Health benefits of Lemon

Before discussing about Lemon, let us see what is Naturopathy? Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on natural remedies to stimulate and support the body’s own healing. Naturopathy follows and utilizes the healing power of nature.

In my previous posts I have given views about Honey, Sunflower seeds, Insulin plant, Turmeric etc., Now I would like to share views about the medicinal benefits of the small yellow fruit - Lemon. This beautiful yellow fruit is smallest among other citrus fruits and contains more health benefits.

This small ball shaped yellow juicy fruit is native to Asia

Photo Author: Elena Chochkova

and has been used in cooking and also for medicines for several years in almost all the countries. Lemon contains 5 to 6 per cent of citric acid. This acid naturally helps for easy digestion and is one of the reasons that Lemon is used in Indian traditional medicines.

Lemon contains most of the vitamins and minerals. It has got wonderful healing power. It has got rich vitamins like Vitamins A,B, C and B1 and also some iron, calcium, potassium etc., it is low in calories say 29 per 100 grams. Lemon is rich in dietary fiber and is also one of the very low glycaemic fruit

Medicinal Benefits

Accumulated toxins can be flushed out if we use lemon. It is considered as a Detoxification. Lemon juice is an excellent natural hair cooler. Juice of this fruit is used to treat disorders of throat and to prevent common cold and fever because it contains vitamin C.

By consuming lemon the immune system of body is boosted. Since it contains vitamin C, it enables to improve body’s resistance at all levels. Lemon acts as a tonic for liver and pancreas. This juice will improve appetite. It is an excellent remedy for Flu.

Drinking lemon juice is the remedy for rheumatic fever with pain in joints. Lemon tea will relieve head aches and heartburns also. As is commonly known, it is a wonderful simple remedy for nausea, vomiting and travel sickness.

Elderly people require more vitamin C than youngsters. Since lemon contains vitamin C it helps to strengthen the capillaries in certain vascular diseases. Lemon is used to relieve from constipation also.

Since lemon contains potassium which helps to control blood pressure. Lemon helps to control heart rate also.

Even for Uninary related infections and problems, lemon can be used. Lemon is a diuretic which prevents accumulation of fluids in the body. Its antibacterial property helps in reducing urinary infections.

Check out the Nutritional values of Lemon in this wiki page here.

If you are having acidity problems consult your doctor and before using Lemon regularly.  

Let me know your feedback about this topic. I will cover the usage of Lemon in next post.  

Can Diabetics use Honey?

We have seen about the properties and the usage of honey in my previous posts. Now the big question is whether diabetic patients can use honey regularly? My answer is YES. Type II Diabetics can use honey daily in little quantity, say one teaspoon daily in the morning with warm water. Let us see why and how?

Recent study shows that honey improves GLYCEMIC control in diabetics. What is this GLYCEMIC control?

GLYCEMIC control means the control of blood sugar, in other words keeping the blood sugar at normal level. Control of the blood sugar is very good thing in diabetics.

GLYCEMIC index (GI) plays a major role with diabetics and with other people. Honey has got lower GI than sugar. The studies show that Honey’s GI is 55 and that of sugar is 61.  LowGI diets have been proved to help for improved insulin. Since the honey has got lowGI than sugar it provides stronger and steadier sources of energy.

Also research reveals that honey reduces lipid abnormalities (cholesterol). Hence diabetics can consume little quantity of raw and pure honey daily in the morning. Really it will help in many ways. This is from my experience.

While using raw honey for children you have to use only after consultation with your Doctor, say for the type of honey, quality, the dosages have to be checked before using to children.

In my opinion TYPE II diabetics can take honey and others can also do it regularly. My advice to diabetics is they have to monitor their blood glucose levels periodically, have to do exercises regularly and to take medicines in time. They have to follow their diet char strictly. With these regulations diabetics can lead a normal life with HONEY.

I will add more DIABETES related topics and information in coming posts.