We love natural recipes as they work, are good for us and save us money too. This Alkaline and detox drink is rich with ingredients that contain healing and detoxifying properties.
At a glance:
It will help you detoxify your body and stimulate digestive assimilation. Mint contains menthol, which helps sooth the muscles of the intestine. Because of these soothing properties, it has been shown to relieve symptoms such as indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome.
It is by itself is a natural diuretic and will increase the rate of urination.
Lemon even though acidic, when inside our body is alkaline- forming when its compounds are released for absorption through the metabolic process.
With water lemon restores the body’s PH balance
As you know, our body is exposed to toxins daily. The liver filters the toxins from the blood; after the toxins are filtered out of the bloodstream, they turn into free radicals. Free radicals are bad for the liver; the vitamin C in the warm lemon water cleanses the liver by removing toxin build up.
Alkaline and detox drink recipe:
In 1 cup of warm filtered water add
6 mint leaves
1/2 lemon sliced
Let steep for 5 minutes
Make sure all the ingredients are organic.
You can drink this twice a day for up to 1 week.
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REFERENCES:
1. Oz, Mehmet, M.D. “Health Benefits of Lemons.” DoctorOz.com. The Dr. Oz Show, n.d. Web. 29 July 2013.
2. Woods, Marcia. “Citrus Compound: Ready To Help Your Body!” Agricultural Research Service. USDA, n.d. Web. 29 July 2013.
3. “The Right Amount of Vitamin C.” ArthritisToday.org. The Arthritis Foundation, n.d. Web. 29 July
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