Powerful morning detox drink

I never let the first appointment with a new client end without introducing her to this powerful morning detox drink. 

I'm usually met with eye-rolling and "Uh huh. Ok."

It's fine. I'm not phased! 

So what is it? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) and lemon water! I know! You've heard it a million times. 
But are you doing it? If no, why not!? 

It tastes gross...I've tried it before and I don't like it...I didn't notice anything...I keep forgetting.

HOWEVER, once my clients jump on board, the new remarks I hear are quite different.

I can't drink my water without it now...my digestion is so much better...no more acid reflux...I think it's helping with my appetite!

It's so important to me because of the endless benefits I've seen in myself and my clients. Let's get to those benefits:

1. Gut health: ACV has antimicrobial properties which means it helps to kill both bacteria and yeast. (1) It's also a prebiotic so it feeds the good bacteria in your gut, leading to a more balanced microbiome. A more balanced microbiome means less gas, bloating, and indigestion.  It also means a stronger immune system. 70% of our immune system is found in our gut. We have to keep those little buggers happy and well-fed. In turn, they save our lives. Win-win! Adding the lemon helps to wake up your digestion and get "things" moving. Your poop. It gets your poop moving!
2. Acid reflux: While this goes along with gut health, it deserves its own category. A lot of cases of acid reflux are actually caused by too little stomach acid. (Crazy, I know.) If you've been on PPI's or anti-acids drugs for a long period of time, you likely have low stomach acid. This important instruction is given by the FDA: Be aware that the OTC proton pump inhibitors should only be used as directed for 14 days for the treatment of frequent heartburn. If your heartburn continues, talk to your healthcare professional. No more than three 14-day treatment courses should be used in one year. (2) Interesting. Most of my clients who suffer from acid reflux have been on these drugs for years! A member of my family was recently told to get off of Zantac due to possible cancer causing chemicals. (3) Terrifying! One of the reasons that I am so passionate about this detox drink is because of the amazing experience one of my clients had. At our first visit, he could hardly get a complete sentence out without coughing. It was violent and scary. It took his breath away. He said it was his acid reflux and that his doctor had put him on the strongest medication available. He had no relief. He compliantly started the ACV detox drink and came back the next week about 80% better!! I was floored! So was he! The following week he didn't cough once. It was not only life changing for him but most likely life extending.
3. Weight loss: Now look. I will never offer gimmicky tricks for weight loss. You can't eat a horrible diet and think that ACV will help you drop 20 lbs. However, it has been shown in some studies to help with boosting metabolism (4), balancing blood sugar (5), and increasing fat loss (6). It also helps fill you up if you drink this before meals. 
4. Helps with cholesterol: Apple cider vinegar was shown to help lower LDL cholesterol (bad)  and increase HDL cholesterol (good)  in an animal study. (7) 
5. Helps with kidney stones: Lemon water may help to break up small stones by making urine less acidic. 

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How to make the morning detox drink:
Get yourself a large glass of filtered water. Add a squeeze of lemon or a splash of bottled juice. Now add in up to a tablespoon of raw, organic apple cider vinegar. It's very important to be sure it's raw. Otherwise, all the beneficial nutrients are heated out. I always suggest to my clients to drink this first thing upon waking. Before the coffee and before breakfast. 

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!! 
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Pro tips:
Be sure to drink this with a straw so you don't hurt the enamel of your teeth.

If this is your first time trying AVC, please go slow. Just a teaspoon to start. Gradually work up to the tablespoon. Your palate will adjust to the flavor over time.  

Speaking of time, give this drink time to work. It's not like taking an aspirin. You may have suffered from digestive problems for years. Don't expect them to go away overnight. 

I hope this helps you in many ways!
​Much love to you!