Beauty Remedy for Bright Eyes
There are various reasons why you get dark circles under the eyes. Here are some common reasons:
Genetic, smoking, medication, sun damage, food allergies, nasal congestion, dehydration, fluid retention, iron deficiency, lack of restful sleep and stress. More serious problems could be due to poor adrenal and kidneys functions.
Knowing the cause then, avoid/prevent wherever possible. E.g. Stop smoking, stay out of the sun, get enough sleep and practice stress management.
The short-term and long-term help would be to drink PLENTY of water (about 2-3 liters of water daily) and eat PLENTY of fruits and vegetables, especially vegetables if you are anemic.
Try this juice recipe which might be helpful in providing the necessary nutrients for reducing the dark circles:
- 2 green apples
- 3-4 leaves of kale or any other green vegetables
- 1 cucumber
- 5-6 stalks asparagus
- 1 cup of parsley
- 1/4 lemon
Extra Tip:
Cut two rings of cucumber and place it carefully under your eyes and over the dark circles for 20 minutes every day for two weeks or until you see result.
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Age Defying Drink
Cucumber
contains minerals that help achieve healthy skin, hair and nails. Its
high content of vitamin C, anti-oxidants and its alkalizing effect help
cleanse the blood for better skin health.Tomatoes contain the age-defying phytonutrient, lycopene — the natural pigment that makes tomatoes red — with highest levels found in processed or cooked tomatoes used in ketchup, paste, soup and juice.
Tomato is a skin food suitable for healing from internal or externally. Its rich vitamin A and C make it helpful for anti-aging skin, skin imperfections and brighten up a dull complexion.
Caution:
If you suffer from gout, do refrain from eating tomatoes as they contain purine which may aggravate your condition.
Recipe:
- 1 small cucumber
- 3 tomatoes
- Stir in a pinch of salt
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No More Sinus
Nasal congestions brought on by sinusitis can easily be alleviated by drinking fresh juices, and making some diet adjustments.
Reduce: Animal product.
Avoid: Dairy, sugar and flour products, processed/refined foods and tobacco.
When my daughter was little she used to wake up in the morning, crying because of stuffy nose and unable to breathe. Once I learned about what caused the problem, I began to wean her off dairy products. I made for her my special concoction every day and she quickly recovered from her sinus problems. Once the offending foods are removed from the diet, this juice combo kicks-in real quick and helps to drastically reduce nasal congestion.
For very serious sinusitis, supplementing garlic oil capsules and probiotics are great help for improving the condition. Drinking a glass of water with a pinch of Celtic sea salt before going to bed, can also help to reduce stuffy nose in the morning.
Recipe (makes one portion):
Also very good for improving eyesight.
- 2 carrots
- 2 oranges
- 1 green apple
- A small piece of ginger (optional)
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Gout Buster
Gout is a disorder that can occur throughout the body. It results from deposits of sodium urate crystals, which accumulate in joints because of high blood levels of uric acid.
The excess uric acid crystallizes over time and often form in cooler parts of the body, such as in joints like the ankle, knee, wrist and elbow. But it most often affects the joints in the feet, especially at the base of the big toe.
Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are best to relieve gout over a period of time, but be careful to avoid asparagus, cauliflower, strawberry, spinach and tomato juices. Also drink PLENTY of water.
Very useful juice recipe for relieving gout attack:
- 2 green apples
- 2 ribs celery
- 1 small or 1/2 a large cucumber
- 1/4 small bittergourd (optional as it is bitter)
- 1/4 lemon
- thumb-sized ginger
Foods to Avoid:
Meat, especially organ meats, fish, peanuts, alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, fried foods, peas, lentils, processed foods, flour and sugar products.
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Prevent Varicose Veins
Varicose veins is a sign of poor blood circulation that causes blood congestion that may lead to some of the “valves” in the vein to fail. When these valves fail, blood flow may pool and collect in the veins, causing what looks like varicose veins.
Some of the main causes of varicose veins:
- Being overweight
- Prolonged sitting or standing that restricts circulation
- Chronic constipation
- Liver and gallbladder stones
To relieve and prevent varicose veins:
- Lose weight by eating low-fat foods, adding more fruits and vegetables into your diet
- Drink green juices that are alkalizing and improve blood circulation
- Drink LOTS of water daily
Foods That Help:
All green vegetables, cherries, blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, cranberries, kiwifruits, citrus fruits, bell peppers, pineapple, beetroot, whole grains.
