Text: THE LEMON HAS many tricks. Like turning water into wine, the lemon with its citric acid quickly changes an acid condition into an alkaline one. With its heavy fruit calcium it supplies bones, teeth, and nervous system with basic nourishment. It contains phosphorus also, and one of it's grandest properties is it's ability to "digest" proteins when put on meats, fish, beans, and eggs. THE LEMON A HEALER AND AN ANTISEPTIC Dr. Gerald Stahl reports innumerable cases of cataract, which have been eradicated by using drops one half- lemon juice and half-distilled water in the eye 3 times daily. Athlete's foot needs no high priced ointments for it's taming. Lemon juice combined with papaya juice is a so-called "digest ant" in this condition. Several prominent dentists prescribe for stubborn pyorrhea the juice of lemon and salt. The lemon is one of the speediest acting enemies against germs. Industrial surgeons have used lemon in cases of infection due to injury, with marked success. Harley Street, specialists in London, gives the children of royalty, lemon and honey for sore throat. Many people who have spent, what amounts to fortunes, on stubborn forms of eczema have been led to the homely lemon when all their money was gone, to find the condition soon leaves them, and stays away, too. LEMON CHASES AWAY HALITOSIS Not only is the lemon a local antiseptic for offensive breath, but as an internal alkalizer, it protects the would be fastidious mouth from giving offense. Screen and dramatic stars drink lemon juice drinks sweetened with a little honey, 2-3 times daily to guarantee sweet breath. WHY HAVE ASTHMA, WHEN LEMONS ARE PLENTIFUL Dr. Joseph H. Greer has no fear of asthma remaining with his patients. In addition to a general detoxifying diet, he gives them 2 tablespoons of lemon juice before each meal, and before retiring. COUGHS AND COLDS Roasted lemons - roasted until they crack open - are given to cough and cold sufferers of all ages, and with marked success. When the lemon cracks open, the juice, with brown sugar and fresh pineapple juice, is given the patient, who feels immediate benefit. The pineapple adds it's powerful "digestive" enzymes to those of the lemon, for disintegrating the mucous in the throat. CHINESE USE THE LEMON FOR MEDICINE When Chinese doctors reveal their remedies, there is always something worthwhile to read. The clever cure of the felon is affected by them with this method: The top of the lemon is cut off, the finger inserted into the lemon, and bound on. In the morning the felon is ready to be cleansed. BILIOUSNESS AND THE LEMON There are physicians who forbid all other medication in bilious cases, instructing their patients to avoid everything but lemon juice for one day. (The closest thing to this word I could find dealt with water retention, not sure if this is what it is or not. Anyone feel free to let the rest of us know.) THE LEMON IS A FORMIDABLE ENEMY IN THESE CONDITIONS How many people are terrified by the sight of infectious erysipelas! Poultices made from lemon juice have been producers of magic relief after other powerful drugs have proved useless. Dr. George W. Wood makes this statement about Scarlet Fever: "I can cure 49 out of 50 cases of scarlet fever with lemon and gum arabic. At the beginning of attack place the child in bed, giving it to drink some lemonade with gum arabic, - 1/2 teaspoon of the gum with a glass of lemonade. Cover the abdomen with dry flannel; then wrap child in a white woolen blanket wrung out of hot water; put a dry blanket on top; then add sufficient covering to cause perspiration. In some cases placing hot water bags outside the outer blanket quickly induces this. After one hour of perspiration, during which time lemonade and gum arabic have been given freely to drink, the child should be wiped dry and made comfortable as to amount of clothing. Lemon juice tends to remove deposits, which form on the inner part of the mouth. DIPTHERIA - THE LEMON JUICE TREATMENT STILL PROVES THE POWER OF THE STRONG ANTISEPTIC AND DIGESTIVE QUALITIES OF THE FRUIT. THE THROAT SHOULD BE GARGLED," says Dr. Wood, "with the juice every hour or two, and at the same time, 1/2 to 1 tsp. should be swallowed. This cuts loose the false membrane in the throat and permits it to come out." DROPSY - "Remove skin from the lemon, but the substance of the fruit into small slices, and cover it with honey. To begin with, take juice of one lemon a day; increase gradually until juice of 8-10 lemons taken daily." CHILLS AND FEVERS - Chills and fevers may be due to a variety