Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I love lemons!!!!! Wouldn't lemon do the same thing as ACV? Take care,Suzzi -- lemons Lemons are very alkalizing! The help promote digestion. Diabetics can do a lemon juice w/water fast and bring their BS into order (I did it for 3 days! - works great) Other things that are good for diabetics - cinnamon, nopal (prickly pear cactus), banaba and some other herbs I will try and look them up for you. Belinda Homeschool Activities - Lots of printables and educational fun! www.gardenandhearth.com/homeschool-activities.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Lemon and water 3x's a day starting first thing in the morning is a wonderful way to detoxify the liver. And I agree Suzzi, lemons are yummy! [coconut_oil_ open_forum] lemons Lemons are very alkalizing! The help promote digestion. Diabetics can do a lemon juice w/water fast and bring their BS into order (I did it for 3 days! - works great) Other things that are good for diabetics - cinnamon, nopal (prickly pear cactus), banaba and some other herbs I will try and look them up for you. Belinda Homeschool Activities - Lots of printables and educational fun! www.gardenandhearth .com/homeschool- activities. com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 OK, , how much lemon & how much water? I think I'd like that better than ACV. I'm still having a heck of a time trying to drink ACV in water. I cut it down to 1 Tbsp. in 4 oz cause it was just too much all at once. (the concentration is the same as I was doing before, but the volume is less) B God Bless America! One Nation Under God. [coconut_oil_ open_forum] lemons > > > Lemons are very alkalizing! The help promote digestion. Diabetics can do a > lemon juice w/water fast and bring their BS into order (I did it for 3 > days! > - works great) > Other things that are good for diabetics - cinnamon, nopal (prickly pear > cactus), banaba and some other herbs I will try and look them up for you. > > Belinda > > Homeschool Activities - Lots of printables and educational fun! > www.gardenandhearth .com/homeschool- activities. com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Belinda, I can't get the link at the bottom of your post to work. Is the URL still a good one? B God Bless America! One Nation Under God. lemons > > Lemons are very alkalizing! The help promote digestion. Diabetics can do a > lemon juice w/water fast and bring their BS into order (I did it for 3 > days! > - works great) > Other things that are good for diabetics - cinnamon, nopal (prickly pear > cactus), banaba and some other herbs I will try and look them up for you. > > Belinda > > Homeschool Activities - Lots of printables and educational fun! > www.gardenandhearth.com/homeschool-activities.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 OOPS! I got it! I took off the second " .com " B God Bless America! One Nation Under God. lemons > > Lemons are very alkalizing! The help promote digestion. Diabetics can do a > lemon juice w/water fast and bring their BS into order (I did it for 3 > days! > - works great) > Other things that are good for diabetics - cinnamon, nopal (prickly pear > cactus), banaba and some other herbs I will try and look them up for you. > > Belinda > > Homeschool Activities - Lots of printables and educational fun! > www.gardenandhearth.com/homeschool-activities.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 It won't open for me either, Cheers, Doug lemons > > Lemons are very alkalizing! The help promote digestion. Diabetics can do a > lemon juice w/water fast and bring their BS into order (I did it for 3 > days! > - works great) > Other things that are good for diabetics - cinnamon, nopal (prickly pear > cactus), banaba and some other herbs I will try and look them up for you. > > Belinda > > Homeschool Activities - Lots of printables and educational fun! > www.gardenandhearth.com/homeschool-activities.com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I have 1/2 fresh lemon in as little water as possible first thing in the morning. I bring a lemon with me to work and cut it in 1/2, which allows me to have 2 cups of lemon and hot water. Hope that helps . [coconut_oil_ open_forum] lemons > > > Lemons are very alkalizing! The help promote digestion. Diabetics can do a > lemon juice w/water fast and bring their BS into order (I did it for 3 > days! > - works great) > Other things that are good for diabetics - cinnamon, nopal (prickly pear > cactus), banaba and some other herbs I will try and look them up for you. > > Belinda > > Homeschool Activities - Lots of printables and educational fun! > www.gardenandhearth .com/homeschool- activities. com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 can you do both lemons and acv? or is that to much on your liver? --- Lachapelle <yoga_catherine@...