Heal Your Body with Daily Lemon Water...Here's How! Dr. Mandell
Lemons are a powerhouse of nutrients and have numerous benefits for the body, making them an essential addition to your diet. Packed with Vitamin C, lemons boost your immune system, help fight off colds and flu, and promote healthy skin by aiding collagen production. The high antioxidant content combats harmful free radicals, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Lemons also support digestion by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes and acting as a natural detoxifier, flushing out toxins from your body. They increase peristalsis in the intestines helping to eliminate wastes and reversing constipation. Their alkalizing properties balance pH levels, which can reduce inflammation and improve overall health. Additionally, lemons contain pectin fiber, which aids in weight management by promoting a feeling of fullness. They also provide essential minerals such as potassium, which supports heart health by regulating blood pressure. With their hydrating qualities, lemons ensure that your body stays well-hydrated and energized. Overall, incorporating lemons into your diet can lead to better hydration, improved digestion, enhanced immunity, clearer skin, and a healthier heart, making them an incredibly beneficial fruit for your wellness journey.
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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.