In a world where everyone is looking for quick fixes to getting more energy – right now – wellness experts are turning to nature for lasting vitality.
Meet HIQ Shots – a powerful blend of honey, immunity and quick boost ingredients that reimagines how mornings start. Developed with the ancient trinity of honey, lemon and turmeric, this golden potion is lovingly known as the organic energy shot, which gently and effectively energizes the body. Rooted in Ayurveda and nutritionally approved by present day gurus, HIQ Shots are more than just a wellness tonic for the liver – they help improve metabolism faster, as well as support your immune system and produce anti-inflammatory effects.
Cult’s nutritionist Chaitanya Yerrawadekar explains that the morning shot helps the body naturally transition from a state of rest to one of vitality, making waking up in the morning as simple as possible. With each sip, you are recharging your system with the nectar of the gods, available in nature, for unlimited energy, body balance and vitality, says Chaitanya and explains its many benefits.
Honey: Nature’s Smart Sugar
Ayurveda calls honey (Madhu) Yogavahi, a carrier that enhances the strength of other things. Modern scientific knowledge confirms this ancient insight: honey’s natural enzymes and slow-release glucose-fructose combo provide gentle fuel to the liver after an overnight fast, preventing energy consumption in the latter half of the day.
A study on raw honey in the scientific field, published in the Scientific World Journal (Al-Waili et al.., 2011), showed that, in addition to promoting beneficial gut bacteria, it also provides mild antimicrobial protection. It’s basically a prebiotic and antiseptic in one teaspoon. The best practice is to get raw local honey, unheated. Pure, highly processed honey loses enzymes like diastase and invertase, the compounds that make it medicinal. Heating honey is also discouraged in Ayurveda as it is believed that heating the honey results in Or (metabolic toxins).
Lemon: Morning Cleanse, Explained
That sour taste isn’t just for taste. Lemon juice contains high concentrations of vitamin C and citric acid, which stimulate the digestive fire in the body. In scientific terms, the acidity of lemon stimulates liver enzymes important in bile movement and detoxification and fat metabolism. In warm water, lemon juice helps balance the pH in the morning and hydrate the body after hours of fasting. Use of Lemon Amlaphala in Ayurveda ushna virya (warming potency) as its name describes, meaning it also triggers digestion while supporting liver and gallbladder health. But don’t overdo it. Half a lemon is enough. will be more counterproductive and may cause trouble Bile Or the tooth enamel wears away over time.
Turmeric: The Gold Regulator
Haridra, or turmeric, is one of the most powerful medicines in Ayurveda. rasayanas (Revitalizing) herbs. Its active ingredient, curcumin, controls inflammation at the cellular level. Research in Planta Medica (Shoba et al., 1998) confirms that adding a minimal amount of black pepper (which is rich in piperine) increases the absorption of curcumin by approximately 20 times. The importance of turmeric in this morning blend is small but profound: It can reduce systemic inflammation, detoxify the liver and help support immune signaling pathways in several ways. Ayurveda says turmeric balances all three doshas and purifies the blood, while modern studies show it works by altering the NF-κB pathway, a master switch that keeps inflammation at bay.
How to take the perfect morning shot
Material:
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric (powder or fresh root)
- a pinch of ground black pepper
- 150 ml lukewarm water
Method:
Mix turmeric and black pepper in hot water. Drizzle lemon juice and honey over the top (no metal spoon or boiling water). Sip very slowly, on an empty stomach, before breakfast or tea. This simple ritual does more than just hydrate; It stimulates the vagus nerve, regulates cortisol, and primes your digestive system for the day ahead.
what happens inside your body
- Static Energy: Honey replenishes your glycogen system and does so without increasing insulin levels.
- Better immunity: Turmeric’s antioxidants and honey’s enzymes work together to help white blood cells function properly.
- Natural Detox: Lemon helps in bile flow, liver cleansing process and fat metabolic transformation.
- Better mood and focus: If your gut is good, you have better serotonin production, which is the basis of calm alertness.
You’ll likely feel lighter, more alert, and less bloated within a week. It is not a placebo; This is your metabolism kicking into motion.
Ayurvedic meets modern: a perfect blend of intuition and evidence
Ayurveda knew centuries ago what modern chronobiology is learning and reworking because your morning ritual sets your metabolic rhythm for the rest of your day.
of honey Madhura taste (sweet taste) nourishes ojasSubtle essence of life force. of lemon feel the taste (sour taste), which clears phlegmAnd the bitter taste (pungent taste) of turmeric gets balanced. vata And BileThe three of them create an ideal tri-dosha balance that is now supported by studies in microbiome science and mitochondrial function.
Quick Expert Tips
- Always use lukewarm water, never hot.
- For diabetics, honey can be reduced to half a teaspoon.
- People with acidity should reduce the consumption of lemon and consume more water.
- Change the types of honey seasonally to benefit from different phytonutrients: berries, woods, or wild flowers.
(Author Nivedita is a freelance writer. She writes on health and travel.)
