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omega juicer model "o2" pulp ejector

H.P. Meow Meow Meow — Fri, 23 May 2008 21:46:08 GMT

i just got this model as a gift. it looks too little and flimsy to do much of anything. i had something bigger and tougher in mind. it's all .... plasticy. and the top feed is tiny. and i kind of hate it on sight. i see that it's a $100 juicer. not the high end certainly, but it's not the low end either. anybody got this thing? should i toss it back in the box and trade toward a bigger better model or am i missing something about this wussy looking little juicer?

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Plastic Bottle Ban

Naveen108 — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:55:00 GMT

NAMASTE

Seen this and makes me think of how most juicers are made. Whats your thoughts on this ???

Plastic Bottle Ban?
Manufacturers, retailers, and regulatory agencies consider eliminating a potentially harmful chemical from plastic sport and baby bottles.
By Lisa Farino

Responding to growing consumer concern, sports-bottle maker Nalgene announced today that it will be phasing out the use of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in its plastic containers over the coming months.

BPA is a common building block of hard polycarbonate plastics (such as sports bottles, baby bottles, and eye glasses) and is also found in the resin lining of metal food and beverage cans.

Because BPA mimics estrogen, there has been increasing concern that exposure, especially by fetuses, newborns, and infants, may cause long-term health impacts such as early puberty in girls, reproductive problems, and cancers later in life.

Nalgene currently makes about a half-dozen different sports bottles, including ones made from stainless steel and also BPA-free plastics. Only one of its six bottle types includes BPA. Customers who wish to buy BPA-free sports bottles before Nalgene’s phase-out is complete can visit the Nalgene Choice website to learn more about Nalgene’s current BPA-free options.

Canada Plans BPA Ban

Across the border, retailers throughout Canada have been releasing plans to remove BPA-containing sports and baby bottles from their shelves. On Wednesday, Wal-Mart Canada announced that it would immediately stop selling baby bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, food containers, and water bottles that contain BPA.

Many of these retail changes followed an anonymous media leak earlier this week that Health Canada would declare BPA to be toxic.

The official announcement came today as Canada’s Minister of Health, Tony Clement, declared that the Canadian government is taking action to reduce BPA exposure, especially in newborns and infants.

“We have immediately taken action on bisphenol-A (BPA) because we believe it is our responsibility to ensure families, Canadians and our environment are not exposed to a potentially harmful chemical,” said Clement.

The Government of Canada is proposing a ban on polycarbonate baby bottles and strict limits on BPA in infant formula cans. The government is also seeking to work with industry to develop alternative food packaging. A 60-day public comment period on the proposal will begin tomorrow.

Will the US Follow Suit?

On Tuesday, the National Institute of Health’s National Toxicology Program (NTP) released its draft brief on BPA, which found that current levels of exposure to the chemical did pose “some concern” for fetuses, infants, and children. The main concerns were that exposures in these groups could potentially cause neural and behavioral problems, impact the prostate and mammary glands, and contribute to earlier onset of puberty in girls.

There are no immediate plans in the U.S. to regulate BPA in food and beverage containers.

The report wasn’t intended to make recommendations, says John Bucher, Associate Director of the National Toxicology Program. Rather, the goal was to pull together the literature on the subject, conduct a thorough scientific analysis, and make that information available to regulatory agencies.

“All we can do is point out where the exposures are coming from,” said Bucher. The two biggest culprits he identified were polycarbonate baby bottles and the linings of infant formula cans.

On Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that congressional Democrats were pushing for the FDA to regulate the presence of BPA in food containers and beverage bottles.

Although no regulatory agencies are required to take the report’s findings into account, Bucher says that some agencies—such as the FDA, the EPA, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission—could choose to use the NTP’s findings on BPA. Most likely, these agencies will, at the very least, wait until the draft report has been through a peer review process, which is scheduled for June 11, 2008.

Meanwhile, the NTP is accepting public comments about the BPA report.

What Should I Do?

While the NTP does not make specific recommendations about how other agencies should regulate BPA, they did offer the public some tips for reducing personal exposure if they were concerned. These included:

Don’t microwave polycarbonate plastic food containers. Polycarbonate is strong and durable, but over time it may break down from over use at high temperatures.
Polycarbonate containers that contain BPA usually have a #7 on the bottom.
Reduce your use of canned foods.
When possible, opt for glass, porcelain, or stainless steel containers, particularly for hot food or liquids.
Use baby bottles that are BPA free.

In Love and Light

Pritam

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Which is the best juicer out there?

mary — Wed, 23 May 2007 04:57:18 GMT

I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on juicers...which one is the best out of everyone's experience?? I have one right now but it's not the best and I've been looking at the Jack Lalanne one-which I've heard is pretty good and not very expensive. Or the Omega 8003 but it's much more expensive. One of my main requirements is for it to be inexpensive since I am a broke student but I also don't want one that will break or not work correctly. I am fairly new at juicing and I know I'll be using mine daily so I'll need one that will be able to hold up to daily use. Thanks, any suggestions would be great for me!

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Can you consume too much parsley juice?

Vortex Triturator — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:13:28 GMT

This discussion has started at the norwalkjuicer tribe...
http://tribes.tribe.net/norwalkjuicer/thread/2d7f3dd2-58a3-4fac-afc3-85573d88ea1d?newpostingid=e16b0fb8-419a-49f1-87f9-35f96c9975ff#e16b0fb8-419a-49f1-87f9-35f96c9975ff
I'd love to know if you know anything about this issue...

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Powder supplements

violetjade — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:34:55 GMT

I have a juicer and LOVE the way just fasting makes me feel. I want to do it more often.
I recently read 21 pounds in 21 days. I'm not out to loose weight, but it's all about detox and juicing so I wanted to read it.

Anyways, the detox involves a combination of fresh juices 3x a day and a powder veg/fruit juice supplements 3x a day. Have anyone ever used the powder stuff??

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Help I'm being held prisioner in a Chinese Grocery.

carrot stick — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:42:45 GMT

I recently have acquired access to a wealth of chinese vegetables, in fact I guess you could say that I'm now help at a chinese grocery. I am familiar with much of the produce but now that I get to dwelve into it all I realize I hardly know squat about nuttin. First I'd like to find some info on juicing Chinese and Asian produce. Unfortunately everybody but me understands chinese and most things get hung up in translation. It's pretty bad when I can't ask the people that actually know because I wouldn't understand anyway (flipper). So has anybody a link to charted info and recipes. I'm not really interested in health info, but would really appreciate info on tasty combinations. When I was in Asia I was mighty fond of all the tea extracts, soy milk and juice combos, but it doesn't seem like anybody's put out the book yet..

Taro, Lotus Root, bitter melon, Fuzzy Squash, Luffa, Pumelo, Jicama and a complete list would be quite lengthy.

