Health Benefits: Lemon water

Now-a-days people are concerned about how healthy they are and how healthy their diet and lifestyle is.

Let me share a better way to be healthy - Having 1 glass of lemon water every morning with empty stomach .

Lemon is common , inexpensive ,easily available citrus fruit which is used as medicine for many health problems that are known from centuries. It constitutes of citric acid, calcium , magnesium, vitamin C which promote immunity , fights infections , provides a way out for digestion in a day .

Methodology :
~Squeeze 1/2 lemon in empty glass.
~Pour Luke warm water into glass containing lemon juice and stir it properly .Try using freshly grated ginger or cayenne for boost.

Benefits of drinking warm lemon water every morning :

1)Helps in digestion:

Lemon juice flushes out unwanted materials and toxins from the body , it encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that is required for digestion. Lemons are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen  toxins, in the digestive tract.

2)Balances pH level:

Lemons are one of the most alkalising foods for the body . They are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolised).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.

3) Clears 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 its 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.

4)Hydrates lymph system:

Warm water and lemon juice supports 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 etc..

5)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 , turmeric can also be used for those who need to lose excess pounds. It flushes toxins out of the liver and kidneys. It stimulates the absorption of nutrients in your digestive tract and regulates metabolism.

6)Stress loss:

Lemons are packed with potassium. It reduces stress, and boosts immunity and energy to give you a fully productive day. This citrus fruit is a natural diuretic and it promotes frequent urination. This is the best way to keep your urinary tract healthy.

7)Nourishment for cells:

The potassium content nourishes the brain and nerve cells.

8)Eye health:

It helps to maintain eye health and fight against eye problems.

9)Freshens breathe:

It also helps relieve toothaches and gingivitis as the citric acid can erode tooth enamel, either hold off on brushing your teeth after drinking lemon water or brush your teeth before drinking it.

10)Energy Booster:

Lemon juice provides your body with energy when it enters your digestive tract, and it also helps reduce anxiety and depression. 

11)Helps to reduce consumption of caffeine:

Person feels refreshed after having lemon water  and no longer have to deal with that pesky afternoon crash.

12)Lemon Oils:

One of the most interesting benefits that has been linked to lemon oil is its moderate antimicrobial activities against bad bacteria, yeast and fungi . Lemon oil regularly can assist in regulating energy stores, and help preventing disease.

NOTE:

~First off you really shouldn’t be eating the seeds of the lemon.
They contain small amounts of salicylic acid which is the main ingredient in asprin, along with the bitter/astringent coating on the outside of the seed which gives it the bitter taste.

~Avoid using cold water as it takes more energy to process.