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When it comes to bloating there are a myriad of reasons why the stomach has seemingly expanded in a space of minutes. For women, being on their monthlies often creates bloating, being
stressed out, eating too quickly or eating the wrong kinds of food will all play havoc on the digestive system and, in turn, the belly. Fortunately, there is a simple and easy drink to sip
on which has been proven to help ease your bloated symptoms. When we suffer with a case of the bloat, one is less inclined to reach for beverages to help reduce it. In our minds we believe
it will only add to the problem. However, drinking more actually helps to reduce bloating. That is of course you are drinking the right kind of beverage. Leading health experts recommend
sipping on hot water with lemon which helps to wake up the digestive system to get things moving better and in turn reduce the bloat. Lemon water is a great fluid option for reducing
bloating. The reasoning behind this is that lemons are gentle laxatives and diuretics and when combined with warm water help to reduce salt and water retention in the body. David Grotto,
author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life said: “People tend to think that when they’re holding onto water they should cut back drinking it, but that’s not the case. “Retaining water is
actually your body’s way of holding on to fluid so you don’t dehydrate. “If you’re having a bloating problem, that’s the time you want to push fluids, not restrict them. “Since lemons are a
natural diuretic when added to warm water, consuming lemon water can help reduce the amount of salt retained in the body and help with bloating. “Just make sure you drink from the glass and
not through a straw, so you don’t take in any extra air.” The European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research looked at the health benefits of drinking lemon water. The research
noted: “Regularly drinking very warm water, especially in the morning, can heal our bodies, providing digestive power and reducing metabolic waste that could have built up in our immune
system. “Physicians recommend drinking warm water in the morning, usually, with a polyphenol-rich lemon immersion, or with a tea to decrease free radical activity in the body. “The
consumption of warm water increases the tightening of the intestines, which optimizes elimination.” Stimulating the bowels will help the body to return back to its healthy normal
functioning. Warm water with lemons also helps to alleviate pain and is known to be nature’s most powerful home remedy. The heat from the water is known to have a calming and soothing effect
on the abdominal muscles which provide relief for cramps and muscle spasms. Other benefits of sipping on warm lemon water include energizing the body, providing a rich source of potassium,
relieves stress and uplifts the mood, curbs hunger, boosts the immune system and improves skin.