Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 From the files, "articles" " lemon peels" WHAT LEMON PEELS CAN DO FOR YOU. Arteriosclerosis is one of the most common diseases of the blood vessels. It refers to a thickening of the walls of the arteries due to the presence of calcium or lime. It has become a common ailment in modern times, accounting for much of the disability and high death rate among older people. Lemon's effects upon circulation include it's ability to lessen high blood pressure, reduce varicose veins and help stop nosebleeds. It's effects upon muscles and joints can be it's ability to relieve painful arthritis and rheumatism. Cellulite also can be reduced with the use of lemon. Due to lemon's antispasmodic properties, it can help when asthma is present. It can clear catarrh from the respiratory tract and aid in the treatment of bronchitis. Digestion can be improved due to the ability of lemon to alkalinize the body. In this way, dyspepsia can also be alleviated. On the immune system, lemon's antiseptic properties make it useful when colds, influenza, fevers and infections are present. One of the most effective home remedies for arteriosclerosis is the lemon peel. It is believed to be one of the richest known sources of vitamin P. If you rub lemon peel on your teeth and gums they will be strengthened and become pearly white. Eating lemon peel was, by itself, protection against squamous cell skin cancer. A present study suggests that the coumarins in lemon fruit are promising chemopreventive agents by inhibiting radical generation. GRATED LEMON PEELS Very potent natural antioxidant Free radical scavenger Potentiates immune response Potent anti-inflammatory action Inhibits joint degeneration Potent anthistamine effect (anti-allergic) May assist to control equine bleeders Reduce red cell aggregation (clotting) Analgesic effects (Natural antihistamine) Cholesterol lowering action Strengthen Blood Vessels Stroke, Arthritis Varicos veins ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF GRATED LEMON PEELS Working now 25 years with bioflavonoids and the lemon fruit we think to know something more of the healthy propierties than the general man in the street does. So we think that you should know what the lemon could do for your health, seeing that finally people realize that functional food ingredients are a real need for the boddy. DIETARY FIBRES Up to the end of the 1950's these non-nutriments were seen as ballast and removed out of most foods. The average deficits of dietary fibres in food were 41% for women and 30% for men (calculated on the recommended consumption of 30 g dietary fibres per day), taken from „Ernährungsbericht 1996". The following diseases are a result from dietary fibre poor nutrition (Trowell et al. 1985). constipation • diverticular disease of the colon • cancer of the large bowel • appendicitis • Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis • functional gastrointestinal disorders: irritable bowel and other syndromes • duodenal ulcer • hiatal hernia and gastro-oesophageal reflux • obesity: interaction of environment and genetic predisposition • diabetes mellitus (insulin independant diabetes) • gallstones • lipid metabolism and coronary heart disease • varicose veins, hemorrhoids, deep-vein thrombosis and pelvic phleboliths • renal stones Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. www.onegrp.com/?mamanott organic cosmetics http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 no it's not a dumb question.... lol.... it is the inside of the peel, even an orange peel. here are some other whitening remedies... I can't say if they all work or not though, haven't tried them all.... Rub on the teeth a paste of baking powder and water.100% Apple Cider Vingar brush your teeth in this not only does it help to whiten your teeth your going to think you been to have them cleaned. Safe and sanitaryRub the inside of an orange peel on the teeth.strawberries are natural teeth whiteners...take and rub against teeth!!Make a paste by grinding dried bay leaves and dried orange peels and adding a little water. Use as a teeth whitener.Make a paste of equal parts lemon juice and salt and apply to yellowing spots.Persian <persian13@...> wrote: Hi SuziWhere is says rub your teeth and gums with lemonpeel and they will become pearly white ( the teeth I guess!)do you think it is with the inside or outside of the peel?is this a dumb Q or what!Persian" Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. www.onegrp.com/?mamanott organic cosmetics http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010  I like to eat lemon peels, especially these that are thick. Rena Lemon peels When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But what to do with all those lemon peels? Don’t toss them; put them to work. Lemon juice is about 5 to 6 percent citric acid and has a pH level of between 2 and 3. This low pH acidity makes lemon juice a great ally in breaking down rust and mineral stains, but gentle enough to not dull finishes. There is generally sufficient juice left in used lemon halves to tackle small tasks, and it all comes with its own applicator (the rind itself). Plus, the oil in the peel is perfect for clever culinary applications, and not bad in the beauty department either. Here’s what you can do: Around the House 1. Clean greasy messesGreasy pans? Splattered stove tops? Messy counters? If your kitchen has been the victim of some sloppy sauteing, try using lemon halves before bringing out possibly toxic chemical cleaners. Sprinkle some salt (for abrasion) on a juiced lemon half and rub on the greasy areas, wipe up with a towel. (Be careful using lemon on marble counter tops, or any other surface which may be sensitive to acid). 