Citrus fruits have been known to support the immune system and contribute to the elimination or reduction of a host of common ailments in the human body for centuries. The common cold, flu, nausea, indigestion, cholesterol, blood pressure, scurvy, weight-loss, obesity and much, much more body symptoms have been treated with the consistent use of citrus fruits such as lime, lemon and grapefruit. These fruits even work as preservatives or additives in all kinds of sauces used by people all over the world. They blend well in salads and a variety of condiments as well.
Perhaps you should ask grandma if this information is true about citrus fruits. Or maybe great-grandma would be more informative or authoritative on the subject. However, these good older folks do not have any medical background or pharmaceutical training to certify their uses. All they know is that these fruits are good for your health and longetivity.
Here is an extract from Dr. Cutler's House Call Tip newsletter of July 15, 2009 that I would like to share with you:
True Health™ Tip
Cut Your Lung Cancer Risk with Grapefruit!
Can grapefruit really reduce your risk of lung cancer? The results of a recent study point to YES! According to researchers, people who ate one or more grapefruit a day lowered their risk of lung cancer by 50 percent!
How? It looks like the answer lies in the flavonoid known as naringin, which is found in the tasty citrus fruit and appears to help lower the activation of cancer-causing enzymes. Although white grapefruit has higher levels of naringin, the pink-pulped kind contains lycopene, which is loaded with other health benefits.
Plus, it looks as if eating grapefruit or drinking its juice may possibly help your lungs fight off other harmful effects of cigarette smoke. With all these kinds of health benefits, now is the perfect time to grab a fresh grapefruit and dig in—and let the good health begin!
ENJOY YOUR GRAPEFRUIT . IT IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.
