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  • 50 Reasons To Juice Wheatgrass Everyday

    For some of us, even us here at Indianola Organics, 50 reasons to juice wheatgrass is what it takes…

    Wheatgrass is intense. And so is this list of, count ‘em, 50 reasons get this living green liquid straight into your belly. Doctors Brian and Anna Maria Clement run the Hippocrates Health Institute and are leaders in the field of natural health and healing. Just like a shot of fresh wheatgrass, the Clements and the HHI will give it to you straight. If you’re looking for real, hard-core natural health and healing guidance we suggest you take the time to check out what they’re doing down in Florida.  Several family and friends of Indianola Organics have attended HHI, some for healing and some for education. Indianola Organics feels grateful for what has been shared with us thus we are passing it all along to you.

    There are the tips below that could convince even the most grass-averse reader to throw back a green glassful. Take a gander at these tips.

    1. Wheatgrass Juice is one of the best sources of living chlorophyll available today. However, to get the full benefit, the chlorophyll must come fresh from a living plant.

    2. Wheatgrass juice contains up to 70% chlorophyll, which is an important blood builder. The chlorophyll molecules closely resemble that of the hemin molecule, the pigment which combines with protein to form hemoglobin. The major difference is the chlorophyll molecule contains magnesium as it’s central atom, and the hemin molecule contains iron. The molecular structure of these two substances is almost identical in all other respects.

    3. Chlorophyll is the molecule that absorbs sunlight and uses its energy to synthesize carbohydrates from CO2 and water. This process is known as photosynthesis, a complex biochemical pathway in which solar energy is used to convert water and carbon dioxide to glucose and other carbohydrates, and is the basis for sustaining the life processes of all plants. Since animals and most humans obtain their food supply by eating plants, photosynthesis can be said to be the source of our life also.

    4.Chlorophyll contains enzymes and super- oxide dismutase, a copper-containing protein found in mature red blood cells. This enzyme decomposes superoxide radicals in the body into a more manageable form, thereby helping to slow down the aging process.

    5. Chlorophyll is the first product of light and, therefore, contains more light energy than any other food element.

    6. Wheatgrass juice contains crude chlorophyll (as opposed to pure) and can be taken orally and as a colon implant without side effects. In addition, scientists have never found wheatgrass to be toxic in any amount when given to either animals or humans.

    7. Science has proven that chlorophyll arrests growth and development of unfriendly bacteria.

    8. Chlorophyll is antibacterial and can be used inside and outside the body as a natural healer. The United States Army exposed guinea pigs to lethal doses of radiation. The guinea pigs fed chlorophyll-rich vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli had half the mortality rate as those fed a non-chlorophyll diet.

    9. Chlorophyll can be extracted from many plants, but wheatgrass is superior because it has been found to have over 100 elements needed by man. If grown in organic soil, it absorbs 92 of the known 115 minerals from the soil.

    10. Liquid chlorophyll has the ability to get into the tissue, where it can actually refine and renew them.

    11. The bland soothing effect of chlorophyll (wheatgrass) ointments are very beneficial to the treatment of various skin diseases involving the outer and underlying layers of the skin, including: itching and burning of the rectum; ivy poisoning; weeping and dry eczema and even in conditions caused by insect bites or infection.

    12. Doctors R. Redpath and J. C. Davis found chlorophyll packs inserted into the sinuses had a drying effect, clearing up congestion, and giving immediate relief. Congested head colds were cleared up within 24 hours.

    13. Liquid chlorophyll washes drug deposits from the body.

    14. Chlorophyll neutralizes toxins in the body.

    15. Chlorophyll helps purify the liver.

    16. Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems.

    17. In the American Journal of Surgery (1940), Benjamin Gruskin, M.D. recommends chlorophyll for its antiseptic benefits. The article suggests the following clinical uses for chlorophyll: to clear up foul smelling odors, neutralize Strep infections, heal wounds, hasten skin grafting, T cure chronic sinusitis, overcome chronic inner ear inflammation and infection, reduce varicose veins and heal leg ulcers, eliminate impetigo and other scabby eruptions, heal rectal sores, successfully treat inflammation of the uterine cervix, get rid of parasitic vaginal infections, reduce typhoid fever, and cure advanced pyorrhea in many cases.

    18. Dr. Birscher, a research scientist, called chlorophyll “concentrated sun power.” He said, “chlorophyll increases the function of the heart, affects the vascular system, the intestines, the uterus, and the lungs.”

