I had a couple of terrible bouts with kidney stones in 2009. Then I had another couple in 2017. It wasn’t until much later I realized something. In the interim period I had moved to a house that had a lemon tree that produced big, beautiful, fantastic lemons. I squeezed them in water, on fish, anything I could think of. For 8 years, no kidney stones. After leaving that house, I became prone to them again. Most pain I have ever felt in my life. I started regularly drinking water with lemon again. Been stone free ever since. Okay, could be coincidence. But I can tell you, I’m not waiting for someone to do a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, crossover study to prove it works. My real life results are good enough for me.
Thanks For the info. I too have a very tough problem with kidney stones and looking for something to give a hand with them. I have found many real studies that show positive benefits from lemon juice. But beware Vitamin C is said to promote kidney stones where luckily lemons also have citric acid that helps even more to stop kidney stones. I am using lemon juice for other reasons so it will be a good test!
@ronlearn You need to first know what type of stone you make. Lemon juice is a urinary alkalinizer and can help deter calcium oxalate and uric acid stones but cause other types to grow.
Dehydration is the #1 cause of stones. You need to keep the urine diluted of stone-causing substances and flush the crystals that could become stones. Lemon juice is a urinary alkalinizer so it can help deter calcium oxalate and uric acid stones...but it can cause other types to grow. Apart from getting a stone analyzed you can do a 24-hour urine test to see what's causing your stones. (You may have passed others without knowing.)
@@ronlearn Sorry to hear about your stone issue. Something else worth looking into is Chanca Piedra. I also find it extremely helpful. Of course, look into it for your own specific situation, but I believe it is a great help.
God gives us lemons because they are so tasty and healthy! I make a great morning smoothie with lemon, ginger, and cucumber and more-it’s fantastic and anti-inflammatory.
I had a serious gall bladder attack on a remote Greek island. The local doctor put me on a diet of lemon juice and water for a week, then plain rice for a week and then grilled meats and fish. At home, I would have had surgery. I have never had gall bladder problems since.
If you refrigerate or freeze bread,pasta,rice for 24 hrs it reduces the glycemic load to about 1/2 that of the non refrigerated bread,pasta,rice. Just something interesting I thought I would share with you. My favorite Canadian Drs. ♥
Some breads and other baked goods I've selected at Aldi have been frozen or refrigerated because the chill hasn't totally come off them, and all the condensation hasn't evaporated either.
I used to drink it but now I avoid it because of the effects on the teeth. I mostly drink regular water with ice that is what I enjoy. Great video. Thank you
I dunno, my wife and I have drank a small glass of ACV with fresh lemon juice in warm water for many years now, every other morning. That's very popular in Asia as a help for digestive (gut) health.
My urologist told me that my kidney stones were caused by my body having a citrate level that was too low. He said that I could drink 3 liters of lemonade, mixed at a particular strength, every day or I could take potassium citrate as a supplement to gain the same effect. I do both and I haven't had a stone since, and I was having to have lithotripsies done every other year to dissolve very large stones.
I have read many books, I listened to many RUclips videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
When restaurants use lemon juice as a flavoring for fish, it's their way of getting the fish consumed before it completely spoils because the process has already started.
@@barbtaylor562 Carbonated water is more acidic in our mouths than flat water. Bubbly water contains carbon dioxide, which is converted to Carbonic Acid when it mingles with saliva, lowering the pH level of your mouth.
Lots of people don't really like drinking water, so if a little natural flavor helps the water go down, that's probably the biggest benefit. If lemon water is replacing other less healthy drinks, that would also be a benefit. And people could just say they like lemon water and forget about inventing "health benefits"
I've found that water either has no taste at all or has a taste that's very slightly unpleasant, even though my local source is Lake Michigan and is well monitored for safe consumption. I have to chill it and then add some sort of flavor as an incentive to remain hydrated in summer.
I've been a heavy smoker for 56 years. I just had a lung x-ray and it was normal. I attribute that to fresh lemon and honey in my tea every morning and a large v-8 low sidium everyday. I also take 35 supplements including NAC.. Also I never get viruses or colds..
I use lemon on all foods. Also 1/2lemon juice in 1glass of warm water every morning. When i was doing diet, it helped me.After a time, i had stomach problem so i drink from then only after i eat.
I drink a 1/2 lemon in a large glass of water every morning. I use to drink a large glass of orange juice. I felt that it was probably to much sugar. So I made a switch. I do love sugar. Highly addictive. I'm trying to cut back wherever I can
I love lemon water and will continue to drink it for the taste anydI find it a much better choice for us than a lot of other beverages. Thank you for busting the myths.
My kidnet doctor told me to keep hydrated and drink lemon water in the morning, i havent had a stone sine 2020 ,and yes they told me to stay awy from high oscilates foods, ie; tea ,dark cola, spinach, cruncher chips
My endocrinologist recommend a whole lemon or lime juice to help prevent another kidneystone. She wasn't confident it would definitely work but was confident that it wouldn't hurt like a prescription medication might. Like the docs said; anything that helps pump the fluids
@@msr1116Your kidneys and liver are self-cleansing organs. Cranberry juice can cause kidney stones because it's high in vitamin C. Citric acid can help deter some types of stones but cause others.
