Lemons help to clear off food debris left on your vocal cords. They help to remove phlegm and extra slime and prepare your vocal cords to perform optimally. There are many health benefits of this wonderful citrus fruit too. 

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMONS.

1. They are great for weight loss.

2. They help to detoxify the body and remove debris and waste from the body.

3. It can help improve digestion.

4. Treats common cold (catarhh and cough)

5. Treats common cold (catarhh and cough)

6. Neutralizes the body's acidity and restores good health


7. Help in weight loss and burns out fats.

8. Helps to brighten/lighten your skin complexion.

9. Removes symptoms and ailments.

10. Helps to clear skins disease.

11. Helps to improve appetite.

12. Helps to relieve stress

13. Lemons help to detoxify the liver of toxins.

14. Helps to cleanse the internal organs of the body, keeping them free of free radicals.

15. Helps in hair growth.

16. Lemons are natural preservatives.

17. Keeps you strong all through the day.

18. It can increase your Vitamins C intake.

19. Lemons contain antioxidants, antibacterial and bioflavonoids. Lemons are a rich source of vitamin C, powerful in antioxidant and have anti-inflammatory effects.

20. Drinking lemon water may help treat kidney stones. It can increase the amount of citrate in the body and prevent kidney stones from forming, by stopping calcium from binding with other compounds.

21. It can work on your mood and help with your memory, thereby improving your mental health.

22. Lemon water helps to alkalize the body. It helps to reduce acidity if the body that can cause sickness and disease. The pH of the body is supposed to be alkaline and not acidic. It is acidity that breeds sicknesses and diseases.

23. Intake of very warm lemon water for a period of time, can help inhibit and fight cancer. Certain cancer cells cannot thrive in an alkaline environment.

24. Lemon can help boost memory, improve concentration and IQ.

25. It reduces the risk of stroke.

25. Helps to lower blood pressure.

26. Helps prevent asthma.

27. It helps to prevent scurvy. Lack of Vitamin C intake in the body can lead to scurvy.

28. Lemon water can help relieve depression.

29. Lemon water helps regulate blood sugar.

30. Consuming lemon water in the morning will make sure that your body stays free of infections. Lemon contains high amounts of pectin which can do wonders to your colon health.

31. A lemon a day, will help keep the doctor away.

32. It helps to relieve symptoms of indigestion.


HOW TO TAKE LEMON JUICE FOR MAXIMUM RESULT

Dilute lemons with water and drink. Use half slice of lemon to a full glass of water. Using hot water to dilute your lemon, will give maximum result. Take warm lemon juice on empty stomach, first thing in the morning, to prepare for the day.



*NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF TAKING LEMON JUICE*

(a) IT CAN CAUSE THE TOOTH ENAMEL TO DECAY.

Lemons are highly acidic citrus fruits. Too much intake of lemon can cause tooth hypersensitivity and cause the tooth to decay because of the acidic nature of lemon. You can slow that process down by using a straw to sip your lemon juice and avoid direct exposure to lemon on teeth, avoiding brushing teeth after consuming lemon juice. Drink lots of water after taking lemon juice.

(b) Too much intake of lemon juice can cause headaches and migraine. This is because lemons produce tyramine. Tyramine is a natural monoamine that often causes headaches. If you experiences extreme headaches, reduce your intake of lemon juice. 

(c) Too much intake of lemon can cause stomach problem and heartburn.

(d) It can remove fats and cause the thinning of the skin layer. 

(e) It can make you urinate frequently and drain water from the body system thereby causing dehydration. It is advisable to drink plenty of water after taking leomn juice.