Celery Cancer Cure

Celery leaves has high content of vitamin A while the stems are an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C with rich supplies of potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and plenty essential amino acids.

Celery is an excellent source of immune boosting vitamin C, allowing it to be a fighter of the common cold. Its anti-inflammatory properties have also been found effective against asthma.

Nutrients in the fiber are released during juicing, aiding bowel movements. The natural organic sodium (salt) in celery is very safe for consumption, in fact it is essential for the body. Even individuals who are salt-sensitive can safely take the sodium in celery, unlike table salt (iodised sodium) which is harmful for those with high blood pressure.

Celery has always been associated with lowering of blood pressure. When combined with other juices, it provides different formula that help other conditions. An old Chinese remedy for high blood pressure is to drink celery juice, which you can make in a blender or juicer. One to two glasses daily can help prevent or normalize high blood pressure.

“Do as the Chinese have been doing for centuries: eat and drink your celery for long life,” recommends Dr. Maoshing Ni in his book Secrets of Longevity.

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Celery is known to contain at least eight families of anti-cancer compounds. Among them are theacetylenics that have been shown to stop the growth of tumor cells. Phenolic acids that block the action of prostaglandins which encourage the growth of tumor cells. And coumarins which help prevent free radicals from damaging cells.

Coumarins, in particular, prevent the formation and development of the colon and stomach cancers.

Celery also contains two major cancer-fighting agents, namely phthalides and polyacetylenes. These substances take away the harmless effects of carcinogens, before they cause cellular damage. Polyacetylenes help eradicate benzopyrene, a carcinogen found in foods cooked at high temperatures. Polyacetylenes are found to limit the production of certain prostaglandins, which play a major role in the formation of inflammations.

Celery also contains a good amount of another highly active bioflavonoid, apigenin, a powerful COX-2inhibitor able to halt inflammation as effectively as anti-inflammatory drugs. It also exhibits antioxidant and anti-tumor properties. Apigenin is renown in Chinese medicine for preventing and treating gout and and other types of arthritic conditions.

In addition, celery contains several other active compounds that promote health and well being, includingphalides, which have been shown to help lower cholesterol. Celery also contains luteolin which is highly effective against inflammation and cancer.

Celery may prevent or help cure cancers of the liver, stomach, skin, thyroid, gastric, colon, cervical, prostate, ovarian, lung, gastric, colorectal, and breast.

Celery Juice Health Benefits

• Neutralizes acidity
• Rehydrates
• Lowers LDL (bad) Cholesterol
• Natural Laxative
• Normalizes Body Temperature
• Diuretic
• Anti-inflammatory (especially for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, asthma and bronchitis
• Promotes Kidney Health
• Lowers Blood Pressure
• Helps with Insomnia
• Promotes Weight Loss
• Relieves Headaches

Celery Precaution

Celery is such a succulent plant that it produces its own “pesticide” to protect itself from fungi. This protective layer is called psoralens which although protects the celery, may not go down so well with some people. If you begin having skin problems after eating celery, it might mean that you have some sensitivity to psoralens.

Taking apigenin, luteolin, perillyl alcohol or celery seed extract supplements is not recommended. None of these have been demonstrated to be safe and effective. In fact, apigenin may promote breast cancer growth in some circumstances.

Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take celery seed since it can stimulate the uterus.

Celery Storage and Preparation

When buying celery make sure that the celery’s ribs are firm. To store in the fridge, wrap celery in a sealed container or wrap in a plastic bag or a damp cloth.

Do not leave it at room temperature for too long as it tends to wilt quickly. If your celery has wilted, sprinkle it with a little water and put it in the refrigerator for a few hours. It will regain its crispness.