Lemon juice is a urinary alkalinizer (raises the pH). It can help deter calcium oxalate and uric acid stones but cause other types to grow. So you need to get a stone analyzed or do a 24-hour urine test to see what's causing them. Until then make sure you're drinking enough water *regularly* throughout the day: you need to keep the urine diluted of stone-causing substances and flush the crystals that could become stones.
I juice organic lemons. 1/2 large lemon makes about a tablespoon of juice. I freeze them into cubes and have a cube in green tea. No idea if its over all health boosting. I just like the taste. Same with ginger, juice it and have in green tea. And rinse with water after to dilute the acids. And yes, don't know if it helped, but I completely reversed my type 2 diabetes while having about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, ginger juice through the day in tea. I make a pot of green tea in the morning and drink about six cups a day, Also over all diet changes to Mediterranean way of eating, intermittent fasting, and walk an hour a day. I also had scary high cholesterol, tons of bad markers in my blood work, all blood tests completely back to normal now. 😁😁🙏🙏
Lemons are so good to eat. Besides that I make lemon loaves, lemon cookies and lemon cakes. I squeeze lemon on fish on steak and on lettuce. If life deals you lemons eat them. The only lemon I don’t like is my car.😢
8:55 About the Ph of the stomach: some people, let's say doctors, explain that when we get older our stomachs become less "set up for digestion" and thus in need for some added acidity like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
I always put half a lemon in my smoothy mixture, which lasts me a week. Should I even bother putting the lemon in? Never thought about my enamel which could get damaged. Love your show.
Good video as always...lots of angles: 1) Fact, using a couple good squirts of "Real Lemon" bottled juice in 8oz which I drink throughout the day totally helps my digestion, and 2) I have a pressing pain right in my sternum...so it is not my liver...and with exercise AND keeping drinking lemon water seems to alleviate that. Yes, there is the hypochondriac and placebo effect....and exercise of course does good....but when I take out lemon juice it does seem to make my health turn to pain.
I’m a spearfisherman and I spend 10 hours a day on the water and hydration is really important. This post is worth its weight in gold for anyone listening because I swear I have noticed that pomelos or som o as they call them in Thailand are the best way to hydrate. I don’t care what anyone says, doctors or otherwise. Nobody knows what they are talking about. Pomelos have given me the best hydration, way better than drinking straight loads of water. It’s ok to mix in sips of water when you consume the pomelo. I know for a fact this works and am actually a very surprised pro athletes etc seem like all they do is drink loads of water which I do not believe is the best way to hydrate… it seems like it is but it’s not.
We do our best to just share what has actually been tested for stuff like this. It obviously doesn’t mean it can’t worj - just means no one has show it to work yet 😀
I only drink water, so I added a little lemon to it it's probably nice once in a while. I think I've heard about it for weight los, but of cours, it didn't do anything. I love lemon on my fish
I am subscribed and I have been watching you guy's for years and like and learn something from each of your videos. I love you guy's. So knowledgeable, funny and respectfull of each and let each other talk. That is so refreashing. Keep up the great work guy's!
Subscribed and enjoy your videos❤ I used to drink lemon water in the morning every day for vitamin C and cleaning system. When I feel I have a cold coming, I would drink more lemon water and the cold often won’t develop 😀But I hear it’s not good for bone (I have Osteoporosis) so I stopped. I also hear lemon water will be alkalined when it’s in the body so it’s super good for you. I am so confused by lemon water 😊 Would you please clarify? Love from Ottawa!
We always get lemon for our water when dining out (only beverage we drink, besides unsweetened iced tea). At home, not so much. Our house water is filtered -- whole house and under kitchen sink -- but restaurant water may be just tap water. The lemon slice adds a bit of flavor and that is why we use it. Thanks for a thorough video on lemons. I don't do a lot of citrus because I have GERD and take meds for that. You know what else is great in a glass of water? A sliver of cucumber!
I have a slice of lemon in my iced water with Splenda with stevia but usually at restaurants for a light healthy taste and alternative to what they have to offer. My childhood neighborhood play buddies used to eat lemon and the rind.
I just tossed my supply of Truvia (stevia) due to the recent info re: ERYTHRITOL ... on stroke and cardiac connections! Seems the first ingredient on Truvia is this product ... grrrr . . . look it up on the internet . . . :>)
I put a whole lemon in a vita mix blender with a little bit of water and mix it up to the consistency of apple sauce, and put a couple tablespoons in a glass of water .
I got hooked on lemon water when I was having gallbladder issues. Lemon has emulsifiers in it which aids in digestion after you've had your gallbladder taken out. My go to drink is one lemon, one lime, two capfulls of apple cider vinegar, a little maple syrup, and a touch of salt in 20oz of water.
It absolutely healed my liver, I did it for a month and my liver enzymes were absolutely reduced, and shocked my doctor. He asked if I quit alcohol and I told him no. Which I had not. There is no question that it was the correlate.
I wash lemons then slice them in half, place them in zip freezer bags. They seem to be juicier after freezing them. I just take out what I need and put them in a bag in the fridge. Every morning I juice lemon with hot water and have first thing with a straw. Plus a c vinegar followed by a pint of water. Gives my lazy bowel a kick start. Also eat a-lot of fish so I squeeze lemon on . Very healthy and seems to suit me.
