Cucumber Water Health Benefits!

10 Health Benefits of Cucumber Water

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Most of the general population isn’t very dedicated to getting their daily 64oz of water.  Most of their water intake is consumed through soda, coffee and tea. Most people simply find plain old water just plain old boring. 
 So here’s an idea!

Have you ever thought about adding cucumber slices to your water?

Most of the time this is only seen in spas, however, in addition to the hot tea and coffee that we already offer our patients we are also considering offering the refreshing benefits of ice cold cucumber water.

There are many health benefits to adding cucumbers to your diet:

1. Hydration-96% of the cucumbers content is water.

 

2. Diuretic-Increases fluids which helps to encourage the elimination of waste by flushing out toxins from the body as well as helps to dissolve bladder and kidney stones.

3. Fiber-Fiber fills you up which causes you to eat less.

4. Healthy Skin-Cucumbers contains vitamins such as K, A, B6 and C and contains certain minerals such as magnesium, potassium, silica and foliate.

5. Helps fight cancer-Cucumbers  have been known to contain certain antioxidants that help fight off cancer types such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, uterine cancer and ovarian cancer.

6. Controls blood pressure-The juice of a cucumber contains potassium, magnesium and fiber which all have been known to help regulate blood pressure.

7. Aides in digestion-Fresh cucumber juice can help with those who have such digestion problems as constipation, acidity, heartburn, gastritis and even ulcers by driving away toxins from the digestive system.

8. Healthy joints-Silica contained in the cucumbers helps to promote healthy joints by strengthening the connective tissues.

9. Aides in weight loss-Because cucumbers are so low in calories and high in water it makes the cucumber the perfect snack for those looking to shed a few pounds.

10. Diabetes-Cucumber juice contains a hormone that has been found to be beneficial to those suffering from diabetes by aiding the pancreas in it’s production of insulin.

Adding Lemon Water To Your Juice Cleanse & Lifestyle?

Top 10 Health Benefits of Lemon Water

http://www.lifemojo.com/lifestyle/top-10-health-benefits-of-lemon-water-1422542

By Payal Banka / April 25, 2009

Many people often love the tarty flavor of lemon juice in their dishes. But have you ever wondered that you can put this lemon juice to many more good uses than this? Yes! There are enormous benefits of lemon juice and water in your everyday life. You simply need to arm yourself with relevant knowledge and you would soon start valuing this amalgamation more than ever.

Lemon is an inexpensive, easily available citrus fruit, popular for its culinary and medicinal uses. It is used to prepare a variety of food recipes such as lemon cakes, lemon chicken and beverages like lemonade and lemon-flavored drinks. It is also used for garnishing. Lemon juice consists of about 5% citric acid that gives a tarty taste to lemon. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C. It also contains vitamins like vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium as well as proteins and carbohydrates. Lemon is generally consumed in the form of lemon juice or lemon water. Lemon water makes a healthy drink, especially when taken in the morning. Daily consumption of lemon water provides a number of health benefits like:

1. Good for stomach
   

   Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and belching are relieved. By drinking lemon juice regularly, the bowels are aided in eliminating waste more efficiently. Lemon acts as a blood purifier and as a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation. It is even known to help relieve hiccups when consumed as a juice. Lemon juice acts as a liver tonic and helps you digest your food by helping your liver produce more bile. It decreases the amount of phlegm produced by your body. It is also thought to help dissolve gallstones.
2. Excellent for Skin Care
   

   Lemon, being a natural antiseptic medicine, can participate to cure problems related to skin. Lemon is a vitamin C rich citrus fruit that enhances your beauty, by rejuvenating skin from within and thus bringing a glow on your face. Daily consumption of lemon water can make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin. It acts as an anti-aging remedy and can remove wrinkles and blackheads. Lemon water if applied on the areas of burns can fade the scars. As lemon is a cooling agent, it reduces the burning sensation on the skin.
3. Aids in Dental Care
   

   Lemon water is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
4. Cures Throat Infections
   

   Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections, sore throat and tonsillitis as it has an antibacterial property. For sore throat, dilute one-half lemon juice with one-half water and gargle frequently.
5. Good for Weight Loss
   

   One of the major health benefits of drinking lemon water is that it paves way for losing weight faster, thus acting as a great weight loss remedy. If a person takes lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water and honey, it can reduce the body weight as well.
6. Controls High Blood Pressure
   

