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Friday, 16 January 2015

Research | Yoga Protects Against Heart Disease

We all know that yoga has countless benefits, but research is now confirming that there may be another benefit of the practice -- protecting against heart disease, particularly if you cannot do more vigorous exercise.

via BBC:

A review in the Netherlands of 37 studies involving nearly 3,000 people found yoga was independently linked to a lowering of heart risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Yoga does not count towards the recommended physical activity that we should all do each week.

Experts say it may still be beneficial.
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing.

There are lots of different types of yoga - tantric, Hatha and Ashtanga to name a few - but most are not strenuous enough to count towards the 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity the government says we should get each week to give our heart and lungs a workout.

Yoga does count as a muscle strengthening exercise - something the same guidelines say we should do on two or more days a week, every week.
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Meditation is the Medication

"If you rely on drugs or alcohol it's going to be self-destruction."

Meditation is the medication for you to find peace,

It’s also the prescription to cure your dis-ease.

Focus on your breath and clear out your mind,

Or focus on a mantra to help you unwind.

Envision your soul surrounded by light,

And see your heart glow as it lights up the night.

You are the universe and the universe is you,

Just feel the oneness as you become unglued.

Unglued from your worries, attachments and fears,

Seeing the blessing in everything as your mind becomes clear.

So clear you begin to see what was in front of your face,

God is in everything, in all times and space.

With practice and patience, your life will naturally shift,

You’ll always be grateful, you’ll see it all as a gift.

You’ll laugh like you’re stoned and smile like you’re high,

You’ll be more outgoing if before you were shy.

The results in your life will turn for the best,

In magical ways, you couldn’t have guessed.

So if your looking for change, I suggest meditation.

It’s a great replacement for your prescribed medications.

And the best thing of all, is peace starts from within,

So lets meditate together and allow peace to begin!

More about my Story ....
For years I justified my 'partying' as 'celebrating,' but as I began to step away from that life-style and into a disciplined meditation practice for the last seven years, I realize how I was medicating my pain, stress, fears and self-conscious attributes with over indulging. As I began going deeper into my practice (& Self) I began to heal all these old patterns, wounds and habits that I wasn't ever aware of—because I'd never listened—which were holding me back from fulfilling my purpose and activating my true gifts in life.

For those of you who are wanting to come off your medications, stop drinking or quit toking and smoking here's what I recommend from my own experience and journey: what works for me is to add a whole bunch of awesomeness into my life. Instead of quitting the unhealthy thing, start doing the awesome thing.

The more you include love, joy and fulfillment into your life, the less those old vices will be needed because that hole in your heart will start to fill in all by itself. I didn't quit drinking or toking, I just chose to be healthy. I asked questions like, "How can I feel better than this? What does my body really want? What would it take to feel my best?" Over time I added a whole bunch of awesomeness to my life; fun ways of exercising, raw foods, smoothies, meditation, yoga, Qi Gong and it just keeps getting better.

It's all about raising your vibes higher and the 'other stuff' will fall away from your life and habits. Sure sometimes we gotta dive into some old sticky wounded stuff, but what adventure would be complete with out some rolling around in the dirt?

Meditation has been a hub in my wheel of life which keeps all the aspects of who I am in balance and harmony with each other; health, business, relationships, personal, family, etc. I believe all of us in this wild modern world need to learn how to stop, breathe (properly) and re-connect with our heart, soul and mind. How else are we going to discover our purpose and live our true dreams? Without this inward practice it is almost impossible.

Enjoy an Awesome Breath Meditation now. It'll change your day. Do it everyday and it'll change your life!

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Gods & Goddesses: Lakshmi

Goddess of the Week: Lakshmi

Who is Lakshmi?:
Lakshmi is the household goddess of most Hindu families, and a favorite of women. Although she is worshipped daily, the festive month of October is Lakshmi's special month. Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on the full moon night of Kojagari Purnima.
Wikipedia: Lakshmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, love, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, and the embodiment of beauty. She is the wife and active energy of Vishnu.

Name Meaning:
Lakshmi in Sanskrit is derived from the root word lakṣ and lakṣa, meaning "to perceive, observe, know, understand" and "goal, aim, objective" respectively. These roots give Lakshmi the symbolism – know and understand your goal. A related term is lakṣaṇa, which means "sign, target, aim, symbol, attribute, quality, lucky mark, auspicious opportunity".

