Health Drinks to Consume Upon Waking
Health Drinks to Consume Upon Waking
From throat to rectum, the body contains a long, foul-smelling channel filled with metabolic waste products.
Many people, due to insufficient water intake, cannot effectively expel these wastes, which accumulate over time, resulting in foul-smelling flatulence, dark spots on the skin, and even serious illnesses.
Some people drink a large glass of warm water immediately upon waking, claiming it prevents constipation and cleanses the intestines.
Others believe that drinking only plain water in the morning is inadequate. To achieve thorough internal cleansing, one must prepare specially formulated natural health drinks based on individual constitution to improve skin quality and overall health.
A book titled "The First Glass of Water in the Morning" lists dozens of recommended morning beverages, allowing individuals to choose according to their constitution and needs.
Below are two beauty-enhancing health drinks recorded in the book.
Chinese Ginseng and Red Date Decoction
Ingredients: 3 slices of American ginseng, 5 red dates.
Preparation: ① Cut open red dates and remove seeds;
② Boil American ginseng and red dates with 600cc of water, then simmer gently for 20 minutes. Strain and drink the liquid.
Benefits: Beautifies skin, delays aging, boosts immunity.
Contraindications: Cancer and diabetic patients may omit red dates.
Yuzhu and American Ginseng Tea
Ingredients: 20 grams of Yuzhu, 3 slices of American ginseng, 15cc of honey.
Preparation: ① Steep Yuzhu and American ginseng in 600cc of boiling water for 30 minutes.
② Strain the liquid, cool slightly, then add honey and stir evenly before drinking.
Benefits: Improves rough skin.
Contraindications: Do not add honey for cancer and diabetic patients.