While the West focuses on January 1st as a sign of a new beginning, in China January marks the last solar term of the Chinese calendar. The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar periods. The last solar period, called the Great Cold (大寒), begins on January 20th and ends on February 2nd this year. During this period, heavy snowfall, cold rain and icy winds have a great impact on people’s lives. When the sun reaches 300 degrees longitude on January 20th and 21st of the Gregorian calendar each year, it reaches a level of “extreme cold.” During this time it is advisable to take more precautions to stay healthy and prepare for the transition into spring. As is customary in China, it is highly recommended to increase the intake of hot water.
Here are some benefits of following this recommendation during the “Great Cold”:
01 Improve blood circulation:
Heat warms your body and improves blood circulation in your body. Better blood flow can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. Drinking a cup or two of hot water is an easy way to get your blood flowing.
02 Helps regulate bowel and stomach:
Starting each day with drinking a cup of warm water on an empty stomach can improve bowel movements and reduce the chance of constipation. The increased temperature stimulates intestinal peristalsis and helps with sluggish bowel movements.
03 Promote youthful and rejuvenated skin:
Drinking adequate amounts of water helps the body eliminate toxins while promoting healthier, more radiant skin. Drinking just two cups of hot, pure water can increase blood circulation in the skin, give it a smooth tone and reduce puffiness. Proper hydration improves skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles.
04 Increase Metabolism:
Research has long supported the idea that drinking more water can help a person increase their metabolism and reduce weight. Water helps the body absorb nutrients and flushes out waste. Research has shown that switching from cold water to hot water could increase weight loss.
05 Natural cold remedy:
In winter, many people feel a constant cold in the body and experience a dry throat and cough. Drinking hot water can relieve a stuffy nose, clear mucus from the airways, and soothe a sore throat.
In addition to drinking hot water, a pot of tea and a bowl of hot soup have also been shown to help fight a cold.
It is important to mention that the temperature of the tea and soups should stay within a range that the esophagus can tolerate, between 40℃~50℃. Experts mentioned that continuous exposure of the esophagus to temperatures above 65°C could increase the risk of throat cancer.
Life Solutions water purifier can meet your need for hot and cold water, our filters can adjust the temperature while purifying it, so you do not have to worry about harming your family’s health.
About our filters:
01 3C certification
All of our filtration products have received CCC (3C) certification, exceeding China’s CJ94-2005 standard for drinking water treatment. NSF product certification is included in all products from RO.
02 Fine filtration
The reverse osmosis system and high quality filter element can remove 99% of pollutants (including heavy metals, pesticides, viruses and bacteria) and provide clean and safe drinking water.
03 Our after-sales service
Life Solutions provides you with excellent maintenance services every year. Our recommendation is to replace the filter at least three times per year to enjoy safe and clean water.
This winter Life Solutions sends you warm greeting and wishes you a fantastic end of the lunar calendar!
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