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juice fast

Ashley — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:30:02 GMT

i have heard that sometimes doing a juice fast is risky cuz it "shakes loose" the toxins in your body, but since there's not much fiber there's no real way for the toxins to get out of your system. Does anyone know about this? Should you take some extra fiber or do a colonic or something?

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What are your favorite Juice combos?

natashalivesly — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:10:03 GMT

Always looking for new ideas... what are your favorite combos?

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The GLOBAL JUICE FEAST March 1, 2008-June 5, 2008

Bronwyn — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:59:47 GMT

For those of you who haven't heard there will be a 92-day global juice feast starting in March!

For more information look up www.juicefeasting.com and www.globaljuicefeast.com

The benefits will surely be immeasurable!

I'm in.....hopefully some of you will too!

~Bronwyn

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Kidney support

Bala — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:48:38 GMT

Hi everyone,

So i was wondering, does anybody know of a great juice concoction that would support the kidneys, strengthen them and just basically make them feel happy?

Open for any ideas,
happy juicing,
bala

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Happy Holiday

Naveen108 — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:14:17 GMT

For a whole new year is coming again. And it brings new opportunities, new dreams, fun-filled new days may each of you have the best new year .

In Love and Light

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monavie acai juice

danni — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:07:43 GMT

The acai berry contains the highest orac value known to man. This is a great juice to drink alone, or to add to a smoothy, your frsh juice (ii even add it to greek yougurt). Its so potent you don't need to drink a lot.
http://www.mymonavie.com/acaiberrijuice/

check it out, its mad good

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the master cleanse

bartholomew — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:44:29 GMT

Well, I bought all the goodies for the master cleanse, what is everyone's experience with this? That's not my original question. I've juice fasted before, just got back from Hawaii, so easy there, now home with my mother and Entennman's Crumb Cake. Okay, anyone have a suggestion on discipline. Does hoodia work? Trustworthy brand? Eat salad for a couple days? I understand the necessity in going BACK to solid foods slowly, but how about beginning a juice fast/master cleanse? XX

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TRUTH IS FREE; so is my RETREAT --Vermont

Bald Mountain Retreat, — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:42:00 GMT

I'm looking to network with folks, to extend an invitation to visit Bald Mountain Retreat (www.baldmountainretreat.com) as my guest. Like-minded people who appreciate rustic accommodations are welcome to come up at no charge. (Those who require a private room can inquire about those accommodations as well.)
Basically, I'm offering people the opportunity to come stay with a retired naturopathic doctor in a truly amazing natural setting, secluded, idyllic, peaceful...
Also, if you might like to lead a retreat, please contact me.
Thank you and you are welcome,
Dr David

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ABOUT FLAX SEED

COOKIE MONSTER!!! — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:53:14 GMT

Can I chew ,eat and digest raw flax seed?

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What benefits have you noticed since you've started juicing?

pattiluv — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:43:55 GMT

and how long did it take... and what did you drink? etc... thanks...

i just started about two months ago going raw and have been enjoying green smoothies so don't have too much to report other than feeling better all the time.

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iodine drops

COOKIE MONSTER!!! — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:03:24 GMT

how many iodine tincture drops per gallon are necesary to desinfect raw vegetables and fruit ?
is there another way to avoid contamination with bugs in raw veggies and fruit?

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Feelin' weird on the juice

ultraplushkim — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:25:31 GMT

I've just started juicing as part of a detox program that I've made for myself. This morning I made a breakfast of pomegranate, apple, carrot and cucumber . It tasted great but within 20 minutes I felt a rush of energy and also extremely nauseous for about an hour. Has anyone experienced this before? Was it from the sugar?

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Going Raw for 30 days...and beyond

Josh — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:58:03 GMT

Has anyone seen the trailer for "Raw For 30 Days"? It's a documentary about six people, who normally eat fast food, who decide to go 100% raw for a month. It features interviews with doctors, experts, and raw foodists including Gabriel Cousens, David Wolfe, and Woody Harrelson.

I am new to raw foods and very interested in hearing from others who are raw foodists and people who are trying to change their lives for the better. Many people in my family have diabetes and I have changed my diet and gone raw to prevent myself from also getting diabetes.

The trailer on Youtube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSuqCMld00w

There is also a new two-disc DVD set that is available for order called RAW FOR LIFE, which is a encyclopedia of Raw Food, perfect for beginners like me and Raw Food enthusiasts. I have found it to be very helpful, as I have been transitioning to raw foods. It’s about how to live raw, the Raw Food philosophy, why to eat a raw food diet, important medical facts and nutritional information. It’s a very practical guide to becoming raw and staying raw.

Visit the Raw For 30 Days site at:

www.rawfor30days.com

Another great resource I have found is the Raw Summit site, which is at:

www.rawsummit2.com

I joined for the first Raw Summit and found it very helpful and interesting and it’s FREE!

Who here is raw?

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NEW TRIBE! GREEN SMOOTHIE FASTING

Leah — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:37:42 GMT

Hi,
I would like to invite everyone to take a look at the tribe I just started. GREEN SMOOTHIE FASTING. For everyone who wants to add more raw greens to their diet.

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nervous system

catsday — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:20:08 GMT

Hello, I have a rare syndrome called complex regional pain syndrome. I am wondering if any one has any idea as to what I can do for my self to overcome this disfunction. I am currently taking a multi and mag/cal reverse ratio, pantothinic acid and B complex. I have made an herbal mixtute of three parts. 1.Austragulus, valarian, siberian gensing, and licorise. 2.St. johns wart, ginkco. lemon balm, scullcap, chamamile, oat straw. 3.Spiriment, chamimile, and hybiscus. The last set is just to make it taste yummy. I do physical therapy too. It is the nervous system overreacting and affects my circulation. The body does not recieve enough oxygen either. I know it is rare, but if any one has either known someone, or has worked with someone , please let me know what you or they have tried that seemed to work. Thank you and blessing.
Catherine

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Raw Food Festival Oct. 12-14 Sedona AZ

ButterflyTribe — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:09:36 GMT

Just wanted to share information regarding the Raw Spirit Festival happening in Sedona, AZ next month. My family will be attending. Hope to see each of you there! Click on the link below for event details. Also, please forward this email to others who you think might be interested!

http://www.rawspiritfest.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=331

Dishonne

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Mangosteen: Fact or Fiction?

Alan — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:56:04 GMT

Hi folks, newbie here with a question.
I recently saw a brochure for Mangosteen juice, from Indonesia which claims many health benefits, but I can't turn up any objective research beside the marketing info. As a result I suspect it's a local drink, probably not bad for you at least, which has been imported with a fair bit of health hype in order to make a profit. Does anyone know different?

