Why You Should Drink Warm Water

Ah, nothing quite like the taste and feel of a nice cold glass of water. Or is there?

Well, maybe not in terms of refreshment, but there are multiple health benefits that accrue from making warm water part of your daily diet. Let’s examine a few of them.

Aids Digestion

Start your day with a very warm cup of water to flush out built-up toxins. Water – warm or cold – breaks down food in your stomach, but warm water does it faster for greater ease of digestion.

Relief from Constipation

Constipation is caused by not enough water in your stomach to break down food. So, drink warm water for faster relief than cold water can provide.

Calms your central nervous system

Drinking warm water can calm your central nervous system and lubricate your body. That in turn can lead to fewer aches and pains. Arthritic patients may benefit even more.

Stress Relief

Since drinking hot water helps improve central nervous system functions, it might leave you feeling less anxious. If you add in some warm milk, the anti-anxiety effect can be enhanced.

Weight Loss

Warm water increases body temperature, which in turn increases the rate of metabolism. In the process, your body will burn more calories than normal while facilitating improved gastrointestinal and kidney function.

Keeps You Hydrated

Bodily toxins speed up the aging process, but that trend can be slowed by a steady diet of warm water.

If you can’t get past the taste factor, try drinking your morning ration of warm water with a slice of lemon.  Don’t let the water get too warm lest it damage the tissue in the mouth and esophagus. In fact, play it extra safe by consulting with your doctor before launching into warm water consumption.

While we’re on the subject of warm and hot water, how’s your hot water supply? Is it enough to meet your family’s evolving needs? Are you noticing any strange odors or a reddish or brown color? Here at Best Choice Plumbers, we can ensure you have all the high quality hot water you need – even for personal health benefits. Call us today or any time for service.