My Juice Cleanse

The body has a built in network of cells, tissues, and organs to defend against disease and infections called the immune system. The immune system recognizes harmful substances present in viruses, bacteria, and chemicals and creates a barrier so they do not enter the body.
One of the body’s first line of defense is in [...]

Juice cleansing works best when you make it a part of your lifestyle and daily health routine.  A routine encourages repetition, which in turn helps create habits.  A healthy lifestyle in my view, includes a regular juice detox.  There are also a number of other healthy practices I like to include when I’m juicing and [...]

Autumn is upon us, and as the days grow colder, it makes us think of storing up for winter. Autumn harvest comes in and warm clothes are unpacked as we settle in for our version of hibernation. Our bodies naturally want to store up for winter also by holding onto some extra nutrition [...]

Fruit has many benefits for a juice cleanse. Lemons are alkalizing. Grapes purify the blood. Oranges contain loads of vitamin C. Apples may strengthen your bones and lower your cholesterol.
So why do some experts tell you to stay away from fruits when juice cleansing? These fruits, while beneficial, also [...]

Green foods supply essential nutrients to the body. Here is a list of the most commonly juiced green foods and how they benefit the body.

Last month I told you about the new Hurom Slow Juicer. Well, Omega has also produced their version of the upright slow juicer called the Omega Vrt330 (or Vert) Juicer. It was also released this summer.
This juicer machine extracts juice from wheatgrass, apples, carrots, citrus, and more, so it is very versatile. [...]

Juice cleansing really isn’t something you should decide to do today and start the very next day. Your body, your mind, and your refrigerator need some preparation. Here are a few things to remember when planning your juice cleanse:
Set the date – Plan to do a cleanse on the weekend or during a [...]