Why starting your day with a glass of warm water is beneficial

From Ayurveda to ancient Chinese medicine, the one thing everyone seems to agree on is that water is most beneficial when it is consumed warm.

The world is made up of two types of people, simplistically speaking. Those who like their water warm and those who like to throw in plenty of ice cubes.

Water plays an essential role in our well-being, from skin care to good digestion and even avoiding migraines, there is a lot that merely the consumption of water can fix. However, according to science, both ancient and modern, the temperature of water when it is consumed is critical as well.

From Ayurveda to ancient Chinese medicine, the one thing everyone seems to agree on is that water is most beneficial when it is consumed warm.

Here are health benefits of warm water that you should take seriously.

Prevents constipation: Intestinal movement is important to avoid bloating, abdominal pain and discomfort. Having warm water is great for internal 'cleansing'. It regulates bowel movement and prevents constipation.

Great for glowing skin: Drinking warm water raises your body's temperature and helps release toxins. This detoxification is great for glowing skin and unclogged pores.

Stimulates hunger: When you have warm water, the body has to work harder to bring down its temperature. Thus, the metabolic system is kicked off. This further triggers the mind to demand food and stimulates hunger.

Aids digestion: Drinking warm water early in the morning helps boost liver and kidney functions. If you ask a nutritionist what the primary organ of the body is, he/she will inevitably say it is the liver as all metabolism happens via the liver. Warm water plays a vital role in breaking down food substances and thus aids digestion.

Helps clear out congestion: Though avoiding cold water when you have a sore throat may largely be an Indian old wife's tale (many parts of the world do not even recognize this concept), it is indisputable that warm water helps clear out congestion and soothes an aching throat. The water helps prevent phlegm accumulation too.

Pain relief from menstrual cramps: Menstrual cramps can be quite painful for some. A warm water bottle pressed against your belly may be your favourite way to deal with period pain, but did you know that drinking warm water can help too? Studies suggest that drinking warm water increases blood circulation, which works as a pain relieving mechanism.

Prevents premature ageing: As mentioned above, warm water consumption removes toxins from the body, through sweat, bowel movement and unclogged pores. The presence of toxins in the body leads to premature ageing,