Who Worships the Goddess:
For many Hindu Families, Lakshmi is the household goddess, and she is a favorite of women. Although she is worshipped daily, the festive month of October is Lakshmi's special month, during the holiday of Diwali. Lakshmi Puja is celebrated on the full moon night of Kojagari Purnima. Lakshmi is one of the mother goddesses and is addressed as "mata" (mother) instead of just "devi" (goddess). As a female counterpart of Lord Vishnu, she's also called Shri, the female energy of the Supreme Being.

Fun Fact:
Lakshmi's four hands represent the four goals of human life considered proper in Hindu way of life – dharma, kama, artha, and moksha. In addition, Lakshmi is also called Sri or Thirumagal because she is endowed with six auspicious and divine qualities, or Gunas, and also because she is the source of strength even to Vishnu.

Urban Dictionary:
1. The epitome of the all-perfect girl. She has the butt, the hair, and the guys. never leave your man around her, because she will snap him up. the guys are always surrounding her, not because she's beyond gorgeous, but because there's something about her that they can't define. Everybody who meets her falls in love with her, and even if she has any enemies, they are people that don't matter anyway. The key to everything she has is her confidence, it lets her get away with anything. Lakshmi is probably the most sexy and amazing person you will ever meet, and if you're an attractive guy, you better watch out, because you will end up falling for her.

2. The Hindu Goddess of wealth, which bestows people with wealth, wellbeing and prosperity. The goddess is worshipped especially on Diwali day, the biggest hindu festival in a year. The significance of Goddess Lakshmi is known to man since ancient times. Lakshmi can make millionaire in a tick and turn human suffering and grief into happiness.
Bill Gates the Microsoft chief is the richest man in the world is bestowed with billions due to blessings of Goddess lakshmi!

3. The Lakshmi. It is a thinking process often used in the subject of mathematics. Preferably used in geometry. All that has to be done is to stare with intense focus and look at the problem with a passion for a loooong time until you find your answer. The Lakshmi is a time consuming process but worth it when you get the answer right... or not on your test. The thought process is often used in Hehs.

Marta: Ugh.. I could'nt figure out that problem on the math test, so I did The Lakshmi.
Hailey: Really? Me too!

Sunday, 11 January 2015

What’s the best time to do exercise?

There is no conclusive or reliable evidence to prove that exercising during a specific time of day is more beneficial. Yes, there sure are pros and cons of the timing of your exercise routines and these are closely tied to the individual’s body clock, work and social pressures, or availability of friends to work out with.

Your body’s circadian rhythm (or body clock) determines if you like burning the midnight oil or to wake up before the sun. Circadian rhythm, governed by the 24-hour pattern of the earth’s rotation, is fixed for each individual and trying to go against it normally proves futile. Not impossible though with a strong willed committed adherence to habits works for many. Using your body clock as a guide to when to go for a walk or hit the gym might seem like a good idea.

Morning exercise seems to work for most individuals as it is normally that time of day when social or professional pressures are not pressing, making sticking to it as a consistent habit much easier. Physically, morning exercisers report better alertness throughout the day and more importantly deeper and more relaxed sleep patterns, critical to support the body’s repair processes. Though endurance needed for more “power intensive” routines is lesser in the early morning, fat burn is pronounced since fasting (you eat less in the morning) triggers fat resources to be burned quickly. Care should be taken to warm up sufficiently as your body temperature is lower in the morning making tissues and muscles prone to injury.

People experience more “energy”, required for higher power outputs, in the evenings. Exercises that require more complex movements (swimming, running, biking, etc.) deliver different outputs based on what time of day you workout and evenings are considered better. Most fitness experts feel that injuries in evening exercisers is lower as our body temperatures are higher at that time, making our muscles and joints more adaptable to exercise.
Irrespective of your body clock and other factors, the best time for exercise is the TIME THAT YOU CAN STICK TO consistently and regularly making it into a HABIT. Don’t break your head over timings, just ensure that you break a sweat, whenever you do it.
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Everyday Ayurveda: 6 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter

Ayurveda is the 5,000-year-old sister science to yoga. The wisdom of this ancient system helps us to maintain balance and health through the changing seasons of our environment and our life.

There are three doshas: vata, pitta and kapha. As each person has dominant doshas or qualities, so does each season. Winter is the season of kapha dosha: slow, heavy, cold. Its elements are water and earth. We see kapha at its strongest in the north, with its heavy blanket of snow insulating the land.

