Take five to six minutes only to drink each glass of water.
Getting out of bed and drinking a glass of warm water will soon be a welcome habit. This simple practice will help you start your day feeling good and with lots of energy.
Expert Insight
Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), called the "father of holistic medicine" by the Journal of the American Medical Association, recommended drinking warm water first thing in the morning to flush out the body and rid it of toxins.
Benefits
Dr. Raymond Moore and Dorothy Moore, child specialists and authors, recommend that you drink warm water first thing in the morning to flush out your kidneys, prepare your body for food and move your bowels.
Weight Loss
According the Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., nutritionist and author, "To jump-start weight loss, drink the juice of half a lemon in 10 ounces of warm water every morning."
In Ayurvedic medicine, add a tsp. of honey to your warm water for weight loss. The honey mobilizes the extra fat in the body so it can be used for energy.
Dosage
After drinking your first glass of warm water in the morning, continue drinking water throughout the day. Drink half your weight in ounces of water spread out over the day.
Tips
Wait 30 minutes before eating after drinking warm water, as your body flushes.
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