00:00Welcome, everything is about lemons today, from weight loss, to metabolism, to cleansing,
00:09to our intestines, to heartburn, to clogged arteries, everything seems like lemon, lemon,
00:17lemon.
00:18So, I like to go through many different important things that you should understand about the
00:24lemon.
00:25And yes, it does have medicinal healing properties, so let me share them with you and hopefully
00:30it will make great changes in your life.
00:32Now, there's nothing like lemon water because it's low in calories, there's no added sugar
00:37to it.
00:38And a half a lemon in a glass of water has a total of about 6 calories, as if you compare
00:43it to a glass of orange juice or apple juice that has 110 calories, and that's 20-25 grams
00:49of sugar per 8 ounce glass.
00:52So there's nothing like taking a glass of water and adding a half a lemon to it.
00:56That can really do many things for your body when it comes to boosting your metabolic rate,
01:02helping prepare digestion, where those enzymes will start to work properly and more efficient,
01:08as well as increasing peristalsis.
01:11That's the movement within the colon to get rid of that excessive waste out of your body.
01:16And lemon water will make those organs, tissues, and glands, as well as the cells of your body,
01:21more hydrated, it's going to work more efficiently, it's going to give you more satiety.
01:27What does that mean?
01:28That means you're not going to overeat, you're not going to crave those bad foods that's
01:33going to put weight onto your body.
01:35And lemons contain flavonoids, which are plant pigments that are known to have that strong
01:39antioxidant properties.
01:41That means they help protect your cells from damage.
01:45And lemons contain many important vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and potassium.
01:49And studies show that those people who eat more potassium in their diet have a 27% less
01:54risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke.
01:58And the citric acid, along with those enzymes within the lemon, can do remarkable things
02:04for your liver, as that will stimulate your liver's function and aid in the elimination
02:09of waste from your body.
02:11And it's those excessive toxins that we carry around in our body that slows our metabolic
02:17rate down.
02:18So as we cleanse the liver, as well as the lymphatic system, this will get your body
02:23working at its maximum potential.
02:26And it will help improve your immune system, as it will help neutralize those free radicals
02:31associated with aging and disease.
02:34And lemons carry a very powerful antioxidant, along with vitamin C, that helps firm up your
02:39skin.
02:40And it will help your skin look younger, as that vitamin C helps build collagen to help
02:45prevent wrinkles.
02:46And drinking lemon water will help reduce the acidity in your system, as it will decrease
02:52uric acid in your joints, which is a major cause of inflammation.
02:56The citric acid in lemons help break down kidney stones by forming soluble citrate salts.
03:02These citrate salts can then bind to calcium, and it not only helps pass kidney stones,
03:07but also helps to prevent them from forming at all.
03:10And lemons just may be your hero when it comes to acid reflux.
03:14Although lemon juice is very acidic, small amounts mixed with water can have an alkalizing
03:19effect when it's digested.
03:21This helps neutralize the acid in your stomach.
03:24And having high blood sugar can affect many different organs, particularly our eyes.
03:29And studies have shown that flavonoids found in lemons can help prevent cataracts from
03:33forming in the eyes.
03:35And cataracts are a degenerative eye condition that anyone can develop, even without diabetes.
03:40But drinking lemon water for your eyes will be helpful for everyone.
03:45And because lemon water is a good source of potassium, this vital mineral plays an important
03:49role in our cardiovascular system, as potassium can help prevent arrhythmias, as well as lowering
03:56high blood pressure.
03:57And the potassium in lemons is like brother and sister with sodium.
04:02That when potassium is higher, sodium levels start to drop, and that can help get rid of
04:07the bloating from all that extra fluid that you're retaining.
04:10And those powerful antioxidants in lemons can help soothe a sore throat.
04:15And it will also work as a mucolytic to get rid of that thick mucus that you may be experiencing
04:20in your sinuses or your respiratory tract.
04:23And those powerful antioxidants in lemons will help boost that immune system, particularly
04:28if you're fighting the flu or a cold from that virus.
04:32And when you're feeling fatigued and tired, it will help boost your vitality and energy.
04:37And if you wake up in the morning, you're feeling down in the dumps, research shows
04:40that the smell of the citrus in the lemon can help ease those symptoms of depression.
04:46And spending many hours in the sun does have its downfalls.
04:50Those UV rays can cause skin cancer.
04:53And it's always important to protect your skin by wearing hats and the proper clothing.
04:58But the antioxidants in vitamin C help protect your skin from damage to the cells that's
05:03caused by UVB radiation.
05:06And this can help prevent a lot of skin cancers, as well as reduce wrinkles that are caused
05:11by the sun.
05:12And drinking lemon and water can help lower your risk of developing heart disease.
05:16When you become dehydrated, your blood becomes thicker, as there is not enough liquid to
05:21help thin it out.
05:22But staying hydrated thins out the blood, keeping your cardiovascular system working
05:28in check.
05:29And lemon water helps promote the production of glutathione, making the job of the liver
05:34work much more easier, doing its job to get rid of the toxins, so you can stay healthy.
05:40And if you're struggling with any type of skin issue, drinking lemon water can help
05:44clear up acne.
05:45It helps flush out those toxins, so your skin looks fresh and hydrated.
05:50It promotes healthy collagen to help prevent wrinkling, to keep your skin tight and springy,
05:56as well as to help prevent sagging skin.
05:59And when it comes to cleansing your system, getting rid of that excessive bloating, as
06:03well as speeding up your metabolism, the trick is, add more water.
06:09Water increases thermogenesis, increases metabolism.
06:12There's so many great things that water can do for your body, particularly when it's mixed
06:19with lemon.
06:20I hope you enjoyed this video.
06:22Please share it with your friends and family.
06:25Leave your comments below.
06:27And most important, make it a great day.
06:31I'm Dr. Alan Mandel.
06:33I'll see you in the next video.
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