Juicing

mom2greatkids
mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
in Ovarian Cancer #1
Do any of you ladies juice regularly? I am back and forth in my mind as to whether or not I should buy a juicer. I have read that there are many health benefits to juicing. As always, thanks for your input.

Carla

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  • Tethys41
    Tethys41 Member Posts: 1,382 Member
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    Juicing
    Carla,
    Juicing is a great way to get nutrients in amounts that are difficult to acheive by eating the solid food. There are many, many juicing books out there, with various recipies. My two recommendations would be, use only organic fruits and vegetables, and focus mostly on vegetables for juicing. Some fruits have high sugar content that is concentrated in the juiced version.
    There are actually cancer therapy plans out there, I didn't try them while I was in treatment, that focus almost entirely on juicing to treat cancer and other diseases (see http://gerson.org/GersonTherapy/gersontherapy.htm). I do know that prior to my diagnosis, when I was struggling with symptoms and misdiagnoses, if I juiced, my symptoms were drastically reduced for the remainder of the day.
  • carolenk
    carolenk Member Posts: 907 Member
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    Tethys41 said:

    Juicing
    Carla,
    Juicing is a great way to get nutrients in amounts that are difficult to acheive by eating the solid food. There are many, many juicing books out there, with various recipies. My two recommendations would be, use only organic fruits and vegetables, and focus mostly on vegetables for juicing. Some fruits have high sugar content that is concentrated in the juiced version.
    There are actually cancer therapy plans out there, I didn't try them while I was in treatment, that focus almost entirely on juicing to treat cancer and other diseases (see http://gerson.org/GersonTherapy/gersontherapy.htm). I do know that prior to my diagnosis, when I was struggling with symptoms and misdiagnoses, if I juiced, my symptoms were drastically reduced for the remainder of the day.

    Juicing
    I don't do fresh juice on a regular basis but I have known people who did well after a cancer diagnosis by incorporating fresh juice in their diet. I use the Standard Process nutritional products many of which are made from the juice of fresh vegetables that are dehydrated at a low amospheric pressure so the natural enzymes are still intact.

    Just be aware that the possibility exists to get a lot of natural sugar in your diet via juicing which might not be your intention. Apples, beets and carrots should be added sparingly to a primarily vegetable juice.

    Carolen
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    carolenk said:

    Juicing
    I don't do fresh juice on a regular basis but I have known people who did well after a cancer diagnosis by incorporating fresh juice in their diet. I use the Standard Process nutritional products many of which are made from the juice of fresh vegetables that are dehydrated at a low amospheric pressure so the natural enzymes are still intact.

    Just be aware that the possibility exists to get a lot of natural sugar in your diet via juicing which might not be your intention. Apples, beets and carrots should be added sparingly to a primarily vegetable juice.

    Carolen

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  • Hen
    Hen Member Posts: 14
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    juicing
    Nancy; Your juicing and supplement ideas sound interesting. Is there a site where we can get more information about it? I live in VT and there are no Gerson clinics here so I'm looking for more of a do it yourself juicing plan. Thanks
  • Miss Cat
    Miss Cat Member Posts: 2
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    Hen said:

    juicing
    Nancy; Your juicing and supplement ideas sound interesting. Is there a site where we can get more information about it? I live in VT and there are no Gerson clinics here so I'm looking for more of a do it yourself juicing plan. Thanks

    Juicing
    Hi...
    Never did this just joined site today and not a big computer person but here goes. I had a lot of luck with a good blender and Dr. Firman. He has an entire philosophy on eating and nutrition. He has books and on line recipes etc. All vey accessible. I have a friend that has a rare blood cancer and he follows the diet and has had a miracle remission.. (His Dr. Own words.) Anyway. I like some of those smoothies and soups and meals and have had both action in the bathroom and lessening of side effects to various things.

    Good luck
    KAren
  • Miss Cat
    Miss Cat Member Posts: 2
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    Hen said:

    juicing
    Nancy; Your juicing and supplement ideas sound interesting. Is there a site where we can get more information about it? I live in VT and there are no Gerson clinics here so I'm looking for more of a do it yourself juicing plan. Thanks

    Juicing
    Hi...
    Never did this just joined site today and not a big computer person but here goes. I had a lot of luck with a good blender and Dr. Firman. He has an entire philosophy on eating and nutrition. He has books and on line recipes etc. All vey accessible. I have a friend that has a rare blood cancer and he follows the diet and has had a miracle remission.. (His Dr. Own words.) Anyway. I like some of those smoothies and soups and meals and have had both action in the bathroom and lessening of side effects to various things.

    Good luck
    KAren
  • mom2greatkids
    mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
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    Miss Cat said:

    Juicing
    Hi...
    Never did this just joined site today and not a big computer person but here goes. I had a lot of luck with a good blender and Dr. Firman. He has an entire philosophy on eating and nutrition. He has books and on line recipes etc. All vey accessible. I have a friend that has a rare blood cancer and he follows the diet and has had a miracle remission.. (His Dr. Own words.) Anyway. I like some of those smoothies and soups and meals and have had both action in the bathroom and lessening of side effects to various things.

    Good luck
    KAren

    Hi Karen,
    What type of
    Hi Karen,

    What type of blender do you have? I'm using one of those like $20 ones? Doesn't even always blend or chop frozen fruit well.

    Also, what is the full name and any other info you could give me on Dr. Firman? I googled but couldn't really find anything.

    Thanks so much.

    Carla
  • mom2greatkids
    mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
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    Hen said:

    juicing
    Nancy; Your juicing and supplement ideas sound interesting. Is there a site where we can get more information about it? I live in VT and there are no Gerson clinics here so I'm looking for more of a do it yourself juicing plan. Thanks

    Nancy,
    I am also interested
    Nancy,

    I am also interested in your plan.

    Thanks, Carla
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    mom2greatkids said:

    Nancy,
    I am also interested
    Nancy,

    I am also interested in your plan.

    Thanks, Carla

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  • ocalalaurie
    ocalalaurie Member Posts: 34 Member
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    I got into juicing after I
    I got into juicing after I recurred in spring. Like Nancy, I add all kinds of veggies. I also add a protein powder and a greens supplement. I use mostly local, organic veggies and one's from my mom. My mother lives in RI and I am in Florida...she has a huge garden up there and express-ships me veggies from her garden. I feel better knowing where my vegetables are coming from :)

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