Juice Recipe:
- ½ medium-sized beetroot
- ½ small pineapple
- 2 ribs celery
- ½ yellow bell pepper
- ¼ lemon
- ½-inch ginger root
Cellulite Eraser
Want to get rid of that cellulite (lumpy fat deposits under the skin)? Grapefruit juice is one of the best fat-burning foods and a cellulite remover. How does it do it?
- Helps improve blood circulation
- Burns excess fats effectively
- Detoxifies and removes toxins from the body, thus reducing more fats forming
- Helps metabolize sugar in the blood
- Helps produce collagen to firm up the skin
- Reduces fluid retention which also contributes to formation of cellulite
Juice Recipe (makes one portion):
- 1 large grapefruit
- 2 oranges
- 1/4 lime
- 1/2 inch ginger root piece
- Decorate with slices of oranges or lime
This drink works more efficiently when you also eat a healthy low-fat diet by eliminating processed and deep-fried foods, flour and sugar products, gravies and coffee.
Remember to also drink LOTS of water to help flush out toxins and hydrate your cells properly.
NOTE:
If you’re on any medication, DO NOT consume grapefruit or its juice as it may interfere with the metabolism of the drugs.
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Lemon-Ginger-Honey Tea
Some days you want to drink something healthy other than a juice. This simple lemon-ginger-honey tea with mint is so easy to make, refreshing and oh so cleansing. It doesn’t oxidize quickly and can be drunk throughout the day. Or, simply put in a thermos flask to take for a picnic or a day out.
Recipe:
- Juice 1/2 lemon (with peel if using masticating juicer)
- 2 teaspoons ginger root juice (or less if you don’t want too pungent)
- Stir 1-2 tablespoon/s raw honey in 500 ml (or 1/2 quart) very warm water
- Tear a few mint leaves to release the minty aroma
- Mix all the above in a big glass and add ice if you like it cold.
Voila!! This tea helps keep you warm, builds your immune system, is anti-inflammatory, alkalizing and detoxifying. Enjoy!
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Need to have a trimmer tummy? Here’s a quick and healthy trick! This glass of juice will surely help with digestion and encourage a healthy colon and a flatter tummy. Avoid heavy dinner and carbs for better results. Drink LOTS of water.
This combo has relatively low amounts of calories that can support a healthy, balanced diet.
Recipe:
- (Remove skin from both fruits)
- ½ a small pineapple
- 3 kiwifruits
Juice for Happy Skin
Another fantastic skin food that’s easily found and is cheap — cucumber is the answer. As cucumber and its skin share the same level of hydrogen, it becomes easier for cucumber to mask all the problem areas. It helps in soothing and softening your skin which gets you relaxed in no time.
With so many useful ingredients in cucumber, it is helpful in treating so many skin problems. It has become part of daily beauty product in face packs, facial masks, juice and many other things which contribute positively to your skin.
Due to its cooling effect it can be termed as a magic wand for all your skin problems. The cleaning and cleansing property helps your skin tremendously making it soft and supple.
The regular intake of cucumber juice is very useful both internally and externally.
Recipe:
- 1 medium-sized cucumber
- 1 green apple
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Bunnies Don’t Wear Glasses
Your eyes are the window to the world. It’s important that you take care of them. Eat lots of fruits and veggies! Carrots, loaded with beta carotene, are especially helpful in maintaining healthy eyes. That’s because beta carotene is an anti-oxidant that reduces the risk of eye problems.
My daughter recently complained of short-sightedness. I gave her carrot and orange juice daily for a week and she’s now seen vast improvement with her eye sight. Carrots are so mild and versatile and can be mixed with ANY juice.
Another case was with my mother (late 60s). Although she has a Nutritional Consultant (me!) as her daughter, she sometimes insists on eating recklessly. Once she ate a big plate of deep-fried foods and immediately her vision became blurry. (Yes, deep-fried foods have a negative effect on your vision). When she complained this to me, I made her a glass of my not-so-secret recipe for her for the next few days. Her eyesight was restored.
Recipe:
- 2 carrots
- 2 oranges
- Mix together
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Cool Cucumber Juice
Cucumber juice helps bring down body temperature, is highly alkalizing and effective for removing uric acid crystalization in joints, like in the case of GOUT. There may be a slight pain when drinking this juice – it is the stirring of the old toxins to be eliminated.
The celery and ginger will help reduce inflammation during the cleansing. Perfect combo!
Juice Recipe:
- 1 medium-sized cucumber
- 2 ribs of celery
- a slice of lemon
- 1-inch young ginger root piece
