm water helps to make you regular. And here is an- other helpful hint. If you have not eaten yet and you drink warm water first before eat- ing, it helps with getting rid of remnants of food that may be left in your system. This is another way to help you get your diges- tive process going in the right direction.
Stimulates Hair Growth
Dehydration and dry hair is often the culprit of breakage and an inability to get your hair to grow longer and healthier. By drinking warm water, you are helping your roots by giving them the hydration they need to be healthy. Warm water helps to activate your roots, decrease dehydra- tion of your hair, which ends up helping your hair grow.
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