The fresh smell of lemon always lead me to a good start of anything! Actually drinking lemon water have heaps of health benefits. I first started drinking WITHOUT knowing any of the benefits and purely just because I wanna make a good habit to consume enough water to stay hydrated, so I thought adding some lemon juice in my H2O will give it a more refreshing taste hence would wanna drink it more frequently.
I've only come to know of lemon water's benefit only after I Google for it thinking that it will have downside to health. I was proved very wrong! I started with 3 slices of lemon in warm water (Without Sugar) drinking it 3 times a day. It was so addictive that I started squeezing half a lemon in my daily drinking bottle (1.5L) and eventually a full lemon per 1.5L now and drinking almost 3 bottles (4.5L) through out the day. I didn't feel any difference for the first few days, but when the weekend comes, I noticed my poo is starting to change from dark to very light color. This is when I know the lemon juice is starting to take action, cleaning my body removing all the acids. I've never felt any better from then onwards! I started to feel more energetic, even after a tiring day, I could still hold up for the evening without a problem, no more complaining of sleepy and tired!
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| ↑ Here I added a piece of lime to give it a little bit of sweetness, but NOT always! |
This is a brilliant, simple and a very cheap way to boost your health and immune system. Just squeeze fresh lemon juice in your daily H2O (I also throw the lemon wedge in my water after squeezing) and drink! Actually not only mineral water, I add lemon juice and wedge to green tea too! Though the taste isn't as what you expect, but its still nice! You guys who is reading this should definitely try it! It works for me, and I hope it will for you too! I've read in some forum, people said drinking too much lemon water will erodes teeth enamel. Some people suggest drinking it with straw, and some said to rinse your mouth after drinking. I'm not very sure of the problem because I've been drinking lemon water coming a year, other than giving me a better health and lifestyle boost, I've got no complaint!
Let me know how it affects you if you started drinking or if you're already a lemon water drinker! Happy Drinking !
- Good for stomach
Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn
and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms
of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By
drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating
waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a
cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is
even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice
acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your
liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by
your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
- Excellent for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure
problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that
enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing
a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge
difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging
remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied
on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent,
it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
- Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is
applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the
pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It
gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
- Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
- Good for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it
paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss
remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and
honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
- Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium
content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as
provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and
depression.
- Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
- Good for treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
- Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
- Acts as a blood purifier The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.
