These are fun, freewheeling but frantic times. But more often than not, we neglect to take care of our bodies, ignoring the telltale signs of stress, aging and illness.
Did you know that toxins are among the causes of these conditions? Once upon a time, all food was organic. But when mankind invented food preservatives, all sorts of chemicals and synthetic things accumulated in our body, slowly poisoning our immune system. That’s why there is a dire need to detoxify the body and to cleanse the colon of all toxins.
“Today, more than 95 percent of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, natural deficiencies and lack of physical exercise,” says Dr. Andrew S.H. Kim, an expert in Oriental Medicine, and founder and manager of the Newlife Health and Wellness Center, he also has a PhD in Oriental Medicine from Wong Kwang University in South Korea. “Toxins make disease! More than 180 million people worldwide have diabetes. This number is likely to more than double by 2030!”
According to the World Health Organization, the top five causes of early death are food toxins; modern medicine (side effects/adverse drug reactions); stress; air/water pollution; and radiation (constant cellphone use). Of the food toxins, the top cancer causing are found in sweetened beverages, fried potatoes, doughnuts, hotdogs and burned meat (grilled/barbecue).
So in his talks, “Oriental Secrets Revealed: Renew Vigor, Vitality and Strengthen Immunity,” Dr. Kim strongly advocates the healing properties of juicing fruits and vegetables. “Juicing therapy is the only way to be healthy. Detox can extend one’s life span. Eating green leafy vegetables, with their enzymes that help in digestion, can help in detoxification. Fresh fruits can’t make detox. Only their juices. It has to be 80 percent vegetable and 20 percent fruits,” Dr. Kim explains.
Juicing therapy is encouraged for people suffering or recovering from chronic diseases, retirees who are taking preventive measures for the defense of their health, and people who are physically fit. Incidentally, most of these nutrition-conscious individuals have discovered the virtues of the Matstone Horizontal Slow Juicer. This wonder machine is the perfect “healthmate” for people who want a healthy lifestyle.
Made in South Korea, the slow-juicer has helped thousands of people in boosting their immune system as a defense against diseases. Matstone is also a versatile kitchen assistant that does more than just juicing with its 8-in-1 function, such as a vegetable slicer, pasta maker, sorbet maker, milk extractor, ice shaver, grinder and mincer. Its horizontal design ensures no stuck-up, juices even hard leafy vegetables and guarantees no leakage. All of these functions make Matstone a wonder machine that any home would like to have.
Recipes for vigor and vitality
Dr. Kim generously shared his juicing recipes, his “Oriental Secret to Vigor and Vitality,” that the Matstone slow-juicer can process seamlessly. The “Green Energizer” is for vigor and vitality while the “Super C Juice” is for strengthened immunity.
The Green Energizer has great nutritional value. One Handful Basil boosts up the heart rate and advances the blood flow, which increases carnal desire), one stalk Malunggay increases energy and endurance; half a pineapple is for energy production; and one thumb ginger amplifies blood circulation and body temperature.
The Super C Juice is composed of a half pineapple, which is rich in Vitamin C and boosts production of WBC; 6 Calamansi, which is high in Vitamin C; and one Cucumber, which is rich in Vitamin A, B and C which strengthen our immune system.
Drinking juice has unquantifiable benefits for our body. Juicing facilitates weight loss, increases our energy production, makes our bones stronger, strengthens our immunity and reduces the risks of cancer, heart disease and strokes.