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new and about to buy a juicer

violetjade — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:54:23 GMT

I am new to juicing and will be purchasing my first one today. I need to stay within $100 budget. I've read about everyone's favorite juicers, but I've priced the ones recommended and they are outside of my budget.
I remember growing up watching Jack Lalanne infomercials and thought I would try that one out.

Are there any juicers under $100 you can recommend for first timers?

Also, what are some of the best juice recipe books?

Thanks so much!

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Dandies

H.P. Meow Meow Meow — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:23:29 GMT

Anybody have any good recipe suggestions regarding dandelion greens? I like how they feel in my body but really dislike the bitterness. No matter what I juice them with, I wind up disliking the taste of the whole concoction.

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raw soy milk recipe?

H.P. Meow Meow Meow — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:25:53 GMT

i'm soaking a bunch of soy beans and hoping there will be a way to make raw soy milk. i'd thought to just put them through my masticating juicer using the juicing screen. but in looking for simple soy milk recipes, i keep bumping into info saying it's not safe to eat soy raw. what do you think?

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Repairing Omega?

RebeccaK — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:15:45 GMT

So I have an old Omega 1000...the latch arms broke a few weeks ago, I ordered the replacements (upper parts only) and cannot, for the life of me, figure out how to get them on...of course they came with no instruction and there is no information on the site, nor could I find anyone on the web. It would *seem* like a simple process, just pop them on, but because of the pin location, it's not so easy.

Anyone come across this issue?

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New here

Liz — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:46:13 GMT

Hello All,

I just joined this tribe and bought a juicer. my husband and I just started experimenting with it and I just learned how valuable the pulp is from the fruits and veggies. I'm looking forward to reading all the posts/threads.

All in good health,
Liz

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ganja juice?

Scotty — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:10:09 GMT

I have an old friend who is allowed to grow medically for his chronic spinal pain and with all those pretty leaves I was wondering if there was another undiscovered secret of the many uses of the hemp plant or if it was just a silly thought...

anyone know the nutritional/mineral value of hemp leaf juice? and possible cleansing/healing properties...

would any THC or any other harmul alkaloids come out in the juice? the pulp ?

Blessings

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Dr Richard Schulze 30 Day Cleanse

Bhairavi — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 06:27:52 GMT

Hi, I did his 30 day cleanse for Incurables around 7 years ago and am doing it again beginning Monday. His products are wonderful and the gifts I have gotten from doing his program are incredible. The cleanse I am doing includes 2 colon cleanses, 2 liver and gall bladder cleanses and 2 kidney cleanses. I will just be drinking juice for the 30 days, no solid food. Support from others would be very welcome. Thank you.

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What if one has Candida in their blood?

TheFunologist — Fri, 04 Mar 2005 23:47:02 GMT

Can they still juice and what should they juice to help with their Candida ( I think she has systemic candida )

Any good books on combatting candida though juicing?

Thanks in advance for any and all help

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Omega 8003

JNH — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:36:51 GMT

It sure is low on carrots- takes about 20-25 minutes to make carrot juice for 3 ppl- and you have to quarter the carrots for them to fit into the feed- i hope it goes faster with leafy greens and other vegitables----i did notice that the juice from the omega 8003 is much more "alive" and good than the juice from the jack lalaine power juicer--- so---more work---but better juice--- and it might be a different story with leafy greens?

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washing your fruit/veges

JNH — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:17:26 GMT

With hot water or cold water? On one hand with hot water you destroy microorganisms and parasites that hang out on carrots- but what about those delicate enzymes?

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Gourmet LIVE cuisine

Brian — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:45:45 GMT

Hello, my name is Brian Lucas aka Chef BeLive Light.
I used to be head chef and co-owner of Organica: The Living Cuisine in San Francisco from 98-99, open 1 year. It had previously been Jeremy Saffron and Renee Underkoffler's Raw Experience for a year and before that Juliano's">Juliano's Raw Living Foods for 3 years. Jeremy Saffron and Juliano Brotman were my teachers. I learned and channeled the gourmet twist of Juliano and the LOVE energy and knowledge of Jeremy in to my own transformational intuitive exotic gourmet live cuisine. You can check out my website at www.belivelight.com and my myspace profile at www.myspace.com/brianlucas to read more about me.
I am currently doing private chef work, lessons and guest chef appearances so if you want to utilize my specialties than please contact me at belivelucas@yahoo.com and (310)460-9253. Also, if you're by chance in LA on Friday, April 13Th, please come to my guest chef appearance at Taste of the Goddess in Beverly Hills. At least tell your family and/or friends if you have any in LA area. It is going to be a 5 course gourmet Mediterranean meal from 7:00-9:30pm for $65 a person if you RSVP or $70 at door. I will be doing one at my friend Melissa's restaurant Terra Bella soon also.

Taste of the Goddess Café
Co-owned by Forest Whitaker Lawrence Zarian's, "The Fashion Guy" from the KTLA morning Show,
"One of his favorite places to Dine!"
7373 Beverly Blvd., (Nestled inside of Prive hair salon & Ona Spa)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-933-1400
www.tasteofthegoddess.com

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juice fast

Holi — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 14:07:05 GMT

upon juice fasts, of which i am prepairing to dabble in, im wondering about peoples experience of what works well. im looking for something light which will still provide a good amount of energy and will fit well with all day yoga practice....bearing in mind i am in thailand.
id like to stick to either fruits or veg....probabally veg. im considering wether doing one veg only, or only roots or leafy greens or what not. im hoping to do the fast for anywhere from a week to a month depending.
how about adding herbs and things...bazil, ginger etc and acid alkaline balance....
how about sticking to one thing and switching every few days.....ive only had a few days.,-week of juice fasting and would be intreuiged by anyother persons experience of longer times.
thank you juicily, holi

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Just saying a belated hi

Tamara — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:44:18 GMT

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say that I had to leave tribe for a bit, but I am
back and contacted that sister regarding Thyroid ailments and our doctor.

I also enjoyed speaking and listening about Dr Shultz.

I wish everyone is abundant in love , good health, and material well being.

Pi tumadey sastimous
Tamara

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New to tribe....in North Texas

T. — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:29:59 GMT

Hello,
I have a Vitamax commercial juicer that has not seen much recent use....does anyone have any good recipes?
TW, Texas

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Juicing/Fiber question

Mrs. Dredd — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:44:33 GMT

I recently bought a new Jack LaLanne Juicer. For what I'm doing now, it's great and I love it. I know I get the benefits of the vitamins, nutrients etc., but I'm wondering if I'm also getting the fiber? Or is that getting tossed out to the compost pile with the pulp?

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Jack Lalanne's Power Juicer

crimsonslumber — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:56:02 GMT

So, I've never done juicing before, but I got this juicer from a friend for really cheap, and it's barely used... but the problem is, I got all the parts I'm pretty sure, but no instructions! The juicing itself is pretty self-explanatory, but I need to know how to CLEAN it. Looks like the blade pops out, but I can't figure out how. Does anyone have this juicer, or know how to clean it? I'd really appreciate it.

