Celery Juice - A Life Changing Medicine
Recently I came across a post on social media about a juice cleanse and I was immediately intrigued. As someone who has been struggling with an unhealthy stomach for over four years, I am pretty much open to any new methods of gut recovery. I promptly began to research cleanses and found lots about juice cleanses- specifically 3 day cleanses- which I immediately was determined to complete. A friend recommended starting with just celery juice and then increasing the complexity of my recipes from there, which was a relief because the recipes I saw on Pinterest that called for 15 carrots was a bit of a deal breaker according to my quarantine budget - lol.
That same day I went to the grocery store to get some celery and the next morning I began my three day cleanse. However, I didn’t make it much longer than 1pm as I almost immediately got painfully hungry and remembered the fact that I don’t eat enough to begin with so I decided to rethink my plan.
I don’t see this as a failed attempt, I see it as listening to my body’s needs and adjusting according to what is best for me. Some people may be more capable of doing a 3 day cleanse and I’m sure it is incredibly beneficial for them. However, with where I am at right now, it isn’t ideal or possible, which is absolutely okay. Be sure to listen to your body. Everything you do should be based off of how you feel doing it, don’t torture yourself into doing something just because someone you read about did it successfully.
From there, I looked into the benefits of daily consumption of celery juice, which is enormously beneficial on it’s own. A full juice cleanse may not be necessary in order to benefit from this magic healing juice. By drinking a glass of celery juice each morning on an empty stomach, so many areas of your life can be improved. My favorite benefits of having this daily include:
Improved gut health- hydrochloric acid is restored which quickens and eases digestion. By raising stomach acid levels, food can break down more easily- especially protein. It has properties that allow it to heal stomach lining, preventing ulcers and acid reflux.
Natural anti-inflammatory- The polyacetylene in celery juice helps to lessen joint pain as well as improve symptoms of gout and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also thought to be able to relax the nerves and overall body.
Improves digestion- the juice improves circulation in the intestines, allowing the digestion process to become smoother and easier.
Clearer skin- by killing off streptococcus bacteria, the cause of acne, celery juice has the power to reduce and even eliminate acne completely.
Last week, I discovered the Medical Medium, aka Anthony William, who is recreating my outlook on healthy living. This man created the celery juice movement and has published many books including one about the medicinal drink. The Medical Medium says that, “People are healing from all kinds of acute and chronic illnesses, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, SIBO, constipation, chronic fatigue syndrome, blood sugar issues, migraines, acid reflux, high blood pressure, addictions, adrenal issues, gout, allergies, autoimmune conditions, and countless others, from drinking plain celery juice daily.” Anthony William’s ways have already changed my life so much, I hope that you will continue to read my posts that will surely reference him or perhaps look into his work yourself, I guarantee it will benefit you as well.
I have been drinking celery juice every morning for about a week and a half. I will soon post about my personal experience with it to maybe ease you into this new part of your daily routine. I make mine fresh each morning without a juicer, it’s super manageable and unbelievably worth doing. I’m so excited to share how this discovery has improved my life.
Resources:
https://www.feastingathome.com/celery-juice-recipe-and-10-benefits/
https://www.medicalmedium.com/medical-medium-celery-juice-movement.htm
