Katie Snyder asked:
I have found that juice fasting is a longtime practice used to cleanse the body of toxins and to maintain a state of optimum health. Toxins, you say? Yep – nasty little things that hibernate in your fat cells depleting your body of nutrition, rest, and vitality. They don’t just get to you by the food that you eat but by the air you breathe and things that come in contact with your skin.
Liquid is the only substance that will pass through the lining of your stomach. When you juice, you are sending all those vitamins and nutrients directly into your bloodstream, and in turn they are flushing out the toxins that are laying in wait to sabotage your good health and forces them into your bloodstream to be removed through excrement, your lungs, and your skin.
I have ripped my attention away from my cookware for the time being and turned it to my fabulous juicer…minus the dust it’s collected from non-use (I know, I know…slap my hand with a ruler). The thing that makes my juicer different than all the rest is the patented motor that boasts consistent torque – no delayed reactions means more time for me to do other things. I learned that when you juice live juices, it’s best to always get organic fruits and veggies because what’s the point of flushing the bad stuff out if you are doing it with more bad stuff, right? If you don’t have organics available, then you would need to peel your fruits and veggies because the pesticides, etc are located on the surface. Although, you should note that a lot of the nutrients and vitamins in fruits and veggies are in their skins – so, organics is worth it to me to keep those. My juicer came with a book of recipes called “Juicing for Life” that has hundreds of recipes for every health need/condition imaginable and I’ve also pulled a lot of juicing recipes available all over the internet just by putting in “juice fast” into my search engine.
Of course, before starting a fast, especially if you take regular medications, you should always consult your doctor; I am not an expert, just a novice sharing my story. If you are going to be fasting for longer than 7-10 days, you should infuse your juice with supplements. In the morning, I add a tsp of flavorless Fiber to my juice to keep my digestive system healthy while it’s inactive. In the morning and evening, I also add a tsp or two of non-flavored, unsweetened Protein Powder to ward off any hunger pains throughout the day and keep me sleeping like a baby. It’s best to drink a gallon (128 oz) to 150 oz of water a day – the more water you drink, the quicker you will flush those toxins out. I just carry around a gallon jug all day and when I’m done with it, I know any other water I drink will just be bonus. Most experts say to juice as much as you would like or whenever you are hungry but a general rule of thumb is try and consume at least 64 oz of juice per day. That’s a lot of liquid intake, so, make sure you have a bathroom handy – you’ll need it about every 20-30 minutes!
Ready made juices (Bolthouse Farms, Odwalla, and ***** brands) are great for when you are on the run but make sure to incorporate live juices everyday too by juicing. With the ready made juices, be sure to read the label carefully; not all of them are all juice/puree blends. Make sure they are free of anything with milk, caffeine (such as Green Tea or Cocoa Beans), or sugar (even natural – like “cane juice / extract”). My favorites so far are “Odwalla: Orignial Superfood” and “Naked: Green Machine Superfood.” The “Odwalla” brand gives you a big kick of super healthy stuff like Spirulina, Wheat Grass, Barley Grass, and Wheat Sprouts but you only taste the yummy Apple, Peach, Mango, Strawberry, and Banana fruit blend; the “Naked” brand is packed with the same as the “Odwalla” brand but even more, including, Broccoli, Spinach, Parsley, Chlorella, Blue Green Algea, Oderless Garlic, and Ginger. You want to make sure to limit the fruit juice intake b/c the body has to work extra hard to break down the sugars in fruits and you may find yourself crashing by mid-afternoon. Drinking naturally decaffeinated herbal tea once or twice a day can be beneficial also – I have found two that I really like by Yogi Tea – one is called “Fasting” and has a minty/jasmine flavor; the other is “Peach Detox”. I add a couple of teaspoons of local honey from the farmer’s market and both are yummy and calming.
