Why drink lemon water... and HOW it causes alkaline effects on the body

On my research to find out how lemon water is alkaline in the body I came across this site that explains it perfectly:

http://www.energiseforlife.com/wordpress/2009/10/09/alkaline-diet-quick-tip-2-lemons-are-alkalising/

I recommend drinking a glass of lemon water upon rising. This helps stimulate the colon, and rehydrate the body after a 8 hour fast ( Sleep!).

Some other properties of lemon...

part from being an amazing body alkalizer/alkaliser, lemon water also gives the following health benefits:

• Lemon water has excellent digestive properties and can ease heartburn, bloating and other digestion problems
• Lemon water cleanses and stimulates the liver and kidneys
• Lemon juice contains calcium, magnesium and potassium
• Lemon water (hot) offers relief from cold and flu symptoms while providing some much needed Vitamin C
• Lemon juice is a great skin cleanser
• Help with constipation
• Boosts your immune system
• Helps with weight loss by stimulating the liver (1 of our organs of detoxification)
  

So add a lemon to your water (especially if drinking water is a challenge for you!), and notice the effects on your body!