25 Health Benefits of Lemons

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25 Health Benefits of Lemons..!

 

 

Lemon is one of those super foods with a myriad health

 

and cosmetic benefits. There are a few personsfor whom it

 

is an allergen, so make sure you are not allergic to this

 

natural product, before you start enjoying the many

 

benefits.

 

 

1. Lemon being a citrus fruit , fights against infection.

 

It helps in production of WBC's and antibodies in blood

 

which attacks the invading microorganism and prevents

 

infection.

 

2. Lemon is an antioxidant which deactivates the free

 

radicals preventing many dangerous diseases like stroke,

 

cardiovascular diseases and cancers.

 

3. Lemon lowers blood pressure and increases the levels

 

of HDL (good cholesterol) .

 

4. Lemon is found to be anti-carcinogenic which lower the

 

rates of colon, prostate, and breast cancer . They

 

prevent faulty metabolism in the cell, which can

 

predispose a cell to becoming carcinogenic. Also blocks

 

the formation of nitrosamines in the gut.

 

5. Lemon juice is said to give a glow to the skin.

 

6. A few drops of lemon juice in hot water are believed

 

to clear the digestive system and purify liver as well.

 

7. The skin of lemon dried under the sun and then ground

 

to make powder can be applied to the hair for a few

 

minutes before bath which relieves head ache and cools

 

the body.

 

8. Applying lemon juice to acne dries the existing ones

 

and prevents from getting more.

 

9. Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lightner and skin

 

bleach which reduces the pigment melanin and prevents the

 

risk of chemical allergic reactions which is common with

 

hair dyes and bleaches.

 

10. Lemon juice is given to relieve gingivitis,

 

stomatitis, and inflammation of the tongue.

 

11. Lemon juice is given to prevent common cold..

 

12. Lemon juice is given to prevent or treat urinary

 

tract infection and gonorrhea.

 

13. Lemon juice is applied to the sites of bites and

 

stings of certain insects to relieve its poison and pain.

 

14... Lemon juice relieves colic pain and gastric

 

problems .

 

15. Lemon juice soothes the dry skin when applied with

 

little glycerin .

 

16. Lemon juice used for marinating seafood or meat kills

 

bacteria and other organisms present in them, thereby

 

prevents many gastro-intestinal tract infections.

 

17. Lemon juice with a pinch of salt (warm) every morning

 

lowers cholesterol levels and brings down your weight.

 

18. Lemon juice is the best drink to prevent dehydration

 

and shock in case of diarrhea.

 

19. Lemon juice can also be used as a mouthwash. It

 

removes plaque, whitens the teeth and strengthens the

 

enamel.

 

20. A table spoon on thick lemon syrup everyday relieves

 

asthma.

 

21. Lemon juice relieves chilblains and itchy skin.

 

22. Gargling lemon juice relieves throat infection and

 

also used as a treatment for diphtheria .

 

23. Lemon juice is an excellent treatment for dandruff

 

and greasy hair ...

 

24. Lemon applied over the face removes wrinkles and

 

keeps you young.

 

25. Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.