Now…for the progress report…the first day was fine, I didn’t feel hungry at all. I was excited and so ready for this. But…I’m not going to lie…the second day I felt like I was dying – absolutely wretched! As the toxins are forced into your bloodstream, they cycle through your body to get out – it does not feel good. I had the worst headache ever, I was nauseous and disoriented, had blurry vision and a fever, my whole body ached like I pushed way too hard at the gym, and my lymph nodes were really swollen in my neck. Just think, all the things that made me feel that way, were already tucked away living inside my body! YUCK! Luckily, I had read that my reaction is completely normal and I was prepped for it – most don’t make it past that second day – but if you could just hang on, I promise it’s completely worth it! I just chugged away on my water but had to forgo lunch and a snack that day. If I ever do this again – I would definitely double my water intake the first day just to get a jump start on the flushing. I laid down for several hours at the end of the day and then found myself a juice recipe for migraine headache (spinach, apple, carrot, and fresh ginger) and felt much better by the end of the night.
I woke up on the third day with a headache still – though not as bad as the day before – but felt pretty good other than that. By Friday, I was feeling great – and even better on Saturday! I was energized and “bouncy” feeling! My roommate and I super cleaned our house and purged all of our junk and reorganized our kitchen – it feels like a new home. Yesterday, I still felt great, with lots of energy, but the food cravings, the real issue, started – pizza, peanut butter, and nachos to be exact! But – I know I am strong enough to resist and I’m not quite ready to let go of this complete state of well-being that I’m in now.
I weighed myself this morning, the morning of the beginning of my second week – and I’m proud to announce that I’m down 12.4 lbs. I crossed a weight line that I haven’t been under since I was a teenager – I feel amazing. Stay tuned every Tuesday for the next five Tuesdays to see the progress unfold and get your weekly juice fast tips. Here’s to the close of a week that has truly changed my life – Cheers!
I have found that juice fasting is a longtime practice used to cleanse the body of toxins and to maintain a state of optimum health. Toxins, you say? Yep – nasty little things that hibernate in your fat cells depleting your body of nutrition, rest, and vitality. They don’t just get to you by the food that you eat but by the air you breathe and things that come in contact with your skin.
Liquid is the only substance that will pass through the lining of your stomach. When you juice, you are sending all those vitamins and nutrients directly into your bloodstream, and in turn they are flushing out the toxins that are laying in wait to sabotage your good health and forces them into your bloodstream to be removed through excrement, your lungs, and your skin.
I have ripped my attention away from my cookware for the time being and turned it to my fabulous juicer…minus the dust it’s collected from non-use (I know, I know…slap my hand with a ruler). The thing that makes my juicer different than all the rest is the patented motor that boasts consistent torque – no delayed reactions means more time for me to do other things. I learned that when you juice live juices, it’s best to always get organic fruits and veggies because what’s the point of flushing the bad stuff out if you are doing it with more bad stuff, right? If you don’t have organics available, then you would need to peel your fruits and veggies because the pesticides, etc are located on the surface. Although, you should note that a lot of the nutrients and vitamins in fruits and veggies are in their skins – so, organics is worth it to me to keep those. My juicer came with a book of recipes called “Juicing for Life” that has hundreds of recipes for every health need/condition imaginable and I’ve also pulled a lot of juicing recipes available all over the internet just by putting in “juice fast” into my search engine.
Of course, before starting a fast, especially if you take regular medications, you should always consult your doctor; I am not an expert, just a novice sharing my story. If you are going to be fasting for longer than 7-10 days, you should infuse your juice with supplements. In the morning, I add a tsp of flavorless Fiber to my juice to keep my digestive system healthy while it’s inactive. In the morning and evening, I also add a tsp or two of non-flavored, unsweetened Protein Powder to ward off any hunger pains throughout the day and keep me sleeping like a baby. It’s best to drink a gallon (128 oz) to 150 oz of water a day – the more water you drink, the quicker you will flush those toxins out. I just carry around a gallon jug all day and when I’m done with it, I know any other water I drink will just be bonus. Most experts say to juice as much as you would like or whenever you are hungry but a general rule of thumb is try and consume at least 64 oz of juice per day. That’s a lot of liquid intake, so, make sure you have a bathroom handy – you’ll need it about every 20-30 minutes!
