Juicy Uses for Lemons SQUEEZE THE DAY
FRESHEN YOUR BREATH Lemon juice is an excellent tool for combating bad breath.
Lemons — they’re sour, aromatic, and juicy. Contrary to popular belief, though, these little citrus fruits can be utilized in more ways than making lemonade or as a kitchen staple. There are many unusual and resourceful applications that may surprise you! Here are some fun and creative uses for lemons around the house and for your health and wellness! FIGHT OFF BUGS Pests like ants, mosquitoes, and spiders enjoy summertime, but insects can make humans miserable. Citrus oil found in lemon peels is a natural bug repellent. In fact, the scent alone keeps them away. Place lemon peels on your counters, windowsills, and the nooks and crannies of your house to keep bugs out! STICK-NO-MORE How often have you cooked rice in a pot on the stove, only to have it stick to the bottom of the pan? So frustrating! Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to your rice’s boiling water to prevent this grain from sticking! REMOVE BLEMISHES Did you know that lemon juice is a natural astringent? Applying just a tiny amount after cleaning and drying your skin clears pores and removes oil and dirt that can lead to acne and zits.
Drinking lemon water can help fight odor-causing bacteria in your mouth. Because lemon juice can erode the enamel on your teeth, follow it up with some plain water! CLEAN YOUR MICROWAVE Try this hack if you have food buildup in your microwave. In a bowl, combine water, lemon juice,
and slices of lemon. Heat the mixture in your microwave on high for three minutes, remove the bowl, and wipe the microwave’s interior clean! You’ll be surprised just how easily the residue cleans up! BREATHE EASIER When you’re sick, one of the most frustrating things is congestion. Drink lemon juice and hot water to reduce phlegm, soothe the throat, and relieve other cold symptoms.
Who would have thought the lowly lemon had so many practical applications?
‘A Guy I Can Trust’
George Shares His Experience With Dr. Scott
George’s drooping eyelids were making it difficult for him to drive. “It’s a hereditary thing,” he explains. “My dad had it, and he had surgery.” George talked to his optometrist, who informed him he had ptosis. He went to see Dr. Scott after a referral from his wife, who had previously visited the office for a consultation. Dr. Scott could correct the ptosis problem, but he informed George that a second surgery might be necessary. “Once the eyelid goes up, it pushes the skin above back down,” George recalls Dr. Scott’s explanation. “I asked him why he couldn’t do both surgeries at the same time.” Dr. Scott explained that not all patients suffer from excess skin, and he wouldn’t know how much to remove until it appeared. “I said, ‘That makes sense,’” George remembers, “but sure as anything, that skin started drooping above the eyelid. It got to the point where I was trying to read the newspaper while holding up my eyelid. So, I went back to Dr. Scott.”
he laughs. “But in a couple of days, most of the swelling and discoloration was gone. If you walked in here right now, you’d have no idea I had surgery.” He’s eager to return to his golf game, though Dr. Scott told him he must wait several weeks. Throughout the process, George was most impressed by Dr. Scott’s thoroughness and transparency. “Dr. Scott is just an outstanding guy,” he says. “He’s a good listener and he takes his time.” George uses his experience shortly before surgery as an example. “I’ve had several surgeries,” he says, “and the doctor usually just pops in beforehand and says, ‘You ready?’ But Dr. Scott came in, sat down, closed the curtains, and said, ‘What questions do you have?’ He sat there for 20 minutes talking to me. I could see he cares, and I’m not just another number.” One other moment sticks out in his mind. “I was talking to one of the nurses in post-op, and I said, ‘I really like Dr. Scott.’ And she said, ‘We love him here,’ which is another testament to him that all the nurses at the hospital love working with him,” he says. “That’s a guy I can trust.”
We caught up with George one week after his blepharoplasty to remove his excess eyelid skin. “When I came out of surgery, I looked like a zombie,”
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