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Top 3 Health Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water

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Drinking lemon water in the morning is an absolute must! I’ve been having a cup of lemon water in the morning off and on for the last three years. Many times I’ve been asked since I originally posted about drinking lemon water if it really works or have I seen any benefits. Yes, I have noticed a difference when I drink warm lemon water and when I don’t have it in my routine.

Top 3 Health Benefits Of Lemon Water

In my previous post, I listed 10 benefits of drinking warm lemon water but when I started, there were only a few that I was mainly concerned with and hoped would work for me. Over the last few years, I’ve stuck to the routine of drinking 8 to 10 oz. of warm water with one-half of fresh lemon juice. I don’t use bottled lemon juice because it is made from concentrate and doesn’t have the same benefits or taste like freshly squeezed lemon. I use a hand-held juicer like the one from Amazon (aff) that only takes a few seconds to use and I’m good to go.

Top 3 Lemon Water Benefits

Enough of my yapping! Here are my top three reasons for drinking warm lemon water:

  1. Cleanses The System – The main benefit that intrigued me before starting my routine was the assertion that lemons aids in detoxing the body by stimulating the liver and act as a natural diuretic. The first thing that I noticed when I started drinking lemon water was how frequently I had to tinkle. Yes, I said tinkle…don’t judge me. Anywho, I also noticed that it keeps the fluid in my face down. For some reason when I retain water, the first place where the fluid is noticeable is in my face. If I stop drinking lemon water for a bit and notice some water retention, I go back to drinking a cup for a few days and I noticed that the extra water is gone. I prefer this as a natural diuretic over having to take my prescription diuretic. With lemon water, I don’t suffer the side effects and the feelings of being dehydrated. You have not lived unless you’ve had your mouth feel like someone stuffed it with a ton of sand and cotton.
  2. Aids Digestion – Much like its diuretic effect, lemons also get the digestive system moving. It’s said that the vitamins and minerals in lemons loosen toxins in the digestive tract and relieve symptoms of heartburn and bloating. I can attest to how it helps move things along. I’ve noticed within 30 minutes to 1 hour of drinking lemon water it does, in fact, stimulate bowel movements. For me, this is a plus because I suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. If I’m not having a severe bout with constipation, this works like a charm every time. I will say that I noticed the temperature of the water had to be just right, and it truly has to be WARM water.
  3. Balances pH levels – When I’ve spoken of lemons balancing pH, people normally look at me like I’m crazy because we all know lemons are acidic. However, the acid in lemons does not make the body more acidic…it has the opposite effect and causes the body to become alkaline. When my mother was diagnosed with cancer, she was told to eat and drink foods that had an alkalizing effect because diseases cannot survive in an alkaline body. Of course, she didn’t listen but I did…in the last few months, I’ve worked to regulate my body’s pH balance and I’ve noticed that I don’t have the issues that I did before. I honestly believe that drinking lemon water and adding alkaline drops to my water is one of the main reasons why I don’t have the pain that I had before, the stomach issues, my eczema flares don’t happen as often, and my mood is better.

Honestly, I’m all for natural remedies. If you saw the box of medicine I’ve collected that has been prescribed to me, you would be in shock. I’m not a doctor nor am I bashing them but I believe that at times I have been overprescribed medicine. A number of issues I’ve had, I’ve easily treated with natural remedies. Please don’t get me wrong, if you really need what has been prescribed to you, take the dang medicine. LOL, But for minor stuff, I’m all about seeing what I have in my kitchen that will take care of things and get me going in the right direction.

 

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  1. Edwin Way says

    January 2, 2020 at 10:38 AM

    I loved to drink water with lemon and i tried sometime. It’s fresh me every time.

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  2. Denise says

    February 10, 2017 at 9:18 AM

    Cool! I just stored box of lemon in our house. I love infusing water with lemon. πŸ™‚

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  3. algorizmi says

    July 11, 2016 at 1:43 PM

    Drinking fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of water in the morning is an excellent liver detoxifier and great kidneys and digestive system cleaner.

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  4. Zoey says

    June 20, 2016 at 7:06 AM

    Wow! I didn’t know that lemon water is as good as a lemon juice πŸ™‚ I will give it a try tomorrow…

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  5. Babi says

    June 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM

    So true, totally agree! Lemon and hot water in the morning helps digestion and weight loss too!

