Drink hot water: discover all the benefits of doing it every day
Science recommends drinking at least eight glasses of water a day but according to Ayurvedic medicine, to take full advantage of the hydrating and detoxifying properties of water, at least one or two of these should be drunk hot. It seems, in fact, that a cup of hot water with a slice of lemon in the morning gives you a health elixir And if you like lemon, don't miss this lemonade with basil and blueberry!
Because drinking hot water is good for you
According to popular tradition and Indian medicine, drinking a cup of hot water in the morning with a little lemon would be a real cure-all for the body. Although there is no scientific evidence, many are ready to swear on the beneficial effects of this practice: hot water would help in case of colds and nasal congestion, it would stimulate the disposal of liquids and blood circulation and, moreover, it would help digestion and the metabolism. Experts however recommend not exceeding the temperature of the liquid: never above 65 ° oc "is the risk of getting burned!
There are those who say that the famous cup of hot water with lemon would not bring who knows what benefits, on the contrary: it seems that some minerals contained in tap water, such as calcium and magnesium, if heated too much, could lose their usefulness. In any case, if it makes us feel better, taking a few glasses of hot water will certainly not hurt us; it is, in fact, a classic healthy, natural and cost-free grandmother's remedy that can help us relax.
According to the advocates of hot water, drinking only cold liquids or at room temperature would not be good for our body as they would cool the body by straining the kidneys. It seems, in fact, that even the water must be digested and, if drunk too cold, it could impair the digestive process. The ideal temperature is around 38 °, therefore neither too cold nor hot.
All the benefits of drinking hot water
Here are all the benefits of drinking a couple of glasses of hot water throughout the day:
- a cup of hot water, perhaps with lemon, promotes digestion, relaxes the stomach and calms the stomach walls. Helps to counteract gastritis and intestinal burning.
- it purifies the body because it favors the disposal of toxins.
- promotes intestinal well-being. Drinking a glass of hot water on an empty stomach before breakfast stimulates peristalsis and fights constipation.
- hydrates body tissues and counteracts water retention.
- keeps the kidneys healthy
- it is useful against headaches
- it helps to eat less and more slowly, in fact it fights nervous hunger
- it is a natural remedy at no cost
- drinking hot water is an excellent natural remedy to treat colds, coughs and sore throats, in fact it dissolves phlegm and mucus, it also helps to clear the respiratory tract. It gives relief in case of irritation and is considered the natural remedy par excellence to combat nasal congestion. A cup of hot water with honey and lemon is rich in vitamin C and is very good for flu symptoms.
- drinking hot water improves blood circulation because after drinking it activates it, while blood pressure decreases.
- promotes digestion because it neutralizes acids and gastric juices in the stomach, increasing the absorption of essential nutrients.
- relax the body. Taking a warm liquid helps to calm muscle tension and promotes relaxation.
- reduces the pain of menstrual cramps. Hot water helps to relax the body and, as a result, intestinal and menstrual cramps are less intense.
- it helps to purify the body and, therefore, makes the skin more beautiful and more hydrated. Prevents premature aging and the formation of wrinkles.
- it also moisturizes the hair and makes it soft and shiny. Plus, it reduces dandruff.
In short, drinking a glass of warm or warm water can really help relax the body, especially if drunk in the evening before going to bed. Thanks to the properties contained in lemon juice, then, if drunk together with this fruit, it gives the maximum benefits to help digestion and well-being of the body.
