Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Feb 6, 2012, 8:37 am
When taking certain medications, your doctor or pharmacist may warn you to be careful about mixing it with other products which may adversely interfere with effectiveness of the medication or even cause serious side effects.  Grapefruit Juice is one such substance that is known to interact with man...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jan 25, 2012, 9:32 am
There is a lot written these days about the rising levels of obesity and accompanying epidemic of chronic diseases such as diabetes. Less than 10-15% of Americans and Australians are consuming the recommended 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables per day. Instead our bodies are bombarded wit...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jan 16, 2012, 11:23 am
It’s the question everyone is just dying to know.  “How much juice should I drink on a juice cleanse?” I’ll get to the answer in a later in the post, but let’s just look for a moment at the reason for asking this question. Before you considered cleansing I’ll bet you never asked the q...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jan 6, 2012, 11:59 am
Does a the thought of doing a 10 day juice fast seem like more than you can handle?  Why not try a modified juice fast! The modified juice fast or modified juice cleanse is a great way to test the waters and gain some confidence in starting a new healthy eating routine. So what is a modified juic...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Dec 29, 2011, 12:50 pm
Question: What does a log cabin in the wilderness have to do with juice cleansing the body? Answer: Detoxification. I’m writing this post as I sit inside a cozy A-frame log cabin in a canyon north of Santa Barbara California. My family and I have come here, to this wilderness location to get away...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Dec 3, 2011, 7:55 am
Sometimes the hardest part about juicing is just doing it.  I’m not talking about making juice.  That part is easy.  Wash and cut fruits and veggies, push them through a juicer, and drink. What I’m talking about is the commitment to keep going day after day.  All things worthwhile take effo...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Nov 21, 2011, 1:23 pm
Cranberries.  Let’s not beat around the bush.  The damned things are sour. Still, they are extremely healthy and you could benefit greatly just by sneaking a few of them into your diet.  I’ m not talking about prepackaged sauce and juices which have lost many beneficial nutrients due to the ...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Nov 8, 2011, 12:33 pm
The approaching holidays are a time for gathering together of family and friends while celebrating with food.  While it’s great fun to visit and reconnect it can also be a time of great stress and pressure.  This is especially true if you are bypassing the the holiday turkey because you’re on ...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Oct 31, 2011, 1:23 pm
How many different things can you make out of pumpkin?  This might not be a question you’d often ask yourself, but in the town where I grew up, experimenting with pumpkin recipes is commonplace.  Known as “The Pumpkin Capital of the World”, Morton Illinois is home to the Libby’s Pumpkin pr...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Oct 7, 2011, 2:00 pm
Use of the ginger root dates back at least five thousand years and it is one of the most widely use herbs in the world.  Actually ginger is a rhizome (underground stem) with shoots that resemble bamboo.  The skin of ginger is a pale tan color that looks rather woody.  The yellow flesh inside hold...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Sep 12, 2011, 4:07 pm
Need some suggestions about purchasing books and equipment for juicing?  Who knows better than our readers! The following is a compilation of the most purchased juicers and juicing books on Amazon from June thru August 2011 – by our juicing community here at My Juice Cleanse. Most Popular Juice...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Sep 7, 2011, 3:15 pm
Recently I asked you, my readers to submit questions about juicing so that I could better help you in your juicing journey.  I received many great questions -thank you- and I’ve compiled them into the top 10 most asked questions.   Juice Cleansing FAQ Q.  Do I leave the peel on my fruits and...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jul 7, 2011, 1:05 pm
There have always been wild claims on both sides of the juicing and cleansing issue.  Some say it’s an immediate cure all for everything  and some say it’s bogus and even detrimental.  So where in all this does the truth lie?  I found this article on CNN today in which the founders of BluePr...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jul 6, 2011, 3:19 am
No doubt that the healthiest juices are the ones that contain greens.  Green leafy vegetables contain the most vitamins and nutrients, and you’ll feel almost instantly better after drinking a green juice. Many of my readers have been asking me for green juice recipes and in particular the “Mean...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jun 2, 2011, 3:31 pm
Water.  You know it’s good for you and that you should drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.  But have you ever considered a 24 hour water fast? Recent groundbreaking studies by the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute have found that periodic fasting is beneficial to health.  Specifical...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Apr 27, 2011, 1:37 pm
Let me count the ways! I have to tell you kale has become one of my favorite superfoods. Mostly I eat it raw, in juices and smoothies, but kale is also delicious steamed and can even be baked into kale chips. (If you are curious about kale chips you can find a recipe and video at Kath Eats Real Food...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Apr 18, 2011, 1:43 pm