I boil water cut up lemons(2) and ginger root. Put them in the boiling water and let it ferment in the fridge. Cool it then drink a full glass every day.
I make a hot drink of wedge of lemon, a cinnamon stick and sometimes a dribble of honey in a thermos with hot water. Makes me drink more water and if you like cinnamon it’s really good! Plus the health benefits of the 4 ingredients is a positive, as minor as they might be. 😊
I love to put half a wedge in my thermal mug of ice water. Mostly because it gives it just a slight lemon flavor and makes it more refreshing. And I figured what ever benefits I’m getting won’t hurt. I have heard that lemon in water helps your body absorb the water better. I didn’t hear that mentioned in your video, have you heard this?
I squeeze 2 lemons first thing in the morning add to a glass of water and drink. I then drink another glass of water to rinse my teeth. I haven't been sick or had a cold etc. for the 10 years I've been doing this. I am also "an apple a day to keep the doctor away" person, it works!
Im prone to kidney stones, my Urologist recommended half a lemon sqeezed into a glass of water every morning before you eat/drink anything else, so far so good!
I drink it in the morning 1/2 lemon with a glass of hot-warm water for about a year now. I also have 15ml of evoo before I drink the water. I find as soon as I finish I have to go to the toilet. I can vouch for that but I don't really see any improvements.
I am a 65 year old male and a hardcore cyclist., who occasional gets cramping in the quad/hamstrings after a workout. I have discovered that a couple of TBS of lemon juice diluted in a liter of water almost immediately stops cramping. People I have told about this have similar experiences. Do you have any explanation for this?
I drink one to two mugs of hot water with a slice of lemon in it before having my first cup of coffee so that the coffee doesn’t dehydrate me too much. The lemon gives the semblance of a “drink” rather than just water and being hot (just out of the Kerrigan machine) makes me sip rather than gulp. So healthy choices, but not magic!
World according to moi: Lemon water ought to be tepid, not cold or iced according to Ayurvedic practices. Also a pinch of Hemilayan salt for electrolytes but what do I know, I’m so fat. Lemon water can really stress your tooth enamel. Looking good docs!
I read that it is really important to wash the lemon before adding a slice to a drink. It’s to remove whatever might be on it from growing, shipping etc. (also, did the person at the bar who cut them wash hands first?)Now I can’t order it that way - I only do it if I’ve washed the lemon myself. Probably over careful, but I just can’t do it.
Pretty much the only thing I drink is water (no coffee or soda). When it's really hot outside I drink a glass of lemon water, it just cuts the thirst a bit and I find it refreshing.
Love lemon water, makes water taste better. Hot lemon water for sore throat soothing or in a cup of hot tea, or ice tea, very good in summer. No sugar, taste the tea flavor better😊😊😊😊
I have gout and I have found that if I don’t drink lemon water for 3-4 days the gout will flare up. If I have about 8 ounces every other day there is no flare up
@@joywebster2678 Yes, but I try not to take more meds than I have to. I already take 10 pills for various issues but mostly for my heart ( I have had two heart surgeries already - one open heart the other a TAVR)
And i am also a hemodialysis patient and actually it made my skin turn orange even though its a lemon..i like to cook with lemons though they are very good for that..and just because its a lemon doesnt mean it has to be the holy grail of pH foods..it all depends on how much lemon was squeezed into the water at one time..did you use too much too little..maybe dont use them first thing in the a.m. or it could be more acidic on the inside?
My urologists have always advocated lemon water or anything with citric acid as a kidney stone preventative. Also check out the University of Chicago's kidney stone site. Citric acid can't dissolve oxalate kidney stones but it can dissolve the uric aid ones. Avoiding sugar is also very helpful to prevent stones, as is consuming calcium at each meal. It's very hard to restrict oxalate because it's pretty much in all plant foods. Certainly restrict the top 20.
Calcium oxalate stones are helped by reducing milk and calcium. My uncle and his daughter had Calcium oxalate stones. Stopped drinking so much milk..both improved. I have uric acid stones, tested, and gout, urologists shrug about dissolving the latent stones in the renal pelvis.
I saw on the internet (the best source for everything! LOL!) that it helps with helping to clear out fatty liver. Here's hoping it is at least partially true!!!
My city Tap water tastes gross, I always add a slice of lemon. We are very lucky to have a Meyer lemon tree in the garden, I love it! I squeeze them and pour into ice cubes, then grab ice cubes during the winter months, to marinate any protein, make salad dressing etc. it’s been wonderful.
I drink lemon water EVERYDAY first thing in the morning for the past 5 years and I have to tell you, I look like 35 years old at aged 55. I know it’s not 100% due to lemon water but to a certain extent, I do believe it helps ❤
Dr. Z, please expand on what you said about difficulty getting iron in your body without animal products. Thank you, an Ethical Vegetarian for 58 years
Sorry simply speaking to the point that plant based iron is much more poorly absorbed. Not that you can’t meet your needs but need to be a little more intentional than the meat eaters. Dr Weening is plant based
@@TalkingWithDocs Thx for the reply, Dr. Z. I don't want people to think you can't get the nutrition you need from a plant based diet. Good job reducing soda. It's hard. I probably drink 12 ounces of diet cola every day. And thumbs up, Dr. Weening. I've been veganish since I was 11. 58 years!!!
