By FORTUNATUS Edson Mnyambo

Drinking lemon water is regarded by many professional nutritionists as having real and palpable

weight-loss powers. Far from a weight loss myth, but, rather, a weight loss reality, drinking

lemon water helps to speed up weight loss. In addition to possessing properties that are favorable

to weight loss, drinking lemon water also ensures that some of the toxins in your body are

cleaned out, promotes quick bursts of energy and even cleans out some of your internal waste. If

you drink lemon water in the morning especially, it will help to activate your body's detoxifying

process and also its natural cleansing process. This principle works proportionally, so the more

lemon water you drink, the more you ought to speed up weight loss.

Advantages to Drinking Lemon Water

Drinking lemon water has shown demonstrable results in terms of weight loss, and the reasons

for that are very easy to understand. First of all, the combination of lemon and water is one that

is made up of natural ingredients; natural substances (those without any kind of additives,

preservatives or processed elements) are the healthiest for the human body. Due to lemon water

being natural, it adds no calories to your body each time you drink it. Think of it in this way:

Let's say you replace whatever you enjoy drinking daily with lemon water. This could be

anything as innocuous as fruit juice or really unhealthy stuff like soda. Even fruit juices contain

calories, but lemon water has zero. Imagine further that you replace the drinks with lemon water

every day for months or even a year. This absence of calories you would otherwise take in from

other kinds of drinks will go a long way to helping you lose weight.

Cleans out Your Waste Better

If your colon is not cleansed properly, there is lingering waste that can build up and, among other

things, contribute to raising the risk of colon cancer over time. This buildup of lingering waste

also adds weight to your body, so if you drink lemon water regularly, it's cleaned out of your

bowels with greater frequency. The result of this is that you will lose some weight just from the

removal of this lingering waste. Lemon water also helps out the digestive system by reducing the

chances for diarrhea and constipation, because it promotes fluid bowel functions.

Reduces Hunger Cravings

Because of pectin fiber's present in lemon, lemon water has the effect of reducing your hunger. If

you have tried to kill your appetite in the past with such drinks such as coffee or tea, try lemon

water from now on, and also get the benefit of zero calories when you drink it. Together with its

property of cleaning out your colon, lemon water's effect on your hunger cravings is a one-two

combination in the effort to help you reduce weight.

Bumps up the vitamin C quotient

Since your body doesn’t make vitamin C on its own, it’s important to get enough of it from the

foods and drinks you ingest. Luckily, lemons are chock-full of the vitamin.

What are the benefits of getting enough vitamin C? It stimulates white blood cell production,

vital for your immune system to function properly. As an antioxidant, vitamin C also protects

cells from oxidative damage. Plus, getting enough vitamin C helps the immune system keep

colds and flu at bay. Drinking lemon water daily ensures your body gets a sizable amount of

vitamin C daily.

Rejuvenates skin and heals the body

The antioxidants found in vitamin C do double duty in lemon water. They fight damage caused

by free radicals, keeping your skin looking fresh. Getting enough vitamin C from your lemon

water also keeps the body producing collagen, essential in smoothing out lines in the face. And,

in one recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, regularly consuming

vitamin C led to younger-looking skin and less wrinkles.

Boosts energy and mood

Skip the morning cup of coffee — lemon water can boost energy levels without the caffeine

crash. Here’s how it works: Our bodies get energy from the atoms and molecules in foods. When

negative-charged ions, like those found in lemons, enter your digestive tract, the result is an

increase in energy levels.

Additionally, just the scent of a lemon has been found to reduce stress levels and improve

moods. Don’t forget to offer a glass to family members.

Excellent source of potassium

Lemons are high in potassium, which is good for heart health, as well as brain and nerve function. It is

also a great source citric acid, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. The potassium content in lemon

helps nourish brain and nerve cells.

Freshens your breath

It also helps relieve toothaches and gingivitis. Because the citric acid can erode tooth enamel,

either hold off on brushing your teeth after drinking lemon water or brush your teeth before

drinking it.

Reduces inflammation

If you drink lemon water on a regular basis, it will decrease the acidity in your body, which is

where disease states occur. It removes uric acid in your joints, which is one of the main causes of

inflammation.