A few weeks before the seasons change is the optimum time to begin to incorporate the practices that help us maintain balance during the coming season. If you live where I live,or even further north, you may need to begin these practices earlier.

Kapha supports strength and stability. It assists moisture in the skin and hair, and lubricates the joints, tissues and lining of the lungs. Winter is the time we add a few extra pounds, additional structure and stability, to support the immune system during the cold season. Too much kapha, however, can show up as too many pounds, lethargy, sluggishness in energy and digestion, lack of motivation and action, oily skin and hair, and over-sleeping.

The seat of kapha in the body is the chest. Excess kapha can present as excess mucus or congestion in the chest, sinuses, head and throat. Sounds like cold and flu season, doesn't it? Pacifying kapha helps reduce congestion in the body.

Nourish your relationship with winter. Use these simple practices to pacify excess kapha and maintain health as we shift with the seasons.

TEAS
Choose teas that are stimulating and invigorating. Start each day with a cup of ginger tea. Apple cider is an afternoon treat, spiced with cloves and cinnamon. Enjoy spicy chai teas with black pepper and resist the urge to sweeten.

AROMATHERAPY
Essential oils and essences of sweet orange, grapefruit, eucalyptus and ginger are invigorating for sluggish kapha. Add a few drops to the bath or shower, or to a carrier oil like sweet almond. Stimulate circulation by massaging the oil into the body or the soles of the feet. Add essential oil of frankincense to your face oil, which is nourishing for both kapha and skin.

YOGA
Warm, flowing yoga keeps the body moving. Add music to stimulate the senses and your practice. A heated flow will feel delightful on a cold day. Try energizing kriyas or fire up that core and digestive agni with a daily practice for your midsection. Add Breath of Fire to your practice to increase the heat.

MOVING MEDITATION
Walking meditation outdoors helps maximize the sun's and nature's positive effects on the body during this shorter daylight hour season. It also provides movement for kapha energy and invigorates body, mind and spirit. Dress for the weather, keeping chest, throat and face warm and protected from exposure to cold and damp conditions. Walk with a friend. Socialization is good for the excess kapha who wants to withdraw from the world. Try cross-country skiing, skating or snow-shoeing. Find the beauty in winter each day.

FOOD
Enjoy warm, light and easily digested foods. Sugar, dairy and excess oily foods should be avoided. Choose soups and stews of veggies, beans and broth. Use invigorating spices like mustard seed and ginger. Enjoy homemade apple sauce spiced with warming cinnamon, clove and ginger. For non-vegetarians, meat is warming in winter. Choose fish and chicken over red meat. Ghee is a good choice for a winter fat.

RISE & SHINE
Wake early and get your day started with a nourishing routine: music, tea, yoga, walking or fireside meditation, aromatherapy facial cleanser or hot shower with grapefruit shampoo. Create a morning ritual that entices you from bed each day.

Remember to balance the season with your personal dosha. If you have excess pitta and tend towards driven, agitated, fiery, or a sharp tongue, this kapha season is a gift for you and a time to cool off.

Likewise, if vata is your predominant dosha and you are busy busy busy - moving, thinking, talking - then winter allows you the time to slow down.

If you already tend towards sluggishness, in your body or your actions, and find it hard to get motivated - the thought of curling up on the couch for a long winter's nap is overly appealing - kapha is not what you need more of and these practices will help you from hibernating too deep or long this winter.

Just as the snow reflects the moonlight, winter provides the best time for us to rest in quiet reflection. Embrace the season and take this time to restore and rejuvenate, naturally.

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Saturday, 10 January 2015

Everything You Need to Know About Yoga for Back Pain Relief

Practitioners have been using yoga as a means for back pain relief for quite some time now.

This handy infographic is perfect as a quick reference guide for teachers, students, people new to yoga and people looking for a natural aid for back pain—in fact, 31 million Americans suffer from low back pain at any given time (source). So pass it on and help them out.

Monday, 5 January 2015

Best Drink For Weight Loss

Pinkies up! A new research review in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds tea drinkers sport slimmer waistlines.
After looking at several studies and meta-analyses on the effects green, white, and oolong tea have on body weight, Dutch researchers found that tea’s natural ingredients—catechins and caffeine—help increase a person’s energy expenditure, or the calories they burn just by being. The compounds also increase fat oxidation (fat breakdown) in the body.
Not to mention tea is really good for your gut, says Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, a professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and director of the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. Science is continually showing how certain foods can boost good and bad gut flora, or bacteria, and drinking tea accomplishes the former.
Still not sold? Consider this: Drinking one to two cups of tea daily has been shown to improve mood, attention, and reduce the risk for several diseases, including cancer, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and diabetes. And no, it doesn’t matter which kind of tea you pour. “Diversity makes a difference,” says. Dr. Blumberg. “It’s a little bit of an adventure to go out and find a tea you like.”

