Health benefits of potato juice

On a broadcast heard in Sacramento of the Bob Marshall, PhD, health radio talk show,on March 5, 2011, the health benefits of sipping potato juice came up in a conversation between the host and a caller in her eighties. Check out the website, Dr Bob Marshall, Healthline Radio – Quality-Natural-Health.

There are numerous health benefits to drinking a small amount of potato juice. You can make your own potato juice for health, but mixing it with carrot juice or other vegetable or fruit juice will make it taste less bland. Here are some health benefits of potato juice. Check out online, Healthline Radio Showtimes.

Six days a week, Dr. Marshall shares his knowledge of nutrition with the world, on live radio. Listeners can call in with their health problems, and Dr. Marshall gives recommendations on nutrition to support the best health for your adrenals, sleep, detoxification, and much more. You can tune in via internet to hear his radio show, on CRN Talk. The schedule is: 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Fri CST, 11 a.m – noon Saturday CST. On the website, look on the right side of the page, under “On Air,” and click on Healthline.

Also Dr. Michael Lam, M.D, MPH, has an excellent website on the health benefits of potato juice, including how to juice a potato, preferably, an organic Russet potato. Don’t drink the potato peels and their juice. Potato skins have toxins in them to prevent the potato from being eaten by insects. See the site, Question about green potato skins. Also see, Myth: the potato skin is the only part with nutritional value.

And see, Natural Toxins in Food. Some people feed chickens their potato peels not realizing the toxins go into the chicken, if the chickens don’t show signs from eating the peels at first. Feed your livestock the same plant foods that they are supposed to eat.There are too many urban myths circulating about eating potato peels. It’s the uncooked green potato peels that have toxins.

Basically, you cut up and juice a scrubbed, raw potato in a juicer. Don’t drink too much of the juice from the peel. For some the reactions to potato peel may be toxic, and for others, the juice of the whole, unpeeled potato helps with some health issues. It’s an individual response. There are studies on potato juicing, including videos where the potato juice is mixed with some lemon juice or carrot juice. Sacramento health-oriented radio shows sometimes mention the health benefits of drinking raw potato juice. It can be mixed with other vegetable juices such as carrot juice.

In 2009 UC Davis nutrition scientists ran a 15-week study to test whether diets that contain potatoes would be useful in weight loss or maintaining current body weight and how these diets affect your blood sugar. Check out the UC Davis Department of Nutrition – Potato Study.

Potato juice has many folk medical use as a remedy, the science of which have not been fully investigated. It has been reported to improve the function of the digestive system. Potato (juice consumed on rising in the morning) alleviates Constipation. Potato (juice diluted) alleviates Heartburn. Potato (juice diluted with warm water and consumed first thing in the morning) alleviates Peptic Ulcers. Potato (juice) alleviates gout and rheumatism, according to Dr. Lam’s website.

Some have reported the use of potato juice in treatment of cancer. A decoction of clean potato peels or tea made from the peels is recommended in cases of malignancy, rheumatism or in getting rid of excess uric acid from the body. But you don’t have to drink potato peels to get the juice. For most people, you juice the whole potato in a juicer.

Because raw potato juice is often not very palatable to drink, it is usually combined with carrot or lemon juice. According to Dr. Lam’s website, its’ recommended in the following conditions. Some specific conditions include:

1) Skin problems like eczema

2) Arthritis, rheumatism, gout, lumbago, etc. The juice has anti-inflammatory actions and reduces excessive deposition of uric acid in the joints. For these cases, it could be taken with an infusion made from herbs like, Sage, Nettle, Garlic, Agrimony Catnip, etc.

3) Potato juice when taken alone or in combination with carrot juice assists in healing intestinal or peptic ulcer and gastritis ½ potato juice to 1 full glass could be taken 30 minutes before any meal. The teas made from Sage, Nettle, Mistletoe, Fleabane, Chickweed could also help. And a teaspoonful of ground Cayenne pepper could be sprinkled on the meal each time before eating. The initial burning sensation noticed will disappear with subsequent intakes of the pepper.

4) Potato starch or when the juice is mixed with carrot and pure honey will disinfect the bowels in case of any food poisoning and this also stops diarrhea just as quickly, according to Dr. Lam’s website.

