The health benefits of lemons 18 Articles

by Ardeth Baxter

My Hungarian aunt used to drink fresh lemon juice in hot water every night for her digestion. My mother swears by rubbing the business side of a squeezed lemon on her hands to make them baby soft. Lemon, or Citrus lim...read more

by Aubrea Glenn

Although lemons can be found in most kitchens, they have numerous healing properties that many people do not know about. As a matter of fact, the lemon is so powerful, the Romans used them as a cure for all types of poiso...read more

by icepricessa

The lemon, that sour yellow citrus fruit that can be commonly found in supermarkets and markets, making its way into many kitchens, has many health benefits. Lemons are thought to have originated in the wild in both China ...read more

by Shannon Shae

Alkalize your body Fresh lemons alkalize the body, improving health. Disease is an acidic state. The pH of the human body is directly related to it's health. A diseased body is acidic. When drinking or eating fresh lemon ...read more

by Christobel Rajesh

Lemons are common citrus fruits grown in many of our gardens in hot climates though available to those countries who do not grow them as well. Little is known by many about the health benefits of this wonderful fruit thoug...read more

by Jennifer Paige

What is yellow, sour, stings when you get it in a cut, and is a common scent in cleaning products? A lemon of course! Did you know, though, that lemons are also good for your health? DIGESTIVE HEALTH Lemons can promote...read more

by Janette Peel

Sharp, invigorating lemon oil banishes fatigue, bacteria and oily skin. Its potent properties particularly help to stimulate your immune system. Zesty lemon is a top note oil with a refreshing citrus scent. It imparts...read more

by Leslie Haasch

Despite what you may believe, lemons can be used for more than just lemonade and a prank to make your nephew's face pucker. They can be used to remove stains, deodorize, and garnish a simple meal. Moreover, lemons can be u...read more

by Erik Van Tongerloo

Most of us recognize lemons as a tart and sour fruit which we use to accent foods or beverages. Did you know the lemon is not only great for culinary purposes, but it possesses many health benefits too? The lemon tree h...read more

by S.A.Robb

The health benefits of lemons are numerous. Who doesn't like a nice glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, sweetened of course. Still other than being a nice cooler lemons have a tremendous amount of Vitamin C which we kno...read more

by CD Gozzi

The lemon is a fruit that although it is almost unpalatable to eat alone has wonderful nutritional and medicinal properties. Most kitchens will have a few lemons rolling around since they provide flavor to numerous foods, ...read more

by Sigita Jeneviciene

Have you ever heard someone saying:'what a sour face she/he has? Actually the same face many of us have while eating lemon... it is not tasty at all.However, very beneficial to our health. First of all,if you put some ...read more

by Rachel Mcclain

Our bathroom smells sweet and tangy from our lemon scented air freshener. The citrus is powerful and covers up the aroma of the most potentially stinky room in the house. People tend to gravitate toward citrus and it's no ...read more

by Angie Ellerbe

I have always enjoyed eating lemons and didn't know that they were so useful and good for our bodies. Lemons are the root of all home remedies. The Romans thought they were so powerful they used them as a cure for all p...read more

by Brandi Carpo

Appealing in color, aroma and taste, the lemon has been used for its health benefits by indigenous people throughout the world. Lemon usage for health benefits dates as far back as 1747 when James Lind (who proved citrus ...read more

by Michele Van Pelt

When most of us think of lemons, we either picture the lemonade stand we manned as children or instinctively pucker around the mouth thinking of their tartness. Surprisingly though, lemons can be used for many healthful b...read more

by Tia Mccall

Lemons are everywhere. we use them in our tea, we use them as a garnish, and make lemonade with them. but did you know that they actually have health benefits? i didn't a while ago until i started doing some research and t...read more

by Lisa Kirkwood

I love lemons. The nostalgic lemonade stand brings me back to the days of Norman Rockwell, and back to my youth. The lemonade stand was a symbol of independence, we cut and squeezed the lemons ourselves, made the signs, ...read more