1 LEMON = 9 BENEFICENT
1.Good
for Stomach
Lemon can help relieve many
digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn
and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of
indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking
lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more
efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The
intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve
hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps
you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the
amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve
gallstones.
2. Excellent for Skin Care
Lemon, being a natural
antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is
a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin
from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon
water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an
anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if
applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent,
it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
3. Aids in Dental Care
Lemon water is used in dental
care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can
assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop
gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
4. Cures Throat Infections
Lemon is an excellent fruit
that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and
tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half
lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
5. Good for Weight Loss
One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way
for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a
person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the
body weight as well.
6. Controls High Blood Pressure
Lemon water works wonders for
people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium content. It controls
high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind
and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
7. Assist in Curing
Respiratory Disorders
Lemon water assists in curing
respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person
suffering from asthma.
8. Good for Treating Rheumatism
Lemon is also a diuretic and
hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out
bacteria and toxins out of the body.
9. Reduces Fever
Lemon water can treat a person
who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing
perspiration.
