According to a recent national survey, over 30% of Americans complained of joint pain. Joint pain is most often caused by some medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, bursitis, as well as injuries such as a joint sprain.

Joints connect the bones in the body thus enabling us to move our limbs and other body parts. However, due to a number of reasons, the cartilage that prevents our bones from rubbing wears away and this leads to joint pain which can range from irritating to exhausting.

The pain in the joints can lead to physical discomfort, and many other inconveniences. Nevertheless, we, fortunately, can use the power of the lemon peel to address this issue.

Lemons are abundant in vitamin C, containing approximately 31% of a daily recommended amount. Vitamin C is vital in the creation of a very important protein in our bodies that forms tendons, ligaments, skin and blood vessels.

Vitamin C is also extremely useful in the body recuperation, as it actually prompts wound healing, scar tissue formation and cartilage, bone and teeth maintenance.

Despite vitamin C, lemon rinds are also rich in calcium, both of which are vital for a healthy skeleton. Therefore, lemon peels can be of immense help in the case of joint pain.

We reveal an extremely effective natural remedy against joint pain. If you practice it before going to bed, you will feel the results in the morning.

Lemon peel for joint pain- recipe  

Ingredients:

• 4 lemons
• Olive oil

You will also need:

• Plastic bag
• A jar
• Gauze
• Woolen shawl

Method of preparation:

Place some lemon peel in a jar and fill it with olive oil to the top. Close the jar and leave it for 2 weeks.

After that time, the remedy will be ready. Put some of the healing oil on gauze and apply it on the painful joint. Cover the gauze with a plastic bag and then wrap it with a woolen shawl as well. This efficient procedure will provide quick and permanent results!

It may sound a bit strange, but you can also eat the lemon peel and enjoy its numerous health benefits, including:

It improves immunity and digestion

The lemon peel is abundant in vitamin C, which is highly beneficial for flu, a sore throat, common colds and similar infections, as well as nutritious fiber that stimulates a regular bowel movement.

It reduces cholesterol levels

It contains polyphenol flavonoids which help to reduce bad cholesterol and potassium which helps to maintain blood pressure levels.

It stimulates weight reduction

The lemon peel is rich in pectin, which is an ingredient that inhibits the body from absorbing excess amounts of carbohydrates.

It enhances skin quality

The lemon peel contains the citric acid and vitamin C, which are extremely efficient in the fight against free radicals that lead to aging and dark spots on the skin.

Therefore, if you have not included lemons in your regular diet until now, this is the perfect time to start consuming them every day and enjoy all the health benefits they provide!

Source: www.fhfn.org
Other included sources linked in FHFN’s article:
http://buynongmoseeds.com/lemon-rind-that-treats-joints-recipe-after-which-you-should-wake-up-without-joint-pain/
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/joint-pain
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002404.htmhttp://www.newhealthguide.org/Eating-Lemon-Peel.html
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