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"No, thanks," Fang replied.
"I just want to drink hot water!" she said
You can not imagine the look on my face on hearing that.
Because i could not dare imagine why a person in her full sense of mind should just drink hot water!.
"Why?" I asked her and did not wait for an answer...
"If you are thirsty, just have a glass of water! I continued. "If you are cold, have a cup of tea!" sill continued
"Hot water is tasteless!" Ooh goodness i couldn't stop talking...
"Nonono, its fine, i like it like that." She interrupted me calmly, like she always does.
"But why?" i just couldn't let it go...
"You should also drink hot water," she told me. "Its good for you!" she continued
"In China it is a norm to drink hot water. It has many advantages." she concluded.
And so i started my research journey in search for advantages of drinking hot water.
And i was staggered at how many advantages there are!!!
Hot water is very healthy, not just because it is free from water borne parasites and diseases, but because it can also help you with your digestion. In addition to that, it helps reduce acidity and heartburn (Sodbrennen).
Did you know that hot water can help you loose those extra pounds? I don´t really agree with the `hot water increases your metabolism´ theory, but it for sure reduces your snacking tendencies, and gives a satisfied feeling. This has not worked on me yet though ;-)!
And did you know that drinking hot water soothes women of their menstrual pains? Just like the hot water bag (Wärmeflasche) helps relieve any muscle pains and spasms, drinking hot water helps with the cramps during menstruation.
Did you know that drinking hot water first thing in the morning cleanses your digestive system? Why spend so much of your hard earned money on expensive detox-pills? Just have a glass of hot water first thing every morning and you will yield the same effect.
Drinking hot water is not just a good health regime, but also a great beauty regime.
Ever wondered why Asians always look younger that their actual age?
Yap! I guess its the hot water... :-)
Hot water hydrates your whole body. Your skin remains tight and healthy and the risks of developing acne is reduced. Your hair growth is stimulated (a must try for me :-)!!!), your hair is healthy and shiny and the dandruff (Schuppen) development is drastically decreased. This leads to prevention of premature aging.
Thanks to Fang, i now have developed a hot water drinking habit.
For those who don't like the taste of pure hot water; try hot water with a few drops of lemon or lime juice or like i do, add a few slices of fresh ginger! Yummy...
Living in a multi-cultural environment is incredibly beneficial.
Lets learn from each other. Like the wise German says: Man lernt nie aus!!!
Have a great weekend, and join me on Sunday for another video post.
I´m so excited!!! See you there....
Lots of luv
ItsRose_Beth
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