Lemon Health Tips

Listed below are some common problems and ailments which can easily be cured from the use of Lemons:

Colds and sore throats : For relief, mix a teaspoon of honey and the juice of one lemon, in a glass of water and drink every two hours. Another family remedy is a clove of crushed garlic, mixed with half a lemon and sweetened with honey. This usually clears up anything you may be "coming down with" by the time Fajr prayer arrives.

Cystitis: to acidify the urine and to stop bladder infections, drink a glass of cherry juice, lemon juice and water on an hourly basis at the first sign of infection.

Mouthwash: Lemons are more natural then fluoride and effective in removing plaque. They also whiten and strengthen tooth enamel

Cystitis: to acidify the urine and to stop bladder infections, drink a glass of cherry juice, lemon juice and water on an hourly basis at the first sign of infection.

Asthma: One tablespoon of pure lemon juice before each meal relieves Asthma.

Excessive Menstruation: Consuming the juice of 3-4 lemons a day will help.

For children: Rub the body with two halves of a lemon to open the pores of the skin and release the body heat

Fevers: Hot water and lemon juice will support and speed up the fevering process, helping the body fight off infections or toxins. Without the fever, the immune system has fewer ways to combat the disease. However, if there are bowel problems this should be avoided

Diphtheria: Use pure lemon juice every hour as a gargle and swallow some until it cuts loose the false membrane in the throat.

Toxins: Squeeze some lemon juice into warm water and drink it to help cleanse the body of toxins .

Clearing blemishes: Lemons can be rubbed directly onto skin and left for about 2 hours before rinsing to clear skin. This is good to reduce wrinkles and treat blemishes. The treatment will work better if followed by olive oil after rinsing. It works by speeding up skin renewal and uncovering a fresh new layer of skin. However, it is important not to do this before going out in the sun as it will have a bleaching effect. As a cleanser, beat an egg white with lemon juice and honey. Leave to dry on face for a few minutes then wash with warm water.

Hair tonic: Massage some lemon juice onto hair and leave it for a while before rinsing. Again, do not do this before going in the sun. This treatment is especially good for greasy hair as it will regulate the sebaceous glands which produce oil and make the hair shine and prevent dandruff. Chilblains: Rub a slice of lemon dipped in coarse sea salt on unbroken affected skin to clear Chilblains.

Itches: Rub fresh lemon juice on the itching area.

Acne: To healp against acne, mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice with 1 teaspoon finely ground cinnamon powder. Apply on affected areas frequently.For acne spots, apply lemon juice with a cotton bud as bactericide.