Wake and Hydrate

What is special about the morning?

You’re fasting the entire time that you’re asleep — and, often, for a few hours before sleep. Fasting means that you aren’t eating or drinking anything. So your stomach is empty and you’re dehydrated when you first wake up.

Drinking water in the morning helps your body recover from its nightly dehydration. Your body absorbs water faster when your stomach is empty. In Japan, there’s a tradition of drinking water on an empty stomach for good health.

Dehydration can lead to a number of health problems, so you should rehydrate by drinking water as soon as possible. Drinking water first thing can also help you to establish a healthy routine and keep you hydrated throughout the day.
A boosted immune system. Drinking water on an empty stomach helps balance your lymph system — an important part of your immune system. This makes it easier for your body to fight off infections.
Water and fiber work together to keep you regular and avoid constipation. Water dilutes waste and helps eliminate toxins from the gastrointestinal tract. Water and fiber bulk up stools and make them easier to pass. Hydrate and make sure you’re getting adequate fluids every day to stay regular. If you do become dehydrated, stools will become hard, dry, and more difficult to pass.