Citrus Secrets

Benefits of Lemon- What is it best for? Your Respiratory System. Lemons destroy putrefactive bacteria in the mouth and intestines. Lemons have antiseptic, anti-microbial and mucus resolving components making it therapeutic for: colds, flu, coughs, and parasitic infections. Astringing in nature the benefits include treatment of throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, fever skin care, internal bleeding, high blood pressure, obesity, and respiratory infections.




Benefits of Orange- What is it best for? Your Mood. The health benefits of Orange can be attributed to its properties like anti inflammatory and can benefit some types of arthritis, general tonic for weak digestion, enhancing your mood and the whites of the peel can resolve eye cysts when applied topically . (Choose tangerines are often sprayed less with chemicals than oranges)



Benefits of Lime- What is it best for? Your Digestion. The health benefits of lime include weight loss, skin care- for astringing your pores and generating fluids to create moisture, improved digestion, regulating constipation, enhanced vision, and treatment for scurvy, respiratory disorders and urinary disorders.



Benefits of Grapefruit- What is it best for? Your Heart. Researchers found that grapefruit contain powerful antioxidants that may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Published in the February 2006 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists found heart by-pass patients who ate the equivalent of one grapefruit a day significantly reduced cholesterol levels. The study included 57 patients who recently had coronary bypass surgery and failed to respond to cholesterol-lowering medication. Red grapefruit was particularly effective, reducing cholesterol by whopping 15 per cent and reducing triglycerides, which is a type of fat that increases the risk of heart disease by lowering it 17 per cent.