2. Clean your tea kettle or coffee potFor mineral deposit build up in your tea kettle, fill the kettle with water, add a handful of thin slices of lemon peel and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let sit for an hour, drain, and rinse well. For coffee pots, add ice, salt and lemon rinds to the empty pot; swish and swirl for a minute or two, dump, and rinse. Hello, sparkly. 3. Clean your microwaveAll it takes is one exploding bowl of food to render the interior of your microwave officially gunked, sometimes gunked with cement-like properties. Rather than using strong chemical cleaners, try this: Add lemon rinds to a microwave-safe bowl filled halfway with water. Cook on high for 5 minutes, allowing the water to boil and the steam to condense on the walls and tops of the oven. Carefully remove the hot bowl and wipe away the mess with a towel. 4. Deodorize the garbage disposalUse lemon peels to deodorize the garbage disposal (and make your kitchen smell awesome at the same time). It is a great way to finally dispose of spent lemon peels after you have used them for any of these applications. 5. Polish chromeMineral deposits on chrome faucets and other tarnished chrome make haste in the presence of lemon–rub with a squeezed lemon half, rinse, and lightly buff with a soft cloth. 6. Polish copperA halved lemon dipped in salt or baking powder can also be used to brighten copper cookware, as well as brass, copper, or stainless steel. Dip a juiced lemon half in salt (you also use baking soda or cream of tartar for the salt) and rub on the affected area. Let it stay on for 5 minutes. Then rinse in warm water and polish dry. 7. Clean a stainless steel sinkUse the same method described to polish chrome, applied to any stainless sink. 8. Keep insects outMany pests abhor the acid in lemon. You can chop of the peels and place them along thresholds, windowsills, and near any cracks or holes where ants or pests may be entering. For other ways to combat pests naturally, see 7 Steps to Chemical-Free Pest Control. 9. Make a scented humidifierIf your home suffers from dry heat in the winter, you can put lemon peels in a pot of water and simmer on the lowest stove-top setting to humidify and scent the air. 10. Refresh cutting boards Because of lemon’s low pH, it has antibacterial properties that make is a good choice for refreshing cutting boards. After proper disinfecting (see: How to Clean Your Cutting Board) give the surface a rub with a halved lemon, let sit for a few minutes, and rinse. To eat 11. Keep brown sugar softIf your brown sugar most often turns into brick sugar, try adding some lemon peel (with traces of pulp and pith removed) to help keep it moist and easy to use. (For all recipes using lemon peel, try to use organic lemons–and scrub the peel well to remove any residues and wax.) 12. Make zestZest is the best! Zest is simply grated peel, and is the epitome of lemon essence–it can be used fresh, dried, or frozen. If you don’t have an official zester, you can use the smallest size of a box grater. (If you know you will be using lemons for zest, it is easier to grate the zest from the lemon before juicing them.) To dry zest, spread it on a towel and leave out until dried, then store in a jar. To freeze, use a freezer-safe container. Use zest in salads, marinades, baked goods, grain dishes, etc. 13. Make Vegan Lemon BiscottiOnce you’ve made some zest, make these Vegan Lemon Biscotti cookies. De-li-cious! 14. Make twistsStrips of peel, aka twists, are good in cocktails, sparkling water, and tap water. Use a vegetable peeler to make long strips, or use a knife and cut the peel into long strips, cutting away the white pith which is bitter. These can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container or bag. 15. Make lemon extract powderMake zest or twists (above) making sure to remove any of the white (bitter) pith–and dry the strips skin-side down on a plate until they dried, about 3 or 4 days. Put in a blender (or spice grinder) and pulverize into a powder. Use the powdered peel in place of extract or zest in recipes. 16. Make Lemon SugarYou can make lemon extract powder (see above) and add it to sugar, or you can use fresh twists, put them in a jar with sugar and let the peel’s oil infuse the sugar. 17. Make Lemon PepperMix lemon extract powder (see above) with freshly cracked pepper. 18. Make candied lemon peelOrange or grapefruit peel can be candied too. Yum. Candied peels are pretty easy to make, and can be eaten plain, or dipped in melted chocolate, used in cake, cookie, candy, or bread recipes. These recipes for candied citrus and ginger use Sucanat, the most wholesome sugar you can buy. For Beauty 19. Lighten age spotsMany folk remedies suggest using lemon peel to help lighten age spots–apply a small piece to the affected area and leave on for an hour. You can also try one of these 5 natural ways to lighten age spots. 20. Soften dry elbowsUse a half lemon sprinkled with baking soda on elbows, just place your elbow in the lemon and twist the lemon (like you are juicing it) for several minutes. Rinse and dry. 21. Use on your skinLemon peels can be very lightly rubbed on your face for a nice skin tonic, then rinse. (And be careful around your eyes.) 22. Make a sugar scrubMix 1/2 a cup of sugar with finely chopped lemon peel and enough olive oil to make a paste. Wet your body in the shower, turn off the water and massage sugar mix all over your skin, rinse, be soft! You can also try any of these 5 simple homemade sugar scrubs as well. Suzi List Owner health What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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