Miracle mornings: Start your day with this simple trick to skyrocket your energy and sharpen your memory!
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As the sun peeks over the horizon and the world stirs awake, you might find yourself reaching for that familiar, comforting mug of coffee to kick-start your morning.
But what if we told you there's a more effective elixir—one that's been right under your nose all along?
It's time to dive into the transformative power of water and how this simple morning habit can supercharge your energy, elevate your mood, sharpen your memory, and rev up your metabolism.
“I always drink a big glass of water,” Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a board-certified Ohio neurosurgeon, recently shared about his morning routine.
When you wake up after a night's rest, your body is naturally dehydrated. While you were dreaming away, your body was busy at work—repairing cells, replenishing lost fluids, flushing out toxins, helping digestion, enhancing brain function, and more.
Yes, even breathing and sweating contribute to overnight water loss. That's why replenishing your body's water supply first thing in the morning is crucial.
A 2020 study from Peking University in China, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, sheds light on the impact of morning hydration.
Participants who drank 500 milliliters (about two glasses) of water after a 12-hour fast experienced significant improvements in memory, mood, and thirst alleviation. Even 200 milliliters provided many of these benefits, while 100 milliliters was less effective.
“Water is the basic element of the human body, composing 60%–70% of body weight. It is crucial for every system and metabolic activity of the human body,” the researchers from Peking University in China wrote in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Forget the old eight 8-ounce glasses rule. The latest guidance suggests drinking ½ an ounce to 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight. This personalized approach ensures that you're getting the right amount for your size and needs.
Emily Leeming, a microbiome scientist and registered dietitian, recommends keeping a jug with a glass by your bed. “Or making sure you drink before and after you brush your teeth,” she recently stated in her “Second Brain” Substack.
This way, you can hydrate as soon as you wake up. Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols, director of obesity medicine at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, emphasizes, “Drinking water helps to rehydrate you for optimal functioning — especially before your first cup of coffee — as this will serve to further dehydrate you.”
“Drinking water helps to prepare your digestive system for the food that you will eat later in the day, especially if it is warm water,” she added. “This helps to promote regular bowel habits and to alleviate constipation.”
Warm water can gently wake up your digestive system, while cold water might give your metabolism a slight nudge as your body heats it to body temperature.
Choose the temperature that suits your preference and start your day with a refreshing sip. If you’re also not ready to drink water upon waking up, it’s alright to make up for it later.
“The health aspects of staying hydrated is measured over the course of a day,” Dr. William W. Li, author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, expressed to Real Simple, “rather than the time of day you drink water or the sequence of drinking water in relation to breakfast or any other meal.”
Also read: Drinking the wrong water can harm your health
Have you tried starting your day with water? Noticed any changes in how you feel? Or maybe you have a different morning ritual that gets you going? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below!
But what if we told you there's a more effective elixir—one that's been right under your nose all along?
It's time to dive into the transformative power of water and how this simple morning habit can supercharge your energy, elevate your mood, sharpen your memory, and rev up your metabolism.
“I always drink a big glass of water,” Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, a board-certified Ohio neurosurgeon, recently shared about his morning routine.
When you wake up after a night's rest, your body is naturally dehydrated. While you were dreaming away, your body was busy at work—repairing cells, replenishing lost fluids, flushing out toxins, helping digestion, enhancing brain function, and more.
Drinking water first thing in the morning can boost energy, mood, memory, and metabolism. Image source: Colin Behrens / Pixabay.
Yes, even breathing and sweating contribute to overnight water loss. That's why replenishing your body's water supply first thing in the morning is crucial.
A 2020 study from Peking University in China, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, sheds light on the impact of morning hydration.
Participants who drank 500 milliliters (about two glasses) of water after a 12-hour fast experienced significant improvements in memory, mood, and thirst alleviation. Even 200 milliliters provided many of these benefits, while 100 milliliters was less effective.
“Water is the basic element of the human body, composing 60%–70% of body weight. It is crucial for every system and metabolic activity of the human body,” the researchers from Peking University in China wrote in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
Source: The New York Post.
Forget the old eight 8-ounce glasses rule. The latest guidance suggests drinking ½ an ounce to 1 ounce of water per pound of body weight. This personalized approach ensures that you're getting the right amount for your size and needs.
Emily Leeming, a microbiome scientist and registered dietitian, recommends keeping a jug with a glass by your bed. “Or making sure you drink before and after you brush your teeth,” she recently stated in her “Second Brain” Substack.
This way, you can hydrate as soon as you wake up. Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols, director of obesity medicine at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, emphasizes, “Drinking water helps to rehydrate you for optimal functioning — especially before your first cup of coffee — as this will serve to further dehydrate you.”
“Drinking water helps to prepare your digestive system for the food that you will eat later in the day, especially if it is warm water,” she added. “This helps to promote regular bowel habits and to alleviate constipation.”
Warm water can gently wake up your digestive system, while cold water might give your metabolism a slight nudge as your body heats it to body temperature.
Choose the temperature that suits your preference and start your day with a refreshing sip. If you’re also not ready to drink water upon waking up, it’s alright to make up for it later.
“The health aspects of staying hydrated is measured over the course of a day,” Dr. William W. Li, author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, expressed to Real Simple, “rather than the time of day you drink water or the sequence of drinking water in relation to breakfast or any other meal.”
Also read: Drinking the wrong water can harm your health
Have you tried starting your day with water? Noticed any changes in how you feel? Or maybe you have a different morning ritual that gets you going? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below!
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