Interesting, I put a few drops in my water just to give it a hint of flavour, I use it to replace any other liquid like pop, OJ and other unhealthy but tasty beverages. But I will try and use it sparingly moving forward...thanks for the info!!
I got a big kidney stone had to have laser treatment. Had to go on medication to reduce uric acid levels in blood. Consultant suggested drinking lemon water or lemon juice to reduce recurrence of kidney stones. The dentist said doing this would wear my enamel away on teeth. The pain from the kidney stone was horrendous so dont want them again so lemons it is for me.
I drink lemon water (3 tablespoons) in cup of hot water every morning. I use concentrated lemon juice out of bottle. Is this as good as fresh squeezed lemon juice? I had a kidney stone in 2020 and haven’t had a problem since then
I drink cold lemon water because I like it. No other reason. I don't drink any sodas at all. Sometimes iced tea with lemon...no sugar. I find that anything sugary does not quench the thirst, plus I just don't like sodas and such.
I'm wondering if lime water will give the same benefits. Although I love lemon, I find that the older I get, I don't like it in water or unsweet tea any more. Thanks in advance for your advice/opinion.
I drink 1/2 squeeze lemon and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar on warm water before breakfast 4x a week and I lost 5 kilograms in 4 months but I also cut all sugars in my diet except fruits I eat 3x a day and 3 vegetables with protein daily! 👍❤️ I’m happy as I don’t put any more weight- stayed this weight I was aiming for without excercise except at work 3x a week- I’m a nurse 👩⚕️
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I had a couple of terrible bouts with kidney stones in 2009. Then I had another couple in 2017. It wasn’t until much later I realized something. In the interim period I had moved to a house that had a lemon tree that produced big, beautiful, fantastic lemons. I squeezed them in water, on fish, anything I could think of. For 8 years, no kidney stones. After leaving that house, I became prone to them again. Most pain I have ever felt in my life. I started regularly drinking water with lemon again. Been stone free ever since. Okay, could be coincidence. But I can tell you, I’m not waiting for someone to do a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, crossover study to prove it works. My real life results are good enough for me.
Good for you!! I agree--why wait❤❤
Thanks For the info. I too have a very tough problem with kidney stones and looking for something to give a hand with them. I have found many real studies that show positive benefits from lemon juice. But beware Vitamin C is said to promote kidney stones where luckily lemons also have citric acid that helps even more to stop kidney stones. I am using lemon juice for other reasons so it will be a good test!
@ronlearn You need to first know what type of stone you make. Lemon juice is a urinary alkalinizer and can help deter calcium oxalate and uric acid stones but cause other types to grow.
Dehydration is the #1 cause of stones. You need to keep the urine diluted of stone-causing substances and flush the crystals that could become stones. Lemon juice is a urinary alkalinizer so it can help deter calcium oxalate and uric acid stones...but it can cause other types to grow.
Apart from getting a stone analyzed you can do a 24-hour urine test to see what's causing your stones. (You may have passed others without knowing.)
@@ronlearn Sorry to hear about your stone issue. Something else worth looking into is Chanca Piedra. I also find it extremely helpful. Of course, look into it for your own specific situation, but I believe it is a great help.
Lemon water...I like it. It's more refreshing than plain water, so I drink more.
God gives us lemons because they are so tasty and healthy! I make a great morning smoothie with lemon, ginger, and cucumber and more-it’s fantastic and anti-inflammatory.
I only drink water and lemon water for many many years....I love it!!! Go thru bags and bags of them weekly.
I had a serious gall bladder attack on a remote Greek island. The local doctor put me on a diet of lemon juice and water for a week, then plain rice for a week and then grilled meats and fish. At home, I would have had surgery. I have never had gall bladder problems since.
Wow that’s lucky. Thanks Greek doctor!
Well, you majorly decreased your fat intake! That alone will help with gall bladder issues!
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
If you refrigerate or freeze bread,pasta,rice for 24 hrs it reduces the glycemic load to about 1/2 that of the non refrigerated bread,pasta,rice. Just something interesting I thought I would share with you. My favorite Canadian Drs. ♥
Most bread you buy has ALREADY been frozen. I'm a truck driver, btw and unless your bread is locally baked it has usually been transported frozen.
@@JoesmoothdogGood to know! Thanks!
Some breads and other baked goods I've selected at Aldi have been frozen or refrigerated because the chill hasn't totally come off them, and all the condensation hasn't evaporated either.
Not true. Freezing bread and pasta changes nothing unless you live with Alice in Wonderland.
I use lemon in everything. Love it.
Okay,but the topic was health benefits, not whether people like it
@@Ariadne76-k3d😂😂😂
I used to drink it but now I avoid it because of the effects on the teeth. I mostly drink regular water with ice that is what I enjoy. Great video. Thank you
Seltzer water has no appreciable effect on tooth enamel as long as it is just plain seltzer and not sweetened.
Drinking it through a straw helps with teeth
Great 2 doctors, thanks to my Canadian friends!
I dunno, my wife and I have drank a small
glass of ACV with fresh lemon juice in warm water for many years now, every other morning. That's very popular in Asia as a help for digestive (gut) health.
