Has anyone done a juice fast?

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by El Jefe

Great to know! How much are they going for?

I believe I picked up a bag of kale at my local grocery store for a couple of bucks. Great for kale chips as well.

[El Jefe]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I believe I picked up a bag of kale at my local grocery store for a couple of bucks. Great for kale chips as well.

Thanks man!

[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I believe I picked up a bag of kale at my local grocery store for a couple of bucks. Great for kale chips as well.

Yeah, you can get the jumbo size bags for a pretty good price. I think if I ate shakes all day long, it would be pretty expensive. I usually have a kale shake in the morning for breakfast that includes kale, ginger root, celery, (fruit, either apple, strawberries, or blueberries), and cucumber. Combined with a cup of coffee, you certainly get "cleaned out"

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I make kale smoothies for breakfast a couple of times a week. Kale, pineapple, and banana. Delicious. It's awesome that Walmart now sells the big bags of prewashed and chopped kale.

Interesting.

How much of each?

EDIT: Read the thread first, jackass.

[The Franchise]

I wonder how cost effective it would be to start your own fruit garden.....just for juicing purposes.

[El Jefe]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I wonder how cost effective it would be to start your own fruit garden.....just for juicing purposes.

I could grow the vegetables, but the climate in Ohio isn't suitable for too many fruits. If you were in a good climate ie Florida, Cali etc. I bet you could save yourself some major cash.

[NewChief]

Here's what I do: Put a bunch of kale in bottom of blender. A half can of pineapple. A half a banana. 6 oz or so of water. Blend. Add ice to thicke and cool. It's really dealing good. Probably should use fresh pineapple but can't be bothered.

[Carlota69]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Here's what I do: Put a bunch of kale in bottom of blender. A half can of pineapple. A half a banana. 6 oz or so of water. Blend. Add ice to thicke and cool. It's really dealing good. Probably should use fresh pineapple but can't be bothered.

I use frozen pineapple, ice and fruit in one!

[NewChief]

Have I mentioned how much I hate autocorrect?

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Have I mentioned how much I hate autocorrect?

Like Alan Thicke much?

[Cmd'r&Chief]

I can vouch that juicing does work. Experimentation is the best thing for juicing. Everybody has their own tastes. As long as it's fresh fruit and vegetables, you won't fail

[Bump]

my mom gets bad migraines and there is a huge food list, with lots of foods that make migraines worse. There's so many things she can't eat because they'll give her a migraine. You should check that out. http://www.webmd.com/migraines-heada...specific-foods


But um, marijuana is probably the best thing for migraines. Too bad my mom is old school, she won't try it. It's natures cure-all (almost) and too bad it's still illegal, could help lots of people safely.

[Mrs. Loopner]

Not knocking your enthusiasm or the juice diet but please consider this, food for thought.

You may actually be treating a symptom (the migraines) instead of the cause.

Migraine triggers (not exclusive):
Reaction to preservatives in processed food
Stress
Lack of sleep
Skipped meals (cause for concern with a juice fast)
(all things you have mentioned)

Pretty much a given, migraines have tend to run in families.

However, highly suspect of triggering migraines, is a reaction to the preservatives (also known as SHIT) in processed foods you say you eat quite often.
Preservatives include sodium. Processed foods typically contain extremely high amounts of sodium. High levels of sodium can cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure can result in headaches. This may very well be the cause of your migraines.

The stress you say you are experiencing can also trigger for migraines (I’m sure this is nothing new to you) and you are locked in to a vicious cycle/circle. Stress equals eating food full of preservatives which (possibly) triggers the migraine, creating more stress. You try to dismiss your stress by eating processed food which causes weight gain. Then you stress about the weight gain and the cycle starts again.

Has your doctor ever suggested or discussed trying a, “migraine cocktail” first? This can sometimes break the chain of migraines. It would be done as an outpatient and takes approx. ½ hour to infuse.

A reasonable juice fast to rid your body of toxins, recommended and closely monitored by your doctor in conjunction with the “migraine cocktail” may prove very beneficial toward alleviating your migraines.
Changing your diet to exclude ALL processed foods is not an easy task but it sounds like you are committed to getting rid of the migraines and your mindset is half the battle.

Whatever you do please make sure you are closely monitored by a physician. Good luck!

[El Jefe]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Loopner

Not knocking your enthusiasm or the juice diet but please consider this, food for thought.

You may actually be treating a symptom (the migraines) instead of the cause.

Migraine triggers (not exclusive):
Reaction to preservatives in processed food
Stress
Lack of sleep
Skipped meals (cause for concern with a juice fast)
(all things you have mentioned)

Pretty much a given, migraines have tend to run in families.

However, highly suspect of triggering migraines, is a reaction to the preservatives (also known as SHIT) in processed foods you say you eat quite often.
Preservatives include sodium. Processed foods typically contain extremely high amounts of sodium. High levels of sodium can cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure can result in headaches. This may very well be the cause of your migraines.

The stress you say you are experiencing can also trigger for migraines (I’m sure this is nothing new to you) and you are locked in to a vicious cycle/circle. Stress equals eating food full of preservatives which (possibly) triggers the migraine, creating more stress. You try to dismiss your stress by eating processed food which causes weight gain. Then you stress about the weight gain and the cycle starts again.

Has your doctor ever suggested or discussed trying a, “migraine cocktail” first? This can sometimes break the chain of migraines. It would be done as an outpatient and takes approx. ½ hour to infuse.

A reasonable juice fast to rid your body of toxins, recommended and closely monitored by your doctor in conjunction with the “migraine cocktail” may prove very beneficial toward alleviating your migraines.
Changing your diet to exclude ALL processed foods is not an easy task but it sounds like you are committed to getting rid of the migraines and your mindset is half the battle.

Whatever you do please make sure you are closely monitored by a physician. Good luck!

I will have to check into the "migraine cocktail" I have definitely not discussed that with him. My issues are kind of piggybacking off each other. I have had trouble sleeping since high school, I have tried many different things (melatonin, lunesta, ambien etc etc) and havent really found anything that works. One of the side effects to my lack of sleep is migraines. So it's a vicious cycle. I cant sleep so I get migraines, then I have a migraine so I cant sleep. My doctor is trying to take a natural step towards my migraines. I told him at this point I am willing to try it. The crap in processed foods was discussed at length, and he feels that may be a big trigger for me.

[Mrs. Loopner]

Originally Posted by El Jefe

I will have to check into the "migraine cocktail" I have definitely not discussed that with him. My issues are kind of piggybacking off each other. I have had trouble sleeping since high school, I have tried many different things (melatonin, lunesta, ambien etc etc) and havent really found anything that works. One of the side effects to my lack of sleep is migraines. So it's a vicious cycle. I cant sleep so I get migraines, then I have a migraine so I cant sleep. My doctor is trying to take a natural step towards my migraines. I told him at this point I am willing to try it. The crap in processed foods was discussed at length, and he feels that may be a big trigger for me.

I can't imagine what it must be like to constantly suffer from migraines or the toll its taken on you and your family. I'm sorry you suffer from them and hope whatever you try cures them.
I truly hope you find relief and very soon!
Please keep us posted.

I wish you the very best of luck!