What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Warm Lemon Water With Turmeric?
Improved Digestion
Consumption
of turmeric with lemon water on a daily basis can improve digestive
health. This happens for a number of reasons. Perhaps most importantly,
both lemons and turmeric contain appreciable levels of fiber, which help
to significantly improve the function of the digestive system by making
it easier to expel waste products. Additionally, servings of turmeric
can help further by activating the gallbladder, while preventing
inflammation and reducing bloat and gas in the digestive system. Lemons
contribute by cutting down on infection, which deals with potential
causes of inflammation, and provides additional moisture, which can help
to flush the system.Skin Health
There
is early research that suggests turmeric can be quite helpful for the
health of your skin. These benefits are thought to be gained regardless
of if you apply the turmeric topically or choose to take it orally.
Either way, the turmeric, or more accurately, the curcumin (the key
ingredient in turmeric) is thought to help remove skin blemishes and
acne. Also, consider the fact that the vitamin and mineral content in a
mixture of lemon and turmeric in warm water serves to hydrate the skin
and improve many of its critical functions, such as keeping harmful
foreign bodies out.Heart Health
One
perhaps lesser known benefit of turmeric is its boons for heart health.
The curcumin found in turmeric can help the heart by reducing total
cholesterol, partially by targeting low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
(that’s the ‘bad’ kind). This, in turn, helps reduce the amount of
buildup in the arteries, which would otherwise contribute to blockages,
high blood pressure, and even strokes or heart attacks. When combined
with the power of lemon water, the heart also benefits from increased
potassium intake, which counters the effects of sodium by making blood
vessels more flexible, which can lead to a lowering of blood pressure.Weight Loss
It
is thought that turmeric combined with lemon water can contribute to
weight loss. This has to do largely with its digestive helping
properties. By removing toxins from the body, particularly the liver and
the kidneys, turmeric is thought to help the digestive system function
more efficiently, which can, in turn, stimulate the absorption of
nutrients into the body, and help to jumpstart your metabolism. This
cuts down on excess bloat and fat that might otherwise build up in your
body, helping you to lose weight more quickly in combination with other
factors, such as a proper diet and exercise.Increased Potassium Intake
As
mentioned earlier, lemons and turmeric contain some potassium, a
mineral that is extremely important for heart health. It is perhaps most
known for how it counteracts the effects of sodium, which hardens the
arteries and makes the heart work harder. However, in addition to
reversing the damage caused by excess levels of sodium, did you know the
potassium can help improve your mood and soothe away digestive issues?
Keep in mind, these benefits do not apply to potassium supplements, so
getting a boost from lemon water (and other food sources rich in
potassium) is the best way to go.Cleansing Power
If
you’ve ever watched a cleaning commercial, you might have been
expecting this one. There’s a reason lemon is widely purported as a
cleaning agent; it can bring this cleansing effect to your body.
Specifically, the antioxidants found in a mixture of lemon water and
turmeric can help clear toxins, as mentioned earlier. This keeps your
cells fresh and repairs damage done to them. All in all, this causes
your body to run much more smoothly. Furthermore, the vitamin C can help
to boost the strength of your immune system, which also contributes to
keeping your body strong and healthy.Itching and Pain Relief
If you constantly suffer from pain or itching, particularly as a result of Osteoarthritis,
you will be pleased with this benefit. There is some promising research
that turmeric, or turmeric extracts, can actually help to soothe this
painful condition. This comes partially because of turmeric and lemon’s
power to fight inflammation and swelling, which greatly contribute to
the pain caused by osteoarthritis. However, this remedy can help combat
pain caused by other sources of inflammation. This is especially true
when the turmeric is taken orally up to three times daily, or when it is
taken in combination with other ingredients.Lemon Water with Turmeric Recipe:
Ingredients:
1/2 Lemon
1/4 to 1/2 tsp Turmeric
Warm water
Honey (optional)
Directions:
1. Squeeze the lemon into a mug.
2. Add the turmeric.
3. Add the warm water.
4. Stir well.
5. Add honey to taste, if you desired.