Who is Joe Cross you ask?  In many ways Joe is (was) a typical person.  Like many Americans and also Australians (where Joe is from) he worked too hard, played too hard, and ate too much.  After years of this self abuse Joe tipped the scales at over 300 lbs.  The extra weight caused health probl...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Feb 13, 2011, 11:11 pm
Here’s a fun juice recipe just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Actually this juice can transform any ordinary day into a special occassion – that’s how good it is.  Serve it to the whole family.  Kids will love the unique sweet taste.  For a grown up beverage add some champagne. Strawberr...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Feb 11, 2011, 8:51 pm
This is a good starter recipe for introducing vegetables into your juice.  It is light and slightly sweet.  Make it bolder by adding more greens. Delightful Green Juice 1 apple 1/2 cucumber 1/4 green cabbage handful spinach Wash fruits and vegetables.  Cut to the size that will fit in your j...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Oct 26, 2010, 4:45 pm
As my blog title states I write about juice cleansing, but if you’ve been following me you know that I also write about smoothies (or blending).  Both are very similar and in fact, this does create some confusion for many people.  I’d have to say the most common question I get is “Which is b...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Sep 1, 2010, 1:02 pm
Do you love smoothies? I know summer is one of the best times to make them because fruits are aplenty, and a cold drink just feels so good on a hot summer’s day. But I just didn’t make nearly enough smoothies this summer so I’m catching up as quick as I can. I’ve decided that September sh...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Aug 19, 2010, 8:26 pm
Guest post by John McIntyre When it comes to juicing, pretty much all fruits and vegetables are superb. When you add up the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients and all the other good thing that take refuge in fresh produce, you end up with a powerful and super-nutritious drink. If ...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Aug 6, 2010, 1:37 am
Need to look at some household cures for acne? Obviously you do! Why should you invest hundreds of dollars on solutions that will not truly work, not extended term anyway, not to mention the feasible side results from some of these goods! Several acne sufferers have identified relief by utilizing un...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Aug 2, 2010, 1:23 pm
I thought today that I’d talk about a specific occasion, a perfect time to have a juice or smoothie – after a workout.  Now, I’m not much of a workout type gal.  I walk/bike as often as I can, but I don’t go to the gym or lift anything more than my 2.5 pound hand weights! ...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 31, 2010, 10:49 am
Is your acne starting to get unmanageable? Considering the amount of treatments available for this skin problem, it’s amazing how much it can still affect our lives. Probably one of the problems for this is that there are too many treatment options available. So what happens is that we change our ...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 29, 2010, 6:40 pm
Advanced studies have brought to light the truth that the body starts showing sings of decay as a result of age, as soon as the level of specific hormones gets lower. Studies proved that there are special substances secreted by the body that are specific to young age, theses are the so called anti a...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 24, 2010, 7:51 am
Acne is a frustrating condition for most people and majority of us suffer from this skin disease at some point in our life. Each of us will experience different level of severity of acne in our teen years and adult years. It is more common to see teenagers suffer from acne but there are also cases w...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 18, 2010, 11:11 am
Weight loss herbal tea can assist us drop some pounds by drinking a cup of it on daily basis as a weight loss supplement. The herbal tea can’t make us drop pounds on its own, but it’s a great helper for our bodies. Weight loss herbal tea is packed filled with nice herbs which can increa...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 14, 2010, 10:59 am
All people has experienced acne at a certain point in their existence, and this commonly takes place during the teenage many years. For other people, the acne goes away quickly, however it leaves a handful of acne scars and marks. Other acne sufferers, on the other hand, arrive apart with dark acne ...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 13, 2010, 12:43 am
Dealing with acne scars is able to be a traumatic experience for numerous people. Acne scars are one of the nightmares a beauty conscious teen has to face.Some teens however, may not knowthe fact that your skin needs to be free of active acne for acne scar treatment to be successful. Another fact th...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 12, 2010, 1:26 pm
Anyone who has traveled to the Mediterranean can inform you concerning the great, wholesome food in that region. A lot of the well being benefits and taste are due to the beneficiant use of olive oil on salads, pasta, vegetables, fish, and almost anything else. Researchers are studying that individu...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 12, 2010, 1:26 pm
Are you suddenly having an acne relapse? It’s bad enough having to go through the acne stage during your teenage years, but to have another breakout when you are already in your late twenties or early thirties is downright embarrassing. The usual causes of adult acne are stress, make-up, birth-co...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 9, 2010, 1:49 am
