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10 Things They Never Tell You About Lemon Water
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If you are into improving your health and helping your body rid itself of the toxins you are exposed to on a daily basis, then you are probably drinking lemon juice in water each morning. You probably think that your morning lemon water is helping your body to detox itself by stimulating the liver, which is true, but there a great many things about that glass of lemon water that no one ever tells you.
A lemon is like a treasure chest of nutrients that includes calcium, fiber, magnesium, iron, B complex vitamins, and more potassium than in an apple or grapes! Drinking lemon water helps you in so many ways in addition to being a great detoxifier.
If you haven’t been drinking lemon water in the mornings, it is time to start. If you think you don’t need lemon water because you do regular detox programs, think again! We have 10 of the best reasons ever to drink lemon water each morning, most of which you won’t hear about anywhere else.
Keep reading and find out why drinking lemon water is one of the most substantial, yet simple, changes you can make to improve your health.
1. Fights Viral Infections
One of the best ways to fight off the viruses that cause colds and the flu is by drinking lemon water each morning. Lemons are naturally antiviral, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic, which means they can stop most infections, including viral infections, before they start.
2. Improves Digestion
If you suffer from any type of digestive problem, including heartburn, reflux, or nausea, then you can benefit from lemon water. Lemons help our bowels remove waste and prevent constipation, which is a great way to stop toxins from getting “stuck” in the colon. You might think that an acidic lemon is the last thing you need when you have indigestion or heartburn, but lemons turn alkaline once they are consumed, so they will help reduce the amount of acid in the stomach.
3. Stops Kidney Stones
If you have ever had a kidney stone, then you know how excruciatingly painful they can be. Worse, once you develop a kidney stone, they tend to come back again. You can stop this by simply drinking a few glasses of lemon water during the day. Lemon juice increases the levels of citrate in the urine, which prevents the formation of kidney stones. Lemon juice is also a mild diuretic, which can help you to pass more urine, aiding in the prevention of kidney stones.
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