I was sent this delightful article which I am going to share with you because I think this is something that anyone and everyone can do to improve their health and wellness. It's a whole body and mind treat that will start your day on the right note. My husband and I have been doing this for the last year and I have found it to be really delightful, regardless of the benefits (which are staggering!). I also think that when you start your day on a clear note like this you are less likely to eat sweet food or have sweet cravings throughout the day.
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but I will share with you some highlights of drinking warm water with lemon every morning.
According to Ayurvedic philosophy, choices that you make regarding
your daily routine either build up resistance to disease or tear it
down. Ayurveda
invites us to get a jump-start on the day by focusing on morning
rituals that work to align the body with nature's rhythms, balance the doshas and foster self-esteem alongside self-discipline.
It's so simple and the benefits are just too good to ignore. Warm water with lemon:
1. Boosts you're immune system
Lemons
are high in Vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C is great for fighting
colds and potassium stimulates brain and nerve function and helps
control blood pressure.
2. Balances pH
Lemons
are an incredibly alkaline food, believe it or not. Yes, they are
acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they're alkaline (the citric
acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). As you
wellness warriors know, an alkaline body is really the key to good health.
3. Helps with weight loss
Lemons
are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also
has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight
faster. And, my experience is that when I start the day off right, it's
easier to make the best choices for myself the rest of the day.
4. Aids digestion
The
warm water serves to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and
peristalsis—the waves of muscle contractions within the intestinal walls
that keep things moving. Lemons and limes are also high in minerals and
vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract.
5. Acts as a gentle, natural diuretic
Lemon
juice helps flush out unwanted materials because lemons increase the
rate of urination in the body. Toxins are, therefore, released at a
faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.
6. Clears skin
The
vitamin C helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges
toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well.
7. Hydrates the lymph system
This
cup of goodness helps start the day on a hydrated note, which helps
prevent dehydration (obviously) and adrenal fatigue. When your body is
dehydrated, or deeply dehydrated (adrenal fatigue) it can't perform all
of it's proper functions, which leads to toxic buildup, stress,
constipation, and the list goes on. Your adrenals happen to be two small
glands that sit on top of your kidneys, and along with your thyroid,
create energy. They also secrete important hormones, including
aldosterone. Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by your adrenals that
regulates water levels and the concentration of minerals, like sodium,
in your body, helping you stay hydrated. Your adrenals are also
responsible for regulating your stress response. So, the bottom line is
that you really don't want to mess with a deep state of dehydration!
I hope that this has convinced you to adopt this healthful ritual and start your day on a happy note. It will give your day a boost and make your day that much BETTER. It's such a simple thing that no matter how little you like to do in the morning this can certainly be a part!
