Healing Aids... - Juicing - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Juicing is an effective means of providing your body with necessary vitamins and minerals. The juices generally energize and revitalize the body with vital fluids and essential nutrients and may be used to treat a large variety of situations. Keep in mind that you still must obtain fibre from another source to supplement that lost during the juicing process.

Apples contain vitamin C, pectin, and malic acid. This fruit promotes gallbladder and liver function, heals internal inflammation, lowers cholesterol, and cleanses and detoxifies the body. Use organic apples and leave the skin on for maximum effect. Five apples equal one glass of juice.

Beets also promote gallbladder and liver function and stimulate the lymph glands. This vegetable is mineral-rich, acts as a general blood cleanser, and is used to treat anemia and cancer. Juice both the root and the tops. One pound equals one glass of juice.

Cabbage is rich in vitamin A and C, calcium, and sulfur, and is used to treat cancer, eczema, heartburn, seborrhea, stomach inflammation, and ulcers. It is beneficial for colon inflammation and general colon disorders. Drink cabbage juice as soon as it is prepared to receive maximum nutritional benefit.

Carrots contain vitamins A, B complex, and C, and are used to treat arthritis, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, gout, rickets, and stunted growth. This vegetable also support the liver and is used to treat all forms of cancer. One pound equals one glass of juice. Dilute three parts carrot juice with one part water.

Celery is used to treat arthritis, dizziness, headaches, obesity, and poor appetite. It supports adrenal and brain function, has diuretic and relaxant properties, promotes carbon dioxide elimination, and neutralizes acid in the body. Six stalks equal one glass of juice.

Cranberry juice has antibacterial properties and is used to treat urinary tract infection. The fruit reduces urine bacterial concentration and contains an enzyme that prevents E. coli bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract. For more information, see the dedicated section on Cranberry Juice.

Cucumbers are used to treat acne and act as a blood cleanser. The vegetable promotes large intestine, spleen, and stomach function.

Dandelions have been socially stigmatized ever since the advent of chemical "lawn care" but their health benefits are extraordinary. The herb is rich in many minerals and is used to treat bacterial infections, candidiasis, cystitis, nephritis, fluid retention, fungal infections, hepatitis, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, kidney stones, and weight loss. Dandelions help heal infection, promote kidney function, remove wastes from and promote bile flow in the liver, and have diuretic and blood cleansing properties. Greens become more bitter after the plant has flowered. For more information, see the dedicated section on Dandelion.

Grapes contain a number of vitamins and minerals and their pleasant taste makes a welcome addition to many fruit juices. The fruit is used to treat edema and cancer and its antioxidant properties help eliminate toxins. Three cups equals one glass of juice.

Kale is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, calcium, chlorophyll, iron, potassium, and sulphur. This leafy green promotes blood clotting and is also used to treat intestinal disorders. Add small amounts to all vegetable juices.

Green, leafy vegetables are rich in chlorophyll, vitamin A, calcium, and many other vitamins and minerals. Darker coloured leaves are generally more nutrient-rich. These vegetables are used to support brain, gallbladder, heart, immune system, and spleen function and act as a cancer preventative. See also spinach, below.

Lemon juice generally detoxifies the body and is an excellent blood cleanser. Juice one skinned lemon into one glass of water. NOTE: If you are dealing with ulcers, avoid lemons and other citrus fruits.

Papaya is used to treat back pain, digestive problems, heartburn, inflammation, and ulcers.

Parsley supports adrenal, digestive, and thyroid function and has diuretic properties. Use only small amounts of this herb, as its effect can be quite dramatic. Add to other juices. For more information, see the dedicated section on Parsley.

Spinach is used to treat hemorrhoids and intestinal tract problems and may prove helpful with anemia. This vitamin and mineral-rich food cleanses the blood and can be used to supplement a number of nutritional deficiencies.

Turnips are rich in vitamin C and sulfur and are used to treat gout and obesity. The vegetable promotes uric acid elimination and the kidney stones that can result from this compound. Use both the roots and the tops.

Watercress is a nutritionally dense food rich in a number of vitamins and minerals. This acid-forming vegetable should be used in combination with alkaline vegetables such as carrots or celery.

Wheatgrass is rich in chlorophyll and is a very powerful food. It has antibacterial and blood-purifying properties, promotes the elimination of toxins, stimulates red blood cell production, and generally energizes the body. Use only small amounts for starters and add to other juices. For more information, see the dedicated section on Wheatgrass.

Vegetable juices prove helpful when dealing with obesity as they remove excess fat from the body. They also aid in recovery from situations of malnutrition or malabsorption.

Juicing is commonly used during fasting and detoxification. You may also choose to consume only juices one day per week to provide your body with a healthy, cleansing boost.