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These 11 surprising health benefits of warm water will shock you

Ever wondered what will happen if you drink warm water? The answer might surprise you!

Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti  Mar 19, 2015 at 03:31 pm

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Most of us prefer to start our day with a warm cup of tea or coffee. However, when it comes to water, we usually prefer to grab a cold one. If Ayurvedic experts are to be believed, you are doing more harm to your body by doing this. Although drinking warm water does not entice your taste buds as warm tea or coffee, regular consumption of warm water provides a myriad of health benefits, including weight loss and pain relief.

Here are top eleven reasons warm water is so great for your health.

#1 Helps in weight loss 

Planning to lose weight through a diet? Well, you could drink some warm water instead. By drinking warm water, there is a slight increase in your body temperature, which in turn accelerates your metabolic rate. Being a zero calorie drink, warm water prevents hunger pangsand also satiates your senses, making it an excellent weight loss aid. To hasten the weight loss process, here are 10 diet habits you should implement in your life.

#2 Detoxifies your body

Not many people know that warm water acts as a potent potion to cleanse your body by flushing out harmful toxins through your sweat and urine. This in turn flushes out the toxins trapped in your body. You can also add lemon juice and honey to warm water for better results.

#3 Aids in digestion

Drinking warm water, especially during your meals helps in the digestion of the food you eat by speeding up in the breakdown process. It also enhances digestion and helps maintain the electrolyte and mineral balance in your body. Moreover, drinking warm water on an empty stomach also improves bowel movements and constipation. Here are 9 home remedies for better digestion.

#4 Prevents premature ageing

In addition to cleansing your body of toxins, warm water increases your skin’s elasticity and enhances its ability to perform repairs, thereby reducing the signs of premature ageing such as wrinkles, dry skin and dark patches. Here are 10 tips to prevent wrinkles and other signs of ageing.

#5 Can relieve the symptoms of cough and cold 

An effective natural way to get rid of a cough, cold and sore throat is by drinking warm water. It acts by clearing phlegm and providing instant relief from respiratory ailments, especially productive cough. You can also combat nasal congestion by drinking warm water or through steam inhalation.

#6 Alleviates pain

The heat from warm water soothes muscles by increasing  blood flow and relaxing them. So, if you are suffering from cramps or muscle spasms, apply a hot water pack on the affected area to ease the pain. It has been an age-old remedy to relieve pain and swelling due to muscle cramps as well as to deal with menstrual pain and headache.

#7 Acts as an excellent post-workout drink

It’s time to replace your energy drink with warm water post workout. Drinking warm water after a strenuous workout not only replenishesvitamins and minerals in your body (by maintaining the electrochemical balance in your body) but also re hydrates you, and kick starts your metabolic process. In addition to this, warm water continues the calorie burning process post-workout, aiding in speeding up the weight loss process. However, to reap the benefits of a workout, here are 4 things you must do after a workout.

#8 Induces sleep

Sipping warm water during your meals (especially during dinner) or before going to bed, not only aids in digestion and cleansing your body of toxins but also helps your body relax and soothes your nerves. Additionally, it will also make you feel rejuvenated in the morning and prevent midnight cravings.

#9 Enhances blood circulation

When you drink a glass of warm water, fat deposits and toxins circulating in the blood are eliminated from the body. It also helps improve blood circulation in your body and lowers your risk of various health complications due to the presence of toxins in your blood.

#10 Protects against skin infections

Apart from rejuvenating skin cells, daily consumption of warm water detoxifies your skin, thereby lowering your risk of skin-related ailments. The rule of drinking at least eight glasses of warm water daily holds true in dealing with acne. Warm water  helps unclog your pores and  flushes out the toxins present within the skin. Additionally, it also acts as a natural moisturiser for dry and parched skin. Read about how to deal with top Indian skin problems and how to treat them.

#11 Reduces your risk of water-borne diseases

Another added advantage of drinking warm water is that you are at a lower risk of suffering from water-borne diseases. This is because, boiling water kills the number of microbes present in the water, thereby making it fit for consumption as compared to water at cold or room temperature. Read more about 10 natural remedies to strengthen your immune system.