Lemons!

I discovered the magical properties of LEMON...

Want to share these lemony facts with you...

• Fights Infections…aids higher WBC count

• Antioxidant: deactivates free radicals; prevents/lowers risk of cardiovascular diseases (eg: stroke) and cancers (colon, prostate, breast).

• LOWERS Blood Pressure; increases HDL (good Cholesterol)

• Anti-carcinogen: prevents abnormal cell metabolism, thus reducing risks of colon cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer; also blocks formation of nitrous amines in the gut.

• Lemon peel powder paste applied on the scalp relieves headache and cools the body

• Lemon juice:

·         dries acne naturally, and prevents acne.

·         Naturally bleaches the hair and lightens complexion; excellent, especially if you are allergic to chemical hair dyes and bleaches; also removes wrinkles

·         Prevents common cold

·         Treats urinary tract infections and gonorrhea

·         Relieves pain and dilutes poison from insect bites

·         Relieves colic pain and gastric problems

·         Applied with a little glycerin, soothes dry skin

·         Ingested with a pinch of warm salt every morning, lowers cholesterol levels, and aids weight loss

·         Prevents dehydration and shocks during diarrhea

·         Is an excellent mouthwash against plaque, whitens the teeth and strengthens the enamel.

·         Relieves chilblains and itchiness of the skin

·         Excellent treatment for dandruff and greasy hair

·         Prevents and cures osteoarthritis

·         With water clears the digestive system, cleanses the liver, relieves gingivitis, stomatitis, and inflammation of the tongue.

Thick lemon syrup eases asthma too!

...kuch khatta kuch mithaa! :-)