    19. Wheatgrass juice can dissolve the scars that are formed in the lungs from breathing acid gasses. The effect of carbon monoxide is minimized since chlorophyll increases hemoglobin production.

    20. Wheatgrass is high in oxygen like all green plants that contain chlorophyll. This is beneficial because the brain and all body tissues function at an optimal level in a highly- oxygenated environment.

    21. It is a nutritionally complete food which will sustain the growth and development of laboratory animals and humans alike. Wheatgrass has what is called the grass-juice factor, which has been shown to keep herbivorous animals alive practically indefinitely.

    22. Wheatgrass juice is a superior detoxification agent compared to carrot juice and other fruits and vegetables.

    23. The starch of the wheat berry is stored energy which when converted to simpler sugars is a quick energy source. It is especially good for athletes because it is a juice and is assimilated in 20 minutes or less, and uses very little of the body’s energy to extract the nutrients..

    24. Because 1 ounce of juice equals 2 pounds of produce nutritionally, it naturally shuts off the appestat in the brain.

    25. Wheatgrass contains a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, including the thirteen essential ones, combined with dozens of trace elements and enzymes.

    26. Wheatgrass juice is an effective healer because it contains all minerals known to man, and vitamins A, B-complex, C, E, l and K. It is extremely rich in protein, and contains 17 amino acids, the building blocks of protein.

    27. Farmers in the Midwest who have sterile cows and bulls put them on wheatgrass to restore fertility. (The high magnesium content in chlorophyll builds enzymes that restore the sex hormones.)

    28. Wheatgrass juice cures acne and even help to remove scars after it has been ingested for seven to eight months. The diet, of course, must be improved at the same time.

    29. Wheatgrass juice acts as a detergent in the body and can be used as a body deodorant.

    30. A small amount of wheatgrass juice in the human diet   helps prevents tooth decay.

    31. Wheatgrass juice held in the mouth for 5 minutes will help eliminate toothaches. It pulls poisons from the gums.

    32. Gargle wheatgrass juice for a sore throat.

    33. Drink wheatgrass juice for skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis.

    34. Wheatgrass juice helps to keep the hair from graying.

    35. Pyorrhea of the mouth: lay pulp of wheatgrass soaked in juice on diseased area in mouth or chew wheatgrass, spitting out the pulp.

    36. Wheatgrass juice improves the digestion.

    37. Wheatgrass juice is an excellent skin cleanser and can be absorbed through the skin for nutrition. Pour green juice over your body in a tub of warm water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse off with cold water.

    38. Wheatgrass implants (enemas) are great for healing and detoxifying the colon walls. The implants also heal and cleanse the internal organs. After an enema is evacuated, implant 4 ounces of wheatgrass juice. Retain for 20 minutes.

    39. Wheatgrass juice improves arthritis. Soak a cotton sock with 6 ounces and place on affected area, cover with plastic bag.

    40. For minor eye irritation apply strained wheatgrass juice mixed with half pure water in an eyecup for 15 – 30 seconds.

    41. Massage 6 ounces into the scalp and cover with shower cap for 15 minutes to help eliminate dandruff.

    42. Wheatgrass juice can be used as a douche for many feminine complications.

    43. Wheatgrass juice is great for constipation and keeping the bowels open because it is high in magnesium.
    44. Wheatgrass juice reduces high blood   pressure and enhances the capillaries.45. Wheatgrass juice can remove heavy metals from the body.
    46. Wheatgrass juice is great for blood disorders of all kinds.

    47. Another benefit of wheatgrass is you can grow it in just about a weeks, right in your own home.

    48. Wheatgrass is gluten- free because it’s cut before the grain forms.

    49. Dr. Earp Thomas said, “Wheat is the king of all grain foods”. He found that an ounce of wheatgrass in a gallon of fluoridated water would turn the fluorine into harmless calcium-phosphate-fluoride compound. Used in wash water it adds softness to the face and hands. In the bath, it is most soothing. It stops bleeding, eases itching, and helps sores and pimples to heal. Dr. Thomas further discovered that fruits and vegetables contaminated by sprays were thoroughly cleaned and the negative food transformed by wash water with a wisp of wheatgrass placed in the water.

    50. And finally – by taking wheatgrass juice, one may feel an increase in strength and endurance, renewed health and spirituality, and experience an overall sense of well-being.

    This is a great article Indianola Organics wanted to share by Suzanne Hall of The Chalkboard Mag, who turned to Hippocrates Health Institute for reasons to drink wheatgrass everyday.  We hope you will enjoy our wheatgrass grown near Seattle, Washington!

