Lemon juice is widely known for its medicinal properties. In fact, it has been used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. It is a natural antihistamine and will reduce congestion. Very effective for all stomach problems, it helps to strengthen the immune system.
When taken regularly in the morning, the fresh juice acts as a tonic for the liver, stimulating it to produce bile, readying it to digest the day’s food. It helps lower blood sugar and can lower the glycemic impact of any meal.
Lemon juice is great as a cleanser because it affects the efficiency of the body’s digestive system. Years of eating fried and processed foods means your digestive system can become sluggish and inefficient. It is a tremendous natural metabolizer that breaks down mucus and fat that can build up in the body, helps break up hardened material in joints and muscles, cleanses the kidneys, dissolves toxins and congestions throughout the body and the lymphatic system.
It loosens and removes the sticky mucus build-up that tends to clog the system. Packed with powerful enzymes and high in vitamin C, the juice will rid your system of toxic waste. Therefore, it is said to help prevent and cure osteoarthritis and the development and progression of atherosclerosis.
Another great health benefit is that the juice of a lemon can protect your body from germs and bacteria. When used as part of a cleansing process, it helps rid the body of gallstones. It helps make colds less toxic in the body and can shorten the duration of a cold. It is also one of the best alkaline foods for the body.
The fresh juice can lower blood sugar and the glycemic impact of any meal. Providing one of the richest and most concentrated dietary sources of vitamin C. Recent research suggests that people who include more fresh citrus fruits and juices in their diet are more likely to lose weight and are less likely to suffer from obesity because they are generally less hungry, therefore consuming less Food. The citric acid in lemons helps stimulate gastric juices and saliva and aids in the digestive process.
It helps control blood pressure, purifies the blood, reduces swollen spleen and boosts the immune system as it contains vitamins C, B, B2, calcium and iron. It protects your body from germs and bacteria. The juice is also effective for people suffering from acid reflux as it stimulates the flow of saliva and gastric juices and is an excellent digestive.
Lemon juice helps with constipation, liver disease, reduces mucus build-up, improves digestion, reduces infection, and helps clear skin conditions like acne. It may even boost the immune system and brain function, fight cholesterol, and boost metabolism. Cleansing of the lymphatic system, revitalization of the skin tissue and increase in blood circulation.
It is a potential detoxifier for you and can drain all toxins from your body. it is a highly effective solvent for breaking up the calcified formations present in the body. Mixing the juice of a fresh lemon with water easily relieves heartburn.
I’m a big fan of freshly squeezed juices. Almost all store-bought juices are chemical-filled, pasteurized, and not fresh at all. Processing lemon juice can seriously affect its health benefits. I like making my own juice because it’s really easy and quick.
Get an electric citrus juicer, they’re very inexpensive. Halve one or two lemons and squeeze them yourself. This way you can also add the pulp, which is a great source of natural fiber, to your juice. I like to add some hot water, it makes the juice easier to drink and it will be closer to your body temperature. It takes me no more than 5 minutes in the morning to prepare my juice. I make it while brewing a nice decaf coffee.
Don’t be tempted to add something else like sugar, honey, or sweeteners to the pure juice and pulp. If you do, then you’re not drinking plain homemade lemon juice and the health benefits I’ve written about here won’t apply. In just a few days, your taste buds will get used to the taste of lemon juice and you’ll have no problem drinking a glass or two a day.
The very first thing I have every morning is freshly squeezed homemade lemon juice with a good splash of hot water. I really enjoy it and wouldn’t go without it, especially now that I know of all the amazing health benefits it gives me.
I like to follow my juice with a glass of warm water, swishing it through my mouth and teeth before swallowing it. That way, I washed away any remnants of the lemon juice from my teeth and gums.
Thanks to Aiden Mackle
