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Many of you like drinking a glass of lemonade to beat the strong heat during summers and for cosmetic benefits during winters but there are many more health benefits provided by this small fruit. A lemon can be even more beneficial than you`ve thought as it is known for its therapeutic properties since generations and improves the immunity level. With regular usage of lemon/lime, one becomes more resistant to diseases. As a rich source of vitamin C, it is best used for cosmetic treatments. One can enjoy several health benefits while consuming lemon, so you should include lemon in your diet.

The major health benefits of lemon are:

Improves Immunity: As lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C, it helps to build immunity level and makes one resistant to infections. Drinking lemon juice in a glass of warm water with honey help to improve your resistance. Thus, one should drink lemon juice daily post lunch or dinner.

Eases digestion and other stomach problems: Those who have regular stomach problems such as indigestion and constipation should include lemon in their diet as its acidic properties provides immediate relief. Lemon aids in digestion and one can have a lemonade with soda post lunch or dinner or even if you have overeaten. It also purifies blood.

Hair care: Vitamin C is good for your hairs and thus one can use lemon to treat many hair problems. It   can be applied on the scalp to treat dandruff and other scalp conditions. You can apply lemon juice directly to your hairs as it adds extra shine to your hairs thus making them more beautiful.

Fever and flu: Lemon has been used to treat some common infections that causes flu, fever, cough, etc.

Skin: Lemon has several skin benefits and it if used by ladies for cosmetic purposes. To enhance skin radiance, drink a glass of lemon juice mixed with honey everyday. It has natural antiseptic properties thus it has been used to treat certain skin infection such as eczema. One can also reduce sun burn by applying lemon juice on affected areas. Lemon also has anti-aging properties thus one can apply this to reduce wrinkles and  blackheads.
 
Oral health: Lemon is also used to maintain good oral health. If you suffer from gum bleeding, you can apply lemon juice to get some relief. It also helps in controlling tooth-ache. Those who have a bad smelling mouth can use lemon as it improves the condition.

Inflammatory disorders: Lemon is widely used to treat inflammatory disorders such as rheumatism and arthritis due to its diuretic properties. It antibacterial properties help passes toxins and bacteria present in your body outwards.

Lowers Blood pressure: Lemon help in lowering blood pressure and controlling many heart diseases as it contains potassium. It also helps in relaxing the condition of nausea and dizziness.   

Lemon has several health benefits, and those explained above are some of them. If you are among those who find a reason to include lemon in your diet schedule, there are countless to influence you.