In Sacramento and Davis regional areas, the UC Davis recently did a study on how potatoes can benefit health. Check out the current studies at UC Davis looking for participants or those studies recently underway or done. At UC Davis there’s the walnut study. More information on the Walnut Study is available online.

UC Davis also has information on its sugar study. More information on the Sugar Study is available online. There’s also the lipids study. More information on the Lipids Study is available online. And don’t forget UC Davis’s soy nut study. More information on the Soy Nut Study is available online. Then there’s also the bean study. But what’s up on potatoes and potato juice for health?

Potatoes are on the list of foods promoting inflammation. Why do they help in other ways on other lists: See: The Healthy Diets for Athletes website.

Which foods promote inflammation?

Alcoholic beverages, bacon, bananas, breads, bagels, beef, beer, brandy, butter, breads, carrots, cream cheese, candy, cake, chocolate, cookies, cereals (except oatmeal), cornstarch, corn, corn syrup, croissants, dried fruit, duck, doughnuts, fruit juice, fried foods, flour, gin, grapes, goose, granola, hard cheese (except for feta and parmesan), honey, hot dogs, ice cream, jams and jellies, lamb, mango, margarine, molasses, mayonnaise, muffins, noodles, oranges pancakes, papaya, pastry, peas, pie, pizza, pasta, pickles, popcorn, pork, potatoes, pudding, pumpkin, raisins, relish, rice, rum, sherbet, soda, scones, sherry, sugar, tacos, veal, waffles, watermelon, whiskey, wine, whole milk

Which foods don’t promote inflammation and are said to be anti-inflammatory?

Almonds, asparagus, avocado, beans (black, kidney, lima), apples, bell peppers, broccoli, broccoli Rabe, blueberries, blackberries, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cantaloupe, clams, cottage cheese, lowfat), crab meat, chicken (white meat), capon, cauliflower, celery, Chilean sea bass, cod fish, coriander, cucumbers, dill, egg whites, eggplant, endive, escarole, fat-free milk, feta cheese, fennel, flounder, filet of sole, garlic, grapefruit, ginger, halibut, honeydew melon, kiwi fruit, kale, legumes, lentil soup, lobster, lemons, leafy greens, lettuce, monkfish, mushrooms, mussels, nectarines, nuts, oatmeal, onions, olive oil, olives, parmesan cheese, peaches, pecans, parsley, pears, plums, radish, raspberries, spinach, scallops, Swiss chard, scallions, snow peas, smoked salmon, sardines, shrimp, salmon, salmon trout, soy beans, sour cream, swordfish, tea (black and especially green), tomatoes, tomato juice, tofu, turkey, yogurt, (non-fat, unflavored), walnuts, and zucchini.

What foods are said to help prevent or ease some symptoms of acid reflux issues?

Sacramento consumers always seem to be looking for natural ways to prevent acid reflux, whether it’s buying slippery elm tea at local Sacramento health food stores or drinking cabbage juice to help heal stomach ulcers. But what do you do when your stomach valve is weak and lets the acid back up into your esophagus, creating burns and lesions, when you lie down?

If your stomach valve is weak and lets stomach acid back up into your esophagus when you lie down, you could stop drinking that mint tea that further relaxes the sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach. Just switch to another herbal tea that doesn’t relax the spincter. For example, try decaf green tea if you’re not looking to drink tea with caffeine.

Can cabbage juice help to heal ulcers? Doctors know most ulcers are caused by H. pylori bacteria. What effects would cabbage juice have on bacteria? Check out the video, New Types of Healthy Bacteria Found in Kimchi, which is Korean-style pickled cabbage and cabbage juice. Scientists have discovered that these bacteria help bolster the human immune system and reduce chances of acquiring cancer by minimizing cancer-causing substances in the intestine. The researchers cultured these two strains in large amounts and made it into powdered form, according to the video.

According to the article, “HCL Stomach Acid Test,” published at the Seven Seeds Healthy Living website, Nov. 20, 2008, cabbage juice in medical studies has been shown to heal some stomach ulcers. The active ingredient is an amino acid called L-glutamine, which nourishes the cells lining the esophagus and stomach so they repair themselves.

The article also suggests juicing 4-8 ounces of cabbage and drinking it after meals. That article mentions that to avoid gas (if your body reacts that way to the cabbage juice) take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of L-glutamine, mixed with 1/4 cup of water, after eating. Dr. Robert Downs, who heads the Southwest Center of Healing Arts in Albuquerque, New Mexico, recommends a special concoction to relieve the heartburn of a hiatal hernia: one part aloe vera juice and four parts papaya juice blended 50/50 with mineral water or club soda, sipped often during the day, according to that article. Test a little aloe vera in your body to make sure you’re not allergic to it or to the papaya juice.