Yea there is some decent evidence for ACV. We have a video about it
My urologist told me that my kidney stones were caused by my body having a citrate level that was too low. He said that I could drink 3 liters of lemonade, mixed at a particular strength, every day or I could take potassium citrate as a supplement to gain the same effect. I do both and I haven't had a stone since, and I was having to have lithotripsies done every other year to dissolve very large stones.
I have read many books, I listened to many RUclips videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
truly a great book
read it a few days ago, truly a great book
heard about it before, thanks for sharing!
great book for everyone searching just found it on her website just search for the hidden herbs
You two are such a valuable resource! Thank you for taking the time to help people make informed choices😊
Lemon makes water, iced tea and fish taste better.
When restaurants use lemon juice as a flavoring for fish, it's their way of getting the fish consumed before it completely spoils because the process has already started.
@@apriltownsend8463 I was referring to grilling fish at home, I put lemon on it.
I don't know , but when I have high blood pressure I drink warm water with lemon and it helps to lower it . Good info 🙏🙏
It absolutely helps lowered blood pressure
I agree these guys are no nothings who are negative. lemons are extremely complex and help heart health.Standard with limes for Survey in navy.
lemon in carbonated water - helped me kick diet coke
Carbonated water is horrible for you
@@apriltownsend8463According to the Cleveland Clinic, it’s nothing more than water with bubbles. The worst it can do to you is give you gas.
@@apriltownsend8463Why is it bad for you ?
@@barbtaylor562It’s not.
@@barbtaylor562 Carbonated water is more acidic in our mouths than flat water. Bubbly water contains carbon dioxide, which is converted to Carbonic Acid when it mingles with saliva, lowering the pH level of your mouth.
Lots of people don't really like drinking water, so if a little natural flavor helps the water go down, that's probably the biggest benefit. If lemon water is replacing other less healthy drinks, that would also be a benefit. And people could just say they like lemon water and forget about inventing "health benefits"
We agree !
I've found that water either has no taste at all or has a taste that's very slightly unpleasant, even though my local source is Lake Michigan and is well monitored for safe consumption. I have to chill it and then add some sort of flavor as an incentive to remain hydrated in summer.
@@ChrisCapoccia If you had suffered my kidney stones, you may feel differently.
Half a fresh squeezed lemon, ginger , mint and honey in green tea matcha
Please do something on red light therapy
I've been a heavy smoker for 56 years. I just had a lung x-ray and it was normal. I attribute that to fresh lemon and honey in my tea every morning and a large v-8 low sidium everyday. I also take 35 supplements including NAC.. Also I never get viruses or colds..
Me too! But I put the lemon juice in my V8 and the rinse with my green tea after! ENJOY
Thank you Doctors, you are awesome. I drink lemon juice in my water because it lowers my blood pressure, so this can be a benefit to the heart.
I use lemon on all foods.
Also 1/2lemon juice in 1glass of warm water every morning.
When i was doing diet, it helped me.After a time, i had stomach problem so i drink from then only after i eat.
That’s good. Thanks for sharing
The Wayne and Shuster of medical videos. Wonderful learning tools. Thank you!
The docs look too young to remember Wayne & Shuster ☺
I drink a 1/2 lemon in a large glass of water every morning. I use to drink a large glass of orange juice. I felt that it was probably to much sugar. So I made a switch. I do love sugar. Highly addictive. I'm trying to cut back wherever I can
I love lemon water and will continue to drink it for the taste anydI find it a much better choice for us than a lot of other beverages. Thank you for busting the myths.
Warm lemon water with honey when I have a Cold feels good on my throat. The lemon probably doesn't do anything but it is comforting!
It gives vitamin C.
@@cherylmcnutt9905correct & the acidity of the lemon 🍋 soothes the throat 😊
Also doesn't honey and lemons have great antibacterial properties?
These 2 docs should really be exposing the pharmaceutical industry. I doubt that will happen though!
My kidnet doctor told me to keep hydrated and drink lemon water in the morning, i havent had a stone sine 2020 ,and yes they told me to stay awy from high oscilates foods, ie; tea ,dark cola, spinach, cruncher chips
That’s awesome
I use juice two lemons for my daily lunch salad dressing, AVC & EVOO. Perfect combo for me!
Sounds great!
Thank you doctors for sharing all the useful information we can all benefit from. God Bless you both...
My endocrinologist recommend a whole lemon or lime juice to help prevent another kidneystone. She wasn't confident it would definitely work but was confident that it wouldn't hurt like a prescription medication might. Like the docs said; anything that helps pump the fluids
My kidney stones are uric acid, not oxylate. So until they've caught and tested one, you're guessing.
Cranberry juice has been long suggested as a way to cleanse the kidneys. Crystallized citric acid might also work.
@@msr1116Your kidneys and liver are self-cleansing organs. Cranberry juice can cause kidney stones because it's high in vitamin C. Citric acid can help deter some types of stones but cause others.
Lemon juice is a urinary alkalinizer (raises the pH). It can help deter calcium oxalate and uric acid stones but cause other types to grow. So you need to get a stone analyzed or do a 24-hour urine test to see what's causing them.
Until then make sure you're drinking enough water *regularly* throughout the day: you need to keep the urine diluted of stone-causing substances and flush the crystals that could become stones.
