Healing Lemon Water

Lemons contain powerful antibacterial, antiviral and immune boosting components.
Beginning your day with a glass of lemon water will help you eliminate toxins, stimulate your metabolism, improve your digestion and boost your energy.

Begin with 1/4 lemon in 8 ounces of water first thing in the morning.
Use filtered or spring water unless you are doing a temporary detox. In that case, use distilled water.
(Although distilled water will draw out toxins faster, it will also remove needed calcium, magnesium and other important trace minerals.)
Build up to 32 ounces per day total, once upon awakening, then ten minutes before each meal.

Benefits

Increases energy
Encourages weight loss
Reduces anxiety
Decreases heartburn
Increases metabolism
Helps control unhealthy bacteria and viruses
(Helps fight colds and flu)
Stimulates bile production
Reduces inflammation
Removes toxins
Aids digestion
Improves mood
Freshens breath
Suppresses appetite
Enhances immune system
Encourages regularity
Assists in dissolving uric acid
Decreases blemishes and wrinkles
Removes cravings including caffeine
Helps alkalize body
Cleanses the liver
High in potassium and vitamin C

As a first drink in the morning use warm water. Other times use room temperature.
Experiment by adding a dash of cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger or 1/8 teaspoon baking soda.
In order to experience the maximum health benefits, choose fresh-sqeezed, preferably organic lemons.

Tips:
Use filtered or spring water.
Do NOT use substitutes for fresh lemon, such as essential oil or RealLemon.
Lemon is easier to squeeze if you quarter it first.
For best weight loss – take 30 minutes before meal.

To protect your teeth enamel:
Always dilute lemon juice using a minimum of eight ounces of water.
Use a straw (if you don’t suffer from bloating or gas).
Never use hot water.
Follow up by rinsing or brushing with a mild solution of baking soda in water.

Note:
Although lemons are acidic they have an alkaline-forming effect in the body.