true or false health remedy?

Lemon, or rather his juiceis part of health remedies he often preached fighting fatigue, cleanse the liver or help Lose weight. But let’s not forget that there is there are no miracle foods ! So what is true virtues lemon? Does it really cleanse the body? ? does it help lose weight ? is he fat melter ? When we are, we must avoid it weak stomach ? Update is active true and false virtues Lemon health with naturopath Amélie Mounier.

Lemon juice has the following properties:

• Antiseptics
• Antiviral drugs
• a good body cleanser
• liver friendly, stimulates bile production
• Immunostimulants : “helps protect and strengthen the immune system sensitive. Vitamin C is involved in many metabolic processes, in increasing natural defense and energy” Describes naturopath Amélie Mounier
• Alkalization: Lemon is not acidifying, unlike the sour taste. “But in some people, when they digest, a chemical process occurs that makes lemon acidic for the body. That’s enough to know that we’re supporting lemon well. when you wake up in the morning, drink half a lemon juice in warm water (37-40°C) 30 minutes before breakfast.. If after 5-10 minutes we have acid reflux, belching, this is an indication that our body is not supporting it well and will have an acidifying effect rather than justification. Therefore, it will not be good.”– says the naturalist.
• Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory “Because it is rich in flavonoids, limonoids and vitamin C, which are the main active substances that help neutralize free radicals that affect premature aging of cells and organs.” Lemon juice therefore helps fight premature aging.

In the same way, it would prevent cardiovascular diseases by strengthening blood vessels and circulation. It interferes with the oxidation of LDL (“bad cholesterol”) and can be a good complement in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Lemon juice is a friend of the liver, performs a gentle drainage function and allows bile to be released better.. “However, Gamma GTs will require excessive amounts of lemon juice to be effective. In this case, it is best to take additional vitamin C to be more effective, in addition to further medical and appropriate treatment if necessary.”recommends natropat.

“It’s not lemon juice not recommended for urinary tract infections, neither local nor oral” says the expert.

“Lemon juice does not lose weight, but because it cleanses the body by burning some fat thanks to its vitamin C content helps to eliminate toxins more easily. However, it is still preferable to consume vitamin C.” Amélie Mounier advises. It has been observed that an adequate intake of vitamin C (following the maximum recommended doses) is less prone to obesity problems by reducing the oxidation of body fat. Lemon juice can therefore help and make digestion a little easier. “But don’t rely on it as an ally to lose weight!”

To benefit from the properties of lemon water, it is best to drink it half juice in warm water (37-40°C), in the morning on an empty stomach. This is recommended drink upon waking, or daily for 1 month of treatment (to be repeated from time to time during the year), or 1-2 times a week if you feel the needto wake up your body, clean gently.” better to do consider complementary help your body and benefit from its benefits. It is equally interesting to use in culinary preparations, especially in vinaigrette or directly on fish or dishes. However, be careful to choose good quality, organic, unrefined lemons. “On the other hand, whether it causes acid reflux or belching 5-10 minutes after taking is an indication that it is not well tolerated and will not benefit you” he warns.

“Quantity should be limited to half an organic lemon juice per day and added to your diet.”

the it’s the best timet “when you wake up, At the beginning of the day, when the body is “neutral”, it receives only one information. On the other hand, if we caught a coldlemon juice can be taken anytime, in warmer water with honey then gargle it and swallow it” recommends a specialist. This good antiseptic and antiviral.

It can be lemon juice digestive tract irritant and especially if you have stomach or intestinal sensitivity. “It’s not not recommended for cold-blooded peoplenor those with hiatal hernias, stomach problems such as ulcers, notify natropath. It can also acidify the entire body when taken in high doses, it disrupts the acid-base balance and can cause joint problems due to its acidity. Therefore, you should listen to yourself, not take it continuously, take breaks.“

Thanks to Amélie Mounier, certified FENA naturopath in Vincennes.