4 medium carrots
4 tomatoes
2 stalks celery
1 clove garlic
small bunch of parsley or some fresh basil leaves

Carrots have carotene, which is a natural protection against sunburns. Celery is rich in vitamin C. Garlic defeats high blood pressure and cholesterol, to name but a few of its many benefits. Basil is rich in calcium and has a delicious flavour. Parsley is packed with iron.

A Basic Cleanse is beneficial for arthritis sufferers, followed by allergy testing and a predominantly raw-food diet. Essential with any cleanse is to drink plenty of pure, filtered water.

This guide was prepared by a local Naturopath in relation to detoxing and arthritis. Please note the information doesn’t replace the care of your doctor. Read more…

Why put yourself through the discomfort of a detox?

As Dr Norman Walker says in his book ‘Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices- what’s missing in your body?’ “supreme cleanliness is the first step towards a healthy body…..the natural eliminative channels are the lungs, the pores of the skin, the kidneys and the bowels”. Read more…

This article by Sara Schelle outlines a juicing program for cleansing and weightloss.

A wise man once said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking to their diets.” What a fit description of the seemingly endless battles we fight to lose weight and stay healthy for as long as possible! Read more…

Opting for more vegetables and less meat could be the route to lower blood pressure.

London’s Imperial College has recently completed a study of over 250000 people, which claims that elements present in vegetable protein, but not meat protein, can reduce or control blood pressure. Researchers suggest that amino acids and magnesium present in vegetables may both contribute to lowering blood pressure.

The findings support the advice to eat more fruit and vegetables. But many of us have difficultly consuming the 5 proportions recommended of fruit and vegetables to achieve this health outcome. The answer? Juicing. Have a look through the different recipes or go shopping and order your own living juicer for the healthy home! 

Changes in eating habits and farming methods over the last 50 years may be responsible for the rise in mental health problems in the UK, a new report has claimed.

The Mental Health Foundation and food campaign group Sustain claim unbalanced, less nutritious diets have led to an increase in cases of depression, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more…

Dandelion was used by our forefathers as a salad green and powerful healing herb. Its use has been reestablished once again and dandelion can now be found for free in parks and meadows or even in your back garden. The taste of Dandelion is rich and invigorating and your body will be thankful for this taste experience. Combine it with a clove of garlic and you’ll definitely be on the right track to boosting your health.

Ingredients:

* 8 dandelion leaves, green and the roots
* 6 carrots
* ½ stalk celery
* small bunch of pine needles
* ½ clove of garlic (optional)

Machine set up:
* Maximise the health benefits by using a living juicer. * First place the Juicing Strainer into the drum, then onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 0.
* Place your Juice Pitcher under the Juice Outlet and place the other pitcher under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the pulp.
* Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions
* cut the carrots into 4 long slices
* turn the notch on the Juicing Nozzle onto 1
* juice the carrot at the same time as the dandelion by wrapping it around the slices and juice the celery after the pine needles

Preparation time: 8 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
When you pick your Dandelion be sure to give it a good rinse. The darker leaves are more bitter than the young ones. Bitterness is a taste that we can identify with our taste buds. I often experience a yearning for bitter taste since I started eating and juicing herbs and find it a highly satisfying taste. Use the youngest pine needles from the top tips of the little branches.

Nutritional information:
Carrots are known to have a lot of anti-oxidant properties and they assist in breaking down excessive fats. Dandelion strengthens the immune system, has anti-inflammatory properties and is a good kidney and liver cleanser.