  • How we juice wheatgrass here in Seattle

    At our farm near Seattle, Washington we grow our wheatgrass, pea shoots and sunflower greens under natural Seattle sunlight thus our wheatgrass is chockfull of chlorophyll, vitamins, amino  acids, minerals and enzymes!

    Wheatgrass is best juiced and consumed within 15 minutes to get the full nutritional benefit.  You do not need an expensive juicer, although if you can swing it an Omega or Samson electric juicer gives you easy power to juice all kinds of veggies and fruit as well.  Our favorite affordable model is the the Healthly Juicer, which has terrific reviews at only $49.95.   This manual machine will extract the juice beautifully from your greens.  Start with one once or less and gradually build up to two ounces.  Many folks will have two ounces in the morning and then two ounces again in the evening.  Do not consume more than two ounces at a time or more than four ounces in a day.  For the best yield, taste and nutrition, water and drain daily.  Harvest grass when a second blade of grass appears on the grass blades, or when the grass “splits” toward the bottom of the blade.  If you do not have time to juice, cut the grass just above the soil and store in the refrigerator which prevents the grass from aging, thus losing nutrients.   Only harvest once.  The grass will keep fresh up to one week or longer if you use a Debbie Myers Green Bag(which we love by the way).  Here at Indianola Organics we prefer our shot solo but many folks like to add to their green juice recipes or smoothie.  We will be adding more great recipes for making green drinks with those gorgeous fruits and vegetables from one of our beautiful Seattle area farmers markets.

    Our can buy our wheatgrass all over the Seattle, Washington and the Pacific Northwest including PCC, Central Market and Ballard Market.

    Enjoy Seattle!

     

  • Wheatgrass- Nature in perfect balance

    Wheatgrass is a variety of grass that is used like an herbal medicine for its therapeutic and nutritional properties. It is available as a fresh squeezed juice, a dehydrated powder, or tablets.  Naturally the freshly juiced version is loaded with the most nutrients and phytonutrients.  Wheatgrass is a powerful healer especially when grown with organic seed, in organic soil under natural organic sunlight as we do.   It has broad effectiveness, but its three most therapeutic roles are: blood purification, liver detoxification, and colon cleansing.  Wheatgrass contains a significant source of chlorophyll which flushes the lymph system, nourishes and oxygenates the vascular system, cleanses the intestines, and is healing and soothing to all mucous membranes.  It is also a suberb source of high quality antioxidants that prevent aging at the cellular level and strengthens our immunity.  These young grasses behave like vitamins because they are naturally concentrated but it is made in natures laboratory so it is delivered in perfect balance!  Keep you mind open to wheatgrass colon implants.  As Kris Karr, author of Crazy, Sexy Diet says “One 4 ounce shot made at home or bought fresh from the juice bar is like hooking your immune system up to a set of jumper cables”.  More on that later:)

    Happy Juicing!

     

     

     

     

  • This weekend’s container rentals are growing beautifully!

    Our new containers are growing more beautiful than ever!  These are just a few of the 100 centerpieces we are growing for a celebration this weekend at Seattle’s Tyee Yacht Club.  It is going to be a gorgeous weekend.  Enjoy!

  • Our morning drink at the farm for two

    Ingredients:

    • 1 large cucumber
    • A fist full of kale
    • 3 cups of our pea shoots/sunflower greens or a fist full of romaine
    • 2 or 3 stalks of celery
    • 1 green apple, quartered
    • 1/2 peeled lemon, quartered

    To Prepare:

    Using a slow-gear juicer, add ingredients one by one.  Although we all know the nutrients are at their best shortly after juicing, I will still usually double this recipe so I am sure to have my afternoon green pick me up in the refer and ready to go.

Our favorite links:

Hippocrates Health Institute
Non-profit health institute.
www.hippocratesinst.org

Wheatgrass Greenhouse
Michael Bergonzi is an expert on wheatgrass and juicing.
www.wheatgrassgreenhouse.com

Town and Country Markets
Great stores where you can buy our wheatgrass and pea shoots.
www.townandcountrymarkets.com

PCC Natural Markets
Nine locations where you can buy our wheatgrass.
www.pccnaturalmarkets.com

Donna Souter Photography
Talented photographer who shot our beautiful photos.
www.littlefilms.net

Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute
Educational programs and retreat in Puerto Rico.
www.annwigmore.org

Optimum Health Institute
Healing centers in San Diego, CA and Austin, TX.
www.optimumhealth.org

Crazy Sexy Life
Best selling author, wellness activist and cancer thriver.
www.kriscarr.com