> wrote: > I have 1/2 fresh lemon in as little water as possible first thing in the morning. I bring a > lemon with me to work and cut it in 1/2, which allows me to have 2 cups of lemon and hot water. > Hope that helps . > > > > [coconut_oil_ open_forum] lemons > > > > > > Lemons are very alkalizing! The help promote digestion. Diabetics can do a > > lemon juice w/water fast and bring their BS into order (I did it for 3 > > days! > > - works great) > > Other things that are good for diabetics - cinnamon, nopal (prickly pear > > cactus), banaba and some other herbs I will try and look them up for you. > > > > Belinda > > > > Homeschool Activities - Lots of printables and educational fun! > > www.gardenandhearth .com/homeschool- activities. com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 What's your intention? are you trying to lose weight, or you just wanting to do a cleanse?. If you're aim is to lose weight, I highly recommend that you first do a total cleanse. You'll find just by doing that you will easily drop 10lbs within 2/4 weeks. Once you've done your bowel,live,blood cleanse, than anything else you want to incorrporate in your diet (as far as supplements) have a far better chance of doing whats promised of them. [coconut_oil_ open_forum] lemons > > > > > > Lemons are very alkalizing! The help promote digestion. Diabetics can do a > > lemon juice w/water fast and bring their BS into order (I did it for 3 > > days! > > - works great) > > Other things that are good for diabetics - cinnamon, nopal (prickly pear > > cactus), banaba and some other herbs I will try and look them up for you. > > > > Belinda > > > > Homeschool Activities - Lots of printables and educational fun! > > www.gardenandhearth .com/homeschool- activities. com > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Hi if you mix ACV in grape juice you will hardly know it is there - infact it will make it taste a bit more like wine!!! Or just make lemon or limeaide. SeaLady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 > Hi if you mix ACV in grape juice you will hardly know it is there - infact > it will make it taste a bit more like wine!!! Woohoo What a great idea ! now why didn't I think of that. Off to buy some grapejuice now LOL Huggs zoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 > > I made my first electrolyte drink for the day. If I did it right I used 3 lemons. I still need to make the eggshell calcium which uses 1/2 lemon. That is a lot on lemons in one day. Where do you find enough organic lemons? My local health food store does not always have lemons, and I don't often see organic lemons at Publix. Any suggestions? +++Hi Leesa. Start with smaller amounts of the Electrolyte Drink since some people are not able to tolerate that many lemons when they first start on the program. Some people aren't able to tolerate lemons until they have progressed further on the program, so be cautious. If you can only find regular lemons, use them, but just ensure they are not be irradiated (zapped with radiation). All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 -Thanks, Bee, for reminding me to be cautious about doing too much at first. I was ready to drink all 6 electrolyte drinks today! Leesa -- In , " Bee " <beeisbuzzing2003@...> wrote: > > > > > > I made my first electrolyte drink for the day. If I did it right I used 3 lemons. I still need to make the eggshell calcium which uses 1/2 lemon. That is a lot on lemons in one day. > > Where do you find enough organic lemons? My local health food store does not always have lemons, and I don't often see organic lemons at Publix. Any suggestions? > > +++Hi Leesa. Start with smaller amounts of the Electrolyte Drink since some people are not able to tolerate that many lemons when they first start on the program. Some people aren't able to tolerate lemons until they have progressed further on the program, so be cautious. > > If you can only find regular lemons, use them, but just ensure they are not be irradiated (zapped with radiation). > > All the best, Bee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Publix? You must be in FL Leesa Dianne _____________ Hi Leesa and Dianne, I'm in FL too. Some Publix stores carry organic lemons. And I've found a produce market that carries organic lemons among other fruits/veggies that are locally grown. If you're near Delray Beach (southeast FL), let me know. W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 > > Publix? You must be in FL Leesa > > > > Dianne There are some Publix here in SC. