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Ayurveda Suggests: Drink Hot Water And Get Rid Of These Diseases

Are you still confused whether to drink hot water or cold water? This article explains why it is good to drink hot water.

The moment we wake up in the morning, the first thing that most of us drink is a hot cup of tea or coffee as it is believed that this helps charge up the body for the day. Is this really good for one's health?

At the same time when you have to drink water, even if it is early in the morning, most of us prefer drinking cold water. But, according to ayurveda it is always advisable to drink hot water, especially early in the morning. This provides a lot of health benefits and helps in getting rid of several diseases.

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benefits of drinking hot water

You might have heard your parents or your elders saying that you need to drink atleast 8 glasses of water everyday, but majority of them fail to underline the health benefits of drinking hot water or warm water.

Drinking hot water, especially early in the morning and at night, provides a lot of health benefits. In ayurveda it is believed that hot water brings about a balance in the 'agni' and 'kapha' which in turn helps in preventing several diseases.

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So today in this article we have listed how drinking hot water helps in getting rid of a few of the common health problems. Take a look.

benefits of drinking hot water

#1. Helps Better Digestion:
Most of us drink water after our meals. So instead of drinking cold water, drink warm water after your meal; it aids in better digestion.

benefits of drinking hot water

#2. Relieve Constipation:
As against cold water, drinking a glass of warm water early in the morning helps ease the bowel movement and relieves constipation.

benefits of drinking hot water

#3. Helps Better Throat Pain:
Drinking hot water is one of the best natural remedies for those suffering from throat pain. It helps to dissolve and remove phlegm from the respiratory tract and thus clear the throat quickly.

benefits of drinking hot water

#4. Helps Relieve Menstrual Cramps:
For those suffering from menstrual cramps, warm water helps in providing immediate relief. It provides a soothing effect to the abdominal muscles, enhances blood flow and provides relief from cramps.

benefits of drinking hot water

#5. Helps In Detoxification:
Drinking a glass of warm to hot water early in the morning helps in flushing out the toxins from the body. Warm water helps to break down the food fast as compared to cold water.

benefits of drinking hot water

#6. Aids In Weight Loss:
For those of you who are on a weight loss spree, drinking a glass of warm water the first thing in the morning can be very helpful. It will increase the metabolic rate and this will lead to the burning of more calories and help in weight loss.

Story first published: Friday, November 25, 2016, 16:45 [IST]