Blessings,
Lyra

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Dr. Richard Schultz

Holi — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:58:41 GMT

does anyone know anything about this mans miracle words? simple and obvious, but very much needed to stimulate healing oneself. i have been listening to one of his tapes, but if anyone knows about his 'healing yourself' tecniques, or have tried any, talk away....
do you know of any tribe dedicated to his teachings upon here?
healing bliss to you all.....

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fruit sugars...how much is too much?

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:50:41 GMT

i've heard that too much fruit sugar can be really bad for the system. so how much is too much? even when im juicing veggies i usually toss in an apple or an orange to make the concoction a bit sweeter... so is it possible that i'm getting too much fruit sugar? i wanted to go on a juice and smoothie fast for about a week or two... a liquid diet drinking protein smoothies and fruit and veggie juice.... would i get too overloaded with fruit sugars?? thanks for your tips.

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Raw Fats

tiffercorn — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:32:23 GMT

I went to a hard core nutrion lecture on Sunday in Malibu by Aajonus Vonderplanitz about the Primal Diet:

http://www.drbass.com/aajonus.html

Anyhow, of course I took everything he said with a grain of salt, I mean some of what he believes sounds counter-intuitive, but most of what he said, although highly uncoventional, made common sense to me.

For starters, he thinks that vegie juices need to be combined with some sort of raw fat, like flax seed oil, coconut oil, spirulina, or some kind of protein that makes the sugars release more slowly throughout the day. Same thing for fruit smoothies...that if it's all fruit, it just spikes your blood sugar and you crash...but if there is some coconut cream, or some kind of raw fat like avocado, it has more of a time release thing...he also thinks that we don't need as much fiber, and gave the green light for tossing it all and just drinking the juice...he is not an advocate of salads. I tasted my first raw meat...and no i didn't get sick. I had known a small handful of people that tried this for a few years and said they felt great...of course you have to know the source is pure.

Just a reminder that organic fruits and veggies are the best to juice because any toxins in the environment will pass through and become accumulated toxins in the body.

Please read the interview and post any thoughts or impressions...let's open up a discussion about raw fat!!!!

T*wink-ee

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"An Apple A Day..." - Cider Vinegar Health Benefits

Craig — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:18:16 GMT

Many people are now convinced—Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), that wonderful “old-timers” home remedy, cures more ailments than any other folk remedy and has been highly regarded throughout history. In 400 B.C. the great Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing health qualities.

The reported cures from drinking Apple Cider Vinegar are numerous and include: allergies (including pet, food and environmental), sinus infections, acne, high cholesterol, flu, chronic fatigue, Candida, acid reflux, sore throats, contact dermatitis, arthritis, gout, and even heart pain. Apple Cider Vinegar breaks down fat and is widely used to lose weight. It has also been reported that a daily dose of apple cider vinegar in water has soaring blood pressure under control in two weeks!

For centuries, the benefits from cider vinegar to fight infection, promote digestion, fighting osteoporosis, have been well known. One of the first goals on the way to great health is to restore the body's pH to the alkaline range. As nearly all chronic illnesses take place in a body that has become acidic due to the gradual depletion of its mineral reserves, it is logical to check on the body's acid/alkaline balance and to work towards maintaining it in the alkaline range. The state of the body's acid/alkaline balance can be easily measured by testing the urine using pH strips.

INTERNAL BENEFITS:
. Rich in enzymes & potassium
. Naturally supports a healthy immune system
. Helps control weight
. Helps soothe dry throat
. Promotes healthy digestion & pH balance
. Helps remove body sludge & toxins

ACV is also a natural antibiotic germ fighter, fights E. coli and other bacteria. It is an excellent remedy for food poisoning and helpful in digestive upsets. ACV helps control and normalize weight and improve digestion. ACV helps relieve arthritis stiffness and rheumatism.

Use two teaspoons (2 t.) in a pint of water daily for yourself—or one teaspoon in the dog or cat’s drinking water—as a healthy tonic. Drink a daily tonic of apple cider vinegar to help you keep the right pH balance in the urinary tract, since the proper acidity creates an inhospitable environment for bacteria and yeasts that cause these infections.

EXTERNAL BENEFITS:
. Helps maintain healthy skin
. Helps promote a youthful, healthy body
. Soothes irritated skin
. Relieves muscle pain from exercise

ACV helps to maintain healthy skin, promote youthful, healthy bodies. Soothes pain of sunburn, the itch from bug bites, and the sting from plants. ACV helps prevent dandruff, itching scalp, baldness, and dry skin. ACV soothes tight aching joints, sore muscles. Apple cider vinegar also removes sebum and environmental and product buildup on the hair shaft.

COMBINE WITH NATURAL BEE HONEY TO:
. Relax the nervous system
. Promote deep sleep
. Relieve rheumatism
. Relieve arthritis
. Relieve bone and muscle pain and soreness
. Relieve heart ailments
. Relieve stress
. Relieve insomnia

Mix organic apple cider with pure raw honey and drink at night before going to bed. Great for calming nerves, promoting relaxation and relief of bone related ailments. Adjust the amount of vinegar and honey for comfort and taste. See my recommended recipe here:

RECIPE:
250 mL (8 oz) Purified Water (warm enough to melt honey)
1 to 2 teaspoons Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic recommended)
1 to 2 teaspoons Honey (Local, raw, non-GMO recommended)

(Honey comes from flowers and has a very light energy. I recommend honey from flowers that are known to provide support for heart and lungs. Use local honey to help provide relief from allergies and build immunity.)

Apple Cider Vinegar is proving very beneficial to people and animals with arthritis because it breaks down calcium deposits in the joints while re-mineralizing the bones. It has shown to be equally beneficial to dogs with hip dysplasia. ACV is also effective for urinary tract infections, and it lowers high blood pressure. In animals, it is helpful in skin and coat problems and in replacing potassium depletion. (Cranberry juice is also a well-known home remedy for urinary tract infections. It prevents bacteria from attaching to the walls of the urinary tract.)

A new University of California-Davis Medical Center study shows that daily consumption of 12 ounces of apple cider or apple juice can reduce the risk of heart disease. And the benefits don’t stop there. A recent Cornell University study found that the antioxidants in apples also inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells.

ACV has been found to protect arteries from harmful buildup of plaque. Many heart attacks are caused by high amounts of fats and cholesterol in your blood. The fiber in ACV helps to absorb fats and cholesterol by expelling them from the body as waste materials.

ACV is used to promote the health of veins and capillaries; it is also useful in assisting in the health of the heart. The potassium found in apple cider vinegar is also beneficial to the heart.

