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CELERY
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
You may be surprised to know that celery can be used for more than just Caesars...
The use of celery as medicine dates back centuries. Hippocrates believed it calmed the nerves, and as far back as 30 AD, they were using celery to relieve pain. Today, celery seeds are often labelled as a blood purifier, helping to support the kidney and bladder function, and subsequently the elimination of toxins through urine. |
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Celery is known to reduce inflammation, gout & more! |
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Celery is a mild diuretic, often used to decrease uric acid levels in the body, treating gout. It is also commonly used to relieve inflammation caused by rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Celery juice is also well known for its ability to lower blood pressure.
Celery is commonly recommended for weight loss, as it is low in calories (almost no calories), while higher in dietary fibre. It is also a good source of minerals like calcium, sodium, and chlorine. It is used used to reduce acidity and restore electrolytes in the body, because of this. There is some research to suggest that celery may be beneficial in psoriasis (with caution), as certain constituents have been shown to increase photosensitivity under UV radiation.
Allergy to celery is quite common and can be severe enough to cause an anaphylactic reaction. Cooking does not decrease the allergic potential of this plant, which contains an allergen which closely resembles birch pollen.
Celery seed extract is available in capsule form and is often included in gout, blood pressure and circulation formulas. There is no proven effective dose for celery extract in adults. Consult your healthcare provider to determine which dosage is right for you. Celery is considered safe in food amounts. Individuals taking celery based supplements or high celery content in diet, need to use caution if also taking medication to lower blood pressure, including diuretics, as well as blood thinning medication due to possible additive effects. Celery ingestion or contact with essential oils can increase photosensitivity. Subsequent UV radiation exposure has been known to cause phytodermatitis. |
CELERY –
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· Stalk, leaves, and seeds |
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High blood pressure, poor circulation, gout, arthritis |
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unknown. Speak to your healthcare professional to determine the dosage right for you
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WORKS WELL
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CoQ10, Fish oil, Vitamin C, Bromelain |
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Individuals taking celery based supplements or high celery content in diet, need to use caution if also taking medication to lower blood pressure, including diuretics, as well as blood thinning medication due to possible additive effects. Celery ingestion or contact with essential oils can increase photosensitivity. |
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