There are many techniques used today in the never ending pursuit of detoxification. Some people use herbal laxatives, shakes, and even borderline starvation to rid the body of unwanted toxins. I personally believe that it’s best to use food to detox and balance the body.
For years, I have used the almighty lemon to purify and alkalize my body. Every morning, I drink a glass of water containing the juice of 1/2 organic lemon to cleanse my stomach, flush out toxins, stimulate digestive juices, and aid my liver in its cleansing process. You can also drink 1/2 a glass of undiluted lemon juice with all your meals to help your stomach digest food.
Although lemons are acidic and contain a potent level of citric acid, once consumed they become an alkalizing healing power house. If you have a cold that just won’t go away, chances are you are not getting enough Vitamin C. Fresh squeezed lemon juice is also a good way to naturally supplement vitamin C levels and aid the body in purifying the lymphatic system which is crucial in fighting colds.
I have suffered from a sluggish digestive system most of my adult life. For me, the lemon is a miracle fruit. Since lemons have the ability to stimulate digestive enzymes and cleanse the stomach, I have been able to create a healthier and more efficient digestive track. To maintain the effect, not only do I drink lemon water every morning, I also use fres
hly squeezed lemon juice on most of the foods I eat.
Here is a great recipe to help keep your digestive system, specifically the liver, in tip-top shape.
Beet and Lemon Juice Salad
1 cup raw organic beets, finely grated or chopped
2 T. cold-pressed, extra virgin organic olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon, organic is best
Whisk the olive oil & lemon juice together & mix with grated beets.
Eat 1-2 T. of this salad every waking hour for two days. After two days, eat 1-2 T. three times per day for the next five days. You may also eat this salad if you get hungry between meals.
A Maysing Health To You All