Are you being affected by acne? You might be not alone from the rally. Virtually 95% from the individuals all over the world do suffer from acne. On the other hand, the suffering ranges from benign to malign based on the individuals food habits and wellbeing. Each and every one of them struggling wi...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 8, 2010, 2:17 am
Pimples. Acne. Zits. Blackheads. Whatever we call them, there may be a fantastic probability that we are actually afflicted with it at 1 point within our lives. And most probably, we may well have had acne while in one of many most sensitive stages in our lives – puberty. According to studie...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jul 7, 2010, 5:05 pm
Rooibos bush, a plant that can only be found in a small region of South Africa, is the source of Rooibos tea hence the highly beneficial tea is also known by other names: Bush Tea, Red Bush Tea, Red Tea or South African Red Tea.  Citing its many healthful benefits, Rooibos tea is becoming increas...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jun 24, 2010, 9:59 am
herbal laxative tea is known as a kind of herbal tea with the purpose of consists of numerous herbs that are exceptionally positive for the digestive system and design as laxatives. Laxatives  are several components that induce the intestinal movements and are employed to make the treatment of bowe...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jun 23, 2010, 1:49 pm
By BellMar. Acne Free In 3 Days Fortuitously, so there are a selection of things an individual can make everyday toward construct positive some skin color is a reduced amount of prone towards flare ups. There may be five tips with using command of ones acne preparing right now. 1. Do exercises &#...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jun 22, 2010, 11:25 am
The main goal of juice cleansing is to help the digestive system return to a state of peak performance and provide a quick shot of essential nutrients.  It does require some planning, though and some people may perceive it as being too complicated or time consuming.  Since juicing requires a juice...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Jun 21, 2010, 2:09 pm
If you have mild to moderate acne, you’re going to want to read this. With 3 simple steps you can eliminate acne redness and irritation. You may even be able to get rid of acne with 2 steps using common remedies you might have in your kitchen or bathroom.  Check out Acne Redness Cure to see ...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jun 19, 2010, 2:24 pm
So you’ve committed yourself to doing a three day juice cleanse or maybe even a seven day cleanse and now you’re having trouble sticking with it?  There are many reasons to start a cleanse and many reasons why you might feel like breaking it early. Here’s some tips to help g...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jun 14, 2010, 1:32 pm
Digestive woes?  Feeling bloated from last night’s dinner overindulgence?  When I find myself in this situation I reach for three key ingredients: Ginger Mint Fennel These herbs help to settle digestive upsets and bloating.  You can use them in a couple of different ways depending on your...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Jun 2, 2010, 12:18 pm
One of the first noticeable indicators of a health imbalance is chronic constipation.  As embarrassing as it is to think about or talk about, constipation is a common problem. Stemming from poor dietary choices and lack of exercise, chronic constipation can lead to malabsorption, low energy lev...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - May 27, 2010, 3:47 pm
A healthy lifestyle begins with healthy habits.  One of the best choices you can make for your family is to bring the habit of juicing into the home.  All members of the family can benefit from the nourishment of raw fruits and vegetables and with the help of a juicer machine everyone can ...
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - May 19, 2010, 12:26 pm
Dietary habits and lifestyle determine what level of detoxification the body needs.  For those in the habit of eating un-natural, processed foods on a regular basis, the need for detox will be great.  The goal here is to keep our bodies in balance for optimal health. One can often feel the juicin...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Apr 22, 2010, 3:00 am
Try this face mask/toner with green tea to improve the look of acne and for better skin.
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Carey K. posted an article on My Juice Cleanse - Apr 19, 2010, 8:09 pm
Popular advertising leads us to believe that there are nasties in our bodies and that we should start juice fasting immediately to rid our bodies of them (and lose a few pounds that we didn’t want anyway).   It seems simple enough.  Remove whatever is in there causing our multitude of aches...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Apr 18, 2010, 11:21 am
Here’s a fun video with great info about green tea skin care. You may have to pause the video in order to read everything.
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Apr 17, 2010, 10:00 pm
By Stephen Daniells, 09-Apr-2010 Daily supplements of a purified extract of green tea may increase energy expenditure and help men beat the bulge, say results from a new human study. A low dose of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) from green tea was found to increase fat oxidation by 33 per cent,...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Apr 16, 2010, 10:46 am
There have already been numerous studies that prove that green tea helps protect drinkers against cancer. Statistics show that cancer rates are lower in countries where people regularly drink green tea. Research has shown that polyphenols are one source of the health benefit of green tea. Researcher...
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Carey K. posted an article on Green Tea Skin Care Today - Mar 8, 2010, 5:03 am
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