In India, the Ayurveda used lemon to heal stomach issues, referring to its value as a "promoter of gastric fire".
The Romans used lemons as a cure for all types of "poison."
Historians report that 12th century Egyptians prized lemons for their "vast medicinal power."
And
in 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary uncovered a new secret weapon—something
never tried before by other climbers. It was a special all-natural
healing tonic —that research showed could dramatically boost their level
of fitness...and thus, increase their chances of finally reaching
Everest’s summit.
What was in that Tonic? ...Copious amounts of hot water with lemon to combat the acute effects of dehydration at altitude.
Let's take a look at some of the other powerful benefits of lemons and lemon water...
(benefits for blood pressure, digestion, sleep, cancer, diabetes, detox & more)
In short, get some Lemon into you :-)
