You always hear that people should drink 8 glasses of water a day. If you practice that already, you may already understand how healthy it can be. But if you observe, you’ll actually find that there are others who prefer drinking hot water. How different is it and are there any benefits? Here are some reasons why people prefer drinking warm water and maybe you’ll be convinced to do it too.
1. Can still rehydrate you even in hot weather
The hot climate in Singapore will, of course, leave you looking for something cold to drink and cold water is very accessible. But drinking warm water may have its benefits as well. For one, our body doesn’t have to adjust to the temperature of the cold water. When it’s hot outside and you drink cold water, your body will have to take more energy to convert the cold water down to a temperature the body can adjust to.
2. Improves digestion
One great benefit of drinking warm water is that it aids our digestion. This has something to do with the point above. Our body temperature does not have to adjust drastically to warm water compared to cold water. So when we drink warm water, it can help our stomach break down food a lot faster. It can also keep the blood vessels in our digestive system more active overall.
3. It can also improve circulation
When we drink warm water, our blood circulation briefly improves. This is because warm water can make our blood vessels expand. That means it’s easier for the blood to circulate throughout the organs and around the body.
4. Can help cleanse the body
Another advantage of drinking warm water is that it helps our internal body temperature rise temporarily. At this time, you can expect to release a decent amount of sweat. That can help eliminate any excess toxins still left in the skin or the body.
5. Helps you get a deeper and better-quality sleep
Warm water also has a calming effect on our nerves, which then makes it easier for us to relax. That simply means it will help us get to sleep faster. Not only that, because our nervous system isn’t on high alert, we can enjoy a deeper sleep. So, if you’re one of the many Singaporeans who have difficulty sleeping, this might just be for you.
6. Makes you feel less pain
The above mentioned about warm water aiding circulation is also connected to how it helps reduce pain. Drinking warm water can help alleviate muscle aches, for example, because it allows our blood to travel through the muscle tissues faster. In addition to that, the calming effects and also ease the tension around the muscle.