How the Lively Lemon Helps You

By: vellanie

• Home Remedies

October 6, 2009

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Lemon is the fruit of the God’s. The tiny fruit is used to treat an array of ailments and it is popular throughout the globe. The fruit is an amalgamation of calcium, phosphorus, zinc and iron and manganese. It also contains a great amount of Vitamin C. Due to the presence of all these nutrients the fruit is beneficial and offers a variety of cures to almost every ailment and condition that you could name. It is good for the body as it boost the production of red blood cells and also increases the body’s resistance by giving the immune system a boost.

Lemon juice when squeezed over foods increases the amount of Vitamin C in your boost and gives your body a natural boost. The juice activates the digestive juices and therefore it aids digestion. This ensures the overall well being of the body.

The use of lemon in beauty products and as a beauty aid is endless. The strong astringent property of the fruit cleans the pores from deep within and also reduces oily discharge on the face. It also acts as a natural bleach and removes all grime and pollution from your skin. To soften your skin mix a spoon of lemon juice with the cream of the milk and massage the paste onto your hands, legs, wrists and face. Keep the mix for a few minutes and then wash it off with warm water. Your skin will be soft and will look well hydrated. If your skin is very dry then you must mix glycerin, lemon juice and rose water and apply this to the skin. It will help to moisturize your skin and also keep it healthy and shiny.

In order to remove toxins from the body you must drink a glass of warm water with lemon juice. It will help to ease the process of elimination of waste from the body and also prevents pain caused by rheumatism and arthritis.

Lemon juice does wonders for the hair too. If you rinse your hair with the juice you prevent hair fall and also add shine to your hair. If you mix the juice with yogurt and apply it to the hair you will be free of grey hair and hair fall.

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