Hot water creates steam, helping in warming the throat and treating runny nose and sinus.
Hot water can dissipate food that our body cannot digest properly. It moves from the stomach and intestine and helps in the better elimination of waste from our bodies.
Hot water helps in recovering fluids, especially in cold weather, when our body tends to release more fluids. It helps in the optimal functioning of the body.
When the human body is exposed to cold, it tends to shiver. Drinking hot water helps increase internal temperature, which in turn reduces shivering.
Due to its warmth, hot water can dilate blood vessels which in turn helps in an increased flow of blood and oxygen in the human body.
There is no evidence that hot water helps in detoxification but drinking water at any temperature helps in keeping your body detoxified. Hot water helps keep joints lubricated and in fight inflammation.
Since hot water helps in circulation and keeps a person hydrated, it results in lesser feelings of anxiousness and people tend to be calmer.