To cool off, hot water is preferable, not iced water! It's an Arab tactic, it makes you say "oh"

When we consume a very cold drink, our body immediately takes action to balance its internal temperature. In the process, it speeds up metabolic activities to increase body temperature, which can lead to more sweating and even fatigue. In other words, that momentary coolness can warm you up more in the long run.
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