Oregon Trail ... The Oregon Trail ran approximately 2,000 miles from Missouri to the Rocky Mountains and then to the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The trip took four to six months. Independence, Missouri, is considered the beginning of the Oregon Trail and Oregon City, Oregon, is considered the end.
Drinking lemon water has an alkalizing effect on the body. Increasing body alkalinity is one of the key benefits of drinking lemon water. In addition, because of its antibacterial properties, lemon water will help control unhealthy bacteria. For a sore throat, Kloss recommends gargling frequently with lemon juice, diluted half and half with pure water.
1 Water with lemon can help lower blood pressure. 2  A daily intake of one lemon can reduce high blood pressure by 10%. 3  Water with lemon creates an alkalizing effect in the body. 4  Even if you drink it immediately before a meal, it can help your body maintain a higher level of pH.