As if you needed any more convincing that starting your day with a glass of warm water and lemon was the way to go, we have compiled this ultimate list of health and beauty benefits that can be derived from lemon water.
Lemon juice If henna and basma make hair red or dark, then lemon juice and sun lighten it up. When blonde is trending, it’s always this recipe that comes first and has been for centuries.
Good Reasons Why Lemon Is the Most Useful Fruit in the World
A lot of ordinary things can be very helpful when it comes to doing a thorough clean of your home — you just need to know the correct ways to use them. Here is a list of 16 unusual uses for an ordinary lemon. Re-discover this sour fruit in a whole new light!
Until a few years ago, honey and lemon drinks were something I bought in a packet from the chemist when I had the flu. Naturally, those little packets didn’t help much, so I was skeptical when I started this challenge. But drinking real lemon juice and proper honey in warm water is a totally different experience, and with all the hype around it I embarked on a 12 month quest to see if it really was as miraculous as everyone says.
1. It works wonders for your digestive health
It is often said that a healthy digestive system is the cornerstone of good all-round health. Lemons are an important source of pectin fiber which is necessary for good colon health, so a glass of warm lemon water each morning acts as a kick-start for your digestive system, reminding it to eliminate accumulated waste from the previous day.
2. Lemon water = the original re-hydrator
Centuries before energy drinks, rehydration salts, and glucose-electrolyte solutions flooded the market, lemon water was used as a highly efficient dehydration treatment. When we exercise we lose electrolytes (minerals including sodium, potassium, and chloride) through sweat — and whilst drinking water alone will rehydrate you, adding a few slices of lemon to the mix will speed up the process of rebalancing the electrolytes in your body.
3. The eyes have it
Remember being told as a child that eating carrots would make you see in the dark? Well, there’s a new (age-old, actually) mantra in town. As a citrus fruit, lemons are packed full of Vitamin C and antioxidants which work together to form a protective effect against cataracts and macular degeneration. Drink up, kids!
4. For peachy soft skin, drink...lemons!
This one seems like it should be a no-brainer since we all know that staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water is the number one thing you can do for your skin. Turn that water into lemon water, however, and you get supercharged benefits. Because lemons contain powerful antioxidants, you will notice a decrease in blemishes and wrinkles, and smoother, healthier-looking skin as a result of its detoxifying benefits.
5. Lemons are your liver’s best friend
Keeping your liver happy is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health, and drinking lemon water can help your liver function at a tip-top level. As well as flushing out toxins by enhancing the enzyme function, the citric acid found in lemons also helps dispel harmful bacteria.
6. Oh, you clever potassium
We all know about bananas and potassium, but did you know that lemons are also high in this essential mineral? Or that, as the third most abundant mineral in the human body, its importance is often underrated? Drinking lemon water will help ensure optimal heart, brain, kidney, and muscular function.
7. A lemon a day keeps the sickness away
Well, sort of. Whilst there is no cure for the common cold, it is certainly true that those who drink lemon water every day experience less colds, and with significantly shorter durations than those who haven’t yet discovered the benefits of lemon water. This is mainly down to the concentration of Vitamin C, the undisputed defender against viral infections and immune system weaknesses.
8. It’s an inflammation buster...
Inflammation doesn’t only refer to the visibly, temporarily ’inflamed’ - your body’s natural response to injury. Chronic inflammation in the body is a key component in many serious illnesses and has been linked to excess acidity in the body. Drinking lemon water decreases your body’s acidity levels, which in turn assists your body in removing harmful uric acid which can cause inflammation.
9. ...and helps maintain pH perfection...
Given that lemons are, as a citrus fruit, acidic by nature, you might be surprised to learn that once absorbed into the bloodstream, lemon water actually has an alkalizing effect on the body tissue. Why is this a good thing? Whilst we need acid to aid in the digestion of food, it is important to balance our body’s pH levels as too much acid makes us prone to diseases from high cholesterol to diabetes.
10. ...all while boosting your metabolism
If you are looking to lose weight by making healthy, sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle, lemon water is the perfect accompaniment. Helping to increase metabolism, lemons also contain pectin fiber which has the effect of reducing hunger cravings.
