Is drinking hot water really good for your health? Why do Japanese countries often drink iced water?

Introduction: Water is an important part of human body, and an adult is 75% water. People maintain normal physiological functions, such as digestion, metabolism and internal and external secretion. Water can also promote blood circulation, help the body transport substances and nutrients, help the body regulate body temperature and maintain body temperature balance. Water plays a very important role. Many people like to drink hot water and think that hot water is better for their health. So is drinking hot water really good for their health? Why do Japanese countries often drink iced water?

First of all, the health benefits of drinking hot water

Drinking hot water helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Drinking a cup of hot water when getting up every morning can stimulate various systems of the body, make them run quickly, and then consume a lot of energy to clean up toxins in the body. Drinking hot water will improve our digestive system. Usually when the stomach is uncomfortable, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea, drinking hot water will have obvious comfort. Drinking hot water properly in summer will open pores and promote sweat circulation. At the same time, drinking hot water can also destroy bacteria in the body to some extent. For example, it is better to drink more hot water when you have a cold. Although drinking hot water has so many benefits, some people prefer to drink ice water, especially when the body is on fire, and it is normal to drink some ice water properly.

Second, why does Japan drink iced water?

Japanese people like to drink ice water, just like China people like to drink hot water, but their habits are different. In Japan before, it was not easy to make ice, and ice water was more difficult to obtain than hot water. It is usually used to entertain guests. Is it considered impolite for the Japanese to give warm water to their guests? Just like China people treat their guests with freshly brewed hot tea, and Japanese people treat their guests with ice water to show their respect for each other, but not all Japanese people can accept drinking ice water, which is just their living habit.