When Life Gives You Lemons

While one of my duties is to teach my patients how to live a healthier life, I often find myself on the other side, learning from my patients.  For several months, one of my regular patients mentioned the benefits of drinking warm water with freshly squeezed lemon juice every morning, saying she hasn't had a cold in over 2 years.  I finally decided to try it myself earlier this year and I've been hooked ever since, as it certainly seems to have a positive effect.  It turns out that lemons are alkaline-forming in our bodies and have numerous health benefits, including preventing colds, heart disease, osteoporosis, cancer, and many other ailments.  I even found a health book at a local bookshop devoted solely to lemons, called "The Miracle of Lemons," authored by a medical doctor.  Everyone can benefit, but lemon juice should always be consumed in a diluted form:  half a lemon with warm water if you weigh less than 70 kg, and a whole lemon if you weigh more.  So when life gives you lemons, make the most of it and enjoy the rewards!

For more information:
http://health-tipz.blogspot.com/2009/07/25-health-benefits-of-lemon.html
http://www.quantumbalancing.com/news/lemon%20water.htm
http://www.earthincommon.com/nutrition_01-article.html
http://whiteonricecouple.com/garden/lemon-tree-for-container-gardening/
http://maxwellsci.com/print/bjpt/v2-119-122.pdf