Ellen101
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I am amazed at the difference drinking lemon water has made in my symptoms! I did it here and there sporadically in an effort to detox, but since I have increased my consumption I have noticed a big difference.
I came home from work today with some muscle pain and after downing some lemon water I felt so much better.
Keebler
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- So good to hear that. Add a touch of sea salt and a bit of stevia for a nice beverage. LIMES are good, too.
Hot or cold, either lemon or limes, too.
ALWAYS thoroughly rinse and swish mouth with plain water after your last sip, though.
WAIT 30 before brushing teeth (if it's that time. No need to brush just from lemon water but just don't brush too soon or the enamel can disappear.
Citrus makes tooth enamel soft. Rinsing and vigorously swish and spit with clear water and waiting at least 30 minutes give enamel time to harden up again).
Use of a straw does not do much good as the liquid seems to get full into the mouth, anyway and it takes so little to cover the teeth. Besides, you should enjoy this as a delicious beverage, so drink, enjoy, rinse and wait.
Organic lemons or limes are best, even if you have to buy less. -
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- If you have a microplane (or zester) you can add in some of that wonderful lemon or lime zest, the colorful part of the outer peel. Just wash well first.
Don't scrap off too much as the white part is bitter (but,then, it can provide helpful pectin). -
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Ellen101
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Thanks Keebler didn't know that about the enamel! BTW when ever I see your profile line your "tranquil Tree House in my dreams" causes me to imagine a wonderful, relaxing, peaceful place! Now to just make it a reality..
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That is great that the lemon water is helping you so much! How much lemon do you squeeze into your water?
I have lemon water almost every day, but I wonder if I am not squeezing enough lemon. The article describes using the juice of a half or whole lemon. Guess I need to up the amount.
Thanks for the info!
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My lyme doctor advised me to use 4 lemons per day. So, that can be a guide to you.
I never got above 2 lemons per day.
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dbpei
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amyb, I drink a lot of herbal teas. Licorice tea is my favorite and it helps the adrenals. I also enjoy naturally decaf. green tea. Makes me feel better.
I drink some seltzer water and wonder if this might be bad. I was muscle tested and told I can drink all the seltzer I want, but I wonder... So I try to limit to a few a week.
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Ellen101
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I usually cut the lemons in half and squeeze the half into a water bottle. Supposedly starting off your day with warm water and lemon is really good for you.
I tried that this am, but I still do need my coffee!
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Keebler
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- Be sure to use a GLASS bottle or jar, not plastic for drinking - and for storing a cut lemon or lime in the fridge.
For just plain water, a stainless steel water bottle would be fine but not for ANY juices, due to the acid content.
Coffee and tea also contain acids, so that is to be considered with stainless steel. A ceramic mug is better for hot drinks. There are some with travel caps.
Plastic bottles are from petroleum and leach out some chemicals that can clobber us, big time. Endocrine disruptors, potential carcinogens, etc.
BPA free plastic may be a bit better but, still, it's best to avoid all plastics from making contact with anything we consume.
Styrofoam is also petroleum and should be avoided, especially with warm food or drink.
Environmental Working Group -
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Keebler
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- Wow! Lots of choices from a web search for:
Ceramic Travel Mug
(just find one with a good quality cap for that chemical composition is also to be considered for very hot drinks. Still, it does have to have some flex to it so, obviously, we have to give a bit there)
For cold drinks to travel, any sturdy glass bottle or jar can be put to use (if it does not retain smell from previous foods). There are some glass water bottles on the market with protective outer sleeves, too.
Lots of choices from a web search for:
glass water bottle, protective sleeve -
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Keebler
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- dbpei,
You wonder: "I drink some seltzer water and wonder if this might be bad. I was muscle tested and told I can drink all the seltzer I want, but I wonder... So I try to limit to a few a week. " (end quote)
Muscle testing cannot determine how the lining in your stomach will react to the corrosive action of the bubbles. Or how your tooth enamel will react.
Sadly, the carbonation can be caustic to to the lining of the stomach.
I've read that some doctors instruct to avoid all carbonation, even just sparkling water - and especially those with leaky gut (most CFS and lyme patients) and most especially, those taking Rx that do a number on the gut, anyway.
I would love to add this kind of spritz to my life but my stomach put its foot down pretty strong against it.
I would guess, if you are going to enjoy a fizzy drink of your own concoction, after you have some food in your stomach would be safer.
Still, ask your doctor and search a bit about this. You may be a lucky one with a gut of steel, eh?
You might see what Mercola's site has to say about carbonation, beyond just this one:
----------------- But, at a glance that may have to do with the kind of fizzy drinks and sugar --- you may need to search more extensively to find out about carbonated WATER. Just a start to that search:
. . . even mild carbonic acid can cause problems for your teeth, stomach and metabolism . . . . -
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dbpei
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Thanks for that info Keebler. I have had trouble finding much information on seltzer and how it can affect your health. These were interesting articles.
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This is so interesting because after a 7 week flare, I could not figure out what to eat or drink anymore. I then had a thirst for water with lemon in it and wow, it was the only thing that made me feel good during and after consumption. I fill up a huge glass with ice, water and throw in some lemon and I am good to go. The cold feels great going down and afterwards I have no issues with my stomach. Glad that this topic was started, I thought I was a little nuts again....
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Wow, four lemons, I'm nowhere close to that, but I'm going to try!
Re: the seltzer, I used to drink it all the time but I feel better with just plain lemon water. I just couldn't quench my thirst with the seltzer and ended up feeling even more dehydrated somehow.
FWIW, I asked my dentist about drinking lemon water, and he said not to worry about the effects of the lemon on the tooth enamel. I forget the exact words he used but the gist is that the water dilutes or neutralizes it enough that it's not a problem.
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So glad to read this Ellen.
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Green tea is not on my YEAST DIET LIST that I can consume
But then again what is
I will try some herbal teas they suggest - I miss my black tea and sugar
What can you use just Stevia ? I think it has an odd after taste
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