Lemons are some of the most
used citrus fruits in the world and most of us use them almost
every single day.
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Restoring the pH
levels in your body:
The
stress of modern life, junk food, pollution, lack of exercise and
other toxins can throw our body off balance. Although lemons are
very acidic, their nutrient content is alkaline-forming and thus
helps make our body more resistant to a number of health
problems. A cup of warm water with some lemon squeezed in will
help you start your day in a healthy way.
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Helping with your
digestion process:
Lemons
are very antibacterial and as such they destroy bad bacteria in
your body, and allow the good bacteria to flourish. The good
bacteria help with problems such as indigestion and constipation.
A glass of water with the juice of one lemon, or any other means
of combining lemons with a large meal, will help stimulate
peristalsis and the production stomach acids to start the
digestion process.
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A helpful diet
aid:
First,
it contains Pectin, a fiber that can help you in feeling fuller
and eating less. Thanks to this, a glass of lemon tea before a
meal can help prevent overeating. The second thing is that lemon
juice happens to be a natural diuretic. This means it helps the
body get rid of excess water it doesn't need through
increased urination, this will make you feel less heavy and less
puffy.
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Natural parasite
killer:
Parasites
and intestinal worms are very hard to get rid of, but there is a
key element to get rid of them that lemons can help you with.
Parasites love acidic environments and drinking lemon juice or
eating lemons will make your digestive system a more balanced
environment which the parasites will die in.
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Natural mouth
wash:
If
you have bad breath or canker sores a lemon might be an easy,
cheap and simple way to deal with them. Apply fresh lemon juice
to the area or gargle just like any other oral care aid. If you
have bleeding gums you can massage freshly squeezed lemon juice
to the area with the problem, and directly deal with the bacteria
causing all the pain.
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Exfoliate and
renew your skin:
The
vitamin C in the lemon has a beneficial effect on your skin as
well as your body. Many skin care products are high on vitamin C
because it stimulates cell renewal by gently exfoliating your
skin. By using a slice of lemon as a facial scrub you will remove
stubborn dirt and dead skin from your face and reveal the fresh,
clean and healthy layer underneath.
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Takes better care
of your liver:
Herbalists
and Naturopaths claim that the sourness of lemons signals the
body to activate the liver and kidneys, and that the antioxidants
help enhance the kidney and liver function. This enables them to
better detoxify themselves and the rest of the body.
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Lower your blood
pressure:
The
Pectin in lemons can help lower the cholesterol which causes high
blood pressure. Flavonoids, also help strengthen the blood
vessels themselves and lower the risk of damage to them, due to
high blood pressure.
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Keep a dandruff
free head:
A
simple way to treat dandruff by yourself is to make a hair mask,
using lemon juice and other natural ingredients like coconut oil.
Use this mask to moisturize your dry scalp, but don't use it for
too long or too often as lemon juice can also lighten your hair.
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Take
better care of your feet:
The
solution for rough and scaly feet might be right inside your own
kitchen. The citric acid along with the vitamin C in lemons can
slough off dead skin, enhance skin renewal, and brighten dark
skin areas. Simply soak your feet in some hot water with the
juice of 2-3 lemons, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and ¼ cup of
milk for about 20 minutes. Your feet will not only be softer than
ever but will also smell much better!
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A homemade cure
for fever and chills:
Lemon
tea and lemon juice have long been used as homemade remedies to
help lower fever. A drink of lemon tea with honey every few hours
should help subside any chill or fever you might have. If you
still feel bad just remember that you should go see your
physician.
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Get healthy
glowing skin:
Lemons
don't have to be used only to repair damaged skin, the Vitamin C
found in them is used by your body to make collagen and elastin.
Both are tissues responsible for giving your skin a glowing and
youthful appearance. Simply start eating more lemons or apply
lemon juice to your skin, and after a time you will see the
effect.
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Pain relief:
The
oils found in lemons create an aroma that relaxes blood vessels
and reduces inflammation, both are key factors in pain relief. If
you suffer from sore joints or other inflammatory diseases drink
a glass of lemon water every day and it could help ease your
symptoms.
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A treatment for
varicose veins:
The
blood-vessel strengthening properties of lemon can be used to
reduce the appearance of varicose veins, making your legs look
younger and healthier. Add a few drops of lemon essential oil to
a moisturizing oil of your choice (like jojoba or avocado oil)
and massage into the affected area. Doing so on a regular basis
will slowly make the veins disappear from the top of your skin.
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