I have found that one of the best things I can do for my body each day is to drink a glass of warm lemon water before I do anything else. I even drink it BEFORE I put my beloved coffee to my lips! That should tell you something.
Drinking lemon water has many health benefits, but for me, the most important is how it helps flush out my liver, which is the body’s filter. By flushing your liver, it gives it the opportunity to work at an optimal level to remove toxins. Other benefits include proper kidney and digestive tract function.
Just do it, you will thank me later.
How and When to Drink Lemon Water
Each morning, before you put anything else in your mouth drink 4-6 ounces of purified warm water and add either 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil or 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
11 Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water First Thing Every Morning
1. Flush the liver. Drinking lemon water creates more enzymes allowing the body to properly cleanse itself flushing out unwanted toxins.
2. Reduces inflammation. It is great for joints and pain, because it helps reduce inflammation in the body. Lemon water helps with respiratory tract infections, inflamed tonsils and sore throat due to the high anti-inflammatory properties of lemon.
3. Hydrates. Water with lemon is full of electrolytes, which provides your body with more calcium, magnesium and potassium.
4. Aids in digestion. Lemon contains citric acid, which helps stimulate the secretion of gastric juices for digestion and aids in natural bowel movement.
5. Weight loss. Lemon aids in boosting the metabolism and contains pectin fiber which helps suppress with food cravings.
6. Alkalizes the body. Lemon creates an alkalizing effect in the body, which helps your body fight diseases. Drinking lemon water before a meal can raise your PH level which supports your body’s natural immune response. In addition, studies prove that more alkalized bodies, are able to lose weight faster.
7. Lowers blood pressure. A daily dose of lemon water aids in decreasing high blood pressure by 10%, and helps cleanse the blood, blood vessels and arteries.
8. Better skin. Water hydrates the skin, plumping it up and pushing out wrinkles, but the Vitamin C in lemon cleanses the skin, allowing it to glow the way it was meant to. Drinking 64oz+ of water daily is a sure fire way to take years off your looks.
9. Aids Depression. Lemon water is full of potassium which aids the nervous system, the body needs potassium to send signals to the heart. Anxiety and depression are often caused by low levels of potassium in the blood.
10. Relieves heartburn. Drink a half glass of water with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (or 2 drops lemon essential oil) to reduce heart burn symptoms quickly.
11. Fights cancer. As we said above, lemon is alkalizing, multiple studies have shown that cancer can not thrive in a high PH (alkalized) environment.
What do you do daily to help keep your body healthy? I would love to hear from you!
Can you drink it cold?
Yes, you can, but the best benefits come from a glass of warm water and lemon essential oil. The essential oil has all the nutrients from the lemon peel, which you don’t get from just the juice.
I knew drinking lemon water had benefits, but I didn’t know it had this many! Since the beginning of this year, I have become a full on essential oil addict through young living. At the start of the year, I bought a glass water bottle and lemon essential oil. Every time I fill up my water bottle with water, I add a drop of lemon oil. Not only does it taste good, but I’ve noticed that my rings on my fingers are much looser now, than at the beginning of the year. Now after reading your article, I will definitely keep doing this! Thanks so much for the read 🙂
I know, isn’t it great! So glad it was helpful. 🙂
So how soon after drinking warm lemon water can you have your coffee? Does that negate the benefits of the lemon water?
I usually just drink my coffee right after I finish my lemon water. I would think it is best to wait about 30 minutes, but I don’t have that much self control!
Why does it have to be warm? Anytime I drink water is with slices of fresh lemon but always on ice. What’s the difference?
Hot water is supposed to be better at stimulating and cleansing your system. I hope that helps!
Where are the statistics on lemon water ? My husband died of a heart failure and I had the information on water but this is all knew. I also wonder if GMO lemons are taken into considerations ? Gosh using anything other than organic would be horrible in itself. Just reading up on that is a nightmare. I would love to see information on this. Especially statistics showing how it indeed does what it says it does . Thank you so much. Deb
Hi ,thank u a lot for these amazing informations,and realy i agreed with you,cos already i drink warm green tea with lemon each day morning before to do anything,and after each meal.but which is the best,do drink it after the meal or before each meal?thank u
Definitely drink BEFORE a meal or before your day starts. That way it gives it the opportunity to flush out your liver first thing in the morning so that it can help filter and protect you all day long!
I’m in the last stage of COPD and I’m wondering about the essential oil of lemon being too strong smelling for me because I find all essential oils are too strong smelling for me. Is it the same if I drink lemon concentrate with water? I usually eat lemons like anyone would eat oranges. I love the sourness of them. How warm does the water have to be?
The other thing that it is great for is growing beautiful natural nails. Drink a glass morning and night. Skip nail polish and remover. Make a simple mixture or organic coconut oil and beeswax, coat your nails morning and night. That’s it!
Thanks for the tip!
Great tip!
I have been making and drinking my detox water over a year now. It is very refreshing and a great alternative to drinking sodas. To each gallon of water, 1 whole cucumber sliced into thin rings, 1 whole lemon (with or without peeling) sliced thin, 18 to 20 leaves of sweet mint, 1 sprig of fresh dill if available or 1 tsp of dried dill weed, add apple cider vinegar to taste. Chill 4 hrs. Then ENJOY!
HELLO, CAN I PUT LEMON IN MY WATER THROUGHOUT THE DAY OR IS THE MORNING GOOD ENOUGH. WOULD IT BE TOO MUCH LEMON WATER FOR YOUR BODY
Where can you get lemon essential oil?
Jennifer, if you want to send me an email I can tell you where I get mine! kelly@faithfulprovisions.com
I could easily do this, as I have a Meyer lemon tree that produces almost year round. I also have access to a lime tree, which I actually prefer. Are the same benefits there? Thanks!
You are so fortunate to have a tree! Yes, I believe that lime gives most of the same properties and I believe more! Enjoy. : )
Lemons are a powerful antioxidant that neutralize free radicals that damage blood vessels and increase plaque buildup. It’s potassium helps regulate high blood pressure. It’s citric acid breaks down existing kidney stones and prevents new stone formation (MDs place patients in a Lemonade Diet). A natural chemical int it’s peel called Narirutin helps reduce liver inflammation. Lemons help manage and diminish eczema. It’s a natural insecticide.
Forgot this if you want the benefits of lemon you HAVE to use th juice of a lemon, not oils.
I read somewhere that its best to put Himalayan sea salt, do you do this?
I have a lot of essential oils but don’t know how to use them where can I print out or purchase the charts. It would be a big help to me as I have trouble remembering things.
Hot cup ofwater lemon at least on an empty stomach helps
Was wondering if this would benefit someone with high cholesterol,that can’t take the statin drugs .
I have been drinking warm, Lemon water every morning first thing, for 11 months now & it has been a major factor in maintaining my 40lb loss. I would recommend this to anyone. I also add Raw Organic Honey.
Where can you get the lemon oil
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