Health Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water Every Morning

There are many health benefits of lemons that have been known for centuries. The two biggest are lemons strong antibacterial antiviral and immune boosting powers and their use as a weight-loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances notably Citric acid ,Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Bioflavonoids, Pectin and lemon II that promote immunity and fight infection.
Lemon water in the morning helps kick-start the digestion process or the day and just remember choices that you make regarding your daily routine either build up resistance to disease or tear it down. How to do it I like using purified water and it should be room temperature. You can also go with lukewarm and not scalding hot obviously but you want to avoid ice-cold water since that can be a lot for your body to process plus it takes more energy to process ice-cold water than room temperature.
Always use fresh lemons organic if possible never bottled lemon juice. If the lemon is small I usually cut that in half you can squeeze half a lemon into a glass. If the lemon is larger you can cut wedges from that lemon and squeeze those three into the glass I also like to pre-cut wedges in advance that way I could just easily squeeze them in the morning and remember drink it down first thing before you eat or work out go to work etc etc so let's go into further detail on the ten benefits of drinking limit water every morning get ready for this you don't want to miss it number one aids digestion lemon juice flushes up unwanted materials and toxins from the body it's atomic composition is similar to saliva and the hydrochloric acid of digestive juices number two cleanses your system and is a diuretic lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials in part because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body therefore toxins are released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy the citric acid and lemons helps maximize enzyme function which stimulates the liver and aids in detoxification awesome number three boosts your immune system lemons are high in vitamin C which is great for fighting colts they're high in potassium which stimulates brain and nerve function potassium also helps control blood pressure the ascorbic acid aka vitamin C found in lemons demonstrates anti-inflammatory effects and is used as complementary support for asthma and other respiratory symptoms plus it enhances iron absorption in the body and iron plays an important role in immune function lemons also contains a penance which show antimicrobial properties that may help keep cold and flu at bay lemons also reduce the amount of phlegm produced by the body number four balances pH levels lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body sure they are acidic on their own but inside our bodies they're alkaline lemons contain both citric and ascorbic acid weak acids easily metabolized from the body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood disease states only occur when the body pH is acidic drinking lemon water regularly can help to remove overall acidity in the body including uric acid in the joints which is one of the primary causes of pain and inflammation number 5 clear skin the vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes and it helps to combat free radical damage vitamin C is vital for healthy glowing skin while it's alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria known to cause acne it can actually be applied directly to scars or age spots to help reduce their appearance since lemon water purges toxins from your blood it would also be helping to keep your skin clear of blemishes from the inside out the vitamin C contained in the lemon rejuvenates the skin from within your body number 6 energizes you and enhances your mood fun fact the energy a human receives from food comes from the atoms and molecules in your food a reaction occurs when the positive charged ions from food enter the digestive tract and interact with the negative charged enzymes lemon is one of the few foods that contain more negative charged ions providing your body with more energy when it enters the digestive tract the sentient lemon also has a mood enhancing and energizing property the smell of lemon juice can brighten your mood and help clear your mind lemon can also help reduce anxiety and depression number 7 promotes healing vitamin C found in abundance and lemons promotes wound healing and is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of healthy bones connective tissue and cartilage as noted previously vitamin C also displays anti-inflammatory properties combined vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the maintenance of good health and recovery from stress and injury number eight freshens breath besides fresher breath lemons have been known to help relieve tooth pain and ginger Vitus be aware that citric acid can erode tooth enamel so you should be mindful of this know not brush your teeth just after drinking your lemon water it is best to brush your teeth first then drink your lemon water or wait a significant amount of time after to brush your teeth furthermore you can rinse your mouth with purified water after you finish your lemon water number nine hydrates your lymph system lemon water helps support the immune system by hydrating and replacing fluids lost by your body when your body is deprived of water you can definitely feel the side effects which include feeling tired sluggish decreased immune function constipation lack of energy low high blood pressure lack of sleep lack of mental clarity and feeling stress just to name a few and lastly number ten aids in weight loss lemons are high in pectin fibre which helps fight hunger cravings studies have shown people who maintain a more alkaline diet do in fact lose weight faster I personally find myself making better choices throughout the day if I start my day off right by making a health conscious choice to drink lemon water first thing every morning not only are the benefits of drinking lemon water endless it's one of the most substantial yet simple changes you can make towards improving your health thank you for watching please subscribe for more videos and thumbs up this video if you found it useful.