Health Benefits of Lemon

Health Benefits of Lemons

Lemon, a wonder fruit on earth, provides nutrition and nourishment to all parts of the body.  It is packed with vitamins and antioxidant compounds.  When included in diet, you can see wide range of benefits from head to toe.

Body Rejuvenation:  Lemon is a natural energizer, oxygenates the body.  It rejuvenates the skin and restores the health. It will improve the mood and energy levels.

Immune System:  Being the richest source of vitamin C, antioxidants and potassium, it boosts your immune system.

Weight Loss:  Lemon is used in management of weight loss.  Start your day by taking a mixture of lemon, honey and hot water on an empty stomach daily.   This will surely help you in losing weight.

Antioxidants:  Lemon has antioxidant properties, which will help in flushing out toxins and you feel revitalized and refreshed. 

Anti-inflammatory:  Lemon has anti-inflammatory properties, hence aids in digestion and improves liver health.

Protect Heart and Kidneys:  Lemon reduces the risk of heart disease.  It helps in the prevention of kidney stones. 

Improves Skin Health:  When it comes to skin, lemon lightens the skin and improves the skin tone, reduces wrinkles, and lightens the scars and blemishes.  It is a skin brightener, removes blackheads.  Antibacterial properties of lemon treat acne and pimples.

Improves Hair Health:  Applying lemon on scalp will reduce dandruff, remove excess oil build-up on scalp.  Add few drops of lemon juice in your shampoo and condition, and give a slight massage on the scalp for a refreshing bath.  Mix olive oil or coconut oil with lemon juice and massage gently on the scalp.  This will strengthen the hair and stimulate hair growth.