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Herbal Wisdom:  Why you should drink lemon water everyday.  |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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 Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 11:17:03 AM
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Hi Farmgirls, I don't know about you but I love drinking fresh lemon water each day. Here are some great benefits for drinking lemon water and why everyone should drink it everyday. Enjoy!
Hugs,
Channah
Lemon is an inexpensive, easily available citrus fruit, popular for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is used to prepare a variety of food recipes such as lemon cakes, lemon chicken and beverages like lemonade and lemon-flavored drinks. It is also used for garnishing. 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
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
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.
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 one-half 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.
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Lessie Louise
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Carol
PECULIAR
MO
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Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 12:43:18 PM
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It would also prevent scurvy:)
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 1:25:24 PM
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Good to know. I drink lemon water all the time. I always have to have fresh lemons on hand. Just a neccessity for me..haha. Not very "local" of me but I try my best on most things. I am glad at least that it is doing some good!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 1:28:16 PM
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| I juice one lemon each morning in a big glass of water & drink it before I go out to take care of the critters. |
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judy
KY
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 7:33:04 PM
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What interesting information...lemon scent is my favorite...always so refreshing!!!
Smiles...
Love as if there is no tomorrow!!!
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 12 2010 : 8:20:52 PM
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Farmgirl sister #1219
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 08:47:07 AM
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Channa you are so great!
I too love lemon water. It just makes me feel refreshed, awake, and clean.
Thanks for posting this.
Tanna |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 11:00:40 AM
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Awww, thanks Tanna! I am really, really into all natural, herbal things. I have been for a long time and just thought I would share. :)
Hugs,Channah
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tanna
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Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 4:21:36 PM
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So am I Channa.
Tanna |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 5:31:10 PM
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Wonderful information Channah! Thanks!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
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Edited by - ClaireSky on Mar 13 2010 5:31:40 PM |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 9:40:13 PM
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Thank you! I found it on a wonderful website! 
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whispering pines
True Blue Farmgirl
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patricia
sedro woolley
wa
USA
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Posted - Mar 13 2010 : 9:59:30 PM
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Channah, how much juice do you add per glass of water?
"It's not what I do, but how I do it!"~Mae West~ |
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lulu
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Geuda Springs
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 09:27:23 AM
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Channah, that is a good articule about the lemon water. I uaually keep lemon water in the fridge in the warm months, but see no reason not to do that year round. I just thinly slice a lemon and put it in a pitcher of water.
Connie
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 09:33:08 AM
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Hi Patricia, I sqeeze one hole organic lemon in my glass of water. Sometimes half a lemon depending on the glass. I also have a friend and one time she felt like she was going to get sick ( you know the feeling when you feel something is coming on?) and drank tons of lemon water and she never got sick.
lulu, I do that too sometimes. :) I love it!
Hugs,
Channah
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Chives
True Blue Farmgirl
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Victoria
Shelton
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 09:47:28 AM
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| Great info Channah. Vicki #280 |
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whispering pines
True Blue Farmgirl
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patricia
sedro woolley
wa
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 5:09:30 PM
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Thank you Channah! I am going to try it.
"It's not what I do, but how I do it!"~Mae West~ |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 8:24:23 PM
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The way my stomach feels right now I wish I had some lemons... ugh... I have to work in the morning...
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2010 : 8:29:34 PM
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I would send you som Julie but I have a feeling it would not get there on time. :( I hope you feel better soon! I know that peppermint,and apple cider vinager helps your stomach feel better. :)
Hugs,
Channah
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Arcadia
WI
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 03:39:45 AM
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Thanks Channah... you are so sweet! I am stopping by the store before I go to work this morning to pick up the lemons.
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 04:48:37 AM
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I love lemon water....sometimes squeezing 2 lemons. Thanks for the reminder. I'll go buy more lemons today!
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2010 : 05:49:35 AM
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Thanks Channah, this all sounds like GOOD information. Would you mind telling what site you went to in finding this. DH and I are doing alot of changes here. I have always prefered the vegeterian diet but he wants his meats and potatoes. But we are going to try the veggie. I told him I'll find ways to replace his protein. And I want to get in to the natural healing and natural cleaning and body care. I know it will take time and searching in books and web but I will start slow. We are both on alot of med's and I just feel that they are making us worse. I'm really excited about all of this and thank you for the info.
Blessings, Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
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sw80689
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Papillion
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 1:48:35 PM
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Channah, thanks so much for posting this article on lemon water:) I drink lemon water but did not know all these benefits! Do you have a favorite book with info on natural remedies? I have been looking for one.
Thanks, again!!
Smiles and hugs,
Sharon
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #1393
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 30 2010 : 9:49:58 PM
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Good information Channah. I do thank you for sharing. I do drink lemon water often. I often put a spoon of honey in the water, too. Do you?
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 03 2010 : 3:41:43 PM
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You are so welcome Sharon! um, I have so many favorite books. lol If you would like I could post a list of my favorite ones.
Marly, you are so welcome! I am so glad I could share something with you all. I do put honey in with my lemon water when I am sick. It is wonderful! Almost like lemonade. lol
Hugs!
Channah
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sw80689
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Sharon
Papillion
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - May 04 2010 : 10:09:34 AM
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Channah-Thanks for getting back to me:) When you have time, I would love to have the names of some books to look for.
Hugs,
Sharon
Farmgirl Sister #1393
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