The dietary fiber in ACV is beneficial in controlling glucose levels in the blood. Minerals like manganese, calcium, magnesium, silicon and iron develop bone mass and make them stronger. It is also a rich source of amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

ACV boosts the immune system and acts as a natural antiseptic and anti-biotic. Apples contain Vitamin C and flavonoids, which helps with wound healing and in reducing the severity of colds and flu symptoms. Apple cider also has acetic acid, plus ion-futynic lactic and propionic acids. It is the richest source of amino acids known.

Apple cider cannot cure cancer, but it is valuable to have around to help fight free radicals in the body. Beta-carotene, found in apple cider vinegar, is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to neutralize the free radicals formed in the body through oxidation. To prevent these free radicals, and to keep them in check, we need antioxidants to rid our body of these potentially dangerous compounds. Left alone, free radicals have the run of our bodies; they damage cells, which leads to cellular degeneration. The pectin in apple cider vinegar adds fiber to the diet, which helps prevent cancer, especially colon cancer. Fiber binds with certain cancer-causing compounds in the colon, and speeds up their elimination from the system.

VITAMINS IN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
. Vitamin C
. Vitamin E
. Vitamin A
. Vitamin B1
. Vitamin B2
. Vitamin B6
. Pro-vitamin beta-carotene
. Vitamin P

MINERALS & TRACE ELEMENTS IN APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
. Potassium
. Calcium
. Magnesium
. Phosphorous
. Chlorine
. Sodium
. Sulfur (the mineral - not the sulfa, which some people are allergic to)
. Copper
. Iron
. Silicon
. Fluorine

BENEFITS FOR YOUR DOGS (AND OTHER PETS):
Every home with dogs should have Apple Cider Vinegar. It has multiple uses for dogs, including: alleviating allergies and arthritis, and establishing correct pH balance of the system.

Added to your pet's drinking water, ACV has shown to maintain the acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract. To find your dog's pH level, get some pH strips at your local drugstore. First thing in the morning test your dog's urine. If the strip reads from 6.5 - 7.0, then your dog's system is what it should be. If the pH is higher, then the system is too alkaline, and ACV can help to establish a correct pH balance.

Use a few drops in your dog's ears after cleaning to avoid ear infections. ACV can be used in the prevention of muscle weakness, arthritis, calluses on elbows, hocks and joints, pimples, and sore joints. It has also been shown to be useful in the prevention of bladder and kidney stones, and bladder and kidney infections.

A dog with a correct pH balance is less likely to be bothered by fleas, black flies, ticks, and other external parasites. Its regular use results in less chance of ringworm, staph infections, streptococcus, and mange. If you are already experiencing these problems, dilute ACV with equal amounts of warm water and sponge onto your dog's coat.

You can also mix a 50/50 vinegar-water solution and add to a spray bottle to spray the coat. The ACV balances the pH of the skin and makes it less desirable to bacteria, bugs and infection. Not only that, but their coat is very soft and shiny. Applying undiluted apple cider vinegar to the affected area can soothe bee and wasp stings, as well as itchy mosquito bites.

MY PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION:
I have personally used and highly recommend Bragg® Certified Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. It is unfiltered, unheated, unpasteurized, has 5% acidity, and contains the amazing Mother of Vinegar, which occurs naturally as strand-like enzymes of connected protein molecules.

Bragg® Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar is made from delicious, healthy, organically grown apples. Processed and bottled in accordance with USDA guidelines, it is Certified Organic by Organic Certifiers and Oregon Tilth; and is Kosher Certified.

Bragg® Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar is full of zesty natural goodness. It is a wholesome way to add delicious flavor to salads, veggies, most foods, and even to sprinkle over popcorn.

Bragg® Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar has a pH of 4.075, Concentration/ Strength = 63 grain, Acetic Acid = 5.14 %, Potassium = 24mg/T. <2% DRV / RDI.

Many blessings,

Craig Combs
6-Cimi (Death/Transformer)
www.Galaxy2Go.com
www.OrbsOfLight.com

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Seattle Area- Free Kombucha Culture

greatdane — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 05:52:27 GMT

I have a culture to pass on to someone who
would like to start making their own
kombucha... let me know...

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Autumn produce

sharkgoddess — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 05:42:38 GMT

My local store just got in some yummy looking organic beets. I bought a bagful, so it's going to be apple-ginger-carrot-beet love this week for me. Yay!

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Enjoying my new juicer, but...

davepattison — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:10:03 GMT

Bought a half horsepower Juiceman Pro a month ago. It is pretty good. The only problem I had was once after juicing several apples, I found a big live worm in the strainer when I was cleaning it out. Kind of funny to think about - I am happy the worm didn't get juiced.

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Saying hi, introducing, asking question.

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:41:07 GMT

I have the juicer and the coop is across the street.

I have a great juice recipe for healing work book; but I have heard stories about it possibly being dangerous when you do "theraputic hardcore" jucing.
can anyone elaborate about this?

Peace and wellnes to everyone here.
Tamara

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How to Juice Vegetables and Store them for 3 Days to Maintain Nutrients

tiffercorn — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:30:11 GMT

Expert taken from "Recipe for Living Without Disease" (page 47)

I juice 92 ounces of green vegetable juices at a time for a three-day period. As I juice the vegetables, I pour the juices into a gallon container. After I have juiced 92 ounces (not including foam), I place 3 ounces of juices and 4 ounces of untreated raw honey in an 8-ounce jar, screw washer/blades/base on jar. I place the jar upside down on the blender and blenderize for 5-10 seconds to thin the honey. I pour the honey/juice mixture into the remaining 89 ounces and gently stir. The honey helps to preserve the juices. Then, I pour the 96 ounces into twelve 8-ounces glass jars. I fill the jars to the top, seal with Ball-jar lids and store them in the refrigerator. There should be no more than 1 tablespoon of airspace in each jar. My test showed that refrigerated juices stored that way retained 90-03% nutrient value in a 78-hour period.

Twinkie’s sidenote: remember that the live enzymes will be gone after you go and refrigerated, but the vitamins, minerals and nutrients can be preserved in this way.

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First green juice

michelenutt — Thu, 29 Dec 2005 03:02:43 GMT

Well I am drinking my first real green juice. I can't say that I like it, but I'm drinking it. I got the recipe from Alissa Cohen's book. It's supposed to help with skin problems. Here's the recipe:

2 cucumbers
1 carrot
1/2 apple
1/2 red bell pepper

Anyone know any other recipes to help skin?

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POLL- WHO'S yer JUICER?

