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Janet Starr Hull PhD, CN

Alternative Health and Holistic Nutrition

Why I Love Lemons

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3 lemons - 2 are whole and 1 is cut in half
The health benefits of lemons are absolutely amazing.

I write a lot about the healthy benefits of lemons, and I’m doing it again.

Lemons are a gift from Nature – they balance your health in so many ways. In a nutshell, lemons work so well because they adjust the pH in environments that are out of balance.

Most of you are familiar with the common uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavor to foods. However, the diversity of lemons far exceeds our general awareness, and once you read the following list, you’ll likely want to always keep lemons in your kitchen.

Here is a list of some of amazing uses for lemons:

a refrigerator with an open door and pink light coming out
Lemons can keep your fridge smelling fresh.
  1.  Freshens the fridge
  2.  Helps lower High Blood Pressure
  3. Prevents fresh veggies from turning brown, especially cauliflower
  4. Aids anxiety and mental health
  5.  Refreshes your cutting boards
  6. Lessens respiratory problems/reduces asthma symptoms
  7.  Soothes arthritis and rheumatism
  8.  Helps prevent kidney stones
  9. Chases insects out of the kitchen
  10. Slows aging
  11. Makes a good wash for fruits and vegetables
  12. Helps with infections
  13. Deodorizes the garbage can
  14. Keeps guacamole fresh and green
  15. Cleanses your blood
  16. Crisps soggy lettuce
  17. Aids oral health
  18. Lightens age spots
  19. Creates blonde hair highlights
  20. Makes a fresh room scent
  21. Cleans and whitens fingernails
  22. Cleanses your face
  23. Freshens your breath
  24. Helps flaky dandruff
  25. Removes stains on marble
  26. Removes berry stains
  27. Softens dry and scaly elbows
  28. Provides headache relief 
  29. Prevents chills and fevers
  30. Aids with Diphtheria
  31. Aids vaginal hygiene
  32. Replaces moth balls
  33. Supports stomach health
  34. Disinfects cuts and scrapes (it does initially sting)
  35. Soothes Poison Ivy
  36. Removes warts
  37. Bleaches delicate fabrics
  38. Cleans tarnished brass and chrome
  39. Replaces your dry cleaner
  40. Boosts laundry detergent
  41. Rids fabrics of mildew
  42. Eliminates fireplace odors
  43. Neutralizes litter-box odors
  44. Deodorizes humidifiers
a glass of water with a lemon on the glass.
Drinking water with lemon keeps your pH balanced.

* If you consume lemon peels, use organic lemons to reduce pesticide exposure, and avoid lemon juice directly on your teeth.

Hum, I’m craving a lemon in some water right now. 

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