You may be used to drinking a cup of coffee or tea when you get up in the morning. You may also be one of those people who prefer to drink a glass of cold water after waking up. But according to experts, drinking warm water in the morning is better for health.
It is important to know natural methods to take care of our health, especially if these methods do not require a large amount of money.
Almost sixty percent (60%) of our body is water. Regular drinking of water helps to keep the water balance in our body.
According to experts, drinking warm water on an empty stomach provides many health benefits. For example, physicians recommend drinking warm water in the morning. It is said to cause constriction of the intestines, which helps digestion and bowel movements.
Research experts recommend that the optimal water temperature is between 54 and 71 ° C. You will know that your water is at this temperature if it starts to steam slightly, or you see a slight smoke on the surface of the water. . Note that temperatures higher than this can cause burns.
A 2008 study even found that drinking hot beverages, such as tea and soup, provided quick and long-lasting relief for colds, coughs, sore throats, and fatigue.
The 7 benefits of drinking warm water
Many people have also confirmed the benefits of drinking warm water, upon waking up in the morning and before going to bed at night. Here are seven (7) benefits that you can get when you regularly drink warm water in the morning.
1. It prevents premature aging
No one wants to grow old early. However, the presence of toxins (toxins) in the body and its accumulation can accelerate our aging. When our body accumulates toxins, we become susceptible to disease. The warm water will help in cleaning the toxins from our body. It also helps in repairing the cells of our skin which makes the skin smooth.
When you drink hot water, your body's endocrine system becomes active and you begin to sweat. Sweating is an important part of eliminating toxins from our body.
According to experts, regular drinking of warm water helps fight inflammation of the joints, and prevents the occurrence of "gout".
2. It relieves pain
A tried and tested remedy for women's menstrual cramps is to drink warm water. It relaxes the abdominal muscles and helps relieve menstrual pain in women.
In addition, warm water is also an effective remedy for all types of spasms (muscle cramps) because it improves the circulation of small veins and helps to soften or relax the muscles.
3. It helps in weight loss
You may also have tried to lose weight and heard the benefits of drinking a glass of warm water every morning. This is correct. Hot water increases your body temperature, which in turn speeds up your metabolic rate or the body's ability to burn calories faster.
If you start your day by drinking a glass of warm water with lemon, you will help your body to dissolve the fats in your body. Warm water with lemon also controls the urge to eat, because lemon contains pectin fiber that gives a feeling of fullness.
4. Improves digestion
If you drink a glass of warm water every morning, it helps your body digest food faster.
On the other hand, drinking cold water after a meal can slow down your digestion. Cold water stabilizes the oils and fats in the food you eat. This creates fat deposits and makes digestion more difficult. It is better if you replace a glass of cold water with a glass of warm water.
5. It improves blood circulation
Regular drinking of warm water flushes toxins from our blood, and improves its circulation. Because it helps to relax and relax the veins in our body, the blood flows smoothly.
6. It helps with constipation
Perhaps you too have experienced the uncomfortable and annoying side effects of constipation or constipation. This stomach problem usually occurs when there is a problem with the movement of our intestines, which is usually caused by a lack of water in the body. When you start drinking warm water before eating anything in the morning, it will help improve your bowel movements, thus preventing constipation or constipation.
Other than this, women usually experience constipation because they have more hormones that cause constipation. Therefore, women are advised to drink warm water especially in the morning. More water is also needed if a woman is pregnant or breastfeeding.
7. It induces sleep
When you sip warm water before meals, especially at dinner or before you go to bed, it will help your body rest properly. Drinking warm water also helps you fall asleep easily.
Important Note
The advice of the Department of Health (DOH) is to always use pure clean water for drinking, preparing drinks, cooking, brushing teeth, washing hands and face and washing food and cooking utensils to avoid the diarrhea. Boil the water for at least two minutes and let it cool slightly before drinking. Boiling water kills all potential germs that may have been picked up from the contaminated water.
Drinking too hot water can damage your throat and tongue. Be careful when drinking hot water.
However, in general, drinking warm water has no dangerous side effects and is safe for everyone.
Roundup
In conclusion, we learned in this article the importance of drinking warm water and when we should do it more. We have also seen 7 amazing benefits to our body when we start drinking a glass of warm water after waking up in the morning, and before going to bed at night.
We also know what the scientific basis of drinking warm water is. And above all, apart from the easy task, this method does not involve any additional costs. Try starting your day by drinking warm water. If you are not used to drinking tea or coffee, try drinking hot water with lemon or lime.
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