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"I heard that drinking lemon water can cure cancer, is it really fake?" Aunt Li dragged two plastic bags and went straight to Dr. Zhang, who was sitting in the consultation room. "Aunt Li, where did you hear this strange news?" Dr. Zhang said with a smile.
"Gee, it's not even on TV. I said that there is some magic ingredient in lemons, which is better than chemotherapy! I'm not in a hurry to ask you, is this reliable?" Aunt Li said as she took out a crumpled lemon from the plastic bag.
Dr. Zhang listened patiently and began to explain, "First of all, although lemons are a good source of vitamin C, they do have many health benefits, such as boosting immunity and beautifying the skin.
But it is an exaggeration to say that it can kill 12 types of cancer cells, which is stronger than chemotherapy. Aunt Li was not convinced, "That said that on TV, there must be a reason for him." Dr. Zhang continued, "This brings us to the issue of the accuracy of the media's information.
Many times, in order to attract the attention of viewers, some reports may over-interpret the results of scientific research. Lemons are good, but they are not a substitute for professional medical treatment. Chemotherapy, for example, is a scientifically proven treatment for a specific type of cancer that has been proven over many years.
"Then can you tell me under what circumstances can lemons exert their greatest effect?" Aunt Li asked curiously.
Dr. Zhang nodded and began to elaborate, "For example, the vitamin C in lemons can help the body resist oxidation and prevent free radicals from damaging cells, thereby reducing the risk of cancer to a certain extent. Lemon water can also help improve the liver's ability to detoxify, which indirectly helps the body fight off certain types of cancer. ”
Aunt Li listened to it with relish, and asked, "Then if I drink lemonade every day, will it be able to prevent cancer?"
Dr. Zhang shook his head, "Cancer prevention can't just rely on drinking lemonade. In fact, the best way to prevent cancer is to make comprehensive lifestyle adjustments, including a healthy diet, moderate exercise, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol. Lemonade is just one of the aids. ”
Dr. Zhang decided to borrow another patient's story to give Aunt Li a more intuitive understanding. "There is a patient named Mr. Chen, who is also very fond of drinking lemonade like you. He used to worry that he would get cancer because he had cancer cases in his family. Later, he began to insist on exercising every day, improving his diet, reducing greasy and high-sugar foods, and drinking lemonade every day.
Over the past few years, his physical condition has improved significantly, and the results of his physical examination have been stable. This shows that good lifestyle habits and proper lemon water intake can work together to help improve good health. ”
Aunt Li nodded like pounding garlic, "I see, I understand, not only lemonade, but also living habits." "And, we have to understand that everyone's physical condition is different and they may react differently to the same food. ”
So, even a seemingly ordinary food like lemonade should be consumed in moderation. Excessive consumption of lemon water, due to its acidic nature, may cause damage to the teeth and stomach. Aunt Li said with a little surprise: "I really didn't think about this layer before." ”
Dr. Teo adds with a smile, "Yes, everything needs to be done in moderation. Actually, another interesting aspect about lemonade is that although it is acidic in itself, it can produce an alkaline effect when it enters the body. This helps to regulate the pH level in the body, which in turn helps the body to maintain a healthy state. ”
"So, can we maintain our health through simple dietary adjustments, such as drinking more lemon water?" asked Aunt Li. Dr. Zhang nodded, "Yes, but the key is a balanced diet and comprehensive lifestyle adjustments. Relying on lemonade or any kind of food is not enough. ”
Aunt Li seemed to have a new understanding after hearing this, "Dr. Zhang, thank you! I used to always think about finding a one-size-fits-all solution, but now it seems that I should consider my lifestyle habits more comprehensively." ”
Dr. Zhang nodded with satisfaction, "That's right, consider it comprehensively and make adjustments gradually, so that you can truly live a long and healthy life." ”
After the conversation, Aunt Li left the clinic with a new understanding. She understands that health doesn't happen overnight, and it's not something that can be solved by a superfood. She began to pay more attention to her lifestyle, moving away from those so-called quick fixes and focusing on long-term lifestyle changes.
What do you think about lemonade?