The benefits of a glass of light salt water in the morning

The first glass of water in the morning is very important. We should all be accustomed to drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach in the morning. This can clean our intestines well and make us feel more relaxed. It is very good for relieving constipation. So do you know what kind of water is good for the first glass of water in the morning? Many people like to drink light salt water. Today we will take a look at the benefits of drinking light salt water in the morning.

Benefits: prevent constipation, nourish skin, healthy and longevity

Disadvantages: Drinking honey water on an empty stomach can easily increase the acidity in the body, which can cause excessive stomach acid over time and lead to gastric ulcers or duodenal ulcers. It is recommended to drink honey water 1.5-2 hours after a meal.

Note: If you have a bad stomach, it is best to drink it with 30-degree water, otherwise it is easy to cause diarrhea, gastroenteritis, etc.

There is a saying in Chinese medicine: "Salt water in the morning, honey soup at night". What it means is: drink light salt water on an empty stomach every morning, and drink honey water before going to bed every night.

The reason for this is: drinking light salt water in the morning can dilute the blood that is very viscous after waking up, and it also has a slight anti-inflammatory effect, moisturizing the intestines and stomach and facilitating bowel movements; drinking honey water at night helps beautify the skin and replenish various trace elements. Therefore, a more scientific way is to drink the honey water at night and drink light salt water in the morning.

Of course, some people have difficulty defecation, so drinking honey water early in the morning can help with defecation. It still depends on personal physical condition.

In addition, salt water and honey must be drunk together because the two have complementary effects. Honey is high in potassium, which helps to remove excess sodium from the body.

Honey has the effects of nourishing the middle, moisturizing dryness, relieving pain and detoxifying. It is often used to treat diseases such as weak spleen and stomach, indigestion, dry cough due to lung dryness, dry intestines and constipation. Modern medical research has proved that the glucose, vitamins, phosphorus, calcium and other substances contained in honey can regulate the nervous system disorders, thereby increasing appetite and promoting sleep. Therefore, before going to bed every day, take 10-20 ml of honey and mix it with warm water. It can not only strengthen the spleen and stomach, replenish qi and blood, but also has the effect of calming, soothing the nerves and relieving restlessness.

But be careful when drinking salt water and honey: salt contains a lot of sodium, which can cause high blood pressure. Therefore, the concentration of salt water should be low, and the salt content in 100 ml of water should not exceed 0.9 grams. Patients with acute nephritis, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, and edema are advised to drink boiled water instead to avoid increasing the burden on the kidneys and heart. Honey contains a high amount of sugar and is not suitable for diabetics.

Today I have given you a detailed introduction to the benefits of a glass of light salt water in the morning, and also introduced how to drink light salt water. I hope you can choose a scientific way of drinking water according to your own physical condition. In short, the first thing to do when you get up in the morning is to drink water. Drinking water on an empty stomach has many benefits.