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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Top Reasons Why You Should Drink Lemon Water

“When life gives you lemons... squeeze them, mix 1/2 lemon with six ounces of distilled water and drink twice daily.”

The amazing benefits of our dear friend "The Lemon"

  • It's an antimicrobial, antibacterial antiseptic, it prevents bacteria and decomposition of tissue.
  • Lemon prevents disease and assists in cleansing the system of impurities.
  • Reduces indigestion, heartburn, bloating and belching.
  • Lemon helps assimilate nutrients and regulate your digestion.
  • Bolsters digestives fluids allowing greater assimilation of nutrients.
  • Detoxifies by stimulating liver function. The liver makes more enzymes from fresh lemon juice than any other food!
  • Dissolves uric acid and other poisons.
  • Sufferers of chronic rheumatism and gout will benefit by taking lemon juice.
  • In pregnancy, it will help to build bone in the child.
  • High in potassium, it will nourish the brain and nerve cells.
  • Strengthens bone and makes healthy teeth.
  • Its magnesium, in conjunction with calcium, has an important part to play in the formation of albumen in the blood.
  • Lemons are useful in treating asthma, biliousness, colds, coughs, sore throat and flu.
  • Regulates blood carbohydrate levels which affect the blood oxygen levels.
  • A teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water relieves heartburn.
  • For rheumatism, one or two ounces of lemon juice diluted in water should be taken three times a day: one hour before meals and at bedtime.

When choosing a lemon, choose one with thin skin that is heavy for it's size. The more points on the bloom calyx (green stem star on the bottom) the sweeter and more nutrients in the lemon. Choose wisely.

Renee Hammel-Snow LMT
www.BaltimoreMassageTherapy.com

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