Sat, 16 Jul 2005 03:31:03 GMT

what do you use to juice your business? :)

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www.greenrootunderground.stirsite.com

Kirlian — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:57:01 GMT

Hi, this is Sy (Yorick on tribe) I sell a protein mix (by the lb.) of spirulina, green superfood, hemp seed powder, msm, red lightning, and others in one shake mix. I also sell a colon cleansing blend that I formulated made up of pharmaceutical grade bentonite clay, slippery elm, marshmallow root, ginger root, peppermint, activated willow charcoal, and others. I sell great books, hemp powder, hemp bags from Ecolution, vegan belts, Source of Life Daily Blast, green tea extract, raw revolution bars, msm supplements, really raw and manuka UMF Honey, E3Live, Green Vibrance, Red Lightning, pH Kits, dvd's, angstrom minerals, raw peeled cacao nibs (raw organic chocolate chunks). I sell the best juicer on the market and the best juicing book.

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Young Coconut Juice

tiffercorn — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:44:40 GMT

"It's a natural isotonic beverage, with the same level of electrolytic balance as we have in our blood. It's the fluid of life, so to speak." In fact, during the Pacific War of 1941-45, both sides in the conflict regularly used coconut water - siphoned directly from the nut - to give emergency plasma trasfusions to wounded soldiers.

Most coconut water is still consumed fresh in tropical coastal areas - once exposed to air, the liquid rapidly loses most of its organoleptic and nutritional characteristics, and begins to ferment.

Coconut Water is More Nutritious than whole milk - Less fat and NO cholesterol!
Coconut Water is More Healthy than Orange Juice - Much lower calories
Coconut Water is Better than processed baby milk- It contains lauric acid, which is present in human mother's milk
Coconut water is naturally sterile -- Water permeates though the filtering husk!
Coconut water is a universal donor-- Its identical to human blook plasma
Coconut Water is a Natural Isotonic Beverage - The same level we have in our blood.
Coconut water has saved lives in 3rd world countries thru Coconut IV.
"Coconut water is the very stuff of Nature, biologically Pure, full of Natural Sugars, Salts, and Vitamins to ward off fatigue... and is the next wave of energy drinks BUT natural!", according to Mortin Satin, Chielf of the United Nation's Food & Agriculture Organization.

Coconut water contains more potassium (at about 294 mg) than most sports drinks (117 mg) and most energy drinks.

Coconut water has less sodium (25mg) where sports drinks have around 41mg and energy drinks have about 200 mg!

Coconut water has 5mg of Natural Sugars where sports and energy drinks range from 10-25mg of Altered Sugars.

Coconut water is very high in Chloride at 118mg, compared to sports drinks at about 39mg.

Data is based on a 100ml drink.

http://www.rawfoods.com/articles/coconutwater.html

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Pineapple juice

deborama — Sun, 05 Dec 2004 19:43:49 GMT

I just juiced a whole pineapple and drank it. A lot of work, but worth it. Pure bliss.

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Spiced Chocolate Heather Fruit Mead: Ambrosia Of The Gods!!

PuckerButt — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 04:52:55 GMT

I just mixed up 5 Gallons of the following potion 4 days ago:

1 1/2 Gal. Raw Organic Fireweed/Wildflower Honey
1 1/2 Gal. Raw Organic Orange Blossom Honey
1 Gal. Canned Black Cherries and Juice
1 Gal Frozen Strawberries
1/2 Gal. Blueberries
1 Quart Blackberries
5 Lb. Mixed Pineapple, Banana, Papaya and Mango
1 Qt. Mangosteen Juice
1 Qt. Pomegranate Juice
1/4 Cup Allspice
1/4 Cup Cinnamon
1/4 Cup Nutmeg
1/4 Cup Allspice
1/4 Cup Cloves
2 Oz. Dried Heather Flowers and Tips
4 Vanilla Beans
1Cup Dark Raw Chocloate Powder
2 Cups Scottish Yeast and the 2 Cups of Beer it was stored in
2 Oz.Yeast Nutrients

It has just begun to ferment at the rate of one bubble every 30 seconds. Our batch of Dark Heineken got fermenting faster than 1 bubble per second! I hope it is ready for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

I tried real hard to get Heather Honey, but had no luck. Can anybody help? I'm willing to pay quite a bit of money for it to be shipped from Scotland. I've read in Buhner's Sacred And Healing Herbal Beers that Pure Heather Blossom Honey is the consistency of Jello, which may account for the confusion over whether the Ambrosia of the Gods was a solid or a liquid.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Liquify all ingredients in blender.
Mix together all ingredients in a large glass water jug (carboy).
Wait 6 months to 5 Years, freely sampling as it progresses!!
Repeat making recipe and sampling as necessary. CAUTION!! There will be pieces of Cherry Pit in your Mead!!

After 6 Months you can begin using Mead in your cooking. It makes a great sauce for beef, lamb, poultry, and pork. Add some Cayenne Pepper and Horseradish for a great seafood dip.

This is a very flexible recipe. Add any fruits and spices that get your taste buds quivering. The only ESSENTIAL ingredients for it to be Mead are Honey and Heather. Well, technically, only Honey. Preferably Heather Honey.

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Fiber?

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:23:26 GMT

good or bad during a juice fast?

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heal in Vermont www.baldmountainretreat.com

Bald Mountain Retreat, — Tue, 09 May 2006 21:09:32 GMT

heal in Vermont www.baldmountainretreat.com

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Receipies for Juicing Pulp

mo-nika — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 06:17:50 GMT

Looking for things to do with the pulp...any one have ideas?

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Watch this for more LIFE!

MrsChariM — Sun, 07 May 2006 12:45:42 GMT

I just watched an 8 minute movie trailer that brought tears to
my eyes! Tears of encouragement! Please invest 8 minutes of
your time to SAVE your life! If not for you... for ME! (I like you!)

http://rawfor30days.com

PLEASE!

Lovin' Life-
Chari

Produce= Produces LIFE- everytime!

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try this and tell me what you think

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 01:54:22 GMT

peach,strawberry,blueberry and mango all together.
you may have to water it down if you are not a sugary person.

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anyone own a Green Star Juicer?

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 06:10:45 GMT

Hi Fellow Tribesters,

I'm looking for feedback on the Green Star Juicer made by Tribest. Anyone currently own one? Ideally, I'm looking for someone in LA so that i can actually test it out before I plunk down the cash for it. i'd only need it for a few hours and would be willing to trade or even pay a nominal rental fee.

Thanks for your response
TBF

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Your Favorite Carrot Combination...

kroniq — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 23:38:29 GMT

I'm waiting for my champion juicer, but in the meantime I found a cheap juicer that works decent - I'm really just trying to get my tastebuds used to the different types of juice, but I've already found that I absolutely love the carrot juice. I'm not really original, I've been trying things like: 2 carrots, 1 pear or 2 carrots, 1 apple or 2 carrots 1 apple 1/2 green pepper, etc... So, my question to all of you is: What is your favorite carrot combination? Let us know!

