Never drink COLD water.

While a glass of ice water can sound incredibly refreshing, it turns out that there are a number of reasons why drinking cold water could be harmful in some cases and warm water has great benefits.

Cold water tends to interfere with a number of healthy bodily processes and can be detrimental to your well-being in the following ways:

• Cold water steals nutrients: The body’s natural temperature is 37 degrees Celcius. When you drink cold liquid, your body has to spend a large amount of energy to regulate your core temperature. This takes away from energy that is needed to digest food and absorb nutrients.

• It may cause a sore throat: Extremely cold water may cause respiratory mucus to build up, resulting in increased chance of infection causing sore throat.

• Increase risk of headache: According to a 2001 study, women who had experienced a migraine in the last year were twice as likely to trigger a headache by drinking cold water because of vascular constriction.

• Cold water may contain dirty ice: We recently reported that ice is often coated with bacteria and fungus. This often is true of your ice at home.

On the bright side, here are some of the amazing health benefits of drinking warm water:



Warm water provides pain relief

Drinking warm water can help prevent constipation.

Drinking warm or hot water has a soothing effect on the muscles of the abdomen. It can provide relief from menstrual and abdominal cramping, as well as muscle spasms.

Boosts your weight loss

By drinking a cup of hot water first thing in the morning, you can jump-start your metabolism. Warm water increases body temperature and increases the rate at which your metabolism burns calories.

Prevents premature aging

Drinking warm water helps to flush compounds from the body that can accelerate aging. It also improves skin elasticity by aiding in cellular repair.

Clears nasal and throat congestion

Hot water is a wonderful natural treatment for colds. It can naturally dissolve phlegm and clear your airways. It not only clears out nasal congestion, but it also soothes sore throat symptoms.

Prevents constipation

Hot water can help to maintain bowel movement regularity. Dehydration is a frequent cause of recurring constipation problems. The movement of the bowel slows down as it fills up. Hot water can finish breaking down food remnants and flush them through the intestines.

Aids your digestive process

It is believed that drinking cold water during a meal might promote hardening of oils in the food and lead to a fat deposit in the intestine. As previously noted, warm water boosts metabolism and aids the digestive process.

Detoxifies your body

Drinking hot water naturally raises body temperature. As the body temperature rises it activates the process of sweating, which flushes toxins out of the body through the pores of the skin. The extra hydration also helps the function of the kidneys to flush waste material out of the body, along with toxins.

Improves your outlook

According to Dr. Michael Wald, the director of Nutritional Services at Integrated Medicine and Nutrition in Mount Kisco, New York, consuming hot water activates receptors found in the stomach, esophagus, intestines and mouth. This stimulates pleasure regions of the brain.

Maintains balance in the body

Practitioners of Chinese Medicine believe that drinking warm water that is close to the temperature of the body maintains balance. They believe that extremes of either hot or cold throw off the body’s yin and yang. Imbalances are believed to be responsible for symptoms like chills, depression, thirst, “foggy” thinking, sleepiness, bloating and more.

Enhances blood circulation

Drinking warm water breaks down fat deposits that are present in the body and blood stream. The warmth increases the flow of blood circulation and promotes the removal of toxins. The increased circulation induces muscle relaxation, which can reduce pain.

Try warm lemon water

A great way to drink warm water is by adding a squeeze or two of fresh lemon juice. This is especially beneficial first thing in the morning. Lemons contain citric acid, magnesium, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, pectin, calcium and limonene, which supercharge our immune system to fight infection. They also help to lower the activity of free radicals and increase the breaking down of body fat, also known as adipose tissue.

How much water should you consume as an adult per day? It varies based on body composition, but a good measure is to try and drink 1 gallon of water per day., which is equal to 4 qts every two to three hrs. leaving at least 1 hour to stop drinking water before bed. NO PLASTIC MATERIALS, ONLY NON POROUS MATERIALS SUCH AS GLASS, CERAMIC, OR STAINLESS STEEL.

Can Food change your mood?

Everything the body consumes has positive or negative affects. Since it has been Scientifically proven that quality, nutrient dense food is the best medicine for prevention of disease and immune strength, it’s no wonder why the data is showing how it can also affect your mood.
Proper nutrition and exercise will help release a chemical in the brain And digestive system called Serotonin. Roughly 95% of Serotonin is produced in your digestive tract, which is lined with 100 million nerve cells and neurons. The production of neurotransmitters like Serotonin, influence billions of healthy gut bacteria that consume and regulate toxins from bad bacteria.

Recent scientific studies show a direct connection between the brain and gut microbiome, therefore influencing mood.

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source: https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/foods-that-could-boost-your-serotonin

Fermented Food. is it good for you?

What is Fermentation?

Fermentation is a way of preserving the flavor, texture, and quality of food as well as enhancing shelf-life. 

It’s a natural process through which microorganisms like yeast and bacteria convert complex molecules into simple ones; for example carbohydrates, like starch and sugar into alcohol or acids. Through the fermentation process, beneficial bacteria like probiotics are formed. 

While some fermented foods can have strong odors (think bleu cheese and sauerkraut), the process of fermentation is very different from rotting, which is an uncontrolled decomposition leading to the growth of dangerous bacteria and molds (and which, eventually, turns food into dirt). While rot makes foods break down quickly, fermentation preserves them.

Types of Fermented Foods

There are many fermented foods at the grocery store, many of which you’ve probably seen –

Some of the most common fermented foods include:

• Sauerkraut, which is a type of fermented cabbage

• Kombucha, a fermented, effervescent tea that is often flavored

• Miso, a salty paste, usually made from soy, which is often used for soup and flavoring bases

• Kimchi, a traditional spicy Korean food made with cabbage and other veggies

• Pickled vegetables, like carrots, green beans, or cucumbers (note that these are high in sodium)

• Yogurt, which can have probiotics added and be made from dairy or from non-dairy milks based on foods like cashews, almonds, coconut, peas, and soy (stick to unsweetened varieties to avoid the high added sugar content of many commercial yogurts)

• Natto, a sticky food made from fermented soybeans ( an acquired taste!)

• Cheese, a fermented dairy product that can also be made using non-dairy options like cashews or almonds (check the label to see if they contain probiotic strains)

• Kefir, a cultured probiotic food that can be made from dairy, coconut, or water bases.

For those with auto-Immune diseases from Lupus to HS, should proceed with caution, as much of the fermented foods have yeast and yeast is known to aggravate your condition and cause flare up. Fermentation also creates high acidity.