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  6. Bailey says

    June 9, 2016 at 2:10 PM

    I add lemons and limes to my water all the time but I didn’t know how many benefits there was. Great info!

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  7. Destany says

    June 9, 2016 at 10:56 AM

    I’m all for natural remedies! I’ve had to force myself to drink more water, so I guess I will have to try forcing the lemon addition πŸ™‚

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  8. Leelo says

    June 9, 2016 at 6:31 AM

    I started drinking lemon water a couple of weeks ago because I just got tired of regular tap water. πŸ™‚

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  9. Norah says

    June 9, 2016 at 12:44 AM

    Couldn’t agree more! I also love lemon water throughout the day with a drop of cucumber slice.

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  10. Phyrar says

    June 8, 2016 at 11:13 PM

    I need to start making lemon infused water
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  11. Shannon says

    June 8, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    YAAAASSSS. I discovered this secret a long time ago and ever since I began putting fresh lemon in my water and drinking it all day, I have only had a blemish here or there. Lemon essential oil is my body care line too – it’s an astringent and helps clear up body acne. πŸ™‚

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  12. MarciaF says

    June 8, 2016 at 9:06 PM

    Great reasons to add lemon. I try to avoid it in restaurants though since I don’t know how clean their lemon rinds are. We wash them at home before adding them to anything.
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  13. Stacie Hamilton says

    June 8, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    I’ve heard of many people drinking warm lemon water but I never knew what the benefits were. Thank you so much for telling us about these. I’m going to get some lemons and see if I notice any changes. Fingers crossed!

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  14. Allison says

    June 8, 2016 at 6:53 PM

    My Aunt Flo who just died on New Year’s Day at age almost 91 drank lemon water every morning and throughout the day too. Obviously, it worked!
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  15. Lola Seicento says

    June 8, 2016 at 6:49 PM

    Lemon water is among my very favorite things to drink!
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  16. Brianna says

    June 6, 2016 at 12:37 AM

    We drink lemon water all the time. It makes me feel so much better.

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  17. Lisa Rios says

    June 5, 2016 at 10:13 PM

    Though I love lemon water so much, I never know that drinking it in the morning makes a huge impact in maintaining your health. I would love to try this out every morning with some honey as this combination is so healthy anytime.

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  18. Yona Williams says

    June 5, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    I used to start my mornings with a glass of hot water, lemon juice and raw honey. Maybe I should start that up again.
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  19. Nicole Escat says

    June 5, 2016 at 3:45 AM

    That’s why I love drinking Lemon + honey and water every morning, I replace it from coffee.

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  20. tara says

    June 4, 2016 at 11:52 PM

    Thanks for the extra motivation! I need all the nudges I can get!

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  21. Debs says

    June 4, 2016 at 12:32 PM

    I totally agree with you on lemon water. Living in California is such a benefit because I can grow them in the yard.

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  22. Bree Hogan says

    June 4, 2016 at 6:06 AM

    Drinking lemon water is a daily thing for me. So tasty and I love the health benefits.

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  23. alison says

    June 4, 2016 at 2:42 AM

    I love to drink lemon water because of the reasons you stated and I think it just starts the day off on the right foot.
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  24. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    June 4, 2016 at 2:14 AM

    Love lemon water! It’s so good for you. I love to start the day with it.

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  25. Elise says

    June 3, 2016 at 3:19 PM

    I had no idea about those benefits. I’ll have to start adding a little lemon to my water. Thanks for sharing!

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  26. Carol Cassara says

    June 3, 2016 at 2:04 PM

    I had heard this a long time ago and promptly forgot about it. I could really use this right at the moment with digestion problems. Thanks so much.
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  27. Andrea says

    June 3, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    Well I got the water part down – now I just gotta add the lemon to it πŸ™‚

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  28. Maggie Unzueta says

    June 3, 2016 at 1:36 PM

    Love this. I need to add more lemon to my water.

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  29. Amanda | Maple Alps says

    June 3, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    I loooooooove lemon water – and not just because of all the benefits! It adds such a nice flavour to my water!

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