The Benefits of Celery Juice

Celery juice is popping up all over instagram as a cure-all for everything from chronic pain, digestive issues, skin conditions and even weight loss.

Whats the Science behind the celery craze?

What about the science of celery? Many wonder, is there any medical benefits behind the celery craze? Unfortunately, there isn’t much information on celery juice, yet. But, here’s what I know.

Celery contains a bioactive compound called apigenin. A study found that apigenin effectively decreased atrophic gastritis and dysplasia/gastric cancer rates in Mongolian gerbils. Apigenin treatment also significantly decreased Helicobacter pylori induced atrophic gastritis and gastric cancer progression as well as possessing potent anti-gastric cancer activity.

You can read the study in PubMed here.

Apigenin was also shown to reduce the growth of breast cancer.

You can read the article in PubMed here.

Celery also has a compound called Luteolin. Plants rich in luteolin have been used in Chinese traditional medicine for treating various diseases, such as hypertension, inflammatory disorders, and cervical and prostate.

Researchers at the University of Illinois report that a luteolin a plant flavonoid was found in abundance in celery, and can disrupt key component of the inflammatory response in the brain. The findings have implications for research on aging and diseases such as Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis.

Those were a few, but still significant backing on the science of celery juice I found.

Origins of the celery juice craze?

According to the originator of the global celery movement, Anthony William aka the Medical Medium he says :

“Celery is truly the savior when it comes to chronic illness. I’ve seen thousands of people who suffer from chronic and mystery illness restore their health by drinking 16 ounces of celery juice daily on an empty stomach.

That’s why long ago I started the movement of drinking pure, straight celery juice, and it’s why I want to be sure people know how to use this potent drink correctly and successfully. Celery juice is most powerful when you drink it SOLO.

While it’s great to consume other green juices or vegetables juices and add in items like spinach, kale, parsley, cilantro, or apples, drink those mixed juices at a different time than your straight celery juice. These blends function differently than what I’m recommending as your greatest tool for recovering your health: pure celery juice taken on an empty stomach. If you drink your celery juice first thing in the morning, it will also strengthen your digestion of foods you eat for the rest of the day. “

N.Y. Times best selling author Anthony William of Thyroid Healing and Liver Rescue, also gives us the down low on celery juice in his Celery Juice 101.

How to make celery juice?

Ingredients:

1 large bunch of celery

Directions:

Rinse and remove any debris on celery and run it through a juicer. Drink immediately for best results.
If you do not have a juicer, chop the celery and blend it in high-speed blender until smooth. Strain with cheese cloth and drink immediately.

What is the ideal amount of celery juice to receive the healing benefits?

16 oz is the magic number. Increasing your intake up to 24-32 oz a day, can be extremely beneficial for many battling chronic illness.

How much celery to make 16 oz ?

One large bunch typically makes 16 oz of juice.

When is the best time to drink celery juice?

Best consumed first thing in the morning before food. If that is not possible, anytime during the day 15-30 minutes before or after eating something – is the 2nd best option.

Can I make celery juice ahead of time?

It’s best to drink celery juice immediately after juicing. But if you don’t have options other wise, do not let it go past one day (24 Hours). If using this option, make sure to seal it in a mason jar, and store in the fridge.

What if I can’t stand the taste of straight celery juice?

If you find the taste of straight celery juice too strong, you can juice one cucumber and/or one apple with the celery. This is a great option as you get adjusted to the flavor. As you get used to it, keep increasing the ratio of celery; the greatest benefits come when celery juice is consumed on it’s own.

Is it okay to add lemon or lime to my celery juice?

Celery juice works best on it’s own. Adding any other ingredients to the juice will dilute it’s medicinal properties. Wait 15- 30 minutes after drinking, before consuming anything else.

Can I just eat celery instead of juicing it?

The reason we juice the celery versus eating it, is because juicing and removing the pulp (fiber) is the only way to get the powerful healing benefits; for healing chronic illness. Eating celery itself is helpful and should be part of your diet, but you will not be able to consume enough celery to get the benefits of juicing it. You wouldn’t be able to receive the concentrated undiscovered cluster salts, that do all of the following:

To read more information on celery juicing go to MedicalMedium.com

I Tried Celery Juice for 1 week, Here’s what I thought

For me it was easiest if I prepared my celery juice before I went to bed, since I wake up at 3am for work. I drank 16 oz of celery juice with 1 whole lemon and a pinch of Himalayan salt first thing in the morning on an empty stomach (sorry Medical Medium, I know you suggest to drink it alone). Immediately that morning I had more energy. I usually drink green tea for caffeine, but I was able to skip the tea WITHOUT getting a headache. That alone for me was amazing. I haven’t needed caffeine all week. I still drink a few sips of tea, but more out of habit than needing it. So, week 1, little to no caffeine daily without a headache and more energy through out my day.

My Son tried celery juice, here’s what he thought

My son has hemochromatosis, (increase iron storage in his organs) which makes him feel tired and sluggish. He noticed 30 minutes after drinking celery juice he had more energy and more mental clarity, through out his day. My son and I both saw firsthand the benefits of celery juice. Will we keep drinking it? I say YES!! For $2.99 a for a bunch of organic celery at WholeFoods, is worth it to me. I’m hoping the more we drink, we will notice more and more “cure-all” benefits.