of causes; never the less the lemon is always a helpful remedy. Spanish physicians regard it as an infallible friend. Here is the Spanish method reported by Dr. Wood: "The juice of one lemon is to be added to a teacup of coffee, and drunk at one draught without milk or sugar, 2X daily." RHEUMATISM - Take the juice of 1/2 lemon before each meal, and before retiring each night. It may be diluted with distilled water before taking, or used in the form of a strong lemonade, and at the same time, apply the juice 2x daily externally. Most physicians who use this remedy state that after 3 days the sure but slow power of the lemon shows it's cleansing and pain-relieving qualities. SCURVY - The world well knows today that the lemon juice cure for scurvy is effective. There are many cases bordering on scurvy, however, showing a lack of the powerful lemon vitamins which give quick improvement in better bowel section, healing of mouth conditions, and a greater immunity to infection--when a diet very rich in vitamin C- which abounds in lemon - is followed. HEADACHE - Lemon juice with a few teaspoons of hot tea added is the treatment of a sophisticated New York bartender, for those who suffer with hangover headaches-- and from headaches due to many other causes. He converts his customers to this regime, and weans them away from drug remedies completely. TARTER REMOVER - Lemon juice makes a delightful dentrifice all by itself. Toothbrushes immersed in lemon juice, diluted, remain clean, as well as teeth. THE LEMON AS ENDURANCE MAKER - Many women, men, and children who lack endurance are low in calcium supply. It is then that the lemon cocktail taken twice daily for 30 days changes the body chemistry, giving greater strength, improvement of memory, and endurance, as well as complexion. The lemon cocktail consists of lemon juice, powdered milk, and honey shaken in a cocktail shaker. Lemon Peel A Great Delicacy Great epicures insist on the free use of lemon peel, grated in all cakes. It lends an indefinable something of luxury to the taste of any cake, or any flavor, and does not interfere with other flavors, either in the frosting of the cake or in the body of the cake itself. As one who has not yet tasted luxury hamburger can realize what is in store for him. Ground onion with ground lemon peel added to beef before broiling or frying is a greater treat than the most expensive cuts of meat. The costliest of chocolates in Paris contain finely ground lemon peel. Ground lemon peel is placed in the finest of European fruit and vegetable salads. In Berlin, Paris, and throughout Italy their incomparable soups contain ground lemon peel. Lemon peel marmalade graces the breakfast tables of continental resorts. Many epicures are seen using ground lemon peel in their breakfast eggs. LEMONS AND MOTH PREVENTATIVES A charming French custom to keep closets free from moths is to take ripe lemons and stick them with cloves all over the skin. The heavily studded lemons slowly dry with their cloves, leaving a marvelous odor throughout the closets and rooms. LEMONS AND FATIGUE Long distance walkers and world travelers as well as explorers look upon the lemon as a Godsend. When fatigue begins, a lemon is sucked through a hole in the top. Quick acting medicine it is, giving almost unbelievable refreshments. Explorers use lemon for protection against many infections of the tropics. A small amount of lemon juice will quench thirst more effectively than many times the amount of water. Experienced travelers declare that when they add lemon juice to ordinary drinking water, in various localities, it acts as an antiseptic and prevents illness due to allergy toward different water supplies. THE SOPHISTICATED LEMON This trick was learned from important men of business and professional life, when they had to be on their toes in the morning after a night of feasting and celebration. A lemon is quartered. It is then sprinkled with salt, and all eaten except the rind, before breakfast. Public speakers say this trick is an important stimulant to them before going on the platform. VAGINAL HYGIENE Diluted lemon juice makes a safe and sane method of vaginal hygiene. Though it is a powerful antiseptic it is nevertheless free from irritating drugs in douches and suppositories. LONDON HEALTH AUTHORITY RELIES ON LEMONS Reddie Mallet, a London health authority, has a complete therapeutic system based on the healing properties of the lemon, combined with various other natural aids. In his hearth fires on opposite sides of the room. His body is rubbed