A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.
We all know how difficult it is to get ourselves to the gym and to
actually work on our physical well being; how difficult it is to follow a
diet plan and change our eating habits. But we can start with something
small, something simple–
Drink water
All you have to do is drink water. Do it at the right time, in the right amount, be consistent, and you’re done. Simple.
Guzzle up water habitually
There are wonderful benefits of drinking water. So I suggest, you make
it into a habit. Although, it should be emphasized—the important point
is—the consistency of doing this. If you do it once or twice a week, you
won’t get any benefits. You’ve got do it every day. Make drinking water
a habit and you’re on your way to enjoying a long and healthy life.
Chugging water keeps the doctor away.
Many people are unaware that drinking water throws a lot of sicknesses
out of the window. Consider the Japanese people. Their
outstanding wisdom regarding water therapy has
stunned health experts across continents. Many people of Nippon descent
live beyond a hundred years; in fact, over 50,000 centenarians live in
Japan, today. Staggering number, you say? I agree, it’s because they
practice the habit of drinking two glasses of water after waking up.
Drinking water at the correct time maximizes its effectiveness on the human body
- Don’t brush your teeth, yet. You must guzzle up 160ml water before brushing. That way, the water you drink won’t be fluoride contaminated. (Toothpaste contains fluoride.)
- Avoid any food or drink intake for the next 45-50 minutes after brushing.
- Eat breakfast gradually.
- After breakfast, don’t eat anything for the next 2 hours.
When is the best time to drink water and why?
- Two glasses of water in the morning after waking up (helps activate internal organs)
- One glass of water thirty minutes before a meal (aids in digestion)
- One glass of water taking a bath (Helps you avoid high blood pressure)
- One glass of water before going to bed (helps to avoid strokes and heart attacks)
You can jazz up your water by mixing it with fresh lemon. Drinking warm
water with squeezed lemon can wake your body slowly making getting out
of bed a more delightful experience. An expert tip I recommend is use
half a lemon if you’re under 150 pounds. If you are heavier than 150
pounds, one whole lemon is suggested. Experts advice health
buffs to drink it in two or three gulps in a fairly quick manner. After
downing lemon water, don’t take in any food in about half an hour to
maximize its benefits.
Benefits of a lemon water habit
Drink a glass of lemon water first thing in the morning.
Helps Your Immune System: Vit. C, specifically ascorbic
acid which lemons has in abundance is necessary for healing wounds.
Lemon water is also known to help in breaking up phlegm when you have
colds and soothes sore throats. Moreover, drinking H20 when you’re sick
is crucial since your body’s defenses are working overtime to fight off
sickness. However, I have to inform you, ingesting lemon juice to
prevent diseases such as the common cold hasn’t been backed up by
science. However, here’s good news, I tried it and it works!
Heightens Energy & Alertness: The potassium element
of lemon helps the brain and nerves function better. This increases
your alertness. According to Natural Health Magazine, findings of
scientists declare that just a whiff of lemon can improve your feel-good
hormones and reduces stress levels. Drinking water properly also
aids in this area as studies show that dehydration can drain your energy
and drives you to feel sluggish.
Body Hydration: If you’re hydrated properly, your
system doesn’t hold on to fat cells, and will not make you feel hungry.
Therefore, staying hydrated is essential for total body health. To say
that drinking a glass of water to start your day is good is an
understatement. It is actually essential. A bonus is that Lemon jazzes
up your water.
Skin rejuvenation: Lemons carry loads of vitamin
C. Science has proven that vit. C aids in the production of collagen,
prevents the formation of wrinkles, and defends the body, particularly
the skin, against free-radical damage. Adding water to the equation
helps your system to carry nutrients to cells. That being said, staying
hydrated is essential.
Could help In losing wight: Additionally, it helps in
regulating your metabolism, this is due to lemons’ pectin fiber content.
This particular fiber makes you feel full, and therefore helps in curbing appetites, and prevents cravings, too. Downing glasses of water also contributes to feeling full. By blending natural ingredients, lemon and water, you’re starting your days on a healthy note—and this can ultimately bring about better eating habits.
This particular fiber makes you feel full, and therefore helps in curbing appetites, and prevents cravings, too. Downing glasses of water also contributes to feeling full. By blending natural ingredients, lemon and water, you’re starting your days on a healthy note—and this can ultimately bring about better eating habits.
Eliminates Toxins: According to Dr. Alexander F.
Beddoe, the liver reacts positively to fresh lemon juice more than any
other food source since it boosts its enzyme production. This
enhances the liver’s efficiency in secreting bile which in turn aids
in digestion and releasing toxins. Lemon juice has diuretic
characteristics. It helps your kidneys to extricate water and toxins by
motivating urination. This potentially helps people suffering from
UTI’s.
Improves Digestion: Your digestive system and liver,
can be stimulated by the acidity of lemons. This can aid to regulate
your bowel movements and metabolism. It also helps your body to better absorb nutrients—and can potentially lead to you losing weight.
your bowel movements and metabolism. It also helps your body to better absorb nutrients—and can potentially lead to you losing weight.
Many say soda is it! But, I say—water is the best!
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