Helps fight viral infections and Fight respiratory infections

Warm lemon water is the most effective way to diminish viral infections and their subsequent

sore throats. Plus, with the lemon juice also boosting your immune system, you’ll simultaneously

fight off the infection completely. It also helps to maintain the health of the eyes and helps fight

against eye problems. Lemon water can help you battle everything from sore throats to tonsil

inflammation, thanks to the anti-inflammatory property of lemon.

Joint healing

Better digestion

Regulate blood pressure

Daily ingestion of one lemon is estimated to reduce high blood pressure by 10% – drinking

lemon water is a great way to work towards that quantity.

Kidney stone relief

If kidney stones are a concern for you, drinking lemon water can help dissolve not only those but

gallstones, pancreatic stones and calcium deposits as well.

Prevent cancer

Several studies have found that cancer cannot thrive in an environment that is rich with alkaline

– a substance prevalent in lemon.

Unexpected Benefits of Drinking Hot Water

Wow!!! It’s true. Everybody has heard about the importance of drinking water. However,

most people are not aware about drinking warm and hot water. Here are the benefits you

didn’t expect;

1. Weight Loss.

Hot water is great for maintaining a healthy metabolism, which is what you want if

you’re trying to shed a few kilos. The best way to do this is to kick start your metabolism

early in the morning with a glass of hot water and lemon. As an added bonus, hot water

will help to break down the adipose tissue (a.k.a body fat) in your body.

2. Assists with Nasal and Throat Congestion.

Drinking hot water is an excellent natural remedy for colds, coughs and a sore throat. It

dissolves phlegm and also helps to remove it from your respiratory tract. As such, it can

provide relief from a sore throat. It also helps in clearing nasal congestion.

3. Menstrual Cramps.

Hot water can also aid in diminishing menstrual cramps. The heat of the water has a

calming and soothing effect on the abdominal muscles, which eventually can help to cure

cramps and spasms.

4. Body Detoxification.

Hot water is fantastic for helping your body to detox. When you drink hot water, your

body temperature begins to rise, which results in sweat. You want this to happen because

it helps to release toxins from your body and cleanse it properly. For optimal results, add

a squeeze of lemon before drinking.

5. Prevents Premature Aging.

There’s a reason you should want to clear your body of toxins: they make you age faster.

Also, drinking hot water helps to repair the skin cells that increase the elasticity of your

skin and are affected by harmful free radicals. Subsequently, your damaged skin becomes

smoother.

6. Prevents Acne and Pimples.

The benefits for your skin just keep on coming. Hot water deep cleanses your body and

eliminates the root causes of acne-related infections.

7. Hair Health and Vitality.

Drinking hot water is also good for obtaining soft, shiny hair. It energizes the nerve

endings in your hair roots and makes them active. This is beneficial for getting back the

natural vitality of your hair and keeping it healthy.

8. Promotes Hair Growth.

Activating the roots of your hair has another added benefit—growth! The hot

water promotes the regular activity of the roots and subsequently accelerates the growth

of your hair.

9. Prevents Dandruff.

Hot water keeps your scalp hydrated and helps fight against dry scalp or dandruff.

10. Enhances Blood Circulation and Promotes A Healthy Nervous System

Another important benefit of drinking hot water is that it enhances your blood circulation,

which is important for proper muscle and nerve activity. In addition, it keeps your

nervous system healthy by breaking down the fat deposits around it.

11. Digestion.

Hot water is particularly beneficial for digestion. Studies have shown that drinking cold

water during or after a meal can harden the oil present in the consumed foods. This can

create a fat deposit on the inner wall of your intestine, which can eventually result in

intestinal cancer. However, if you replace the glass of cold water with hot, you can avoid

this problem. In addition, hot water is beneficial to digestion, which is what you want

after a meal.

12. Bowel Movements

Speaking of digestion, hot water can help to keep you regular, as well as make your

bowel movements healthy and pain free. Dehydration can result in chronic problems with

constipation. As the stool gets accumulated inside your intestine, the movement of the

bowel becomes slower. It is always recommended that you consume a glassful of hot or

warm water every morning when your stomach is empty. It decomposes any remnant

foodstuffs and makes the movement of the particles smooth and less painful through the

intestine.

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