Watermelon is one of the fruits most associated with summer,
but next to the delicious sweet taste that we all know, it also contains
medicinal properties: lowering blood pressure, treating edemas and skin fungus
and more.
Watermelon contains considerable amount of beta-carotene,
vitamin B, vitamin C and essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus,
magnesium, potassium, iodine and manganese. It contains only 29 calories per
100 grams, which is another good reason to eat watermelon.
How to use watermelon as a medicine?
There are a lot of reasons to eat watermelon: watermelon
seeds expand the blood vessels, lower blood pressure and improve kidney
function. For Kidney cleansing it is recommended to do a watermelon fast for a
whole day. Cut small cubes of watermelon and eat several pieces every fifteen
minutes. Fasting is beneficial to those suffering from stones and kidney
infections and urinary tract. Watermelon is a good diuretic and therefore good
for edemas. Watermelon is also beneficial for constipation as it is a mild
laxative.
Kidney cleansing: watermelon fasting for a day. Watermelon
is a natural diuretic while ridding the body of excess fluids. There are many
ways to enjoy the benefit from watermelon. Simply slice or juice your
watermelon and consume it whenever you are hungry.
Kidney infection: the same. A kidney infection is a type of
urinary tract infection (UTI) that occurs when bacteria enters your kidneys.
After you receive a medial treatment for it, a healthy diet can help you to
recover and help protect your body from developing further infections. Drink
lots of fluids including fruits and vegetables with a high water content such
as watermelon, cucumber and apple.
Liver cleansing: drink 3 cups daily watermelon juice. A
watermelon cleanse helps the liver to process ammonia, a waste from protein
digestion, and and convert it into a molecule known as urea, a component of
urine that is safely excreted from the body. If you are interested in
detoxifying your body, you can find more useful information in my e-book TheDetox Guide. This guide will teach you how to use detox to cleanse and energize
your body naturally and safely.
Kidney stones: make watermelon seed tea by pouring a pint of
boiling water over a tablespoonful of watermelon seed (ground or cut) and allow
it to steep. Let it cool, then strain
and drink three glasses per day.
Skin fungi: rub the watermelon rind on the skin several
times a day. Apparently the rind contains anti-fungal properties.
Skin pimples: the same. Rub watermelon rind directly onto
your affected are and leave on for a few minutes before rinsing off. By rubbing
a watermelon rind on your face you are releasing the nutrients directly onto
your skin and cleaning up bacteria-prone areas.
Edema: Drink 3 cups watermelon juice a day (watermelon has
diuretic properties).
Colon cleansing: A common problem amongst people with colon
issues is dehydration. Incorporating more liquids into your daily routine is
key in achieving a cleaner colon and more proper digestion. It lubricates the
digested food and provides it with the right hydration to break it down. Water,
fruit juices and eating fruits and vegetables high in water content, like
watermelon, will help.
Constipation: Eat a slice of watermelon to help restore the
colon and intestines. It’s all about high water content and fiber, and within a
short time the body seems to go into the elimination process moving the waste
out. Don’t consume too much watermelon otherwise it can cause diarrhea.
High blood pressure and problems in the arteries: A small
study by Florida State University published in the American Journal of
Hypertension, found out that watermelon is loaded with an amino acid called
L-citrulline which helped improve circulation, relaxes arteries and lowered
people’s systolic blood pressure by as much as nine points.
Gout: Watermelon is an especially alkaline fruit with high
water content, which are important factors in dissolving and flushing out the
sharp uric crystals that cause gout pain.
Diabetes: According to Livestrong website, If you have
diabetes, you are encouraged to eat watermelon as part of a healthy diet.
Although watermelon has few carbohydrates and natural sugar per serving, it is
also low in calories and loaded with nutrients. Just make sure that you follow
the guidance of your health care provider.
Heartburn: eHow website recommends to eat 4 to 6 chunks of
watermelon slowly and to repeat throughout the day. The quantity and how often
toy eat them will depend on how much discomfort you have.
Source Via healthyandnaturalworld
