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Neurological conditions refer to a set of diseases that attack the central and peripheral nervous system. They affect many parts of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, cranial nerves and muscles. Conditions falling under this neurological category include Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, stroke, migraines, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and brain tumors. These conditions affect a significant number of people around the world and are often devastating to the victims and their families.
One in six members of the world’s population, or up to 1 billion people, suffer from neurological disorders, with nearly 6.8 million dying of such conditions each year. This massive number reflects the magnitude of this debilitating global health issue.
Unfortunately, many of the victims of these conditions suffer for years and years, as there is no known cure for major problems like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis. While these conditions have become treatable, victims are left to deal with the side effects of doctor-prescribed medications. Oftentimes, these medications prove ineffective for many and seriously ill people continue to live in pain and suffering as a result.
We know the importance of diet and lifestyle to overall well-being. In our previous article, we discussed the recently published suggestion regarding a link between a compromised permeable intestinal barrier, known as “leaky gut,” and a wide variety of diseases, not the least of which include neurological conditions.
As everything in our body is interconnected, it is important to keep all our organs running smoothly and functioning effectively. While maintaining a healthy gut is important to neurological health, our nervous system is also directly affected by diet and lifestyle.
Many of the juices provided by club Detox include brain-boosting nutrients. The Greentini, for example, contains celery, which is rich in luteolin, a compound capable of protecting molecules in the brain from inflammation. This inflammation often leads to neurological issues and premature aging of the brain. Luteolin is also found in spinach, another ingredient in our Greentini, as well as in carrots and peppers, ingredients included in our Gingertini, Belltini and Beetini.
These juices are made fresh so their enzymes remain active, meaning our tissues can absorb the essential nutrients much more efficiently. The fact that nutritional components are juiced means you will receive significantly more of the vital nutrients you need, compared to simply eating a stick of celery or a single carrot. Since greater quantities of vegetables can be included in a concentrated beverage, juicing them also means the nutrients will be immediately absorbed into the bloodstream and delivered directly to cell tissues, including the brain.
A 2006 study conducted by Vanderbilt University discovered that drinking fruit and vegetable juices more than three times a week can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by seventy-six percent. This is because fruits and vegetables contain polyphenols derived from antioxidants, substances capable of disrupting the processes that lead to Alzheimer’s in the brain and other neurodegenerative diseases. Additional neuro-protective nutrients abundantly found in our juices include potassium, Vitamin K and Vitamin C.
The fresh juices at club Detox contain important and effective disease-preventing ingredients, which supply potent enzymes to fortify the immune system. Juicing helps create a natural deterrent to debilitating illness and paves the way to a longer, healthier life.
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