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| would be overwhelmed by even a few raw carrots can absorb the nutrients in five pounds of carrots just by swallowing their juice. Fresh juices contain all of the enzymes and nutrients found in the fruits or vegetables that made them. |
| Juicing is of special interest to arthritis patients because so many patients who go on a juice fast lasting several days experience complete relief from symptoms. |
| Some juice enthusiasts promote their machines and books on television, and most department stores and supermarkets stock electric juicers. If you're serious about juicing, it will be worth your while to invest in the best juicer you can afford. In addition to transforming fresh fruits and vegetables, these appliances can juice fresh herbs, making them easier to assimilate. Herbs such as parsley and fruits such as cherries play an important role in antiarthritis therapies. |
| Once you have a juicer and a good supply of produce, preferably organically grown, you can experiment with juice fastingnot true fasting, but going without solid food while drinking only juice and water or tea for several days or weeksand other juice therapies. Juice fasting is a popular way to treat arthritis and similar disorders because it lets overworked organs rest while improving the body's absorption of nutrients. A gradual return to solid food and appropriate menu planning complete the cure. |
| Looking for a juice that treats inflammation? Here are suggestions from John Lust from his book Drink Your Troubles Away. |
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