Ready made juices (Bolthouse Farms, Odwalla, and ***** brands) are great for when you are on the run but make sure to incorporate live juices everyday too by juicing. With the ready made juices, be sure to read the label carefully; not all of them are all juice/puree blends. Make sure they are free of anything with milk, caffeine (such as Green Tea or Cocoa Beans), or sugar (even natural – like “cane juice / extract”). My favorites so far are “Odwalla: Orignial Superfood” and “Naked: Green Machine Superfood.” The “Odwalla” brand gives you a big kick of super healthy stuff like Spirulina, Wheat Grass, Barley Grass, and Wheat Sprouts but you only taste the yummy Apple, Peach, Mango, Strawberry, and Banana fruit blend; the “Naked” brand is packed with the same as the “Odwalla” brand but even more, including, Broccoli, Spinach, Parsley, Chlorella, Blue Green Algea, Oderless Garlic, and Ginger. You want to make sure to limit the fruit juice intake b/c the body has to work extra hard to break down the sugars in fruits and you may find yourself crashing by mid-afternoon. Drinking naturally decaffeinated herbal tea once or twice a day can be beneficial also – I have found two that I really like by Yogi Tea – one is called “Fasting” and has a minty/jasmine flavor; the other is “Peach Detox”. I add a couple of teaspoons of local honey from the farmer’s market and both are yummy and calming.
Now…for the progress report…the first day was fine, I didn’t feel hungry at all. I was excited and so ready for this. But…I’m not going to lie…the second day I felt like I was dying – absolutely wretched! As the toxins are forced into your bloodstream, they cycle through your body to get out – it does not feel good. I had the worst headache ever, I was nauseous and disoriented, had blurry vision and a fever, my whole body ached like I pushed way too hard at the gym, and my lymph nodes were really swollen in my neck. Just think, all the things that made me feel that way, were already tucked away living inside my body! YUCK! Luckily, I had read that my reaction is completely normal and I was prepped for it – most don’t make it past that second day – but if you could just hang on, I promise it’s completely worth it! I just chugged away on my water but had to forgo lunch and a snack that day. If I ever do this again – I would definitely double my water intake the first day just to get a jump start on the flushing. I laid down for several hours at the end of the day and then found myself a juice recipe for migraine headache (spinach, apple, carrot, and fresh ginger) and felt much better by the end of the night.
I woke up on the third day with a headache still – though not as bad as the day before – but felt pretty good other than that. By Friday, I was feeling great – and even better on Saturday! I was energized and “bouncy” feeling! My roommate and I super cleaned our house and purged all of our junk and reorganized our kitchen – it feels like a new home. Yesterday, I still felt great, with lots of energy, but the food cravings, the real issue, started – pizza, peanut butter, and nachos to be exact! But – I know I am strong enough to resist and I’m not quite ready to let go of this complete state of well-being that I’m in now.
I weighed myself this morning, the morning of the beginning of my second week – and I’m proud to announce that I’m down 12.4 lbs. I crossed a weight line that I haven’t been under since I was a teenager – I feel amazing. Stay tuned every Tuesday for the next five Tuesdays to see the progress unfold and get your weekly juice fast tips. Here’s to the close of a week that has truly changed my life – Cheers!
eclecticknowledge asked:
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Irene Test asked:
Green tea is nearly synonymous with health benefits. Previous studies have shown that it has a high amount of antioxidants due to its lack of processing. Ranging from heart benefits to weight loss, the positive aspects are constantly touted. Although green tea itself isn’t a medical treatment, and shouldn’t be treated like one, drinking something with many benefits surely isn’t detrimental. But which blend do you choose? Several types from China and Japan are available on the market and all give the same types of benefits.
One of the more notable studies was published in the Journal of American Medical Association in September 2006 and detailed a study in Japan that followed several thousand regular green tea drinkers over eleven years. This study indicated that those who drank more of the beverage during this time had fewer cases of heart disease, especially women. Similar studies in regards to the relationship of weight loss and the drink have been done, as well. In both cases, however, the health benefits are associated with drinking several cups per day, generally four or more cups. In addition, to combat heart disease and see results for weight loss, healthy diet and exercise need to be part of one’s lifestyle. The benefits are in addition to these healthful behaviors.