It’s important to note these results are modest when not combined with healthy diet and exercise, says Dr. Blumberg, especially in regards to weight loss. Think of drinking tea as more of a way to augment your diet and overall health, he says.

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Breast Cancer Awareness: How do I check my breasts and What changes should I look and feel for?

Breast Cancer Awareness How do I check my breasts and What changes should I look and feel for

How do I check my breasts?

There’s no right or wrong way to check your breasts. Try to get used to looking at and feeling your breasts regularly. Remember to check all parts of your breast, your armpits and up to your collarbone.

What changes should I look and feel for?

Nobody knows your body like you do,so you’re the best person to notice any unusual changes.
Changes in size or shape.
Changes in skin texture such as puckering or dimpling.
Inverted nipple.
A lump or thickening of breast tissue.
Redness or a rash on the skin/around the nipple.
Discharge from one or both nipples.
Constant pain in breast or armpit.
Swelling in armpit/around collarbone.

Why Should Tulsi Not Be Chewed With Teeth?

There has been an ever-growing debate on whether Tulsi leaves are to be swallowed or chewed. However, the rivalry between the two contrasting beliefs is still prevalent. Moreover, since it is a highly used shrub which is massively found in India, it obviously has a religious feat attached to it as well.

According to popular belief, Tulsi is the wife of Lord Vishnu, thus chewing it is considered as a disrespectful act. However, that’s a religious take on the subject.

When looked scientifically, according to botanists, Tulsi has a maximum quantity of Mercury in it. Precisely speaking, when you apply raw Mercury on your teeth, your teeth will start falling immediately. Thus, the effect of Tulsi might not have such immediate effect but it surely damages the teeth with the amount of Mercury it has in its leaves.

Most of the researchers also say that Tulsi contains some small dose of a slightly harmful acid and since the medium of our mouth is alkaline, it can react with the acidic content in Tulsi and cause tooth decay.

Moreover, Tulsi also contains quite a bit of iron in it. Thus, when chewed regularly with your teeth it could lead to discolourations of your teeth or your teeth might become yellowish or light brown in colour.

Thus, looking at the evident scientific facts backing the fact that Tulsi shouldn’t be chewed, it is suggested not to be chewed. However, people suffering from mouth ulcers can use the Tulsi juice and gargle with the same.

Tulsi has plethora of uses including healing power, mosquito repellent, anti-stress agent, common cold, sore throat, respiratory disorder, kidney stone and more. Thus, you can rather swallow Tulsi leaves rather than chewing it and hurting your teeth. Moreover, you can also use the powered or juiced form of the Tulsi leaves as a herbal medicine.

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8 Simple Ways To Get Rid Of Belly Fat

It is difficult to get rid of belly fat but we found ways to eliminate belly fat forever.

Start your day with lemon juice This is one of the best therapies to eliminate belly fat. Pinch some yellow juice into a glass of warm water and add some salt to it. Continue drinking this every morning to boost your metabolism and to get rid of that paunch.
Stay off from white rice Replace white rice with various wheat products. Include brown rice, brown bread, whole grains, oats and quinoa in your diet.
Avoid sugary substances Stay away from sweets, sweetened drinks and foods rich in oil. Consuming these foods can increase body fat around various areas of your body like abdomen and thighs.
Drink plenty of water If you want to get rid of your belly, then drink sufficient amount of water every day. Drinking water, after regular intervals will help to boost your metabolism and remove toxins from your body.
Eat raw garlic Chew two to three cloves of garlic every morning, and drink a glass of lemon water after that. This treatment will double up your weight loss process and make your blood circulation smooth in your body.
Avoid non-veg food To eliminate belly fat, it is recommended that one should avoid non-vegetarian food as far as possible.
Load up on fruits and vegetables Eat a bowl of fruits daily in the morning and evening. This will fill you up with many antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.
Spice up your cooking Use spices like cinnamon, ginger and black pepper in your cooking. These spices are loaded with health benefits. They help to improve your insulin resistance and reduce levels of sugar in your blood.

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How Do I Get A Flat Stomach?

