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TOP 20 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOU COULD USE YOUR LEMONS FOR

TOP 20 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOU COULD USE YOUR LEMONS FOR

11. Arthritis:  Lemon is a diuretic which assist in the production of urine helping to reduce inflammation by flushing out toxins and bacteria in the body, which are the symptoms of  arthritis and rheumatism.

12. Stomach Health: Digestive problems are the most common ailments. Lemon juice helps to purify the blood, reducing the chance of indigestion, constipation, eliminates toxins from the body. A glass of warm lemon juice will suit that digestive problem.

13. High Blood Pressure: Lemon contains potassium which helps to control high blood pressure. The potassium in lemon juice is also known to be good for those with heart problems, curtail nervous tension and depression. Regular intake of lemon juice or lemon infused water will help bring blood pressure to normalcy.

14. Fruit and vegetable wash: You never know what kind of pesticides or dirt may be lurking on the skin of the fruit. Cut lemon into two and squeeze out the juice into water to be used to wash the fruit. The lemon juice is a natural disinfectant and will leave your fruits smelling nice too.

15. Anti-Aging Remedy: Lemon water reduces the production  of free radicals, which are responsible for aging and skin damage. Lemon water is calone free and an antioxidant that also detoxifies the body. 

16. Hair dandruff: Massage ¼ cup of lemon into scalp leave for some minutes then rinse with cool water repeat this daily to take out all dandruff on your hair. 

17. Kidney Stone: Regular intake of lemon juice will increase the production of urinary citrate, a chemical in the urine that prevents the formation of crystals that may build up into kidney stones.

18. Vaginal Hygiene: Lemon is a powerful antiseptic that is free from irritating drugs in douches and suppositories. Dilute lemon Juice in water and use the mixture to douche.

19. Cure for headaches: lemon is very powerful and effective on headache pain. Lemon juice gives us relaxed and refreshing taste that is useful for the cure of headaches. When having headaches cut piece of lemon and put in hot water, allow to cool a little then drink. It will reduce the intensity of the headache. 

20. Fever: Lemon juice also aids in curing flu, cold and fever, it induce perspiration in the body, thereby reducing the fever, so when next you have a fever drink a hot lemon infused water.

TOP 20 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOU COULD USE YOUR LEMONS FOR

SOME THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOU COULD USE YOUR LEMONS FOR

1. Mosquito Repellant: Research has shown that lemons have the ability to repel mosquito bites. Squeeze 6 lemons into 1.5liter of water, bring the mixture to boil, and then allow cooling for 2 hours. Fill a spray bottle with the mixture and spray around your environment, the mixture can also be applied on the legs, hands and hair.

2. To Deodorize Your Garbage Bin: Save left over lemon and orange peels and toss them under the garbage bag. This will keep it smelling fresh.

3. Blonde Highlight: Add ¼ cup lemon juice to ¾ cup water and rinse your hair with the mixture, then sit in the sun till your hair is dry. You can repeat once a week for effective result.

4. To keep Insect Out of Homes: Squeeze some lemon juice into a spray bottle and spray on doors, windows, corners and into any hole that ants might be getting into. You can leave pieces of lemon peel around outdoor entrance. Also you can mix the juice of 4 lemon juice in 2 liters of water and use the mixture to mop the floors.

5. For Dry Cleaning: Cut a lemon into two equal halves and use it to scrub the sweat stained area of shirt and blouse. It will leave the cloth looking new and smelling nice too.

6. Nail Whitening: Add the juice of ½ Lemon to 1 cup of warm water and soak your finger tips in the mixture for 5minutes. You can also rub your finger nails back and forth with some lemon peel.

7. Purifying Blood:  We consume a lot of junk food or food with a lot of preservatives and artificial flavor.  This build up a lot of toxins in the blood and body but a daily consumption of lemon infused water helps to purify the blood.

8. Mental Health:  Research has shown over the years that lemon water can also lift mood and relieve you from depression and stress. A glass of lemon juice can help stimulate mental health and bring you back to normalcy.

9. Removing Warts: The high level of citric acid in lemon juice breaks down the cell of the warts. Being a rich source of vitamin c, which is a potent antiviral that destroys the virus that lead to the formation of warts. Apply a dab of lemon juice directly to warts using a cotton swab and repeat for several days until the warts dissolves.

10. Respiratory Tract Health : Lemon water can reduce phlegm and can also help you swallow and breathe properly. Drinking lemon juice is also helpful to those suffering from asthma, it loosens excess mucus that clogs the respiratory tract. Lemons have antibacterial properties and high in vitamin C content, which improves the body's resistance to infection.

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