Chase

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Where can I buy a Juicer?

Ben — Tue, 03 Jan 2006 16:25:18 GMT

Where can I buy a juicer from a brick and mortar in the SF bay area? I am looking to buy a l'equip model, and I am not getting any hits. Maybe some of you folks in the bay area will know. Thanks~!

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My 21 Day Detox

tiffercorn — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 22:58:27 GMT

So, here goes. Usually I do this right after New Years...got a little delayed this year...but normally it's to kick-start the new year of health and well-being. Clearing out some toxic mental/physical stuff takes a lot of intention and action!

7 days - Vegan
7 days - Raw Vegan
7 days - Juicing

In between I suppliment with Supergreen Food (Dr. Schultze's and/or Dr. Deandrea's)
Probiotics, and the last 2 weeks I'll also do some Psyllium Husk and Bentonite Clay from Sonne's)

I will get one colonic a week to assist in pulling out the metals and toxins and gas that accumulates and wants to come out.

http://www.venturacenter4healing.com/faq.htm

I started last Monday and so far so good...a little irritable that day...getting off caffeine, white refined sugar, fried foods...although I had a handful of french fries the other day off someone else's plate...rules are meant to be broken I guess (lol!)

My first colonic is tonight at 8pm, so I am fasting today on juice alone. 2 fresh juices from Wild Oats so far...lots of garlic, ginger, and lemon, and some Naked juice in between...I try not to drink anything an hour beforehand...but want to go to the gym and do aerobics first, so might get thirsty...bouncing up and down and raising the knees about the belly button are great to move stuff along...trampoline is better though.

I'll keep you posted on my progress, especially when I get to the juicing part.

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Looking for some Tribal advice

TheFunologist — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 02:31:56 GMT

What is the tribal opinion of Colon Hydrotherapy?

And what is the best way or products to treat kidney inflammation/kidney stones?

Jay - Certified Funologist
(E-mail me at CoastHealth@yahoo.com if you have some great advice on one or both topics )

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more favorite combinations

HaloGirl — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 04:35:57 GMT

My husband gave me an Omega juicer and my first concoction was pear, pineapple and parsley. Awesomely delicious. I try to include parsley, lemon and ginger in just about any blend. I'm working up to doing a totally green juice with wheatgrass, parsley, cucumber, beet greens and whatever else is in the frig.

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health hazards

cryzmatik — Fri, 13 May 2005 08:04:34 GMT

i like juicing, but i wonder how much my body likes the unnatural preponderance of veggies and fruits all at once? too much of anything is bad, right?

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Juice Fasting

tiffercorn — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 19:05:10 GMT

Has anyone tried it? Would you like to share some testimonials?

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What's juicy about juicing?

Alan — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 09:11:47 GMT

Hi everybody...not only am I a newbie to this tribe, but I haven't got the first clue about juicing, except that it might be healthy. I have been about average in my life about health habits, and want to improve. Is juicing for me? Is it good for everyone or only some people? What are some of the benefits you have come to expect? Thanks in advance for your input...

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Book recommendations...

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:42:06 GMT

Hi all! doing the Arise & Shine cleanse in two weeks, building up to it with a goal of total raw/living/vegan diet. wondering if anyone can recommend any books or online resources or even personal recipes for good cleansing juices etc.? thanks! *)

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Juicing for Immune Health

Tommie — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:19:35 GMT

Does anyone have any good juicing recipes for HIV+ people? Actually, and juicing combos that promote immune system health would be welcome.

Peace.

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orange juice fast?

Sat, 16 Jul 2005 03:29:45 GMT

anyone ever do one of these? i was going to do the master cleanse and i dont have the cash to throw down on organic maple syrup or a juicer. i was told to try a orange juice fast instead of the master cleanse. so i was going to go with getting sugar free organic orange juice from the store.

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Pasteurized vs. unpasteurized Juices

tiffercorn — Sun, 17 Jul 2005 07:19:59 GMT

Here's a couple links I found...two perspectives to consider...
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PERSPECTIVE #1

Processed vs. Natural Juices

This is a quick look at the differences between processed (canned or bottled) juices and fresh, natural juices that is made with your juice machine.

Processed Juices

Bottle juice is pasteurized and the nutrients are depleted.
Juices made from imported produce may carry traces of banned pesticides.
Juices from fruit concentrates do not contain the whole fruits and they may be nothing more than sugar water -- possibly made with chemicals in water from industrial sites.
Acids from juices can leech metal from cans, causing canned juice to spoil.
Wax and other chemicals found in juice containers can taint the juice.
Shrink-wrapped juice cartons come under high heat that depletes enzymes in juice.

Natural Juices

Natural juices contain all the vitamins, minerals, fluids, enzymes, amino acids and chlorophyll (with no toxic additives) found in raw vegetables - thereby helping the body by:

Promoting growth and development
Assisting with digestion
Providing energy
Protecting against oxidation
Renewing cells
Enriching Blood

We always recommend juicing organic fruits and vegetables whenever possible.

Click here for further information and articles:

http://www.discountjuicers.com/information.html

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PERSPECTIVE #2

Pasteurized Juice

Pasteurized juice is safest because it has been heated hot enough and long enough to kill bacteria.

Pasteurization is the process of heating liquid or semi-liquid foods to a particular temperature for a designated period sufficient to destroy certain bacteria.

Pasteurized vs. unpasteurized

Pasteurization is the process of heating liquid or semi-liquid foods to a particular temperature for a designated period sufficient to destroy certain bacteria.

Unpasteurized juice (often called “fresh juice”) has not been through this process. Published reports indicate that over 95% of the juice consumed by Americans each year is pasteurized. However, because pasteurized and unpasteurized juice may look and taste the same, you may not know if the juice you buy and serve is pasteurized or not.

Risks associated with unpasteurized juice

Recent foodborne illness outbreaks associated with unpasteurized apple and orange juices have sickened hundreds, even proving fatal for a few. While all people are at risk for foodborne illness, some groups of individuals are at greater risk for developing more severe symptoms.

