Saturday, January 24, 2015

Would a Daily Spoonful of Lemon & Olive Oil "Do Wonders for Your Liver"?


Yesterday, I got a really great inquiry from my/our good friend VangyMorris about this claim from www.forhealthbenefits.com...
Rob..."Your thoughts on this?"...


"Only a Sip a Day Will do wonders for Your Liver"


    The First thing I thought was...I know they are really healthy and tasty on a salad...so I KNOW they can't hurt. But as far as the "Only a Sip a Day Will do wonders for Your Liver" claim...I needed to do a little research first... 

    The Answer: No doubt about it...A sip a day will more than likely be a positive thing to do. However...I would rather have them on or in something...versus consuming a spoon full...adding spoon full of sugar to get that down would be counter productive! LOL
But anyway...
   From all of reputable sources I found, the answer was always pretty much the same...  
"Drinking a mixture of lemon, olive oil and water an hour before eating breakfast can flush and help detoxify your gallbladder, liver and kidneys."
                    
The first thing I said..."I know Lemon and olive oil are great for salad dressings!" LOL
More about Olive Oil & Lemon...
     Olive oil and lemon are used individually as health and beauty remedies and, in combination, for a variety of conditions and health complaints. Olive oil is a natural oil derived from the olive fruit. Because extra virgin olive oil only requires minimal treatment and handling during the extraction process, nutrients are preserved, and the pure oil is rich in minerals and vitamins. Lemons are vitamin C-rich and provide vitamin B, proteins, potassium, carbohydrates and phosphorous. Lemons also contain flavonoids, which have antioxidant qualities, according to Dr. Madhukar Patil, Ph.D., of Organic Facts.







Cholesterol

    The cholesterol-lowering effects of olive oil are greatest if you choose extra-virgin olive oil, which is less processed and contains more antioxidants than other olive oils. Olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which are healthier dietary fats than saturated and trans fats. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats may lower your total cholesterol and your bad LDL cholesterol levels. Olive oil also helps maintain good HDL cholesterol levels and may reduce your risk for heart disease. Lemon can lower blood pressure and increase good HDL cholesterol, levels, according to the 2010 article, "25 Health Benefits of Lemons" by LiJingMing.

Heart Disease

    Extra virgin olive oil contains heart-healthy antioxidants, such as tocopherols, the natural form of vitamin E. These antioxidants may help reduce the risk of heart disease by protecting your body from the oxidation of cholesterol, which can clog your bloodstream and lead to hardening of the arteries according to Richard Ash, M.D., of The Ash Center. Olive oil contains powerful heart-disease-fighting anticoagulants that thin the blood and reduce the chances of blood clots and blood vessel blockages. Lemon juice contain potassium, and drinking it can be helpful for people who have heart problems or high blood pressure.

Gastrointestinal

     Fresh lemon juice has antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities. It is used in treating various stomach problems including stomachache, indigestion, acid stomach and cramps. The carminative effects of lemon can sooth your digestive tract and help reduce gas and bloating. Mixing and drinking one spoonful each of olive oil and lemon juice before a meal may help protect your stomach from ulcers and relieve constipation without aggravating your intestinal tract.

Gallbladder, Liver and Kidney

    Consuming olive oil may discourage the growth of gallstones. Drinking a mixture of lemon, olive oil and water an hour before eating breakfast can flush and help detoxify your gallbladder, liver and kidneys.


      

Skin, Nails and Hair    

   To strengthen weak, brittle, breaking or chipped nails, try mixing 1 tbsp. of heated extra virgin olive oil lemon juice with 1 tbsp. of lemon juice in which to soak your nails for 10 minutes before you go to bed. You can also sleep in thin cotton gloves to allow the lemon and olive oil olive oil mixture to penetrate your nails overnight. Lemon oil may help make your hair healthy, strong and shiny, and it can help control dandruff. The lemon's antiseptic and astringent qualities may help treat skin disorders. Mix and drink 1 tbsp. of olive oil with fresh-squeezed lemon juice to help maintain a healthy body, lustrous hair and smooth skin.
   Olive oil can function to protect the body against contagions and assist in the curing of diseases. This is due to the fact that olive oil makes arterial blood vessels more flexible and the skin glossier. The cells in the body in fact soak up and integrate the required fatty acids from the olive oil. The arterial blood vessel uses the monounsaturated fats in the oil to assist the movement of liquids through the body and to moisturize the skin. Yet another help from olive oil is its purgative attributes that can facilitate movement of toxins out of the body. Toxins can ensue in skin dryness and makes it splotchy. In reality olive oil has the capacity to slow down the aging process of the skin. It contains vitamins A, C, D and E in large quantities and it consists of B1, B2 and iron as well.

Olive Oil for Dry Skin


  Utilizing olive oil as a cooking source is a way to develop glowing skin from the inside. You can use olive oil as a part of your beauty regimen as well. You can add olive oil to your bathing water or you can use it as a skin moisturizer after taking your bath. The oil functions and helps the dermis to reclaim its normal oil balance. When you apply olive oil directly on your skin, it aids to refurbish dry skin, in addition to protecting the skin from ecological pollutions.


Info Sources:

Photo Sources:
1.& 2. http://stylesatlife.com/articles/home-remedies-for-constipation/
3 & 4. http://www.skinsheen.com/skin-skin-care-tips-with-olive-oil-2665.aspx






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