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Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
The Conversation
11/02/2026
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Abstract
ou may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online. People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with nothing else in it) can deliver everything from weight loss and clearer skin to relief from menstrual cramps and sore throats. The practice is often presented as simple and natural. But are these benefits real, or is drinking hot water just another viral wellness fad?
Details
- Title
- Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
- Creators
- Lauren Ball - The University of QueenslandEmily Burch - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- The Conversation
- Publisher
- The Conversation Media Group Ltd
- Identifiers
- 991013351871602368
- Academic Unit
- Allied Health and Midwifery; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Magazine article