As far as what kind of tea to choose, various types of Chinese and Japanese green tea can be found in North American tea markets. The three most common ones, however, are sencha, genmaicha, and gunpowder. Each blend, although made from the same types of leaves, varies in preparation and quality. Sencha, for example, is considered the most basic, with smaller, needle-like leaves. But as a tea which is drank regularly in Japan, it’s one of the more common blends found across the world. Genmaicha, in addition, has leaves blended with rice, while gunpowder green tea leaves are rounded in shape.
Instead of going to the green tea pills for weight loss, drinking four or more cups per day is a far more flavorful experience – and will bring the same types of health benefits overtime. Choosing a green tea isn’t all about the positive aspects, however, and finding a blend that you like contributes to the experience of drinking tea regularly.
Green tea is nearly synonymous with health benefits. Previous studies have shown that it has a high amount of antioxidants due to its lack of processing. Ranging from heart benefits to weight loss, the positive aspects are constantly touted. Although green tea itself isn’t a medical treatment, and shouldn’t be treated like one, drinking something with many benefits surely isn’t detrimental. But which blend do you choose? Several types from China and Japan are available on the market and all give the same types of benefits.
One of the more notable studies was published in the Journal of American Medical Association in September 2006 and detailed a study in Japan that followed several thousand regular green tea drinkers over eleven years. This study indicated that those who drank more of the beverage during this time had fewer cases of heart disease, especially women. Similar studies in regards to the relationship of weight loss and the drink have been done, as well. In both cases, however, the health benefits are associated with drinking several cups per day, generally four or more cups. In addition, to combat heart disease and see results for weight loss, healthy diet and exercise need to be part of one’s lifestyle. The benefits are in addition to these healthful behaviors.
As far as what kind of tea to choose, various types of Chinese and Japanese green tea can be found in North American tea markets. The three most common ones, however, are sencha, genmaicha, and gunpowder. Each blend, although made from the same types of leaves, varies in preparation and quality. Sencha, for example, is considered the most basic, with smaller, needle-like leaves. But as a tea which is drank regularly in Japan, it’s one of the more common blends found across the world. Genmaicha, in addition, has leaves blended with rice, while gunpowder green tea leaves are rounded in shape.
Instead of going to the green tea pills for weight loss, drinking four or more cups per day is a far more flavorful experience – and will bring the same types of health benefits overtime. Choosing a green tea isn’t all about the positive aspects, however, and finding a blend that you like contributes to the experience of drinking tea regularly.
Coolplayer asked:
I’v been a daily smoker for about 2 years now and I noticed that my cannabis high doesn’t last long or is as potent as it was when i first started smoking. So i’m wondering if i use one of those detox teas or what ever will that make my high better since i got rid of the THC in my body??? It might be a dumb question but i’m curious…. Thanks!
I’v been a daily smoker for about 2 years now and I noticed that my cannabis high doesn’t last long or is as potent as it was when i first started smoking. So i’m wondering if i use one of those detox teas or what ever will that make my high better since i got rid of the THC in my body??? It might be a dumb question but i’m curious…. Thanks!
Don Williams asked:
Green tea is made using tea leaves that have not been processed. The tea leaves are withered and then steamed, unlike other teas that are fermented. The tea is made using one teaspoon of green tea in a 5 ounce cup. Water for the tea should be between 70 to 85 degrees Centigrade and the tea must be brewed for at least a couple of minutes. Some good quality teas can be steeped two or three times. The pot holding the tea should be warmed so that the green tea does not cool down very rapidly.
Green tea contains Polyphenols which are said to be very beneficial to good health. It also contains a number of vitamins and minerals which further benefit the body. It has very potent antioxidant properties and these properties help it to fight free radicals which can otherwise cause cancer.
Tea has antioxidants called catechins which when they enter the body, look for free radicals that can damage the DNA and cause cancer and blood clots. However these catechins are not easily absorbed by the body and therefore there is a debate as to the amount of green tea that is to be consumed before you can get the full benefits.