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Hi , Some people cannot tolerate lemons, particularly when they begin on this program. I suggest you start with small amounts and only increase them every 5 days. Most people can have lemons later on, but everyone should be cautious about how many they have per day, and they should always be spread out during the day. Bee > > Hi Bee, > > I just wanted to clarify the status of eating lemons as you mentioned in your list of Candida diet foods to eat lemons in limited amounts; and how that works out with the electrolyte drink. I have started making the electrolyte drink this week and am not sure of the effects as yet. Does it tend to work well for some people and not for others? > > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Thanks, I've been having 1 electrolyte drink so far per day. Would it be better to have this first thing in the morning or with my dinner at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 , you can take it whenever you wish. Bee > > Thanks, I've been having 1 electrolyte drink so far per day. Would it be better to have this first thing in the morning or with my dinner at night? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 That was a great article on lemons, you think lemon juice concentrate works as good? Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Hi all, We all know that lemons are good for the adrenals but I didn't really take on board what other benefits there are and thought you might like to see this. I have been reading a book called the Age of Scurvy by R Bown which has re-ignited my interest in lemons hence finding this. Just put my 91 year old Mother on this lemon regime to try to get rid of the red steroid marks on her legs - reading the book I have just mentioned talks about scurvy (low Vitamin C) causing 'livid red spots on the skin' - I have worked out for myself that steroids take out Vitamin C by my own experience with taking HC and I wondered if the steroid red marks on her legs are due to low C - so doing an experiment and we are going to see if drinking dilute lemon juice will get rid of these marks and bring her C levels back up. Looks like it could also be good for UTI's as well as it has anti bacterial properties. It has been recorded that people who suck lemons are in fact low adrenal cases and I used to do this when I was younger - and now many years later diagnosed with low adrenals !!! Hope you find this interesting best wishes Mandy The Amazing Health Benefitsof Drinking Lemon Waterby Ann Heustad, R.N. After visiting some friends recently who drank copious amounts of water spiked with fresh organic limes and lemons from trees in their yard and freely offered this delicious concoction to all their guests, the following article reminded me of the value of our mutual dedication to planetary health and wellness through simple healthful remedies. There are basic lifestyle habits that are important to incorporate into your daily life, and this is certainly one of them. However, we are talking about organic lemons that are tree ripened. If you are buying commercial lemons from the store, learn kinesiology and muscle test the lemons you buy so that you know one way or another whether the lemons you are purchasing are actually therapeutic for you. “When life gives you a lemon... squeeze it, mix it with six ounces of distilled water and drink twice daily.” The value of eating lemons is reported by Jethro Kloss in his book Back to Eden: “The medicinal value of the lemon is as follows: It is an antiseptic, or is an agent that prevents sepsis [the presence of pathogenic bacteria] or putrefaction [decomposition of tissue]. It is also anti-scorbutic, a term meaning a remedy which will prevent disease and assist in cleansing the system of impurities.” Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently thus controlling constipation and diarrhea. On page 659 of Back to Eden, Mr. Kloss points out that, “The lemon is a wonderful stimulant to the liver and is a dissolvent of uric acid and other poisons, liquefies the bile, and is very good in cases of malaria. Sufferers of chronic rheumatism and gout will benefit by taking lemon juice, also those who have a tendency to bleed, uterine hemorrhages, etc.; rickets and tuberculosis. In pregnancy, it will help to build bone in the child. We find that the lemon contains certain elements which will go to build up a healthy system and keep that system healthy and well. As a food, we find, owing to its potassium content, it will nourish the brain and nerve cells. Its calcium builds up the bony structure and makes healthy teeth. “Its magnesium, in conjunction with calcium, has an important part to play in the formation of albumen in the blood. The lemon contains potassium 48.3, calcium 29.9, phosphorus 11.1, magnesium 4.4. Lemons are useful in treating asthma, biliousness, colds, coughs, sore throat, diphtheria, la grippe [flu or influenza], heartburn, liver complaint, scurvy, fevers and rheumatism.” Since many people today suffer from what they used to call biliousness, it is important to edify our readers to the definition. Biliousness -- 1. A symptom of a disorder of the liver causing constipation, headache, loss of appetite and vomiting of bile. 2. excess of bile; a bilious fever. Why the lemon works so well On page 19 of