For attaining a flat stomach in a healthier way, you will find different experts suggesting different methods or prescribing different diet depending on the individual’s needs.

However, here are some tricks, and moves that will help you shed inches and pounds, banish the bloat, and feel even more gorgeous.

When Shouldn't You Eat
First of all, don’t eat anything for two to three hours before sleep. Your body slows down when you sleep, which will prevent your body from digesting the food in your stomach properly. Since, we are also much less active in the evenings and at night our body is more likely to store the calories we consume late at night as fat, rather than burning them as energy.

Eat Healthier
To attain flat tummy, you simply need to eat more healthy foods like fruit, veg, and whole grains, and cut down on junk food. Eat lots of lean protein, and beans, nuts, and lean meat are rather good for you as long as you do not eat the fat. Other foods that you can rely on are whole grains, healthy fats found in avocados, nuts and fish oil.

Things to Avoid
Do not eat dairy products with larger fat content. Switch out your high-fat dairy for low-fat options, which are rich in protein and vitamin B6. You might also want to lower your sodium intake.

Reduce Portion Sizes
Most of us tend to eat too much of the right foods r the foods we like as well. The trick is to eat just enough to fill you. Don’t get tempted to go that extra plate. You can use smaller plates, try to chew more slowly, take small breaks in between every bite of food when eating to reduce your portion size. These tricks do help.

Cut Down Sugar Consumption
Having less sugar in your system will help lower your insulin level that leads to a greater production of a hormone called glucagon. This hormone allows glucose to be burned as energy, thus contributing to a fabulously flat stomach!

Eat Protein
Eating a protein-rich snack around 3 or 4 in the afternoon will boost your metabolism and balance your blood sugar. Here are some of the options that come handy; a protein bar or shake, almonds, pumpkin seeds, low-fat cheese etc.

Eat Small, But Frequent Meals
Many people make the mistake of eating nothing at all between breakfast, lunch, and dinner, especially when they are trying to lose weight. This is not the correct way to do it. On the contrary, having a small, healthy snack every three to four hours and not letting you go hungry is a much healthier and more effective system that can lead to a flat tummy.

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5-Minute Deep Breathing Exercise For Increased Vitality

5-Minute Deep Breathing Exercise For Increased Vitality

Bringing oxygen into your body is so important to overall health. We get rid of up to 80% of toxins and wastes through breathing, but most of us have grown accustomed to shallow breathing because we are busy and stressed. When we breathe shallow this increases the amount of toxins that stay in our body instead and instead of being released they stay in our tissues. Low oxygen levels also create an acidic environment inside your body, reducing energy and causing health problems long term. In yoga breath, or prana, is seen as our life force. It is a way the energy from the Universe comes into our body. Prana moves through our body energizing and revitalizing us. It also becomes a way to check in with our body,. As we follow our breath through our body we can see where we may have resistance, blocks or pains.

Deep breathing can also help calm and relax your body while at the same time invigorating and refreshing you. It is a great tool to use in times of stress or when you reach a point of total frustration or other strong emotion. Taking just a few minutes to practice deep breathing each day can help calm, center and revitalize you.

This simple 5 minute deep breathing exercise will help your body to release toxins, calm your mind and regulate and balance your internal body processes. Use this deep breathing exercise as a regular practice or in times when you encounter strong emotions or stress. This deep breathing exercise is part of our Raw Vitality Total Health Transformation & Cleanse 30-day program.

Deep Breathing Exercise
Find a quiet, relaxing place and make yourself comfortable.
Set a timer for 5 minutes so you do not have to be continuously checking your clock.
Begin breathing in and out.
You may close your eyes or keep them open, this is a personal preference.
Inhale through your nose, feeling the air travel down your spine, expanding your belly, and then filling your chest.
Count to 5 while you are inhaling.
Hold the breath in and count to 3.
Exhale fully from a slightly parted mouth and feel the air travel the same circle from your chest, through your belly, up through your spine.
Feel all your cells releasing waste and emptying all the old stale energy with each exhale.
Focus on your breath.
In-Hold-Out; In-Hold-Out.
Watch your thoughts come and go like floating clouds. When thoughts arise, simply return your attention to your breath.
You can also accompany your in and out breaths with a mantra such as So-Hum, or other mantra that has personal meaning.
The point is to focus on your breath, not your thoughts.
As your mind drifts from your breath to your thoughts, simply return to your breath, In-Hold-Out.
Continue deep breathing until your timer notifies you that your time is up.
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Raw Vitality teaches
Natural eating principals
Healthy stress management practices
Balanced, consistent, exercise
Green living strategies
Medicinal herbs