Green tea does also provide a few minutes of pleasure while you are sipping the tea but can also be used externally to heal blemishes, cuts, rashes, fight body odor and help the skin.
Tea also fights against flu, prevents infection and strengthens the circulatory system.
A soothing spray can be made from green tea by steeping the leaves in boiling or very hot water for about 20 minutes. Then allow the tea to cool and then refrigerate the solution.
You can use this spray made of green tea to perk up your bath water and give a cooling effect. Immersing your feet in a basin of water to which this cool spray has been added can do wonders for tired feet. It will also act as an antifungal agent and move these harmful fungi from your feet. These fungi are quite often the result of poor hygiene and lack of cleanliness in the stockings or socks that you wear.
This spray can also be used as a mouth wash and it is quite common for green tea drinkers to leave out some of the earlier brewed tea so that it can be used next morning as a mouth wash.
Abrasions, cuts, burns and rashes can be treated with a cotton pad saturated with the green tea and applied to the afflicted part. Repeating this, three or four times a day is guaranteed to be beneficial. Similarly minor sunburns can also be treated with the pad being left on for about a quarter of an hour.
Strained eyes can benefit largely if cotton pads soaked in tea are placed over them for at least 10 minutes at a time. This would also reduce the puffiness in the eyes and get rid of any redness.
Even the spent leaves have their uses. Place them in footwear and these can ensure that your feet are always healthy.
Green tea is made using tea leaves that have not been processed. The tea leaves are withered and then steamed, unlike other teas that are fermented. The tea is made using one teaspoon of green tea in a 5 ounce cup. Water for the tea should be between 70 to 85 degrees Centigrade and the tea must be brewed for at least a couple of minutes. Some good quality teas can be steeped two or three times. The pot holding the tea should be warmed so that the green tea does not cool down very rapidly.
Green tea contains Polyphenols which are said to be very beneficial to good health. It also contains a number of vitamins and minerals which further benefit the body. It has very potent antioxidant properties and these properties help it to fight free radicals which can otherwise cause cancer.
Tea has antioxidants called catechins which when they enter the body, look for free radicals that can damage the DNA and cause cancer and blood clots. However these catechins are not easily absorbed by the body and therefore there is a debate as to the amount of green tea that is to be consumed before you can get the full benefits.
Green tea does also provide a few minutes of pleasure while you are sipping the tea but can also be used externally to heal blemishes, cuts, rashes, fight body odor and help the skin.
Tea also fights against flu, prevents infection and strengthens the circulatory system.
A soothing spray can be made from green tea by steeping the leaves in boiling or very hot water for about 20 minutes. Then allow the tea to cool and then refrigerate the solution.
You can use this spray made of green tea to perk up your bath water and give a cooling effect. Immersing your feet in a basin of water to which this cool spray has been added can do wonders for tired feet. It will also act as an antifungal agent and move these harmful fungi from your feet. These fungi are quite often the result of poor hygiene and lack of cleanliness in the stockings or socks that you wear.
This spray can also be used as a mouth wash and it is quite common for green tea drinkers to leave out some of the earlier brewed tea so that it can be used next morning as a mouth wash.
Abrasions, cuts, burns and rashes can be treated with a cotton pad saturated with the green tea and applied to the afflicted part. Repeating this, three or four times a day is guaranteed to be beneficial. Similarly minor sunburns can also be treated with the pad being left on for about a quarter of an hour.
Strained eyes can benefit largely if cotton pads soaked in tea are placed over them for at least 10 minutes at a time. This would also reduce the puffiness in the eyes and get rid of any redness.
Even the spent leaves have their uses. Place them in footwear and these can ensure that your feet are always healthy.
Korbin Newlyn asked:
There are numerous health benefits as well as other advantages that you can get from green tea extract, and this type of product has been available since the earliest recorded times in history.
You also have the option to get green tea extract in numerous other kinds of products, so consequently the wisest decision to make here is to educate yourself and realize as much as possible when it comes to green tea and green tea extract, so that you will be able to comprehend and realize the various benefits as well as secondary advantages that you can get from green tea extract.