A.F. Beddoe's book “Biological Ionization in Human Nutrition,” he states that: “Man does not live off the food he eats but off of the energy that is produced from the food he eats.” The energy you get from your food comes from the atoms and molecules of energy in your food. A reaction takes place as cationic food enters the digestive tract and encounters anionic digestive enzymes. To explain further, an ion is part of a molecule con-atom or a group of atoms that carry an electrical charge. Ions which carry positive charges are “cations.” Lemons are considered to be anionic, having more electrons (negatively charged ions) of energy as compared to cations (positively charged ions) in their atomic structure. Saliva, hydrochloric acid, bile and the stomach's other digestive juices are also anionic. Lemon is one of the only foods on the planet that has more anions than cations in its atomic structure. When considering the electromagnetic properties of food Dr. Beddoe points out that all foods are considered cationic with the exception of fresh, raw lemon juice. Some have suggested that the reason fresh lemon juice is similar to digestive enzymes is due to the low amount of sulfur in lemons. It should be noted that pasteurized and packaged lemon juice is cationic and, therefore, ineffective as a health remedy. Who Can Benefit From Lemon Water Dr. Beddoe continues on page 194: “Lemon water is used in every person that can tolerate it. That is, if there is no allergy to lemon (a very few have a true allergy to lemon) and no active ulcers, then all adults and most children should use the lemon water. The purpose of the lemon is to: provide a natural strengthening agent to the liver enzymes when they are too dilute. The liver can make more enzymes out of fresh lemon juice than any other food element. The lemon helps fix oxygen and calciums in the liver because it regulates blood carbohydrate levels which affect the blood oxygen levels.” In the above book, Dr. Beddoe also cites an article by Dr. Lesser on the medical promise of citric acid in “Anabolism, Journal of Preventive Medicine.” He uses this article to validate the value of using fresh lemon juice daily: “It appears that citric acid, the major carrier of biochemicals in the body's energy system, shows important promise, primarily because of its excellent properties as a chelator. Its ability to form soluble complexes with calcium offers major promise in the successful treatment of pancreatic stones and has also been employed to dissolve kidney stones. Since calcium deposits are of major significance in the much greater problem of hardening of the arteries, citric acid may possibly contribute to a safe and effective reversal of this widespread degenerative disease.” Even though medical doctors are not currently employing lemon juice in the treatment of the above conditions, this article substantiates the fact that one of the benefits of fresh lemon water is the way the citric acid is able to act upon the body's systems differently than any other food. Lemon Remedies Published by Jethro Kloss in Back to Eden For sore throat, dilute lemon juice with water and gargle frequently. Dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water. It is even better to use straight lemon juice. A slice of lemon bound over a corn overnight will greatly relieve the pain. A slice of lemon bound over a felon [pus formation on a finger joint] will not fail to bring the pus to the surface where it can be easily removed. To relieve asthma, take a tablespoon of lemon juice one hour before each meal. For liver complaints, the juice of the lemon should be taken in a glass of hot water one hour before breakfast every morning. To break up la grippe [flu or influenza], drink a large glass of hot water with the juice of a lemon added, while at the same time have the feet in a deep bucket or other vessel of water with mustard added to it. The water should be deep enough to where it comes nearly up to the knees. Keep adding hot water to the patient's tolerance and until the patient begins to perspire freely (about 20-30 minutes). Be sure there is no draft on the person while this is done. The patient should be near a bed so he can get in it easily and avoid any danger of getting chilled. If convenient, a full hot bathtub would be good in place of the foot-bath. The lemon water should be taken every hour until the patient feels that all the symptoms of the cold are gone. A teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water relieves heartburn. For rheumatism, one or two ounces of lemon juice diluted in water should be taken three times a day: one hour before meals and at bedtime. In cases of hemorrhage, lemon juice diluted in water and taken as cold as possible will stop it. Scurvy is treated by giving one to two ounces of lemon juice diluted with water every two to four hours. In excessive menstruation the juice of