The Many Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water

Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water

There are many benefits to drinking lemon water. I drink the juice of a full fresh squeezed lemon every morning after my morning run. The lemon juice helps to replace many of the important eletrolytes that are lost with exercise, and balances the acidic ph in my body post-exercise from the build up of lactic acid. This daily practice boosts my immune system and also helps me prevent running-related injuries.

Need more reasons to drink lemon water?

• Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C, an essential nutrient and powerful antioxidant that boosts the immune system
  

• Aids in the production of digestive juices

• It balances and helps to maintain the pH levels in the body 

• Having warm lemon juice early in the morning helps flush out toxins and prepares the body for digestion
• It is a great source electrolytes like potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium
• It works like a gentle antibiotic as it helps to prevent the growth of bad bacteria that cause infections and diseases
• It dissolves uric acid which in turn helps in reducing pain and inflammation in joints and knees, and can help to prevent uric acid kidney stones
• It helps cure the common cold as a potent antioxidant, especially when ginger, turmeric, and apple cider vinegar are added
• The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain, nerve cells, and muscles
• It helps to alleviate heart burn
• It offers an antioxidant benefit to the skin as it reduces the formation of wrinkles and acne
  

Add this simple practice to your daily self-care rituals and see what a difference a little lemon to add to your life!

Life Life Optimally,

Kristie