Hot water improves circulation and may also improve blood flow, particularly to injured muscles. No research has directly linked hot water consumption to pain relief.
However, people routinely use heat packs and hot water bottles to reduce pain. Consuming hot water may offer some internal pain relief, but it is important to note that heat can also exacerbate swelling.
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I was told and shown several WhatsApp articles promising that drinking hot water is the key to longevity, disease prevention and weight loss, proven by the general better health of people in the East. But to what extent, and is this even true? I wanted to research more about this, especially as I habitually drink hot water.
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