(As I am beginning a Juice Fast today, I thought I’d re-post this from last year. I can heartily recommend Juice-Fasting as a way of restoring good health all round…it works for me!)
Fresh herbs and micro-greens from the garden are ready to be juiced.
As a way of recuperating from recent loss and feeling very low, I made the decision to start a twenty day Juice Fast.
Starting out last Thursday, I have reached the fifth day and am feeling very good.
Juice fasting helps to balance pH and blood sugar levels.
It also strengthens the immune system.
The light around the cottage this evening was ethereal, as the sunset glowed in the western sky.
For over half an hour, the setting sun created magical light that lifted the spirit.
It was like a rainbow had enveloped the cottage and gardens!
The red perlagoniums have turned a vivid orange in the sunset light.
Sunset orange on peach woodwork in the porch.
And through the window hang the roses, heavy, on the veranda
Light and dark interact…
This last burst of light illuminates the trees before dusk, here, this evening, in the west of Ireland.
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Your leaves look real healthy Colette. Do you not have any problems with slugs or snail then? I have big problems, they eat everything I plant, or almost everything. I am working on a solution. Have a nice weekend. Kind regards, Agnes
I grow them on in protected pot before planting out. Most will grow well in hanging baskets too…vertical gardening! 🙂
Yes good thinking, here though they are attacking large mature vegetables!
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Juice-Fasting for health…
I am, as ever, inspired by your words, Collette. Nature’s balm -internally and externally! Time to follow suit, I think… I’ve done a five day juice fast and a five day water years ago but never twenty! (Wot, no cake?!) Have to say I felt great after both (though breaking the fast was tricky, and I was tempted to eat more of the wrong stuff). It was recommended to get back to the normal food intake over a period double that of the fast. Mind you, with your healthy diet I’m sure you don’t have to be too strict. You will be high on the spice of life after this and ready to run naked through the undergrowth for hours! God bless your detox and bring on the LIFE!
You have me laughing out loud! Thanks!
The fast is now on day 6 and am feeling great!
I have also dropped 11 lbs, so there will be less of me running anywhere!
When the 20 days are up I intend to get as close to raw vegan as I can.
This was meant to be and in a funny way I have been directed to do this…my mental outlook has changed to a very positive one!
Blessings XXX
A lovely blog, thank you. The photos are stunning. Stay well.
Blessings XXX
Hope you continue to feel more vitality. And SNAP with juicing– my approach to it began with a way to use my abundance (pea shoots, lemon balm, for example) but I am inspired by this post.
http://kitchencounterculture121.wordpress.com/2014/05/24/pea-green-mint-lemonbalm-juice/
Best wishes and thanks for your beautiful blog in general.
That’s a great link…thanks!
This is day 6 and I have shed 11 lbs and am feeling very energized too!
Blessings XXX
Good to hear you’re doing better, Colette. Am thinking of you. Blessings to you. ~ Linne
Bless you XXX
If you’re in otherwise good health, there’s no reason to not fast once a month or so. I’ve done three-day fasts many times, always glad I did–and five-day fasts a couple of times. Take care and, if you can, have a friend look in on you in a week or two, just as a sensible precaution. Blessed Be!
Good advice and I intend doing this regularly. Thanks for your concern…I visited my doctor today, second visit in ten years! I have a good report and told to keep on keeping on!
Blessings XXX