DETOX With Warm Water and the Lemon Juice in the AM!

I have been doing some research on detoxification and the importance of the first thing you eat or drink in the morning. For a long time I used to drink a full 8 oz glass of cold water first thing in the morning. Same say that is a shock to your system. I NOW DRINK a warm glass of water, with the juice of a fresh 1/2 or whole lemon squeezed into it. It makes you feel better almost from the first day you do it. It quickly can become a habit if you stick to it.

I know folks including some good friends that you cannot carry on a conversation with until they have had their first cup of coffee. A few friends have a hot cup of coffee within arms reach all of their waking hours. I have posted  the known health benefits of coffee on this blog and it is apparently NOT the culprit it was once thought to be. In short, I am NOT proposing that anyone give up their coffee and I sometimes have 2 cups a day.

I am NOT asking anyone to give up their cup of coffee in the morning or do away with it entirely. I am asking you to consider drinking  4 to 8 ounces of warm water with the juice of a fresh lemon in it BEFORE breakfast, and BEFORE your one or many cups of coffee (OR TEA).

Humor me.......take a look at why!

"Kindness is more important than wisdom. The recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom" 
Theodore Isaac

God Bless,

Dan

http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/cheers-to-drinking-warm-lemon-water

This article lists 16 reasons to consider the lemon juice routine in the morning. Remember the juice comes from a FRESH lemon, not reconstituted lemon juice with a shelf life of 600 years.

BENEFITS:

• Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that protects the body against immune system deficiencies
• Lemons contain pectin fiber which is very beneficial for colon health and also serves as a powerful antibacterial 
• It balances maintain the pH levels in the body 

• Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins 
• It aids digestion and encourages the production of bile 
• It is also a great source citric acid, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium 
• It helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases 
• It helps reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees as it dissolves uric acid 
• It helps cure the common cold 
• The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells 
• It strengthens the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute 
• It helps balance the calcium and oxygen levels in the liver In case of a heart burn, taking a glass of concentrated lemon juice can give relief
• It is of immense benefit to the skin and it prevents the formation of wrinkles and acne 
• It helps maintain the health of the eyes and helps fight against eye problems 
• Aids in the production of digestive juices 
• Lemon juice helps replenish body salts especially after a strenuous workout session