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Up until recently, a cup of coffee first thing in the morning was my most crucial ritual of the day. I would roll out of bed on a quest to get my cup of joe before I could even think about doing anything else….then I got a puppy.

Waking up 3 times throughout the night was starting to take its toll.  She has been an amazing puppy, let me tell you–well worth it.  However, I knew it was time to take care of myself or I was going to get sick. I found myself waking up absolutely parched, so my new go-to was a tall glass of water.

I started reading about the benefits of starting your day off with a glass of lemon water and upgraded my routine. I noticed right away how much better this made me feel.

All I do is squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a cup of room temperature water and voila! I still enjoy a coffee later on, but one glass of lemon water is definitely the perfect early morning ritual.

Here are the benefits:

* Lemon water can stimulate your liver and kidneys and aids in purifying and dissolving harmful toxins that have built up in your system.

* Lemons can help protect you from infections. Lemons contain vitamin C and antioxidants that help to neutralize free-radicals and toxins which would otherwise be harmful to your immune system.

* This natural detoxification combined with the rich vitamin C helps to promote a healthy and glowing complexion.

* Lemon water helps your digestive system by easing any bloating, heartburn and constipation.

Are there any early morning rituals you swear by to keep you feeling and looking great?

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