Honey and lemon: A perfect combination can do wonders

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Honey is an excellent natural home remedy for obesity and lowering of cholesterol levels. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body allowing it to be utilized as energy for normal functions and purifying the blood as a result. Fasting on honey and lemon-juice, an alkaline food, is highly beneficial in the treatment of obesity without the loss of energy and appetite. For this natural cure, mix one teaspoon of raw honey (unheated) with the juice of two teaspoons of lime or lemon juice in a glass of warm water (not boiling hot water!). Take this remedy as a wake-up drink once in the morning on an empty stomach. Also commonly taken after a big and oily meal, this simple delicious tonic is an effective digestive and detox tonic.

 

Reducing Weight

Honey is totally fat free and lemon is low in calories. Combination of lemon honey melts down the fatty deposits in the body. Drinking in the morning and evening effective in weight loss program.

Cure cough, bronchitis and asthma

It acts as an expectorant and moves the phlegm out of the respiratory tract. This concoction is much more effective than any readymade cough syrup. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 teaspoon of lemon in warm water. Drink this concoction several times a day. This will help to alleviate nasal and chest congestion. Honey soothes the throat and inhibits certain infection-causing bacteria.

Reduce belly fat and obesity

Lemons are low in calories while honey is a fat free, natural energy booster. Their combination helps to melt down the fatty deposits in the body. Honey contains natural fruit sugar which is digested easily. Add one teaspoon of honey and three teaspoons of lemon juice to a glass of warm water. Stir well and drink it every morning to shed those extra kilos from the body.

Cures Digestive Problems

Combination of honey and lemon water act as a digestive tonic. It cures indigestion and constipation naturally. Lemon juice helps to restore the PH level of the body. It purifies blood and improve the function of liver and provides nutrients like Vitamin C, riboflavin and Vitamin B. Drinking warm lemon water with honey in the morning and at night before going to bed improve the function of digestion and cure stomach disorders.

Boost Immune System

Having a habit of drinking a mixture of lemon water with honey helps boost the immune system.

Cold and flu

Consuming plenty of foods and fluids rich in Vitamin C helps to restore the immune system which in turns heals you more quickly. Bring half litre of water to boil and add 2 slices of ginger to it. Add 3 tablespoons of lemon and 3 tablespoons of honey. Strain this tea and drink it 3 to 4 times a day to get rid of cold and flu.

Detoxifies your body

As lemon and honey are packed with antibacterial and antioxidant compounds, they help in flushing out toxins from the body. Being a natural diuretic agent, lemon plays a key role in eliminating excess fluid from the body and detoxifies harmful chemicals. Moreover, honey exerts a soothing effect on the body by improving the hormonal action.

 

Reference Taken from:

http://www.hopinghealth.com

http://www.thehealthsite.com

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