You already know how amazing water is for your health, but it may surprise you to hear what a big difference a bit of lemon can make. Here are ten big health benefits that you can reap from adding a little lemon!
1. Helps with stomach issues like nausea, heartburn, even parasites. it also relieves bloating and constipation, and when the juice is drank on its own, it can even cure hiccups! Yay!
2. They make you pretty. Rich in vitamin C, lemons can rejuvenate skin from the inside out. Consume lemon water daily, and you’ll start to see some improvement in wrinkles and blackheads.
3. Helps with dental issues such as toothaches. Just apply a little fresh lemon juice to the area to stop the pain.
4. Cures throat infections. Lemons contain antibacterial properties which can ease sore throat. Gargle equal parts lemon and water for relief.
5. Weight loss. Oh yes, mix lemon juice with lukewarm water and honey, and your metabolism will be on its way to Kate Moss-ville.
6. Controls blood pressure. Due to its high potassium content, lemon water controls high blood pressure and can also reduce stress.
7. Assists with respiratory disorders and breathing problems.
8. Helps ease rheumatoid arthritis by flushing bacteria and toxins out of the body thanks to its diuretic nature.
9. It helps break fevers by increasing perspiration.
10. It’s a blood purifier and hangover remedy!
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I drink lemon water first thing every morning…French women swear by it, now I know why 😉 theyearoflivingfabulously.com
I heard it may be bad for your teeth. Is this true?