1 Lemon Peel Trick to Get Rid of Inflammation and Chronic Pain
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 20:52
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The lemon tree is one of the oldest and most cultivated fruit plants in the world, and for good reason! Lemons really do earn their right to be called a super food!
Lemons are filled with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, A, B1, B6, magnesium, bioflavonoids, pectin, folic acid, phosphorous, calcium, and potassium. They help to protect against many diseases and conditions, and have many positive effects on the intestines, stomach, liver, and the overall immune system.
Lemon juice and peels have a nice sour, acidic taste, lemons actually function as a buffer in the body and can reduce hyperactivity in the stomach. Lemon peels have a nice antiseptic effect, and the leaves are good fever reducers.
What you didn’t know is that your favorite citrus fruit can help with joint pain! The fragrant volatile essential oils in the lemon peel help to relax blood vessels and they produce an anti-inflammatory effect, making them useful for joint and nerve pain.
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Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2016/02/1-lemon-peel-trick-to-get-rid-of.html
