Lemons

25 health benefits of lemons - so, here's to good health:

1. Lemon being a citrus fruit, fights against infection. It  helps in
production of WBC's (White Blood Cells) 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 lowers 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 a bath which relieves head ache and  cools the body.

8. Applying lemon juice to acnes dries the existing ones and  prevents from getting more.

9. Lemon juice acts as a natural hair lightener 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
glycerine.

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 applies over the face removes wrinkles and keeps  you young.

25. Lemon juice helps to prevent and cure osteoarthritis.
Lemon is not usually allergic or toxic to many, so why  don't you try
its  natural benefits first and then go on to medical treatment.

Contributed by —Rev Vinnie Yuan