all over with lemon juice and oil. The heated air in this combination causes quick assimilation and well being of a lasting character. Ears, nose, and throat have their particular care with lemon juice treatment. Dr. Mallet cares for stubborn catarrh cases in the following manner: A teaspoonful of olive oil with a teaspoon of lemon juice is gradually - through a dropper - allowed to trickle through each nostril. It is also put into the ears each week for cleansing and tonic properties. Tiny amounts of lemon juice and olive oil are added to baby food at weaning time, and increased with the age of the child. This method is said by Dr. Mallet's patients to prevent ordinary children's diseases, through its peculiar immunity giving qualities. Constipation is treated with inner and outer supplies of lemon juice and olive oil. Four times daily egg cups of olive oil and lemon juice are taken. The body is massaged 3 times weekly with lemon juice and oil. Adenoids are treated with diluted lemon juice used in a nasal syringe in a gentle, trickling manner. In arthritis, lemon juice and oil are gently massaged into the joints after patient has been made warm in a hot bath, or blanket bath in bed. Lemon pulp poultices are freely used for boils, abscesses, and skin eruptions generally. Juice is of course used internally also. In bronchitis, lemon and oil are used as a gargle, and also as an exterior massage for throat and chest. In cirrhosis of the liver, as many as a dozen lemons are used daily in Dr. Mallet's home, with a starch free diet, heavily supplied with fruits such as raisins, oranges, pineapples, etc. Striking results are said to be experienced by sufferers of colitis, with massage of abdomen twice daily (while lying down) with lemon juice and oil. In diarrhea, Dr. Mallet used apple pulp and lemon juice for both young and old. In eczema, lemon juice and raw pineapple juice are applied every hour, and with a starchless diet, until condition is cured. Influenza, headache, and indigestion are treated with increasing amounts of lemon juice inwardly and outwardly. In treatment of jaundice, lemon juice is combined with carrot juice. Dr. Mallet has had unusual results in the treatment of neurasthenia with olive oil and lemon juice. The beneficial calcium, usually low in neurasthenia, is supplied with the nerve nourishing properties of olive oil, to give zest to patients diet. Daily massage of lemon juice and olive oil is rigidly adhered to. The treatment of piles in this lemon health home has been markedly successful. The diet is dry. No water is used - only fruits and vegetables. At night a small teacup of warm olive oil and lemon juice, equal parts, is very gently inserted rectally--and retained. COSMETICS AND LEMON With arrival of the new dehydrated lemon juice in powder form, the woman interested in beauty can have a convenient jar of lemon before her for immediate use at all times, without the often unsightly half squeezed lemon on her boudoir table. The lemon is a very valuable hand and nail bleach. The newer highlighting rinses for hair contains lemon. The pore reducing treatment in the ultra-modern beauty shop contains natural lemon juice, and one of the constituents in an effective breast reducer-is lemon juice. A new liquid powder designed for both treatment and beautification, contains natural juice of lemon for it's ability to ward off facial and nose shine-also for it's bleaching and freckle removing qualities. Lemon strawberry tooth powder is a new bleaching agent for teeth darkened by film and alkaline deposits. A New York dancing teacher keeps her pupils' feet and joints pliant with olive oil and lemon juice massage before and after all lessons, and physical culture experts are now using a remarkable massage cream made from egg yolk, lemon, and olive oil. Paris actresses prevent dark circled eyes by twice daily applications of lemon juice. It is used to prevent yellow appearance of the neck. One clever actress carries with her at all times the new cleansing pads for removing make-up during the day. She adds lemon juice to the jar of pads so that with each application she secures a bleaching as well as a cleansing treatment of her skin before applying her make-up. The lemon has a host of uses for hair and scalp. A lemon scalp massage may be given in ones own home by using the dehydrated lemon powder, which is allowed to remain on during the night for it's powerful tonic properties, as well as its ability to combat many scalp infections.

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