When I was little, i do remember i enjoyed licking lemons just because of
its acidic taste. But little did i know how beneficial to our health and life
the lemon fruit is. Now Lemons are a favorite all over the world and an
essential food in kitchens everywhere. Lemons contain many substances notably
citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene
that promote immunity and fight infection. There’s so much more to this little
yellow fruit some of which are:
1) Reduces high blood pressure. Lemon
contains potassium which controls high blood pressure and reduces the effect of
nausea and dizziness.
2) Lemon assists in the production of
urine which helps you to reduce inflammation by flushing out toxins and
bacteria while also giving you relief from arthritis and rheumatism.
3) Lemons are acidic to the taste, but
are alkaline-forming in the body, helping to restore balance to the body’s ph.
4) Lemons are a rich source of vitamin c
5) Lemon juice stops bleeding gums and
reduces toothaches. Make an impromptu mouthwash by rinsing mouth with lemon
juice.
6) Lemons reduces bad odor. This can be
achieved by cutting a lemon into two and placing them in the room with bad odor
and soon the room would smell fresh.
7) Lemon juice destroys intestinal worms.
8) Stops bleeding by pouring a few drops
of lemon juice directly on the cut
9) Lemon juice helps to purify the
blood, reduces your chances of indigestion, constipation, and eliminates toxins
from the body.
10) Lemon juice mixed with little water
can prep up your mood and relieve you from depression and stress.
11) Clears hair dandruff. Just massage
two tablespoons lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with water. Then stir one
teaspoon lemon juice into one cup water and rinse your hair with it. Repeat
daily until your dandruff disappears.
12) Fresh lemon juice added to a large glass of
water in the morning is a great liver detoxifier. Lemon is a wonderful
stimulant to the liver and is a dissolvent of uric acid and other poisons.
13) Lemons increase peristalsis in the
bowels, helping to create a bowel movement thus eliminating waste and helping
with regularity. Add the juice of one lemon to warm water and drink first thing
in the morning.
14) Lemon juice reduces the production of
free radicals which are responsible for aging skin and skin damage
15) Citric acid in lemon juice helps to
dissolve gallstones, calcium deposits, and kidney stones. Regular consumption of
lemon juice mixed with water may increase the production of urinary citrate, a
chemical in the urine that prevents the formation of crystals that may build up
into kidney stones.
16) Lemon peel contains the potent
phytonutrient tangeretin, which has been proven to be effective for brain
disorders like Parkinson’s disease.
17) Lemon juice is calorie free and an
antioxidant.
18) Lemon juice mixed with water can be
used as a face cleanser. Wash your face with lemon juice for a natural cleanse
and exfoliation
Lemons are effective home remedies
for a variety of health concerns but in the case of serious illness always
consult your doctor.
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