What Can Regular Lemonade Treats – Kidney Stone, Arthritis, Stomach

Regular lemonade can help in the process of strengthening the immune system, in the fight against colds and flu, as well as in the fight against certain chronic diseases.

It contains abundance of vitamin C, pectin, folic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, calcium, vitamin А, B1, B6. This is why lemon is considered to be one of the healthiest fruits on the planet.

By regularly drinking homemade lemonade you will be able to successfully deal with the following health conditions and diseases.

1. Arthritis

Uric acid in most tissues, and also joint, crystallizes in more than 90% of cases as sodium urate, which causes arthritis. Lemon juice can be helpful when it comes to reducing this pain, inflammation and stiffness.

Drink a juice of half a lemon before breakfast. Also, drink a glass of water and lemon juice mixture before lunch, dinner and bed time.

2. Kidney stones

Kidney stones form due to too many salts in the urine and not enough other substances, like citrates. Lemon juice consist lemon acid and this is why it is a great tool when it comes to filtrating the kidneys. Drink half a cup of lemon juice diluted with seven cups of water. Sweeten this mixture with honey. Consume this mixture on a daily basis. You should also reduce salt intake, drink more liquids and eat less meat and fish.

3. Throat pain

Lemon juice has antibacterial and antiviral properties. It also strengthens the immunity. So, whenever you feel throat pains, drink homemade lemonade. Squeeze one lemon and mix the resulting juice with lukewarm water. Rinse your throat with this mixture several times a day.

4. Irritated stomach

If you are bothered by bloating and stomach acid, soothe these symptoms with lemon juice. Mix juice of half a lemon with half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water. Drink this mixture and your problems will be gone within minutes.

5. Constipation

It can be caused by the following reasons: lack of liquids, too much dairy products etc. Make a mixture of one teaspoon of lemon juice, one teaspoon of honey and a glass of lukewarm water. Mix all ingredients and drink the resulting mixture. Consume this remedy on a daily basis in order to get rid of constipation.

In case you think lemonade damages your teeth’s enamel, try to protect it in the following way. After drinking a lemon-based beverage, rinse your mouth with water and wash your teeth regularly half an hour after you have drunk the lemon-based beverage.