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Benefits of Lemon



  • In his book Back to Eden, Jethro Kloss explains some of the medicinal values of a lemon:


    • It helps prevent the growth of pathogenic bacteria and the decomposition of tissue


    • It assists in “cleansing the system of impurities” and will help prevent disease


    • It is effective at dissolving uric acid (often the cause of pain and inflammation in joints) and other poisons in the body

    • It can help reduce symptoms of malaria, rheumatism, gout, rickets and tuberculosis.
  • Provide a natural strengthening agent to liver enzymes when they are too dilute
  • Help fix oxygen and calcium levels in the liver, which ultimately affects blood oxygen levels.
  • Helps purify the blood and will also control a tendency to bleed
  • Assists in lowering high blood pressure
  • Reduces the amount of phlegm in the body
  • Relieves symptoms of asthma, allergies and other respiratory problems
  • Nourishes brain and nerve cells due to its potassium content
  • Helps dissolves gallstones, calcium deposits, kidney stones, and pancreatic stones
  • In pregnancy, it will help build strong bones in the child.



    • Here are a few recipes I think you'll enjoy 


    Lemon & Flaxseed 

    This drink combines the benefits of flaxseed and lemons to really rev up your metabolism. Try it in the morning to aid digestion throughout the day.

    Ingredients:
    1 cup hot water
    1/4 lemon
    1 tsp ground flaxseed
Directions - Mix thoroughly. Drink and enjoy. 


Lemon-Cucumber-Herbs 
  • 1/2 of a cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
    1 large lemon, scrubbed and thinly sliced

    about 1/2 gallon bottled water
    2 -3 sprigs of fresh lemon verbena (or your favorite herb)
    ice (optional)
    Directions:
    1 Place water in a large glass mason jar, or a beverage dispenser.
    2 Add thin slices of cucumber and lemon, and sprigs of fresh lemon verbena (or your favorite herb: try mint, rosemary, scented geranium, lemon balm, basil or lemon thyme).
    3 Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
    4 To serve, pour over ice into tall glasses and enjoy!

    Lemon Slushy 

    1/2 cup water
    4 cups ice cubes
    1/2 cup lemon juice concentrate (like REALemon)
    1/2 cup sugar
    Directions:

    1 In blender, combine lemon juice concentrate, water, and sugar.
    2 Gradually add the 4 cups of ice cubes, blending until smooth.
    3 Serve immediately.

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