three to four lemons a day will help check it. Best to take the juice of one lemon at a time in a glass of cold water. Mr. Kloss explains how lemon juice can even help someone with stomach ulcers: “How can one with an inflamed or ulcerated stomach partake in the juice? Would not a strong acid like that of the lemon act as an irritant? That would depend on how it was taken. If in quantity, yes. But to take it very weak at first [diluted sufficiently in water], it will cease to burn. The sufferer afflicted with ulcerated stomach has to use great perseverance to affect a cure, and it can be cured if care and patience is used. The gastric juice in the stomach is four times as strong as lemon juice.” In these cases, I recommend one to two tablespoons of Aloe Vera Gel before the lemon water. Taking 500 mg. of Bromelin has also proven to be helpful. Buying a sweet lemon Some lemons are more sweet than others. A rule of thumb for selecting a lemon that is both sweet and high in mineral content, is to pick one that has a high specific gravity measurement and is heavy for its size. By comparing equal-sized fruit, the one with the greatest weight will have the most mineral content and sugar. A thick skinned lemon will not be as heavy as a thin skinned lemon and will not have the desired sweetness or mineral content. The method I use to ensure the purchase of sweet lemons is to look at the stem end of the lemon. There are two ends on the lemon. One end has a point where the blossom started to grow; the other end has a stem or a dimple where the stem used to be located. On the stem end of a highly mineralized, sweet lemon, you will see little lines radiating out of the stem like sunbeams. These little lines can look like a star shaped structure and is called a calyx. The calyx may have three, four, five or more points to the star. The greater the number of points on the calyx, the higher the mineral content of the lemon. How much lemon to use If you are in good health and weigh less than 150 pounds, squeeze the juice of one half a lemon (one ounce) into a glass of purified water and drink this mixture twice a day (one whole lemon a day.) If you weigh over 150 pounds, squeeze the juice out of an entire lemon (two ounces) into a glass of purified water and drink this mixture twice a day (two whole lemons a day.) The lemon juice can be diluted more according to taste. To help your body get the energy from the food you are eating, drink lemon water regularly. Next to drinking plain purified water, drinking lemon water daily is the most important thing you can do for your health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks for this Mandy - I found it very interesting as I`ve always had a lemon addicition. Well, not exactly an addiciton, but nearly all drinks, desserts etc I buy are lemon flavour. I also eat a lot of fish because of adding lemon juice. Oddly enough, I love the colour yellow as well and my whole house is accessorised in yellows/ambers/golds and I have lots of yellow fashion accessories. I don`t know how this relates to my adrenals only the fact that I know my adrenals have been in overdrive all my life and are probably shattered now. Love, Jane > > Hi all, > > We all know that lemons are good for the adrenals but I didn't really take > on board what other benefits there are and thought you might like to see > this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks Mandy. I'm glad lemons are good for you as I also love them! I juice a lemon (skin & all) every day along with celery, cucumber, ginger, beetroot & apple! It makes a very refreshing juice. I add my vitamin c powder & sip it throughout the day. I know I get my 5 a day just in that one drink!! x > > Hi all, > > We all know that lemons are good for the adrenals but I didn't really take > on board what other benefits there are and thought you might like to see > this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 So glad you found it interesting - Lemons have more vitamin C than limes apparently. Known fact regarding the adrenals - certain foods we crave relate to our state of health and lemon = adrenals - aren't our bodies fascinating? Best wishes Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Ooh that sounds absolutely lovely.......... best wishes Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Any organic lemon peel is tremendously good for you and tasty, too, as the peel is where the lemon essential oil is. But non-organic lemon pewl must be avoided because pesticides remain deep down in the pores of the peel and cannot be washed off Ann On Sep 17, 2011 5:37 PM, " Carrol Ganoe " <pilgrimbrooks@...> wrote:> If I used Meyer Lemons, couldn't I leave the yellow > rind on it? I have eaten them rind and all,and am> thinking they would make a great lemonade.> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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