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Thursday, 1 January 2015

Side Effects of Lemon You Didn’t Know About

Side Effects of Lemon You Didn't Know About

Lemon is generally a safe fruit that can be used for culinary and beauty purposes. Many people drink lemon juice with water in the morning as a way to cleanse, make their skin look better and many other benefits that some traditional medicines claim. But there are a few side effects too. Firstly, lemon is very acidic and some people have to avoid it because of its low pH (those with sensitive stomachs). Secondly, lemon is largely used to treat many skin problems like acne scars, pimples and pigmentation, because lemon is slightly acidic, it’s believed that it will help in erasing these problems. But, this is not always true and here are some precautions you need to take before using lemons for your face:

Dry skin: If you have dry or normal skin lemon juice may cause excessive dry and flakey skin.

Pimples: The acid in lemon juice may cause your pimples to sting or possibly bleed.

Lightens skin: Astringents like lemon juice can cause your skin to lighten.

Not for dark skin: Those with dark skin should avoid using lemon juice as an acne treatment as it can cause dark spots to appear.

Other side effects of lemon

1. Tooth Erosion

Consuming too many acidic foods or beverages, such as lemon water, causes extensive contact of acid with your teeth. This will erode tooth enamel and make your teeth sensitive, especially to hot or cold foods. To protect your teeth, drink acidic beverages through a straw. Citric and ascorbic acids are strong antimicrobials, which deter mouth infections, but drinking too much lemon juice can irritate mucous membranes and potentially lead to canker sores.

2. Heartburn

Drinking too much lemon with water may trigger heartburn, or make this condition worse if you’re used to experiencing it. Heartburn causes severe burning and pain in your chest. Cutting back on acidic foods and drinks helps to prevent and relieve heartburn symptoms.

3. GERD and Ulcers

GERD is also known as gastroesphageal reflux disorder, symptoms of which are heartburn, nausea and vomiting. GERD symptoms are triggered by fatty, spicy or acidic foods, of which lemon juice is one. Lemon juice can exacerbate GERD symptoms as the acid content can irritate the esophageal lining. If you have ulcers, the increased acid content can also irritate the stomach lining and stop the ulcer from healing properly.

4. Upset Stomach

Drinking too much lemon juice may upset your stomach because it retains its high acidity level until further digested. Sometimes increasing stomach acidity is helpful for digesting food, but too much may temporarily irritate mucous membranes and lead to stomach pain and acid reflux or heartburn. To prevent this side effect, start with small amounts of lemon juice and consider drinking it with some food or diluting it with purified water.

5. Frequent Urination and Dehydration

In rare cases, lemon water might have a diuretic effect. Lemons have a high content of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. This nutrient is well-known for its diuretic properties, which means it increases urine production in the kidneys, thereby helping your body to eliminate excess fluid and sodium more quickly. While regular lemon water, made with a moderate amount of lemon juice or by adding lemon slices to water, loading your water up with large amounts of lemon juice might have a diuretic effect in some cases. If you start to feel dehydrated after heavy lemon water consumption, consider cutting back the amount of lemon juice you add to your drink.

6. Kidney or Gallbladder Problems

The peels of lemons and limes are among a small number of foods that contain measurable amounts of oxalates, naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings. When oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause health problems. For this reason, individuals with already existing and untreated kidney or gallbladder problems may want to avoid eating lemon or lime peels. Laboratory studies have shown that oxalates may also interfere with absorption of calcium from the body.

7. Wax Coatings

Conventionally grown lemons and limes may be waxed to protect them from bruising during shipping. Plant, insect, animal or petroleum-based waxes may be used. Carnauba palm is the most common plant-source wax. Other compounds, such as ethyl alcohol or ethanol, are added to the waxes for consistency, milk casein (a protein linked to milk allergy) for “film formers” and soaps for flowing agents. Since you may not be able to determine the source of these waxes, this is another good reason to choose organically grown lemons and limes.

Conclusion

Do not drink lemon with water to treat any medical problem without the advice of your doctor. If you experience any side effects from drinking this beverage, stop drinking. If side effects persist, seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you are drinking lemon with water for its vitamin C content for general health, keep in mind that this nutrient is very unstable. Make just half a glass of water with juice from half a lemon or even just a few drops if you have a sensitive stomach, and drink the mixture in one go.