Bhubaneswar: The cold weather outside encourages us to reach out for a cup of hot water or drinking some hot beverage. Be cautious, it might be causing more harm to you than benefits. People who drink hot water regularly need to reconsider the habit on a serious note.
If water is very hot, you may not be able, or inclined, to drink as much of it as you would if it were cool. Never drink hot water from the tap, it is more likely to contain contaminants such as lead as compared to cold water.
Research proves that drinking too much of hot water, even when not thirsty, can cause an imbalance in the water concentration in the body.
Too much of hot water at a time can cause swelling of the brain cells, which, in turn, could be extremely dangerous for us.
Hot water can cause mouth ulcers and minor burns in the mouth, it also affects the lining of the stomach in the body.
Avoid drinking lots of hot water at night as it can cause dehydration and frequent urination leading to a disturbed sleep.
Ms Kalinga