For many centuries, lemons have been used for their antiseptic
properties. In 1593, a 17th century English sailor and explorer by the
name of Admiral Sir Richard Hawkins encouraged drinking orange and lemon
juice as a way of averting scurvy. And this did not come as a surprise!
Lemons
are heavy laden with nutrients that are beneficial to health. They are a
wonderful natural medication for improved digestion and for busting
fatigue.
Lemon and asthma
The vitamin C contained in the lemon juice plays a big part in
fighting respiratory problems. First of all, it builds up the body's
immune system and then it acts as an anti-oxidant by fighting the
destructive oxidants which are produced by the lungs in the form of
allergens during asthmatic attacks. Taking lemon juice frequently will
help to fight asthma.
Lemons are said to be very helpful in
instances where there is inadequate supply of oxygen - like during
mountain climbing. Edmund Hillary, who was the first person to reach the
peak of Mt. Everest's, attributed his success to the use of lemons.
Restoring the pH equilibrium
Maintenance of a mildly positive alkaline state in the body is
critically important in order to combat cancer and other health
complications. While lemons are acidic in nature, they are among the
most alkaline fruits which help to restore the human body to the
required pH alkaline state (about 7.4).
Detoxification
Taking a glass of a mixture of fresh lemon juice and water in the
morning is a wonderful liver detoxifier; it purifies the digestive
system and the kidneys. Additionally, it helps the body purge itself of
poisons thereby providing you with a general detox.
Indigestion and constipation
It has been established that lemons help in the digestive process by
keeping harmful bacteria at bay. Simply add a few drops of fresh lemon
juice onto your food or squeeze a fresh lemon in a glass of lukewarm
water and drink after every meal. It will make the digestion easy. The
lemon acid stirs the production of stomach acid.
Weight loss
When you add lemons to your water, you are likely to feel fuller and
this can reduce the occurrence of Type 2 Diabetes. Lemons have pectin
content, a soluble fibre which has been found to help in weight loss. In
addition, lemons can literally slow down the assimilation of sugar into
the body.
Fever
Lemon juice can be used as a cure for
colds, fever or flu. It aids in breaking fever by intensifying
perspiration. To relieve the symptoms of fever and colds, squeeze one
lemon into a cup of hot water, add some honey and drink at an interval
of 2 hours until the fever or cold subsides.
Dental care
Lemon juice is also useful in dental care. Fresh lemon juice can
help in getting rid of pain when applied on the aching tooth area. Also,
gum bleeding can be stopped by massaging lemon juice on the gums. This
is very effective in stopping bad odour and other gum complications.
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