   Lemon water works wonders for people having heart problem, owing to its high potassium content. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as well as provides relaxation to mind and body. It also reduces mental stress and depression.
7. Assist in curing Respiratory Disorders
   Lemon water assists in curing respiratory problems, along with breathing problems and revives a person suffering from asthma.
8. Good for treating Rheumatism
   

   Lemon is also a diuretic and hence lemon water can treat rheumatism and arthritis. It helps to flush out bacteria and toxins out of the body.
9. Reduces Fever
   

   Lemon water can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
10. Acts as a blood purifier
    

    The diseases like cholera or malaria can be treated with lemon water as it can act as a blood purifier.

How much should I drink?

In case you are in good health and weigh 70 kg or less, it is advisable for you to have juice of one-half of the lemon squeezed into one glass of water, twice daily. However, if you weigh more than 70 kg, juice of one whole lemon in a glass of water should be preferred. For maximum benefit, this mixture should also be taken two times a day, though you may dilute more lemon juice according to your taste if you wish.

Do not just remain oblivious to the gifts of nature such as this, for you should always try to make the most of them. So, make it a part of your daily routine to drink a glass of warm lemon water in the morning and then open your gateway to enjoy its health benefits.

Recipe # 25- "Bodhi" Fruit Blend

Be awake

Love yourself and be awake -
today, tomorrow, always.
First establish yourself in the way,
then teach others,
and so defeat sorrow.
To straighten the crooked
you must first do a harder thing -
straighten yourself.
You are the only master. Who else?
Subdue yourself,
and discover your master.

The Bodhi-Tree is a symbolic representation of the individuals journey to infinity. As the seed which begins tiny and hard grows open and free, so should the mind and heart. The tree is rooted in the ground as the self is rooted in matter. But the seed grows beyond the ground, as it perceives its environment, cares about it, and ultimately leaves the limitations of the body and matter behind. The branches reach towards the heaven yet the vines of the banyan reach towards the earth. Such is the state of mankind - always being pulled in two directions. One direction is freedom, ultimate liberation, and the transcendence of boundaries. The other direction is security, rootedness, comfort, and tradition - the self that will not turn away from the earth. The traditionalist may justify behavior by Buddhist or other ethics and ritual, but will ultimately seek comfort rather than freedom. Such people should rest peacefully at the roots of the tree and never climb it.

http://www.wisdom-tree.com/wisdom/symbolism.html

Ingredients:

1 Melon

1 Cantaloupe

8 Red Apples

2 Green Apples

1 Orange

2 Limes

Recipe #22- "Karuna" Compassion- Fruit Blend

 

"Karuna" ~ Compassion

Ingredients:

1 Honeydew Melon (Ripe)

6 Green Apples

4 Limes

4 Kiwi

Chakra: Heart

Giving the gift of yourself....

 "Serving the world with love and cooperation,

 you will find your own true Self.

As you help those in need, selfishness will fall away,

and without even noticing you will find your own fulfillment."

~Amma ♥

I had the pleasure this year volunteering my time to the

San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center. It was enlightening to meet so many beautiful parents & smiling children during the Toy Store (a big treat for them to shop there every year).  Their love for their children inspired them humbly to pick out a few free items to put under their trees.  Serving as a reminder that gifts do not have to be bought at an expensive store to show your love. I won't forget the great parents that I met there, some with despair in their eyes wondering how they're going to make it, some with  dreams of a better life & owning a business, some just plain thankful. Either way, they were hopeful survivors.

Helping them pick out presents for their children, reminded me of picking out toys for my children to unwrap. Toys that light up, Barbie Dolls in shiny dresses, Hot Wheels, Books & some DVD's. Not all the items were the "latest & greatest".

There were no Ipods & Ipads...just happy Moms & happy Dads.

(as it should be)

Donate your time more to charities and watch your life bloom in greatness and love.

http://www.sfcapc.org/

http://www.facebook.com/SanFranciscoChildAbusePreventionCenter

Recipe #21- "Happiness"- Fruit Blend

"Happiness"

If happiness came in a cup, this would be it!

Ingredients:

1 Organic Cantaloupe

1lb Organic Strawberries

2 Organic Red Apples

2 Organic Pomegranates

2 Organic Mangoes

Jus Me...