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ISSUE ONE | JULY/AUG
Health & Wellness
Chioma Phillips
Famous the world over, this delicious drink Lemons and Limes are rich in Vitamin C which
has been used a homemade remedy for flus, is necessary for growth, development and
colds, fighting inflammation and an immune repair of body tissues as well as cartilage,
booster, the natural way. bones and teeth! Coupled with that, Lemons
are great body purifiers and detoxifiers,
The secrets behind its remarkable purging your liver of toxins and neutralizing
effectiveness are hidden in its simple-looking the body’s PH which creates a beneficial
ingredients: environment for healing.
Hot water God put such a treasure house of health
Heating up your body helps it to fight against and healing in the things that He made and,
the multiplication of the little invaders that without much effort, one can reap endless
have taken over your body by providing an benefits from them.
environment that is not as conducive for them
to replicate in. Here’s our favorite recipe for it:
Water also serves as a cleanser to your Wash, peel and finely chop or grate a whole
system and when it is heated, it metabolizes ginger root (size will depend on how strong
much faster into your system than cold water you want it)
does. Boil for ten to fifteen minutes to get all the
ginger essence out.
Ginger Strain this mixture.
Ginger is a warming spice so it works in Meanwhile squeeze a lemon or a bunch of
tandem with the heat of the liquid to help limes and pour their juice (sans seeds) into a
your body fight, but it’s also got a bio-active mug. Try to get about 20ml of liquid in there.
compound known as gingerol that makes it the Add honey (to taste).
medicinal powerhouse that it is. Ginger helps Pour in the hot water, stir to mix well.
fight nausea, muscle pain and inflammation, Sit down and enjoy.
which is why it’s effective in the case of colds
and flu. Looking for a bit of an extra kick? If you can
handle it, crush and add to the boiling mixture
Honey a clove or two of garlic (which also has vitamin
Honey is sweet and helps everything go C and anti-bacterial properties - among other
down easily, yes, but it also has anti-bacterial goodness) and for a double-extra punch, try
properties that make it effective in fighting some hot chillies (loaded with vitamin c, help
infections in your body. It has the additional fight pain and clear congestion).
benefit of soothing sore throats as well and
boosting energy too, providing much needed
strength when you’re feeling down.
Share with us your favorite version or natural
Lemon/Lime health remedies and we might feature you in
one of our future issues. Reach out at
editor@msingiafrikamagazine.com
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