Vegetable juices Herbal Treatment

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Which one of all vegetable juices is considered to be the best? Yes, it is a carrot juice. It combines well with almost all other juices. It contains many natural antioxidants, which slow down the aging process and prevent cancer. Carrot juice is the richest source of primary vitamin A or carotene, which stimulates protein synthesis and accelerates growth. It makes carrot juice indispensable for children who fall behind in physical development. The juice contains vitamins B, C, D, and E and also iron, cobalt,and copper. Carrot juice improves the appetite, digestion, metabolism and structure of teeth, elevates resistance to infections and protects nervous system. Adults can drink from ½ L to 2-3 L of juice a day, depending on the condition of a person. For children 100g of juice a day is enough. Some kids can develop an allergy to carrots.

Beet juice is the best juice for improvement of blood and formation of red blood cells. Juice can be prepared not only from root crops but also from young plant tops. The use of beet juice has well proved itself to remedy high blood pressure and other heart problems. Consumption of 50-100 ml of juice 2-3 times a day yields excellent results during menopause. Calcium, contained in beets, provides nourishment for the organism. Beet juice is a wonderful organic cleanser for liver, kidneys and gall bladder and stimulates activity of the lymph in the body. The juice improves memory, strengthens nervous system, clears blood vessels and plays an important role in treatment of hypertonic and anemia. It is not advisable to drink pure beet juice. Freshly prepared juice should be stored in fridge for few hours. Then, after removing foam, it should be mixed with carrot juice (1:4). Daily dose: 1-1 ½ cups of juice 2 times a day.

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Cabbage juice is one of the best vegetable juices as it possesses an anti-ulcer effect and can be used for treatment of the stomach and duodenal ulcers. It normalizes lipometabolism and helps with atherosclerosis. Cabbage juice slows down the process of transformation of the carbohydrates into fats. This quality makes the juice irreplaceable in a struggle against excess weight. Juice can be stored in a refrigerator for no more than 24 hours. Daily dose: 1 glass of warm juice 3 times a day 30-40 min before meal.

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Tomato juice contains strong elements which suppress the process of fermentation and rotting in intestines. Tomato juice improves the heart and stomach's conditions. Organic acids, that are present in tomato juice, elevate alkaline environment of blood. One glass of the juice contains half of the daily dose of vitamin C and carotene. A mix of tomato, apple, pumpkin and lemon juice (2:4:2:1) is often used in weight loss programs.

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Cucumber juice is a good diuretic, but it also possesses some other good qualities: it improves hair growth, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and stabilizes the work of the heart. Drinking a mix of cucumber and carrot juice yields good results at the presence of rheumatic diseases. A high potassium level makes cucumber juice very useful in normalizing blood pressure. The combination of elements in cucumber juice plays a big role in the maintenance of healthy teeth, nails and hair. It has a positive effect on the nervous system and improves memory. Daily dose: up to 100ml of pure juice. The effect of cucumber juice amplifies in combination with other juices. For example: 2 parts of cucumber juice, 2 parts of blackcurrant juice, 1 part of apple and 1 part of grapefruit juices, or cucumber, tomato and garlic juices (20:20:1).

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Parsley juice is good for boosting an energy level. It contains a big amount of carotene and vitamin C. The juice contains elements which are necessary for the oxygen exchange in the body, for the correct functioning of adrenal and thyroid glands and also for strengthening the walls of blood vessels. Parsley juice helps with bladder, gall and kidney stones and other kidney diseases. Many eye diseases are successfully treated by a mix of parsley juice with carrot juice and celery juice. Parsley juice improves breathing and the heart’s work. It is one of the strongest juices; therefore the one time dose of pure juice should not exceed 1 tbsp.

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Green pepper juice contains a lot of silicon which is necessary for nails and hair. A mix of carrot and green pepper juices, where percentage of pepper juice is up to 60%, helps with the clarification of skin spots. It helps with intestinal spasms and gases.

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Celery juice raises the general tone of an organism, improves appetite and has diuretic and laxative effects. It is good for people with a broken metabolism and fatigue. The juice contains vitamin C and vitamins of group B. It is also rich with organic combinations of sodium. It contains a big amount of organic potassium, calcium and phosphorus. The recommended daily dose of the juice is no more than 100 ml. Celery juice combines well with other vegetable and fruit juices. Most popular combinations are: carrots, beet and celery (8:3:5), carrots, cabbage and celery (1:4:5), carrots, celery and radish (8:5:3).

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Radish juice is one of the few vegetable juices which should never be taken alone as it may cause an unwanted reaction. Combined with carrot juice it helps restore mucous membranes in an organism. Radish juice calms and clears the body of phlegm. It is especially effective if taken within an hour after consumption of horseradish.Turnip juice contains a high percentage of calcium. This juice is very good for children and people who suffer from brittle bones. The mix of turnip and carrot juice is one of the most effective ways to strengthen teeth and other bone structures. Turnip leaves contain high levels of sodium and iron. The potassium in juice helps to increase the alkaline composition of an organism, especially in a mix with carrot and celery juice.