11. So step away from the latte (with ease!)
Many of us rely on our morning coffee for a booster shot of energy, which makes us feel super productive until about 10:30a.m. when the mid-morning slump sets in. By replacing your morning coffee with a cup of warm lemon water for just two weeks, you are sure to feel so alert, refreshed, and all-round healthy that you won’t ever go back.
Good Reasons Why Lemon Is the Most Useful Fruit in the World
A lot of ordinary things can be very helpful when it comes to doing a thorough clean of your home — you just need to know the correct ways to use them. Here is a list of 16 unusual uses for an ordinary lemon. Re-discover this sour fruit in a whole new light!
1. Making all-purpose cleaner
Peel a lemon, pour 5 fl oz (150 ml) of vinegar over it and leave it overnight. In the morning, add 5 fl oz (150 ml) of water. That’s it! Pour the mixture into an empty spray bottle and use it as an all-natural cleaning solution throughout your home.
2. Cleaning your cutting board
Keep your cutting board clean and give it a long life using a halved lemon as a sponge and salt as a scrub. After this is done, leave the board for 10-15 minutes then repeat this procedure one more time.
3. Brightening whites
To get your white laundry the whitest it can be, soak it in a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda for at least half an hour before washing.
4. Manicures
Prepare a rejuvenating bath for your nails to keep them strong and healthy. The recipe is very simple: just add a few drops of lemon juice to warm water.
5. Getting rid of freckles
Lemon can also help to lighten unwanted freckles or age spots. Just slice a lemon and gently rub it across your face.
6. Improving digestion
Drinking a glass of warm lemon water with honey in the morning on an empty stomach helps to improve digestion and boost your immune system.
7. Setting a table properly
When the table is set with foods to eat with your hangs, it is nice to provide small finger bowls filled with lemon water for washing fingers.
8. Refreshing the appliances
Try to wipe your fridge with a sponge soaked in lemon juice and you’ll forget about unpleasant smells. Using lemon, you can also make your own homemade air freshener. Just add lemon juice to the dishwasher when it’s empty and let it run a cycle or add a bit of lemon juice to the humidifier.
9. Growing sprouts
Lemons can also be used for growing sprouts. Squeeze the juice and put the seeds into the lemon half. Then plant the seedling in the ground together with a lemon pot.
11. Getting rid of shoe odors
Leave fresh citrus peel in your shoes overnight to absorb odors.
12. Making candle holders
Halves of lemon, lime or orange are great, nice-looking materials for making your own unique candle holders. You need to remove the pulp and fill the halves with melted wax. And don’t forget about the candle wick! Glue it to the bottom of your candle holder.
13. Improving your overall health
The combination of lemon juice and baking soda has alkalizing, digestive and depurative properties. It regulates the level of bad cholesterol, purifies the liver, and gives us a good dose of vitamin C. Add a teaspoon of baking soda and juice of half a lemon to a glass of mineral water and drink it in the morning. Take it for two weeks in a row, and then rest for two more.
14. Cleaning stainless steel
Lemon peels and baking soda will make your stainless steel shine.
15. Removing berry stains
When you are preparing fresh berries, you’ll probably stain your hands. Lemon juice will help you remove the color from your skin. Removing berry stains from your clothes is also easy. First, wash the fabric in cold water, and then soak your clothes in lemon juice for a few minutes.
16. Repelling insects
To keep ants out of your home, pour a little lemon juice on window sills and doorways. And to get rid of mosquitoes, stick cloves into a lemon cut in half.
I drank water with warm honey and lemon every morning for a year. Here’s what happened.
I am pleased to report I am thoroughly converted, and here is why.
I have not had a cold, flu or any stomach illnesses for the entire year.
Literally. Though I have sometimes felt very early signs of sickness (too many sneezes in a day, run down, extra tired, suspicious tummy rumblings) nothing at all has materialised. Sure I’ve had tired days and a few headaches, but nothing to write home about. As soon as I got back on the regime these stopped happening, and I now absolutely swear by honey/lemon—to the point I‘ve become prematurely old-aged and carry them both in my bag when I stay at friend’s places or hotels. This actually blows my mind. All of my life I’ve been getting tonsillitis-getter. And with a large family, including lots of little ones, there is always someone around who has the latest bug. I am happy to report I no longer catch them, even when it rips through the rest of the gang.
