Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The Benefits of Lemon Water

"In the morning I take lemon and water. I drink nothing between meals unless it be occasionally some lemon and water.."(21MR 290.6)

Top 12 Health Benefits of Lemon Water

Many people often love the tarty flavor of lemon juice in their dishes. But have you ever wondered
that you can put this lemon juice to many more good uses than this? Yes! There are enormous
benefits of lemon juice and water in your everyday life. You simply need to arm yourself with
relevant knowledge and you would soon start valuing this more than ever.
Lemon juice consists of about 5% citric acid that gives a tarty taste to lemon. Lemon is a rich
source of vitamin C. It also contains vitamins like vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium as well as proteins and carbohydrates. Lemon is generally consumed in
the form of lemon juice or lemon water. LEMON WATER MAKES A HEALTHY DRINK, ESPECIALLY
WHEN TAKEN IN THE MORNING. Daily consumption of lemon water provides a number of health
benefits like:

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(Endorsed by the SOP)
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(Endorsed by the SOP)
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.

10. Acts as a blood purifier
The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood
purifier.

11. Good for the eyes for glaucoma. Just drop a couple of drops in each eye in the morning.

12. Reduces Stress

How much should I drink?

In case you are in good health and weigh 70 kg or less, it is advisable for you to have juice of onehalf
of the lemon squeezed into one glass of water, twice daily. However, if you weigh more than
70 kg, juice of one whole lemon in a glass of water should be preferred. For maximum benefit, this
mixture should also be taken two times a day, though you may dilute more lemon juice according
to your taste if you wish.
Do not just remain oblivious to the gifts of nature such as this, for you should always try to make
the most of them. So, make it a part of your daily routine to drink a glass of warm lemon water in
the morning and then open your gateway to enjoy its health benefits.

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