If chronic inflammation is a normal part of your life, consider reaching for fresh juice. Research has shown that foods can be extremely helpful in reducing inflammation and pain levels in the body. Common inflammatory conditions include allergies, Alzheimer’s, asthma, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, bursitis, cancer, colitis, cystitis, diabetes, gastritis, heart disease, hepatitis, myocarditis, nephritis, osteoporosis, prostatitis, sinusitis, tendonitis and vaginitis. Some fruits and vegetables that target inflammation are apples, lemon, ginger and cayenne. Apple contains precious antioxidants that protect the cells from damage, thereby preventing the occurrence of inflammation. Lemon, being naturally alkaline, neutralizes toxic waste, and reduces the inflammatory process. Finally, ginger and cayenne are both inherently natural anti-inflammatory foods, promoting the dilation of blood vessels and therefore the movement of chemicals that help to reduce inflammation and pain in the body. Drink away the pain!

TCM Juice Pick: Fruit: apple lemon ginger cayenne

One of the most important underlying factors in the occurrence of headaches, whether tension headaches or migraines, is nutrition. A deficiency in B vitamins, magnesium, potassium and sodium have been found to lead to headaches. Once these levels have been normalized, headaches subside. One of the easiest ways to boost your vitamin and mineral levels is with fresh juice. Choose to juice fresh fruits and vegetables high in these nutrients, like spinach, celery, parsley or romaine, and add them to coconut water. Coconut water is the best source of electrolytes, and includes sodium, potassium and magnesium.

TCM Juice Pick: Green Coconut H20

It is virtually impossible to live in today’s world without some level of stress or anxiety. One of the main side effects of constant stress is the rapid loss of vitamin C. Vitamin C is vital to adrenal glands’ function, but when stressed, these glands burn through it at a high rate. This leads to vitamin-C deficiency, resulting in poorly functioning adrenals, a suppressed immune system and rapid aging. This is why increasing your intake of vitamin C when under stress is so imperative. In addition, it is vital to increase your magnesium levels as well. Magnesium helps to calm the nerves, easing our anxiety and improving our ability to tackle stress. Juicing dark leafy greens and fruits, such as citrus, tropical fruits and berries, is the easiest way to boost your levels of both vitamin C and magnesium. Make green juice your daily insurance to beat the stressful lifestyle.

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Whether you are looking to protect your skin from UV damage, or hoping to clear up a nagging case of acne, psoriasis, or eczema, turn to juice. Look for a juice that contains vegetables high in vitamin A, and fruits high in polyphenols. Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin and its development. It ensures the proper differentiation of our cells, providing the building blocks for making new cells. As for polyphenols, research reveals that polyphenols found in apples may act as a natural sunscreen, protecting us from UV damage. Finally, fresh pressed juice contains a slew of enzymes and specialized nutrients that help the body to cleanse toxins. Toxins are pushed out of the body via the skin, so the less toxins present, the healthier and clearer the skin.

TCM Juice Pick: Roots 4: carrot apple ginger

To keep our bones and teeth strong, we need a combination of factors: alkalizing minerals, such as magnesium and calcium; adequate sun exposure (for making vitamin D); healthy kidneys; and vitamin K. And where do you think we are going to get these vitamins and minerals? You guessed it, fresh-pressed juice. Juice is the best way to get these minerals and vitamins because they are easily absorbed by the body. This will help to rebuild your bones and teeth, keeping them strong and resistant against disease. Look to juice vegetables rich in magnesium and calcium, such spinach; dark leafy greens rich in vitamin K, such as kale and collards; and alkalizing produce such as lemons, cucumbers and celery.

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