These "high-risk groups" include: young children, senior citizens, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.

http://www.co.boulder.co.us/health/environ/foodsafety/factsheets/juicePasteurized.htm

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My thoughts are that juicers are expensive...my first one was a Krups, which was only $40, but the one I have now is an Omega 9000 and it was $249. Juicing takes a lot of time, you have to get the organic produce, wash it, spin it, cut it up, then clean everything etc...then even if you make a lot of it and seal it up in a glass mason jar with little air in there, the live enzymes are dead after 15 minutes or so, although you still get the vitamins and minerals. Juice places like Robeks or your food co-op can be expensive, as can the bottled stuff from Evolution or Harvest (which now is pasturized unfortunately.) But it's not always convenient to juice or to get fresh juice. But, I feel like with juice fasting, you have to go out of your way and endure the inconveniences...you won't get the same benefits from drinking Tropicana...you'll get a lot of sugar that will keep you going, but you'd be missing out on all the great stuff out there. I recommend that people figure out a way to save some money and maybe vacation time to do this. It's not easy. Fasting can and does take a lot out of you (literally.) Mentally, physically, emotionally it's a journey and a learning experience. It's a time to be introspective and to grow and to learn more about your body and how to listen to what it is telling you...how to heal yourself, how to unveil what intuitive processes might be trying to break through. It's so much more than just losing a few pounds or kick-starting a healthy lifestyle. Please read as much as you can...there is no one way that is necessarily better than another...just find what works best for you, what makes sense to you and go from there. Don't forget to take everything with a grain of salt, and to have fun! Good Luck :D

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late night juice/smoothie vendors in SF

davina — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 03:46:45 GMT

Are there any late night establishments that sell fresh juice/smoothies in San Francisco? You know, you want to go out, sit somewhere other than a bar or Muddy Waters and shlurp down some pulverized produce - that kind of place?

If not, someone ought to start one!

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What kind of Juicer do you have?

tiffercorn — Wed, 29 Sep 2004 00:29:38 GMT

I have an Omega 9000. It's centrifugal, and I've had it about 3 years. I started out with a Krups, but graduated when I felt like I was a juicer for life!

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grapefruit juice

poopylungstuffing — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 19:04:51 GMT

I scored a $3 electric citrus juicer at a garage sale, and now I am a fresh grapefruit juice addict. I have to have some almost every day...I also eat the pulp..the thing has a srtainer to separate the juice from the pulp, but i go ahead and dump it all into my cup, seeds and all.

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baby food ideas?

3sheetstothewind! — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 01:26:52 GMT

Hi,
my firstborn daughter is nearly ready for solid food
and I read that the champion juicer can make baby food.
does anyone have any ideas?
thanks

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froth on juice

~tamara~ — Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:37:36 GMT

hello all! i am very new to juicing and this tribe... today i made my first juice out of apples, grapes and pineapple and when the juice came out of the juicer there was a froth on top of it about an inch thick it seemed... is this normal? should i drink the froth too or skim it off?
:)

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Brown Livin'

bfoo — Thu, 24 Mar 2005 19:34:14 GMT

brownfoods.tribe.net

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A Question About Carrot Juice.

bruceterrell — Wed, 23 Mar 2005 03:50:47 GMT

I totally love drinking carrot juice. I could easily drink it every day! I find though that after the 2ed or 3rd day in the row, my digestion sometimes gets really off. I don't sense this is a detox reactiion, although it could be. It feels more like a body imbalance.

I have an easy time with any amount of fruit juice. Only carrot juice seems to throw my system off.

Has anyone else experienced this? Any thoughts about what might be going on?

Thanks!

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Alkaline-specific produce & meats

Sat, 19 Mar 2005 21:15:25 GMT

So, what meats might become alkaline before hitting the GI? Veges? Fruits? Let's get a list going... or a recipe list. Either.

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umm...what about a blender

Beth — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 06:29:24 GMT

Hello, i'm new to the group, and i'm doing a cleanse, and i was wondering about a blender. Can it make juice or do i really need a juicer. i'm a poor college student.

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Alkalinity

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 15:55:07 GMT

Seems to me that the power of juicing is in its ability to balance the body Ph by introducing alkalinity. Westerners tend to eat over-processsd diets, which leads to body acidity. This acidity causes plaque buildup in the intestines, which can lead to colon cancer (a near-epidemic in the U.S.)

Is there any reason to believe I am overstating things here? If yes, why?

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Favorite Juice

Flakeybee — Wed, 29 Sep 2004 23:25:59 GMT

Mine is Carrot, Apple, Parsley, Ginger, and Garlic. Sweet and spicy, yum! Lately Poopy has been putting some beet into the mix, it doesn't change the flavor much, so it is fine with me.

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Question about WHY carrots turn you orange.

sherine — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:28:50 GMT

For a while I was juicing carrots constantly. I was easily going through 16-32 oz. of carrot juice daily. Sometimes more. I noticed my skin had a slight golden-orangey cast to it, and my palms & feet were outright yellow. I've cut down significantly and am back to my usual color. But I've heard different thoughts on what causes the change in pigment. (It's called carotenosis.)

Some say it's carotene build up in the bloodsteam causing your skin to turn yellow, it's harmless and the only way to stop it is to stop drinking so much carrot juice.

Another group argues that you don't turn red from beet coloration, and explain something along the lines of: that its a cleansing effect from the bile in the liver. Then when the liver is satisfactorily cleansed, you go back to your regular skin tone even if you continue with large quantities of carrot juice.

Basically, I just got bored with drinking so much carrot juice after a couple of months, so I never actually was able to test the theory out. But has anyone had the experience of drinking large quanities of carrot juice and eventually retain your original skin pigment?

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Beets!

lynara — Mon, 07 Feb 2005 16:56:07 GMT

My mom sent me a juicer for Christmas and I just cracked the box open. I have some questions for all you seasoned juicers out there about BEETS. Do you juice beets raw? A friend told me it might be necessary to drop them in boiled water for about a minute and remove the outer layer of skin first. Also, do you juice beet greens as well, or just the purpley parts?
I'm hoping to try a beet/carrot/ginger combination. Maybe apple too. Any recommendations or things I need to know in order to get started?

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whats your favortie?

DaniBananiSplit — Thu, 06 Jan 2005 23:49:35 GMT

Hi, I am new to this tribe and I want to know....what's your fav juice or combination of? I am looking for new Ideas on what to use and what's good. My favorite right now is 3 granny smith apples 1 ring of pineapple and 1/2 lemon.....it's delicious. Thanks in advance for your input. Happy juicing!!
Danielle

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juicing spinach

Sun, 17 Oct 2004 00:03:19 GMT

i'm having issues with juicing spinach. the leaves aren't completely being processed, and are making my juice chunky. any suggestions? thx

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Organic Juice

Steveflanagan — Fri, 26 Nov 2004 21:22:12 GMT

There is this place in Berkley called Gravity Feed, they have the best Organic Juice, its so good. If any of you are in berkley or going through check it out. Its a really neat place. They have Blown Glass, Didgeridoos, artwork, and wireless internet.

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when to juice?

thecook — Wed, 29 Sep 2004 14:21:25 GMT

just curious but it seems im more a winter and veg juicer. maybe its because i need it more in winter and happy to munch on fresh fruit in summer rather than juice. do other vary like that?

also do you go for organic, i do but it costs an arm and a leg...maybe thats also why i dont juice fruit as much?

finally how often in a week do ppl juice? im curious because i believe too much fresh juice makes one rather too regular as they say! hehehe lol

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