India, Dec. 8 -- Drinking hot water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach has been known to be beneficial for overall health. According to a report shared by Medical News Today, when had in the morning, hot water may have additional benefits, such as aiding digestion, improving circulation, and reducing stress.

On December 5, Dr John Valentine, a board-certified MD, shed light on these and many other benefits of drinking hot water regularly in an Instagram post. Here are all the benefits he shared:

According to Dr John, if you drink hot water every morning on an empty stomach, here are all the things that will happen to your body:

Dr John noted that first, your organs will undergo a detoxification process. He explained, "Hot w...