Hot water is a vasodilator, meaning it expands the blood vessels, improving circulation. <a href="http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/the-health-benefits-of-drinking-hot-water/ss-BBxiid1?srcref=rss#image=4">This can help muscles relax </a>and reduce pain. Although no studies have directly linked hot water to sustained improvements in circulation, even brief improvements in circulation can support better blood flow to muscles and organs. found that switching from drinking cold water to hot water could increase weight loss. Researchers found that drinking 500 ml of water before a meal increased metabolism by 30 percent.

3. Improved circulation

A soothing cup of hot water may help people manage <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/145855.php">stress </a>and <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/anxiety/">anxiety </a>. <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs002130050438?LI=true">An older study </a>found that consumption of hot liquids, such as tea and coffee, could lower stress and reduce feelings of anxiety. The study argues that some of the effects are due to caffeine, but that the warmth also played a role in the improved mood of participants.

7. Reduced stress

Natural health advocates argue that hot water might help the body detoxify. When water is hot enough to raise a person’s body temperature, it can cause sweating. Sweating expels toxins and can help clean the pores.

2. Body detoxification

Heat applied to the sinuses can alleviate pressure caused by colds and nasal allergies. Steam also helps unclog the sinuses. Drinking hot water may help mucous move more quickly. This means that drinking hot water may encourage coughing and nose-blowing to be more productive.

5. Fighting colds and improving sinus health

Drinking hot water helps to break down food faster than drinking cold or warm water. It reduces the risk of constipation by supporting regular bowel movements.

1. Healthier digestion

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.

4. Reduced pain

When mixed with <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/270202.php">coffee </a>or tea, hot water may offer additional health benefits. Coffee and caffeinated teas can dehydrate the body, especially at high doses, but they also offer some health benefits in moderation.linked coffee consumption to a longer life. <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-latest-scoop-on-the-health-benefits-of-coffee-2017092512429">Other research </a>has found a link between moderate coffee consumption and a reduced risk of <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/parkinsons-disease/">Parkinson’s disease </a>, some <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/cancer-oncology/">cancers </a>, <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/diabetes/type2diabetes.php">type 2 diabetes </a>, some liver disease, and heart health problems.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/06/upshot/what-the-evidence-tells-us-about-tea.html?mcubz=1">Tea may reduce </a>the risk of <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624.php">stroke </a>, <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/237191.php">heart disease </a>, type 2 diabetes, and liver disease. Some studies have linked tea to a reduced chance of cancer.

6. Encouraging consumption of coffee and tea

Drinking hot water will not cure any diseases but, as long as the water is not scalding, the risks are minimal.The primary risk of drinking hot water is one of being burned. Water that feels pleasantly warm on the tip of a finger may still burn the tongue or throat. A person should avoid consuming water that is near boiling temperature, and they should always test a small sip before taking a gulp.Drinking caffeinated coffee or tea may cause a person to become overcaffeinated or jittery.

Risks

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.

Drinking water can support skin, muscle, and joint health. Drinking warm or hot water each day might offer even more benefits. We look at the research.