some of the benefits :
Leave the Fever
Chills and fevers may be due to a variety of causes, but the lemon is always a helpful remedy. Here is a method that can ease symptoms: add the juice of 1 lemon to a cup of hot water with honey and drink at once, then every 2 hours until the fever or chill subsides.
Cold and Flu Got You Blue?
When you have a cold, the healing power of lemons works both internally, by supplying urgently required vitamin C to your defense cells, and externally, through the application of its antiviral properties to the virus on the mucous membranes in the nose and throat.
At the first indication of a cold – a runny nose or sore throat –try to give your body as much immune-boosting vitamin C as you can so that the virus is eliminated before it gets a chance to take hold. Drink the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon in a glass of lukewarm water every 2 hours.
If you have a sore throat, add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 teaspoon (5ml) of sea salt to 1 cup (250ml) lukewarm water. Gargle three times a day for 1 minute to diminish the burning sensation. If it’s a case of tonsillitis, gargle every 2 hours for at least 30 seconds with the freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon. Tilt the head back to allow the antibacterial and antiviral properties of the juice to flow into the back of the throat. You can swallow the juice when you have finished gargling thereby benefiting from an immune-boosting vitamin C shot.
Canker Sore, No More
The proven antibacterial and antiviral properties of lemons can accelerate the healing process in the case of cankers. Mix the juice of freshly squeezed lemon into a glass of lukewarm water and rinse your mouth with this solution; do this three times a day. There may be a burning sensation when the lemon juice comes into contact with the canker, however, the more frequently you use it, the less burning there will be.
Abolish Acne
Lemon contains citric acid, which can be effective in treating acne. The
vitamin C found in citrus fruits is vital for that healthy glowing skin
while its alkaline nature kills some types of bacteria known to cause
acne. In addition to drinking lemon juice with water first thing in the
morning, here are some suggestions on how to prepare a homemade acne
treatment using lemon:
-With your finger or a cotton ball, apply fresh lemon juice on acne and leave it overnight. Wash with water the following morning. There may be an uncomfortable sensation of burning at first, but it will soon disappear.
· Mix one part of freshly squeezed lemon juice with an equal part of rose or honey water. Put the mixture on affected areas for at least half an hour. Wash it afterwards with water. This application should be repeated twice daily, ideally in the morning and the evening.
Note: these remedies are safe and natural, but if acne is severe or there are open wounds, consult your doctor first.
Healing Hypertension
Garlic and onions have been shown to be effective in the fight
against hypertension, and they combine well with the healing power of
lemon. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves and 1 chopped onion to 1 quart or
cold skimmed or low fat milk or soy milk. Slowly bring to the boil and
let it stand for 5 minutes. Pour through a sieve and chill. Add the
freshly squeezed juice of 3 lemons and sip throughout the day.
And if you suffer from high cholesterol, don’t forget that the pectin
power in lemons along with its other metabolism and circulation
boosting nutrients can help lower cholesterol.
Smite a Bug Bite
If the stinger is still in the skin, take it out with a pair of
tweezers. Massage 1 to 2 drops of lemon oil, mixed with 1 teaspoon of
honey, into the skin around the bite.
To repel insects, add 20 drops of lemon oil to 1 cup (250ml) of water
and spray into the air. It smells great and repels insects at the same
time. Another home remedy is to place a cotton ball soaked in lemon oil
in your bedroom. If you are sitting outside in the evening, apply lemon
scent to skin areas not covered in clothing. Or, add 10 drops of lemon
oil to 1 ½ oz of sunflower oil and rub into the skin.
Put Insomnia to Rest
Several studies have found that lemon balm combined with other calming
herbs (such as valerian, hops, and chamomile) helps reduce anxiety and
promote sleep. In a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 18
healthy volunteers received two separate single doses of a standardized
lemon balm extract (300 mg and 600 mg) or placebo for 7 days. The 600 mg
dose of lemon balm increased mood and significantly increased calmness
and alertness.
Save your Stomach
Drink the juice of 1 freshly squeezed lemon in a glass of lukewarm water
after each meal. The lemon acid will stimulate the production of
stomach acid and the activity of stomach muscles
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