Did You know this about Lemons???…

Lemons are part of the citrus family. Citrus fruits, including grapefruits and oranges, tend to cool the body down and therefore should be consumed in the warmer months and avoided during the colder seasons; when the temperature in your area is 60F or less. Citrus creates mucus in the colon when the temperature is frosty during the winter time. The mucus will impair optimal absorption, interfering with the assimilation and utilization of nutrients from the lower intestines, impairing whole body healing and function.

Lemons can have very positive therapeutic benefits and can be beneficial for everyone.  I recommend a wedge of lemon (one-fourth of a lemon or less) to be added to six ounces of warm, purified water in your favorite cup. The pulp of the lemon and the stimulation generated from the frenzied water molecules promotes digestion and is an excellent practice to start in your daily health regime. The combination of warm water and lemon stimulate bile flow and liver function. You may consider adding a “floweret” or two of parsley to the water; parsley promotes kidney purification and cleansing.

Most people think citric acid creates an acid environment in the body. However, it does just the opposite. Citric acid becomes alkaline. The citric acid from the fruit pulp combines with the sodium in your intestines and creates what we call an “acid ash” residue. I have noticed that patients over forty, especially women, tend to have fibromyalgia pain when they eat or drink citrus on a daily basis. The pain occurs because the system becomes heavy on the alkaline side impairing nutrient absorption with resulting pain often in the upper back and shoulder region. If you have pain in your mid arm where the “deltoid” muscle attaches and consistently resort to over-the-counter pain relievers for relief, I would suggest going without citrus for a month or so. I know you will be pleasantly surprised. You may consider supplementing your diet with an ounce or so of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. The pH of the vinegar will neutralize the extreme alkaline state.  Take an ounce of ACV straight down the “hatch” or add it to their daily salad.

Lemons also make a great anti-oxidant or “rust remover” in the body. Cut an apple in half and squeeze the juice of fresh cut piece of lemon on one segment . You'll find that the side without the benefit of the citrus juice oxidizes faster. The same physiology occurs within your body. This experiment will help your family members who may not enjoy “healthy” food see why they may consider adding fresh fruits and veggies to their lives. 

You can also use lemon as an exfoliate scrub on your face. You can add lemon pulp with some Celtic Sea Salt® and gently wash your skin. The minerals and extracting properties of the salt along with the antioxidants and healing benefit of the vitamin C from the lemon will promote skin optimization over time.