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I\u2019m partial to a wellness trend if I think it might actually be good for me, so when I read that drinking a glass of warm water could be beneficial, I decided to put it to the test.<\/p>\n

Celebs like Jennifer Aniston make hot or warm water a go-to ritual first thing in the morning. Granted, Aniston prefers to squeeze fresh lemon into her water, but for this experiment, I needed to stick to basic water without any frills.<\/p>\n

Rooted in Chinese tradition and medicine, drinking hot water (or even warm water, also known as the Chinese hot water trend<\/a>) in the morning is believed to nurture the body upon waking. For those who favor it, drinking warm or hot water is associated with better digestion, motility and balance.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t my first rodeo at Tom\u2019s Guide; I\u2019ve been known to drink lemon water<\/a>, apple cider vinegar shots<\/a> and even olive oil<\/a>. Given how much gut health is trending up right now, I thought: Why not?<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what happened when I drank a glass of warm water every day for 14 days. Grab one of the best water bottles<\/a> to boost your hydration, and read on for what I learned.<\/p>\n

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Whether it\u2019s a warm, comforting mug of chai, a peppy latte, or a soothing cocoa, we know that hot drinks make us feel cosy and safe. Drinking warm or hot water isn\u2019t just soothing, though; it can boost hydration when you first wake up, help you feel warm and even improve feelings of calm and mindfulness.<\/p>\n

Plus, it’s a ritual, which can feel grounding and help build routine and good habits, and is both affordable and accessible. There’s little harm in giving this morning hack a go, as long as you cool the water enough that it doesn’t burn your mouth, of course.<\/p>\n

It’s thought the practice can boost digestion and improve gut motility<\/a>. In terms of the research<\/a>, though, it’s mixed. The idea is that warm water relaxes the gastrointestinal tract, stimulates peristalsis and aids in increasing blood flow to the gut. That said, large-scale studies are limited, and there is a call for more robust evidence in favor.<\/p>\n

So while it might feel like a kickstart to the system in the morning, you’ll want to continue drinking water during the day to focus on proper hydration as a priority, regardless of temperature.<\/p>\n

For this experiment, I boiled water in a kettle, then allowed it to cool enough that I could drink comfortably. I opted for one glass, which I drank plain so that I couldn’t wrongly credit anything else with any potential reported benefits.<\/p>\n

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It does feel soothing and has helped me drink more water<\/a> when I first wake up, but I\u2019ll be real: I don\u2019t feel any benefits yet. I\u2019m pretty good with hydration anyway (my Stanley Cup keeps me accountable to that), but this wellness challenge hasn\u2019t had a noticeable impact on my gut motility or digestion.<\/p>\n

I have kept my morning coffee in place \u2014 it is a non-negotiable (flat white, cinnamon dusting) \u2014 but with the addition of hot water beforehand, I haven\u2019t felt more energized or boosted in any way.<\/p>\n

I can see why this would be appealing in the winter, but as we formally enter spring? I\u2019m probably reaching for a cool, refreshing glass of filtered water first. That said, it has helped me build more ritual into my otherwise chaotic mornings.<\/p>\n

When I can often be found sprinting around my apartment looking for my phone and trying to wrangle a harness onto my dog, instead, I found myself padding into the kitchen to fill the kettle and prepare for my morning cup of warm water. That moment of standing still, looking out the window and taking a moment for myself was like a huge exhale.<\/p>\n

Overall, it didn\u2019t change my appetite, digestive system, or motility, but it did have a positive impact on my mood, so that’s something. I had fun experimenting with it, but I\u2019ll stick to my morning coffee for now.<\/p>\n

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