When a person ensures he drinks sufficient water in an empty stomach first thing in the morning, not only does it clear his stomach, it also goes a long way in reducing the risk of a number of diseases.
Firstly, water purifies the colon along the alimentary canal, and it improves the stomach’s chances to absorb nutrients properly. A better digestive system automatically takes care of a lot of other things. It is also one of the secrets behind a glowing skin, as water removes the toxins from the blood. Drinking water also improves the creation of new blood cells as well as muscle cells, and helps you in losing weight. A person who drinks enough water daily, will also have enough strength to do his everyday activities.
Also, someone should make sure he does not eat anything for a while after drinking water in the morning. This water treatment therapy has no side effects, but only helps to boost metabolism greatly. About four glasses of water (one litre) on an average a day would be great. If it feels too much in the beginning, someone can start off slowly and then gradually increase the intake.
1. Frees bowel / constipation
When someone wakes up early in the morning after having a previous night heavy supper, his bowel will be heavy. Before he thinks of visiting the toilet, it is advisable he drinks water either before he brushes his teeth or immediately after brushing his teeth, as the water will help create a more aqueous environment inside his body. This will also let his faeces to be less thick, when coming out from his anus.
2. Detoxification/clearing the stomach/prevents dehydration
The metabolic processes in the body are many. These processes need a water-like environment to thrive. The enzymes that help drive some of these processes require water to work. Since a person needs a liquid environment, water acts as the best solvent for these processes.
3. Aids digestion
It is not okay to start eating breakfast without first drinking water after waking up. It is not compulsory a person brushes his teeth before first drinking water. A person could decide to rinse his mouth with a little quantity of water, and then drink water to prepare himself for breakfast. This is because when a person drinks water first thing before eating, the water reduces the effects of organisms in the body which negatively inhibits smooth digestion. Also, water helps to reduce acidity of the stomach.
4. Creation of new blood cells
The two major blood cells are: red blood cells (RBCs) and white blood cells (WBCs). RBCs are also called erythrocytes, while WBCs are known as leucocytes. RBCs are formed in the red bone marrow of the body. RBCs are formed and destroyed frequently. Since, some of these RBCs are formed early in the morning, and they require a watery environment, thus the need to drink water first in the morning.
5. Helps reduce certain diseases (e.g hydrophobic harmful microorganisms)
Haemorrhoid (pile) is a disease which is caused by little water in the body or by eating much sugary foods. When a person drinks water first thing in the morning, he is more than 50% guaranteed he will be safe from haemorrhoid. However, drinking water regularly helps to reduce the emergence of pile.