@@elaineharley5501 .... I never know whom to believe because there's always conflicting information in circulation.
I squeeze lemon juice on a salad with a very quality olive oil and a minerally salt every day.
Trying this
I juice organic lemons. 1/2 large lemon makes about a tablespoon of juice. I freeze them into cubes and have a cube in green tea. No idea if its over all health boosting. I just like the taste. Same with ginger, juice it and have in green tea. And rinse with water after to dilute the acids. And yes, don't know if it helped, but I completely reversed my type 2 diabetes while having about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, ginger juice through the day in tea. I make a pot of green tea in the morning and drink about six cups a day, Also over all diet changes to Mediterranean way of eating, intermittent fasting, and walk an hour a day. I also had scary high cholesterol, tons of bad markers in my blood work, all blood tests completely back to normal now. 😁😁🙏🙏
Congratulations on taking action. As these doctors say "Remember you are responsible for your health."
@@EllenDuke-y3d THX! And Yep, starting with regular checkups and blood work.
Lemons are so good to eat. Besides that I make lemon loaves, lemon cookies and lemon cakes. I squeeze lemon on fish on steak and on lettuce. If life deals you lemons eat them. The only lemon I don’t like is my car.😢
I love lemon on fish!! But you are ruining your steak hehe ;)
Lemon angel hair pasta.... 😋
8:55 About the Ph of the stomach: some people, let's say doctors, explain that when we get older our stomachs become less "set up for digestion" and thus in need for some added acidity like lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.
ACV is too weak to do anything and lemon juice becomes alkaline when metabolized.
I add a little lemon juice to my water to make water better tasting. I start using a straw.
I always put half a lemon in my smoothy mixture, which lasts me a week. Should I even bother putting the lemon in? Never thought about my enamel which could get damaged. Love your show.
If it’s diluted it is likely ok and there are still benefits.
Good video as always...lots of angles:
1) Fact, using a couple good squirts of "Real Lemon" bottled juice in 8oz which I drink throughout the day totally helps my digestion, and
2) I have a pressing pain right in my sternum...so it is not my liver...and with exercise AND keeping drinking lemon water seems to alleviate that.
Yes, there is the hypochondriac and placebo effect....and exercise of course does good....but when I take out lemon juice it does seem to make my health turn to pain.
Dont touch theottled lemon juice, it’s artificial! No matter what the label says.
I’m a spearfisherman and I spend 10 hours a day on the water and hydration is really important. This post is worth its weight in gold for anyone listening because I swear I have noticed that pomelos or som o as they call them in Thailand are the best way to hydrate. I don’t care what anyone says, doctors or otherwise. Nobody knows what they are talking about. Pomelos have given me the best hydration, way better than drinking straight loads of water. It’s ok to mix in sips of water when you consume the pomelo. I know for a fact this works and am actually a very surprised pro athletes etc seem like all they do is drink loads of water which I do not believe is the best way to hydrate… it seems like it is but it’s not.
Thanks for sharing. Very cool!
Thanks for the information❤
Thank you guys for always putting out real answers and checking into all
The claims on line and explaining them
We do our best to just share what has actually been tested for stuff like this. It obviously doesn’t mean it can’t worj - just means no one has show it to work yet 😀
Love my Canadian doctors ❤❤❤❤ they are amazingly kind, extremely helpful 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 for me they are living gods 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I only drink water, so I added a little lemon to it it's probably nice once in a while. I think I've heard about it for weight los, but of cours, it didn't do anything. I love lemon on my fish
I am subscribed and I have been watching you guy's for years and like and learn something from each of your videos. I love you guy's. So knowledgeable, funny and respectfull of each and let each other talk. That is so refreashing. Keep up the great work guy's!
Awesome! Thank you!
Subscribed and enjoy your videos❤ I used to drink lemon water in the morning every day for vitamin C
and cleaning system. When I feel I have a cold coming, I would drink more lemon water and the cold often won’t develop 😀But I hear it’s not good for bone (I have Osteoporosis) so I stopped. I also hear lemon water will be alkalined when it’s in the body so it’s super good for you. I am so confused by lemon water 😊 Would you please clarify? Love from Ottawa!
We always get lemon for our water when dining out (only beverage we drink, besides unsweetened iced tea). At home, not so much. Our house water is filtered -- whole house and under kitchen sink -- but restaurant water may be just tap water. The lemon slice adds a bit of flavor and that is why we use it. Thanks for a thorough video on lemons. I don't do a lot of citrus because I have GERD and take meds for that. You know what else is great in a glass of water? A sliver of cucumber!
Yes people love cucumber water
I thought everyone knew.. You put the lime in the coconut and drink them both up.
Haha, what a song!
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Love and respect for both of you❤
I have a slice of lemon in my iced water with Splenda with stevia but usually at restaurants for a light healthy taste and alternative to what they have to offer. My childhood neighborhood play buddies used to eat lemon and the rind.
I just tossed my supply of Truvia (stevia) due to the recent info re: ERYTHRITOL ... on stroke and cardiac connections! Seems the first ingredient on Truvia is this product ... grrrr . . . look it up on the internet . . . :>)
I put a whole lemon in a vita mix blender with a little bit of water and mix it up to the consistency of apple sauce, and put a couple tablespoons in a glass of water .
