Health Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water

Health Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water: “The curative value of the lemon is as follows: It is an antiseptic, or is an agent that prevents sepsis (the presence of pathogenic bacteria). It is also anti-scorbutic, a term meaning a therapy which will counteract disease and helps in cleansing the system of impurities.” The lemon contains potassium 48.3, calcium 29.9, phosphorus 11.1, magnesium 4.4. Next to drinking plain purified water, drinking lemon water daily is the most important thing you can do for your health. Lemon water does more than hydrate the body: 1. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. 2. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently thus preventing constipation and diarrhea. 3. To relieve asthma, take a tablespoon of lemon juice one hour be­­fore each meal. 4. For liver complaints, the juice of the lemon should be taken in a glass of hot water one hour before breakfast every morning. 5. To help your body get the energy from the food you are eating, drink lemon water regularly. 6. It also dissolves mucus in the body, flushes the liver, improves the absorption of minerals, encourages the formation of bile (which is critical to digestion) and breaks down fat. Start with a hot cup in the morning, but then feel free to enjoy it warm or at room temperature all day long. Drinking iced beverages cools the digestive fires, so avoid cold drinks! Directions: 16 ounces purified water, 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper. Stir lemon juice, salt and optional cayenne into water. Pour into a glass and enjoy. To drink this beverage hot, boil the water before adding the lemon juice and salt.