Change up your morning time ritual this week and see how you feel Friday…
Yup, we’re putting it out there-ditch the kettle for your tea/coffee morning kick and instead start every morning with a glass of warm lemon water.
This is a ritual in Yogic traditions and is meant to stimulate digestion for the day and clear your body of any toxins that may have settled in the digestive tract overnight.
Squeeze half a fresh lemon into a large glass of water to sip throughout the day. The water doesn’t necessarily have to be warm.
Here are five reasons you should make it a daily habit:
1. Strengthens And Supports Your Immune System
Lemons are high in Vitamin C, which is known for its healthy immune function. Lemons also keep cold and flu at bay and can reduce the risk of respiratory infection. Finally, lemons enhance iron absorption in the body too.
2. Balance The Body
Lemons might taste acidic but they actually alkalize the body and blood.
3. Helps Digestion
Lemon juice is thought to stimulate and purify the liver and also supports acid in the stomach helping digestion.
Sip a glass of water and lemon throughout the day for big results.
4. Clear And Bright Skin
Lemon juice works on the skin from both the inside and outside. It can be applied to scars and age spots to help reduce their appearance, but it also purges toxins from the blood, helping to keep skin clear of any blemishes.
5. Aids Healing
Vitamin C helps your body to heal itself and is essential for healthy bones, connective tissue and cartilage.
