Let’s first look at what a lemon really is!
A lemon without its peel at about 58 grams, contains about 17 calories, .6 grams of protein, .02 grams of fat, 5.4 grams of carbs which includes (1.6 grams of fiber, 1.5 grams of sugar), 51% of your daily Vitamin C needs as well as trace amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and manganese.

The medicinal, preventive and nutritional benefits of lemons are due to its high concentration of Vitamins and elements, also lemons are a fruit that contains flavonoids which are antioxidant containing composites which contain cancer fighting properties.

Lemons provide many nutritional,
medicinal and preventive benefits.  Among these are the following:

•     Lemons help in the treatment of throat infections, Gastro-Intestinal issues, respiratory problems and high blood pressure.
•     Lemons also help treat kidney stones and lower the susceptibility to strokes.
•     Lemons have shown to be effective in lower a fever and aid in internal bleeding.
•     Lemons also have the ability to strengthen the immune system cleanse not only your blood buy your stomach and even assist in
      dental problems.
•     Lemons detoxify your body, are a natural energizer, keep skin clear with its high level of vitamin C, balance PH and are a natural
      diuretic.

So is a lemon some kind of miracle food? No it simply has many great Vitamins and elements in it, found in other foods but packs an all in one great punch of its own.

How does it do all this you may ask?

For example:
In lemons, the presence of Vitamin C and citric acid along with calcium and magnesium,  bioflavonoids, pectin, and limonene help to promote immunity and to fight infection.

Because lemon has antiseptic and styptic properties it can work as a coagulant stopping internal bleeding. Just apply a little lemon juice on a small cotton ball and place inside the nose and you can stop a bloody nose! 

With all these benefits how can one go wrong with lemon juice, lemon water, or some hot lemon water which is most effective?

However the one thing I haven’t discussed yet is does lemon water really make you lose weight?

There are many myths all over that say it does. It is true lemons do aid in digestion and they are a natural diuretic which will help you reduce your bloat and water weight.

That being said if you want to believe all these magazine articles, internet blogs, and Facebook sites that say if you jam a pitcher full of some lemons or put some lemon juice on top of your chicken the pounds will melt away, I’m sorry to tell you folks you’re in for a disappointment. There is no miracle food and there is no substation for hard work, a diligent healthy clean diet and living a healthy life style. 
 
Remember fitness is not a destination it’s a way of life!    

    Back pain is one of the most common ailments and one of the primary reasons people take up yoga. Yoga can be helpful in both preventing and healing back pain because it can gently stretch and strengthen the muscles in the hips, legs and back as well as the abdomen, which supports the lower back.

    If you are familiar with yoga, you may have already experienced the benefits of the poses listed below. If you have never done them before, please be careful to perform them correctly and to listen to your body. It might be helpful to use props (pillows or folded blankets) for support.

1. Child’s pose – come onto hands and knees and carefully lower hips down toward your heels. Let the entire spine lengthen and, if possible, extend arms forward and sink hips down even more with each exhalation. If back or hips are tight, spread knees further apart or use a prop under hips to prevent straining.

2. Cat and cow – on hands and knees, be sure to stack wrists under shoulders and knees under hips. Begin by lowering head toward the floor 
and rounding the upper back while exhaling (cat pose). Next, bring head and chest upward and sink lower back down while inhaling (cow pose). Repeat several times, moving slowly with each breath, to lengthen and strengthen spine.

3. Knees to chest – on back, carefully draw one knee at a time into chest. Bring hands or arms around to hold bent legs and try to bring knees closer toward chest. Gently rock from side to side or bring head toward knees to stretch your cervical spine.

4. Supine twist – on back, bend knees with feet on floor and extend arms out to each side at shoulder height. Move both knees to the left, carefully lowering toward the floor while shifting upper torso to the right. Try to keep both shoulders on the floor and gaze toward your right hand. Stay here for several breaths, and bring knees and torso back to center. Repeat the twist on the opposite side. For more comfort, place a prop under knees for better support in the twist.

    To feel the benefits of yoga it helps to practice as often as possible. If you suffer from or want to prevent back pain, try to make this sequence a part of your daily routine.