Learn how drinking warm honey lemon water in the morning for a year may change your life. Check out the article we found over at Elephant Journal.
Until a few years ago, honey and lemon drinks were something I bought in a packet from the chemist when in the death-throes of a full blown flu.
Naturally, those little packets didn’t help much, so I was skeptical when I started this whole crazy challenge.
Of course, drinking real lemon juice and proper honey in warm water is a totally different experience, and with all the hype around it I embarked on a 12 month quest to see if it really was as miraculous as the trend says.
I am pleased to report I am thoroughly converted, and here is why.
1. I have not had a cold, flu or gastro illness in the entire year.
Literally. On reflection, this actually blows my mind. All of my life I’ve been a serial tonsillitis-getter, and always seemed to pick up whatever was going around. With a large family, including lots of little ones, there is always someone around who has the latest bug. I am happy to report I no longer catch them, even when it rips through the rest of the gang.
Confession: there were days I skipped totally, and though I have felt very early signs of sickness sometimes (too many sneezes in a day, run down, extra tired, suspicious tummy rumblings) nothing at all has materialised. Sure I’ve had tired days and a few headaches, but nothing to write home about.
As soon as I got back on the regime these stopped happening, and I now absolutely swear by honey/lemon—to the point I‘ve become prematurely old-aged and carry them both in my bag when I stay at friend’s places or hotels. (Should I be worried I’m also proud of this?)
2. I no longer need coffee and have become a {gasp} morning person.
The zing I get from lemon and honey first thing in the morning has become something I crave, and doesn’t leave me with headaches or the dreaded caffeine comedown. I also have more energy for longer and am quicker to smile in the a.m.
It used to take me at least an hour to open my second eye and stop grunting at people like a cavewoman, but I’m now annoying the people that love me in new and wonderful ways like throwing deep philosophical questions at them as I bound into the kitchen. I’ll need to find a new challenge soon though if I am to keep them on their toes.
My Recipe:
I generally use the juice of half a fresh lemon, and a decent teaspoon of organic, raw unheated honey in a standard mug with freshly boiled water that has cooled a little (but still hot enough to melt the honey). I then add a splash of cold so I can drink immediately in one go to rehydrate me as soon as I wake.
However, it does depend on the lemon and the honey, some lemons are juicier or more sour and some honeys more sweet, so experimenting is important! Also half a lemon may be too intense to start, my family uses a quarter.
Next article: Learn Why You Should Freeze Your Lemons!
Read full article: I Drank Warm Honey Lemon Water Every Morning for a Year (Here’s What Happened).
Teresa Von Eberstein
Feb 11. 2016
10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMONS http://www.healthnaturalguide.com/2014/09/10-health-benefits-of-lemon.html
Nikki Kyong
Feb 11. 2016
Yup I drink lemon water and honey every day when I wake up in the morning, Its best on an empty stomach <3 🙂 If you have acid reflux I would however not recommend this! Other than that it has TONS of uses <3 This is just another reason why I love natural home remedies so much <3 Instead of spending tons of my hard earned money on toxic medications and doctor bills I would much rather use more alternative medicine.I would highly suggest that everybody start using natural remedies, you will never go back. If you want to learn more about natural remedies I would suggest reading this story.
http://naturalstories.com/naturalremedies/
Kelli Vanderpool-Lutz
Feb 11. 2016
Kimberly Dawn Haberman
Kathy Wallace Medley
Jun 05. 2016
Going to try this
Natural Healing Zone
Jun 05. 2016
yep<3
Natural Healing Zone
Jun 05. 2016
<3natural healing ?
Natural Health For Mind And Body
Jun 05. 2016
Nice!
Yolanda Muniz
Jun 05. 2016
I’ve been doing this for 3 months and IT WORKS LOVE IT.
Arlene Martin
Jun 05. 2016
I do this every morning…gave up coffee 6 months ago. I actually look forward to it!
Shirley Tompkins
Jun 05. 2016
Tiffany Tompkins Davis
Tana Marshall
Jun 06. 2016
I already drink the lemon water. Off to the store for the honey!!!
Tana Marshall
Jun 07. 2016
I just got some organic pure honey!!!
Orville F McCoy
Jun 16. 2016
Opal Bowman
Fightdiabetesnow
Jun 19. 2016
Nice :
Wendy Jeremy Juneau
Jun 19. 2016
Debbie Laramey
Debbie Laramey
Jun 19. 2016
Thanks!
Beverly Vanhoy
Jun 19. 2016
Awesome
Elaine Saunders
Jun 29. 2016
Lorraine Saunders
Alles Paletti
Jun 29. 2016
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Judy Nelan
Jun 29. 2016
A very good idea
Zanzie D'Souza
Jun 30. 2016
Rebecca D’Souza you need to do this .
Raewyn Mitchell
Jun 30. 2016
Granny’s been doing this for years it’s really yum put a little honey in it and teaspoon cider vinegar x
TCM Healing Secrets
Aug 17. 2016
Thanks !
Sue Arsenault
Aug 17. 2016
I drink lemon with raw turmeric and raw ginger every morning
SharonMarie Miller
Sep 05. 2016
can’t read the story because of all the ADS… Goodbye 🙁
TCM Healing Secrets
Oct 25. 2016
Nice info thanks I love this topic
TCM Healing Secrets
Dec 04. 2016
Great thanks a lot love this topic
Oil Supplements
Dec 26. 2017
How curious 🙂