3/12/2012

Health Benefits of Lemon Juice


Lemon is a common fruit for us, and do you know the benefits of lemon juice?

For Stomach
Lemon juice not only helps to cut the symptoms of indigestion, but also aids in regular bowel movements. Apart from helping to manage constipation, lemon juice enhances the production of bile thus, digestion of food.
For Liver
Lemon juice helps in regulating bile flow, and liquifies it. This in turn adds to the health of the liver. When the liver enzymes become too dilute, drinking lemon juice may help to fix the problem. To add to this, it also helps in regulating levels of calcium and oxygen in the liver.
For Infections
As aforesaid, lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and therefore, is helpful in treating infections, and speeding up recovery. Infections related to throat, tonsils, etc., can also be taken care of by gargling with a mix of lemon juice and water.
For Skin
Minor cuts or bruises can be healed naturally by applying a few drops of lemon over the affected area. The juice also helps in blood clotting. So, if you have a cut, then simply apply a lemon over the injured area to stop the bleeding. Adequate intake of lemon juice helps in detoxifying the body, and this is reflected by a healthy glowing skin. People who are in a habit of taking lemon juice everyday, have fewer complaints against wrinkles and blackheads.
For Weight Loss
Lemon juice, when taken with honey and warm water, proves to be one of the natural weight loss methods. For best results, drink the mix first thing in the morning.
For High Blood Pressure
The potassium content of lemon juice helps lowering blood pressure thus, helpful for people with hypertension. The juice helps in toning up the arteries. Apart from keeping the pressure under control, it also keeps dizziness, and nausea from occurring, and reduces mental stress and depression.
For Other Medical Problems
People with asthma, breathing disorders, respiratory problems, rheumatism (any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues), and arthritis can benefit from drinking lemon juice daily. Lemon juice forms an important part of many home remedies for addressing cold, flu or fever. It cuts the production of phlegm in the body. It also helps in dissolving kidney stones, stones in the gallbladder, and in the pancreas. The juice's blood purifying quality, makes it an important remedy for treating cholera or malaria.

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