Celery for nerve health – It’s National Celery Month!

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Celery for nerve health – It's National Celery Month!

The health benefits of celery are more than just lowering blood pressure and

cholesterol. They also contain at least eight families of eight cancer compounds

to combat cancer. Celery leaves have a high content of Vitamin A, while the

stems are an excellent source of B and C Vitamins with rich supplies of

potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and plenty

of amino acids. The important minerals in celery juice effectively balance the

body's blood pH, neutralizing acidity.

The organic alkaline minerals in celery juice has a calming effect on the

nervous system, making it a good drink for insomniacs.

The potassium and sodium in celery juice helps to regulate body fluid and

stimulate urine production making it an important help to rid the body of excess

fluid. The diuretic effect also aids the breaking and elimination or urinary and

gall bladder stones. Nutrients in the fiber are released during juicing, aiding

bowel movements. The natural laxative effect of celery juice helps relax nerves

that have been overworked by man made laxatives. Celery juice acts as the

perfect post-workout tonic as it replenishes lost electrolytes and rehydrates

the body with rich minerals.

Celery creates relief for all inflammation like Rheumatoid Arthritis,

Osteoarthritis, gout, Asthma and Bronchitis. Celery promotes health kidney

function by aiding eliminating toxins from the body and also prevents formation

of kidney stones.

Research suggests that drinking celery juice every day for a week significantly

helps lower blood pressure by relaxing the muscles around the arteries, dilating

the vessels and allowing blood to flow normally. It is recommended to drink the

juice for one week, stop for three weeks and start over. Reap the benefits of

celery!

Exercepted from New Frontiers May 2011 Calendar