An ancient wellness practice is going viral on tiktok | Bustle - Dr. Stace Nelson-Hicks, DACM

The “hot water” trend on TikTok is getting so much attention. While drinking steamy water is nothing new, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it’s having a moment on the app as more people discover the wonders of a simple, warm beverage and how good it makes them feel.

To try it out yourself, it’s as easy as drinking more warm water or tea, especially first thing in the morning. Instead of making a smoothie or dumping a ton of ice into your coffee, opt for an herbal tea or a mug of hot water with lemon and honey.

If you need your habitual smoothie in the morning, Dr. Stace Nelson-Hicks, DACM, a certified functional medicine practitioner, says there’s a workaround. In TCM, it isn’t always about the literal temperature of your food, but how it reacts in your body. To “heat up” your smoothie, add warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, or cardamom to offset the cold nature of your breakfast, she says.

SOURCE: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/drinking-hot-water-benefits-traditional-chinese-medicine-tiktok