Healing Aids... - Juicing - Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

Do not use processed "juice drinks" as a juicing alternative. These products contain high levels of corn syrup and other refined sugars that have no beneficial effect on the body. Juicing should involve drinking liquids that are 100% real juice.

Juicing removes beneficial cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and pectin fibre from fruits and vegetables. Be sure to complement juicing with whole foods to ensure proper digestion and elimination.

If you have high blood pressure, liver or heat problems, or are pregnant or nursing, do not add any herbs to juices before consulting with your herbalist, naturopath, or other health practitioner.

The high fruit sugar content in freshly juiced drinks may make for bad teeth in children.

Juices should not be taken in combination with a regular meal as the increased fluid intake dilutes digestive enzymes in the stomach, leading to malabsorption and other digestive problems.

There is currently no consensus as to whether freshly juiced drinks are generally problematic for diabetics. Fruit sugar does not immediately require insulin for processing, but may pose a problem for some diabetics. Consult with your dietician, naturopath, or other health practitioner to determine the appropriateness of juicing for your needs.

Freshly juiced drinks are high in calories and may not be suitable for those who are overweight. Alternatively, such drinks may be ideal as a replacement for other unwanted foods in the diet. Again, consult with your dietician, naturopath, or other health practitioner to determine the appropriateness of juicing for your needs.