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Juicing Benefits

Carey — Wed, 19 May 2010 16:26:10 +0000

Dietary habits and lifestyle determine what level of detoxification the body needs. For those in the habit of eating un-natural, processed foods on a regular basis, the need for detox will be great. The goal here is to keep our bodies in balance for optimal health.

One can often feel the juicing benefits simply by starting to drink one juice per day. This may include better mental clarity, and a feeling of well-being, clearer sinuses, improved digestion and elimination. By continuing to consume juices on a regular basis, or say during a complete juice cleanse, the benefits increase. The skin may feel softer and have an improved, younger look, the body may appear slimmer, the toxic buildup in the body can be reduce and the immune system may be stronger.

While these may seem like miraculous improvements, juice cleansing simply restores the body to its natural state. These juicing benefits indicate how a normal body should be performing. By consuming the nutrients of fresh fruit and vegetable juices, this can be a fun and easy way to restore health.

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Juicing for the Immune System

Carey — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:57:42 +0000

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 the white blood cells of the blood. These attack the harmful substances (antigens), help control the immune response, and “remember” the antigen to protect against it in the future.

The foods we eat can enhance or lower the immune system response to the antigens. Sugar and processed foods lower immune response. Natural, raw fruits and vegetables contain vitamins A, C, and E which enhance and support the production of white blood cells and work to counter act the damage from antigens. Juicing the fruits and vegetables releases these vitamins from the fiber and allow them to quickly enter the bloodstream and benefit the body.

Following is a list of some foods that contain the necessary vitamins to help build the immune system. Try a combination of any of these raw foods in your juicer machine to create a healthy immune building drink.

kiwi
oranges
blueberries
bell peppper
broccoli
spinach
wheatgrass
carrots
sweet potatoes

For more juice recipes ideas on how to build your immune system by juicing, I recommend The Juicing Bible.

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Juice Cleansing Boosters

Carey — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:32:35 +0000

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 detoxing. These are like “cleanse boosters” that support the body and aid the healing process.

Hydrotherapy – There are a number of different techniques used in hydrotherapy. Aromatherapy baths relax the body and mind with herbs. Saunas help the body release toxins through sweating. Hot/cold alternating water in the shower stimulates the immune system.
Exercise – A light routine of exercise along with a juice cleanse helps to oxygenate the blood and lift the spirits. Walking, yoga, and deep breathing exercises are some of the methods I prefer.
Herbs and supplements – Prior to and after a cleanse we can help our body’s ongoing detoxification with natural herbs and supplements. Herbs are natural medicines. Some can help build the immune system while others assist the colon, liver, and kidneys to remove wastes. There are too many specifics for me to address in this post. For more information on herbs and products that assist the digestive system I recommend you visit Dr. Brenda Watson’s site. Probiotics, enzymes, and antioxidants are some of the other supplements that assist the digestive/detoxification process and Dr. Watson addresses those as well.

With a holistic approach you’ll enjoy much greater success on your next your juice cleanse. Try adding some of these tips into your daily routine and notice the benefits.

Juicing Benefits of Green Foods

Carey — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:13:22 +0000

Green juices are promoted as being the healthiest as they contain the green vegetables such as spinach and collard greens or grasses such as wheat and alfalfa grasses. These green foods are comprised of many nutrients that are essential to the body:

chlorophyll
enzymes
trace minerals

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants. Through photosynthesis, cells containing chlorophyll absorb light from the sun and convert it into oxygen. Our blood uses the oxygen to purify itself. Research shows that chlorophyll helps to prevent damage to DNA by carcinogens (cancer causing agents).

Enzymes help break down food into simpler, more easily digested compounds. They’re catalysts that are responsible for speeding up metabolic processes (digestion for one). The body only makes enzymes in limited supply, so the addition of enzymes from living green foods is essential.

Trace minerals are important to the body. Green foods and juices offer balanced amount of minerals. This is preferred over taking supplements. Trace minerals also promote the production of vitamin B12.

The nutrients in green foods have the ability to neutralize acids and to create an alkaline environment in the body. An alkaline body is more immune to disease. Juicing offers a quick and easy way to get all the benefits of green foods. Following is a list of the more common greens for juicing:

spinach
wheat grass
green cabbage
parsley
romaine lettuce
celery

When taken through juice, the nutrients of fresh green drinks are quickly absorbed by the body, giving it a quick energy boost.

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The Benefits of Juicing Fruits and Veggies

Carey — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:52:08 +0000

The origins of juicing for health purposes can be traced back to Ayurvedic practices in ancient India which means juicing is a nearly 5000 year old tradition. Throughout the years people have discovered that the juice of specific fruits and vegetables can help improve body functions and eliminate symptoms of disease, sometimes eliminating the disease itself. Juicing can be especially helpful for chronic conditions, allergies, and impaired digestion, because the cause of these conditions can often be traced back to toxins in the diet.

Juice refers to the water and nutrients that have been separated from the indigestible fiber. It is a much more concentrated form since several fruits or vegetables are used to yield one glass of juice. When the nutrients are released from the juicing process they are more readily absorbed and assimilated by the body. You could receive the benefits in as little as 15 minutes.

Typically it is hard for the average person to consume the daily requirements of fruits and vegetables. Drinking fresh juices is and excellent way to incorporate them into the diet. One eight ounce glass of juice equals about one-third of your daily needs. Juicing also makes it easier to consume a variety of fruits and veggies so that you can benefit from all the various vitamins and nutrients contained in them.

You may also notice some of these improvements when you drink juice on a regular basis:

improved immunity
clearing of the digestive tract
strengthened bones
increased energy
clearer skin
balanced moods

Try consuming at least one glass of fresh juice per day. This will establish a healthy habit and make it easier for you to participate in a juice cleanse.