Green Tea Extract — What Are the Benefits?
Historical records have indicated that green tea has been used by many different people, particularly the Chinese, as a medicinal treatment method to deal with such ailments as poor digestion, headaches, body aches, as well as improving the life expectancy and the overall well-being of a person.
Because the extract of green tea is rich in bioflavinoids, one of the primary utilizations of this extract is to fight off the free radicals that are within a persons body.
In addition, what are known as polyphenols are at very high levels in green tea extract, and as well is an abundant source of EGCG, which is an antioxidant that is greater than 200 times potency than vitamin E. in terms of fighting free radicals and pro-oxidants.
The EGCG matter in green tea is significant, because it is this element which helps to protect against digestive and respiratory infections, as well as halts the actions of carcinogens which promote cancer, and it also is anti-bacterial and helps to lower cholesterol levels.
You will find there is a long list of advantages and benefits that come from green tea extract, including but not limited to;
High In Bioflavinoids Helps Prevent Respiratory Infections as Well as Digestive Infections Contains Thermogenic Properties That Assists In Helping People Lose Weight Minus Any Jitters or Other Undesired Side Effects Lowers Hormone Activity Which is an Effective Treatment For Acne Contains Antibacterial Properties Assists in Decreasing Cholesterol Levels Reduces Inflammation Assists in Lowering Blood Pressure Assists in Preventing Some Types of Cancer Including Stomach, Colon and Pancreatic Cancer Assists in Stimulating The Immune System Assists in Preventing Dental Plaque
In regards to side effects, there are typically none, nevertheless it does contain some amount of caffeine and so individuals who are sensitive to caffeine should consult with a medical professional prior to incorporating green tea extract into their daily diet. Women who are pregnant should also consider consulting their physicians prior to utilizing green tea.
There are numerous health benefits as well as other advantages that you can get from green tea extract, and this type of product has been available since the earliest recorded times in history.
You also have the option to get green tea extract in numerous other kinds of products, so consequently the wisest decision to make here is to educate yourself and realize as much as possible when it comes to green tea and green tea extract, so that you will be able to comprehend and realize the various benefits as well as secondary advantages that you can get from green tea extract.
Green Tea Extract — What Are the Benefits?
Historical records have indicated that green tea has been used by many different people, particularly the Chinese, as a medicinal treatment method to deal with such ailments as poor digestion, headaches, body aches, as well as improving the life expectancy and the overall well-being of a person.
Because the extract of green tea is rich in bioflavinoids, one of the primary utilizations of this extract is to fight off the free radicals that are within a persons body.
In addition, what are known as polyphenols are at very high levels in green tea extract, and as well is an abundant source of EGCG, which is an antioxidant that is greater than 200 times potency than vitamin E. in terms of fighting free radicals and pro-oxidants.
The EGCG matter in green tea is significant, because it is this element which helps to protect against digestive and respiratory infections, as well as halts the actions of carcinogens which promote cancer, and it also is anti-bacterial and helps to lower cholesterol levels.
You will find there is a long list of advantages and benefits that come from green tea extract, including but not limited to;
High In Bioflavinoids Helps Prevent Respiratory Infections as Well as Digestive Infections Contains Thermogenic Properties That Assists In Helping People Lose Weight Minus Any Jitters or Other Undesired Side Effects Lowers Hormone Activity Which is an Effective Treatment For Acne Contains Antibacterial Properties Assists in Decreasing Cholesterol Levels Reduces Inflammation Assists in Lowering Blood Pressure Assists in Preventing Some Types of Cancer Including Stomach, Colon and Pancreatic Cancer Assists in Stimulating The Immune System Assists in Preventing Dental Plaque
In regards to side effects, there are typically none, nevertheless it does contain some amount of caffeine and so individuals who are sensitive to caffeine should consult with a medical professional prior to incorporating green tea extract into their daily diet. Women who are pregnant should also consider consulting their physicians prior to utilizing green tea.
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