I no longer need coffee and have become a morning person.
The zing I get from lemon and honey first thing in the morning has become something I crave, and doesn’t leave me with headaches or the dreaded caffeine comedown. I also have more energy for longer and am quicker to smile in the morning.
It used to take me at least an hour to open my second eye and stop grunting at people like a cavewoman, but I’m now annoying the people that love me in new and wonderful ways, like throwing deep philosophical questions at them as I bound into the kitchen.
The people around me are becoming more healthy — the biggest reward.
So this has taken the longest: to convince my family that honey and lemon can help them prevent some of their own illnesses.
But after playing nurse and administering my magic potion to them when they are at their most desperate, they can finally see its benefits. When they say, "Whoa! That helped straight away!" I feel delighted; it reminds me to keep going every morning so I don’t suffer the indignities of needing to be three feet from a toilet at all times, or running through a box of tissues an hour.
It’s such a lovely feeling to know that I can help my loved ones feel more well through something so simple and available.
My recipe
I generally use the juice of half a fresh lemon, and a decent teaspoon of organic, raw unheated honey in a standard mug with freshly boiled water that has cooled a little (but still hot enough to melt the honey). I then add a splash of cold so I can drink immediately in one go to rehydrate me as soon as I wake.
However, it does depend on the lemon and the honey, some lemons are juicier or more sour and some honeys more sweet, so experimenting is important! Also half a lemon may be too intense to start, my family uses a quarter.
Why does it work? There are at least nine major benefits to drinking warm honey lemon water every morning. But I’ll list my three favourites here:
...So there you have it, my verdict is overwhelming positive and I highly, thoroughly recommend it!
Why does it work? There are at least nine major benefits to drinking warm honey lemon water every morning. But I’ll list my three favourites here:
- It protects you from infection such as UTIs
- It improves digestion
- Makes you glow with health and beauty
...So there you have it, my verdict is overwhelming positive and I highly, thoroughly recommend it!
13 Ancient Beauty Secrets That Are Useful Even Today
the secrets that have proved their usefulness over the ages.
Olive oil
Ancients called this product "golden," and with good reason: olive oil is now a base for numerous skin and hair care creams, shampoos, and balms.
Baths
Ancient Roman women spent many hours in their baths, enjoying small talk and changing hot and cool water.
Aromatherapy massage
Massage has always been a favorite of many beautiful ladies, and when aroma balms and oils are added, the session is a dream come true.
Textured fabric instead of a scrub
When there’s no scrub at hand (or it’s not yet been invented), a cloth perfectly deals with doing away with dead skin cells.
Sugaring
No one knows whose idea it was to use sugar for epilation, yet it’s thousands of years old. Ladies loved it for its long-lasting effect.
Rosehip and cream balm
Roses for fragrance, cream for the softest skin ever. This recipe is as simple as it is brilliant.
Honey masks
Honey also has numerous qualities for beauty that’ve been known for millennia. Anti-cellulite massage, for instance, is very easy to do: just apply some honey to the troubled area, press your palm against it, tear your hand away, and repeat.
Henna and basma
Women have long used henna and basma in various proportions to make their hair strong, healthy, and of a desired color.
Egg masks
There are many recipes, but the essence is the same: egg masks make hair strong and shiny every time.
Cabbage leaves
This trick has been used by breastfeeding mothers for hundreds of years. The pain- and inflammation-relieving properties of cabbage leaves make them soothing for mothers when applied directly to the breasts.
Sour cream
This was, perhaps, discovered by accident when someone washed out a dish of sour cream and found that their hands became soft and tender the next day. If you have some, don’t hesitate to use it every day.
Lemon juice
If henna and basma make hair red or dark, then lemon juice and sun lighten it up. When blonde is trending, it’s always this recipe that comes first and has been for centuries.
Clay
Clay is indispensable to any lady. Radiant skin, strong hair, smooth trouble areas free of cellulite — clay has worked wonders since ancient times.
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