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Drinking lukewarm water with diluted fresh lemon juice is one of the healthiest morning rituals. It contains a large amount of very powerful antioxidants.
Lemon juice is rich in B-group vitamins, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, volatile aromatic oils and other health-promoting substances.
Regular consumption of lemon juice provides the body with a number of health benefits and also improves digestion, reduces appetite, supports weight loss and creates the proper body pH.
Lemon juice also has medicinal effects on many conditions.
If you suffer from any of the following 13 health problems, then you should definitely seriously consider its regular morning consumption:
1. Treatment of acne
Lemon juice prevents the occurrence of acne and reduces the effects of excess acidity in the body.
Besides drinking it, you can use it diluted for a gentle massage and skin cleansing (if you do not have overly sensitive skin).
2. Kidney stones
The potassium from lemons increases citrate levels in the urine, which helps prevent the formation of oxalates, from which kidney stones form.
3. Immune support
Lemon juice stimulates the function of the lymphatic system. This helps the immune system detect and neutralize pathogens.
4. Suppresses appetite and supports weight loss
The vitamins and other substances contained in lemons regulate blood sugar levels.
Citrus fruits are also rich in pectin, which helps regulate the feeling of hunger. Lemon juice also improves digestion and stimulates the production of bile, which your body uses to break down food.
5. Flu and colds
Vitamin C from lemons acts as a natural antioxidant.
Many substances in lemons also have strong antibacterial effects, which is why it is very suitable for treating the flu and colds.
6. Acid reflux and heartburn
If you suffer from heartburn or acid reflux, avoid antacids. They may relieve symptoms for a while, but in the long term they can harm you greatly.
Start drinking lemon juice with water instead and you should notice an improvement in your condition within 2 weeks.
7. Gallbladder pain
If you suffer from gallbladder pain, lemon juice can effectively help here.
8. Brittle nails
Lemons contain many vitamins and minerals that are necessary for nail structure.
In addition, they improve the bioavailability and metabolism of these substances by the body.
9. Foodborne infectious diseases of the digestive system
If you travel a lot or are going on vacation to tropical countries, use water with lemon juice as a prevention against foodborne infections.
10. Fibromyalgia
Lemon water and yoga exercises will certainly help you with fatigue caused by fibromyalgia.
11. Inflammations
Thanks to their anti-inflammatory properties, lemons can neutralize excess acidity.
Inflammation creates an environment of increased acidity. If it is suppressed, the excess acidity is also removed.
12. Muscle pains after exercise
After intense exercise always drink lemon water. It will help you prevent muscle pains caused by excessive lactic acid production.
13. Aching and swollen joints
Lemon juice reduces the production and accumulation of uric acid in the joints. This prevents their inflammation and painful swelling.