Interesting!
What about as a liver cleanser and adrenal gland recovery?
Your kidneys and bladder are self-cleansing organs. Aim for a healthy diet and make sure you're getting enough water regularly over the day.
I got hooked on lemon water when I was having gallbladder issues. Lemon has emulsifiers in it which aids in digestion after you've had your gallbladder taken out. My go to drink is one lemon, one lime, two capfulls of apple cider vinegar, a little maple syrup, and a touch of salt in 20oz of water.
Love these Docs!, Thanks a lot. I drink lemon water once a day with a little Himalayan salt, just to start my day.
Very good information, again…Thanks so much! Hydration rocks!
I like it with vodka!!!!
It absolutely healed my liver, I did it for a month and my liver enzymes were absolutely reduced, and shocked my doctor. He asked if I quit alcohol and I told him no. Which I had not. There is no question that it was the correlate.
Was that just with lemon water m8?
I drink it all day. Not sure if it helps anything but lets hope so!
No. No. No Doctors. 🎶You put de lime in de coconut and drink dem bot’ up🎶😂😂😂
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Cures de bellyache!
They said lime in COKE not coconut
@@apriltownsend8463 I know. I’m referring to a song from the 70’s
@@wesadrian6981Great, fun song from my childhood.
I wash lemons then slice them in half, place them in zip freezer bags.
They seem to be juicier after freezing them. I just take out what I need and put them in a bag in the fridge.
Every morning I juice lemon with hot water and have first thing with a straw. Plus a c vinegar followed by a pint of water.
Gives my lazy bowel a kick start. Also eat a-lot of fish so I squeeze lemon on .
Very healthy and seems to suit me.
Love it
I boil water cut up lemons(2) and ginger root. Put them in the boiling water and let it ferment in the fridge. Cool it then drink a full glass every day.
Great advice thank you both and God bless you
Very welcome
I make a hot drink of wedge of lemon, a cinnamon stick and sometimes a dribble of honey in a thermos with hot water. Makes me drink more water and if you like cinnamon it’s really good! Plus the health benefits of the 4 ingredients is a positive, as minor as they might be. 😊
Once again always a good video. The only time I use lemon is on fish for taste.👏👍
Regarding what temperature of water to consume. Some say not to drink cold drinks with high fat meals as it has an effect on digestion.
I like lemon in my water, it tastes good and I drink more water. I also like it on veggies and fish.
Sounds great!
Best docs ever🎉
Great job we need this a rational approach in stead of self serving nonsense
Now I know why I enjoy your videos and knowledge. ❤Great Canadian doctors. Thanks for all you both do.
That's for the info. I like y'all sitting down. It's much more intimate and somehow easier to listen to.
I love to put half a wedge in my thermal mug of ice water. Mostly because it gives it just a slight lemon flavor and makes it more refreshing. And I figured what ever benefits I’m getting won’t hurt. I have heard that lemon in water helps your body absorb the water better. I didn’t hear that mentioned in your video, have you heard this?
We have not heard of this but hey it gets you to drink more which is key.
Good information. You two always cut to the chase. I appreciate it!
I squeeze 2 lemons first thing in the morning add to a glass of water and drink. I then drink another glass of water to rinse my teeth. I haven't been sick or had a cold etc. for the 10 years I've been doing this. I am also "an apple a day to keep the doctor away" person, it works!
Im prone to kidney stones, my Urologist recommended half a lemon sqeezed into a glass of water every morning before you eat/drink anything else, so far so good!
Thanks for the balanced information and advice. It will help me to make better choices and to continue with some good habits that I already have.
I drink it in the morning
1/2 lemon with a glass of hot-warm water for about a year now. I also have 15ml of evoo before I drink the water. I find as soon as I finish I have to go to the toilet. I can vouch for that but I don't really see any improvements.
I am a 65 year old male and a hardcore cyclist., who occasional gets cramping in the quad/hamstrings after a workout. I have discovered that a couple of TBS of lemon juice diluted in a liter of water almost immediately stops cramping. People I have told about this have similar experiences. Do you have any explanation for this?
You're rehydrating hence the relief. 🙂
I drink one to two mugs of hot water with a slice of lemon in it before having my first cup of coffee so that the coffee doesn’t dehydrate me too much. The lemon gives the semblance of a “drink” rather than just water and being hot (just out of the Kerrigan machine) makes me sip rather than gulp. So healthy choices, but not magic!
World according to moi: Lemon water ought to be tepid, not cold or iced according to Ayurvedic practices. Also a pinch of Hemilayan salt for electrolytes but what do I know, I’m so fat. Lemon water can really stress your tooth enamel. Looking good docs!
I read that it is really important to wash the lemon before adding a slice to a drink. It’s to remove whatever might be on it from growing, shipping etc. (also, did the person at the bar who cut them wash hands first?)Now I can’t order it that way - I only do it if I’ve washed the lemon myself. Probably over careful, but I just can’t do it.
Pretty much the only thing I drink is water (no coffee or soda). When it's really hot outside I drink a glass of lemon water, it just cuts the thirst a bit and I find it refreshing.
