Drink warm water with lemon and honey in the morning's Secret

   Honey and lemon both have great medicinal properties.You must have been advised by well-meaning friends and relatives to drink warm water and honey first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach.Believe us, it works.

Just take a tall glass of warm (not hot) water, add the juice of half a lemon and one tea spoon of honey to it.Mix well and drink it quickly.Remember not to drink coffee or tea for at least one hour after drinking this mixture.

Here are 10 ways this amazing drink will help you:

Beats constipation : Warm water with lemon and honey in the morning stimulates the digestive system, helps produce intestinal mucus, hydrates the colon and infuses water into dried stool.All this put together helps you pass motion easily.Apart from this, you could try some of these other home remedies to treat constipation too.

Increases your chances of weight loss: Apart from its properties of cleansing the stomach, lemon present in the mixture contains a type of fiber called pectin, that helps make you feel full and keeps cravings at bay.The warm water, honey and lemon also creates a more alkaline atmosphere in your stomach helping you lose weight faster.Apart from this, try these tips to start losing weight in 20 days .

Helps improve digestion: The components of lemon stimulate your liver to produce more bile and helps your digestive system by adding to the already present acid and assists it in flushing out unwanted toxins.Honey acts as an antibacterial and beats any infections that might be present in your body.It also helps in the production of intestinal mucus which aids in the flushing out of toxins from the body.Apart from drinking this healthy drink everyday, make sure you avoid these foods that are difficult to digest.

Cleanses the stomach improving the functioning of the colon: In Ayurveda it is believed that we tend to have a buildup of toxins or 'ama ' in our stomach.This product of undigested food, intestinal cells and dead bacteria often coats the inner lining of our stomach and is thought to lead to diseases.By drinking Lemon and honey in warm water the walls of the intestine – especially the colon – get stimulated;leading to the expulsion of this ama. If understanding Ayurveda is not your thing, allopathy describes it as a cleansing of the colon, which allows it to function much better.Thereby, helping your body absorb nutrients, get rid of toxins and stay hydrated.The build of toxins often leads to the feeling of bloating.Also, do try the Ayurvedic detox diet on a regular basis to keep your insides clean and functioning well.

Helps in cleansing the lymphatic system: According to various traditional disciplines of medicine, a dehydrated lymphatic system is one of the leading causes of illness.Lack of water and essential fluids in the lymphatic system can make you feel sluggish and fatigued, lead to constipation, disturbed sleep, high or low blood pressure, stress and an all-round lack in mental function.The benefit of drinking this mixture early in the morning is that it helps hydrate your entire lymphatic system that not only beats all the above symptoms but also improves your immunity.

Gives you an instant boost of energy and improves your mood:Feeling low and tired?This mixture is for you.The honey present the concoction acts as an instant energy booster – minus the calories.Water helps clear your mind by providing fresh blood to your brain, and lemon activates negatively charged enzymes in your stomach – a great way to combat positively charged enzymes that react with the food you eat adversely, leading to it being digested poorly.Moreover the scent of lemon is known to be a natural relaxant and can help uplift your mood.Even after trying this remedy regularly, if you continue feeling fatigued, there may be other causes .Do not neglect it, visit a doctor.

Cleans your urinary tract and acts as a diuretic: Honey is a very potent antibacterial agent, that has the capability to beat a number of common infections.When mixed with lemon and water – two agents that act as excellent diuretics (agents that flush out water from your body) – this concoction is the best way to cleanse your urinary tract.For women who suffer from frequent UTI (urinary tract infection) this is a boon and is known to keep recurrent infections at bay.

Improves oral health: The acidic nature of lemon combined with the innate properties of honey and water can help beat bad breath almost instantly.The lemon cleanses the mouth, activating your salivary glands and killing offensive bacteria.When added to honey and water, it helps wash down bacteria and degraded food that is usually present in your mouth and throat early in the morning.Another reason for bad breath is the formation of a white film on your tongue (mainly consisting of decaying food and bacteria), this effectively gets rid of that film making your breath fresh – naturally.If this doesn't freshen your breath, you can try these expert tips .

Can give you clear skin: The benefits of lemon on your skin are aplenty, but apart from that, its cleansing action also helps in purifying your blood, also aiding in the production of new blood cells that acts as potent cleaning agents.The water and honey lend a unique restorative, antibacterial and collagen boosting properties to your skin as well.

Source  Pavitra Sampath

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