Water helps with everything from digestion, blood pressure control, weight management, and high energy levels to skin and hair health. Many parts of our body can be improved by drinking enough water. Water is seen in Ayurveda as Jeevan (life-giving), Tarpan (satisfying), and Amritopam (similar to nectar). Based on our current needs, Ayurveda also advises on how hot the water should be and how much water we should drink every day. Hot water can sometimes be more beneficial than room temperature and vice versa.
Ayurveda expert Dr. Rekha Radhamoni recently shared a post on Instagram, which talks about the preferred water for various occasions. It has been told in Ayurveda when to drink hot or room temperature water. Let us first know when to drink water equal to room temperature.
After drinking
If you are tired or feeling dizzy
If you are very thirsty
If you've been out in the sun
If you have a bleeding disorder
If you have food poisoning
When one is extremely thirsty or suffering from diseases like food poisoning, it is better to drink room-temperature water instead of hot water. According to Ayurveda, room-temperature water is boiled water that has been cooled to room temperature.
When should you drink hot water?
If you have a loss of appetite
If you have less digestible fiber in your body
If you have a sore throat
If you have a fever, cough, cold
If you have pimples
If you have to bloat
According to Ayurveda, drinking hot water can cure the symptoms of Kapha dosha and reduce the desire to eat. Apart from this, it helps in improving digestion and providing relief from cold and cough.