Very nice
Love lemon water, makes water taste better. Hot lemon water for sore throat soothing or in a cup of hot tea, or ice tea, very good in summer. No sugar, taste the tea flavor better😊😊😊😊
Interesting effect on simple carbohydrates.
I have gout and I have found that if I don’t drink lemon water for 3-4 days the gout will flare up. If I have about 8 ounces every other day there is no flare up
Allopurinol fixes gout well!
@@joywebster2678 Yes, but I try not to take more meds than I have to. I already take 10 pills for various issues but mostly for my heart ( I have had two heart surgeries already - one open heart the other a TAVR)
As well as urloric and colchicine (made from the catcus) but lemons are much easier on the body if it can help cure it!
And i am also a hemodialysis patient and actually it made my skin turn orange even though its a lemon..i like to cook with lemons though they are very good for that..and just because its a lemon doesnt mean it has to be the holy grail of pH foods..it all depends on how much lemon was squeezed into the water at one time..did you use too much too little..maybe dont use them first thing in the a.m. or it could be more acidic on the inside?
The pH is likely consistent throughout.
Love you 2 thanks for being you and helping me and others out. You’re the best . 😊
Lemon 🍋, hubby's a believer and I love it in my hair! 😊
My urologists have always advocated lemon water or anything with citric acid as a kidney stone preventative. Also check out the University of Chicago's kidney stone site. Citric acid can't dissolve oxalate kidney stones but it can dissolve the uric aid ones. Avoiding sugar is also very helpful to prevent stones, as is consuming calcium at each meal. It's very hard to restrict oxalate because it's pretty much in all plant foods. Certainly restrict the top 20.
Calcium oxalate stones are helped by reducing milk and calcium. My uncle and his daughter had Calcium oxalate stones. Stopped drinking so much milk..both improved. I have uric acid stones, tested, and gout, urologists shrug about dissolving the latent stones in the renal pelvis.
I saw on the internet (the best source for everything! LOL!) that it helps with helping to clear out fatty liver. Here's hoping it is at least partially true!!!
My city Tap water tastes gross, I always add a slice of lemon. We are very lucky to have a Meyer lemon tree in the garden, I love it! I squeeze them and pour into ice cubes, then grab ice cubes during the winter months,
to marinate any protein, make salad dressing etc. it’s been wonderful.
Get a LIFESTRAW water pitcher❤
I drink lemon water EVERYDAY first thing in the morning for the past 5 years and I have to tell you, I look like 35 years old at aged 55. I know it’s not 100% due to lemon water but to a certain extent, I do believe it helps ❤
Dr. Z, please expand on what you said about difficulty getting iron in your body without animal products. Thank you, an Ethical Vegetarian for 58 years
Sorry simply speaking to the point that plant based iron is much more poorly absorbed. Not that you can’t meet your needs but need to be a little more intentional than the meat eaters. Dr Weening is plant based
@@TalkingWithDocs Thx for the reply, Dr. Z. I don't want people to think you can't get the nutrition you need from a plant based diet. Good job reducing soda. It's hard. I probably drink 12 ounces of diet cola every day. And thumbs up, Dr. Weening. I've been veganish since I was 11. 58 years!!!
Interesting, I put a few drops in my water just to give it a hint of flavour, I use it to replace any other liquid like pop, OJ and other unhealthy but tasty beverages. But I will try and use it sparingly moving forward...thanks for the info!!
Thank you much. Love the fragrance of lemon yet never was a fan of lemon water. Don’t even like it on my fish. Well, didn’t miss out much.
I got a big kidney stone had to have laser treatment. Had to go on medication to reduce uric acid levels in blood. Consultant suggested drinking lemon water or lemon juice to reduce recurrence of kidney stones. The dentist said doing this would wear my enamel away on teeth. The pain from the kidney stone was horrendous so dont want them again so lemons it is for me.
I drink lemon water (3 tablespoons) in cup of hot water every morning. I use concentrated lemon juice out of bottle. Is this as good as fresh squeezed lemon juice? I had a kidney stone in 2020 and haven’t had a problem since then
I prefer calling it “water lemon” 💧🍋 since water is main ingredient
Lemon water refers to lemon-flavored water. Grammatically speaking, a “water lemon” would refer to a type of water-flavored lemon.
Sqeezing lol.
@@caroldawson3193
"sneezing" or "squeezing?" 😂
I gave up up soft drinks 11 years ago, just drink home made Soda water these days sometimes I add lemon juice just or taste
I drink cold lemon water because I like it.
No other reason.
I don't drink any sodas at all.
Sometimes iced tea with lemon...no sugar.
I find that anything sugary does not quench the thirst, plus I just don't like sodas and such.
I'm wondering if lime water will give the same benefits. Although I love lemon, I find that the older I get, I don't like it in water or unsweet tea any more. Thanks in advance for your advice/opinion.
Gin and tonic with lime Is good 😊
What about adding lemon to food, like fish, for example? any good effects?
I drink 1/2 squeeze lemon and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar on warm water before breakfast 4x a week and I lost 5 kilograms in 4 months but I also cut all sugars in my diet except fruits I eat 3x a day and 3 vegetables with protein daily! 👍❤️ I’m happy as I don’t put any more weight- stayed this weight I was aiming for without excercise except at work 3x a week- I’m a nurse 👩⚕️