Herbs effective for heartburn:

Members of a group of herbs called carminatives relax the lower esophageal sphincter. When that sphincter is relaxed, the stomach acids slosh back up into your esophagus when you lie down and cause acid reflux symptoms.

So stay away from the herbal mint teas such as spearmint and peppermint herbal teas or combinations of herbal teas containing these herbs because they’re carminatives. Also stay away from fennel and lemon balm as they’re also carminatives and sometimes found in combination herbal caffeine-free teasans.

Cutting back on spicy foods, onions, and acidic juices such as citrus or tomato, saturated fats-especially deep-fried foods, alcohol, coffee, tea, white sugar, and unrefined carbohydrates. The article, “HCL Stomach Acid Test,” suggests the following homeopathic and alternative herbal remedies. Please talk to your doctor before taking anything unfamiliar as you don’t know whether or not you’re allergic to it or might have an adverse reaction or whether it’s contraindicated mixed with your other medicines or supplements. That article suggests the following:

Aloe Vera- Aloe gel contains very large sugar molecules called mucopolysaccharides. These special sugars have been shown to help heal burns, ulcers, and inflamed intestinal walls. 600 mg capsule form or 2 Tablespoons liquid form, 20 minutes before each meal, three times a day.

Homeopathic-Nux Vomica: 2 tablets of a 30C potency twice daily until symptoms are gone. Thereafter use as needed for occasional symptoms. If there is no improvement within one week, stop using it.

Slippery Elm: This is a wonderful anti-inflammatory and very soothing to mucous membranes. Suck on a lozenge after each meal or as needed. 500-1,000 capsule, tincture, or tea after each meal. Caution: Avoid taking medication at the exact same time, they should be taken one hour apart.

An article in Alternative Therapies Jul/Aug 2008 Vol14. No.4 presented new studies of melatonin administration as a treatment for the symptoms of GERD. The enterochromaffin cells of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract secret 400 times as much melatonin as the pineal gland- so it is found to have an important role in GI functioning. We may want to keep our eye on this for a possible treatment. Read the PDF file of the article at the website, PDF] Melatonin for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Also see, [PDF] from alternative-therapies.comMR Werbach – Alternative Therapies in Health, 2008 – alternative-therapies.com.

DLPA instead of pain medication?

Recently a study compared an over-the-counter prescription painkiller with a blend of amino acids taken from peas and lentils called DLPA. The pea and lentil extract boosted pain relief by boosting levels of endorphins in your brain. Basically, your brain becomes its own painkiller when those endorphins are excreted. In fact, scientists sometimes say that brain endorphins are “at least three times stronger than morphine,” according to one study noted in the article “Pain-proof your back,” on page 16 of Woman’s World magazine, Dec. 20, 2010 edition, now on newstands.

If you want to get deeper into the study on DLPA, check out the article, “Nutritional Therapy – DLPA, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Selenium,” published at the site, 101 Alternative Healing.

According to that article, “Dr. Seymour Ehrenpreis of the Chicago Medical School found that the amino acid DLPA (dl-phenylalanine) naturally protects the endorphins. Studies have shown that DLPA allows the patient’s natural levels of endorphins to rise, reducing or eliminating long-standing chronic pain.”

Researchers have found that the brain produces its own pain killers that resemble morphine. The chemicals are called endorphins. The problem is the body also destroys the endorphins. DLPA works to decrease pain, but it’s not like a fast-acting pill because it takes from two days to six weeks for DLPA to allow your body’s endorphin levels to increase enough to block some types of pain.

Scientists also found that DLPA also strengthens the painkilling effects of aspirin. You can buy this extract from peas and lentils in many health food stores. Don’t take DLPA during pregnancy and/or lactation. Also don’t take DLPA if you have a genetic condition called PKU (phenylketonuria. Don’t take DLPA if you’re on a phenylalanine-restricted diet. And don’t give DLPA to anyone under age 14.

List of Foods Helping People with Acid Reflux

Here’s a list of foods that generally help people with acid reflux conditions. For more information, see the Heart Burn Alliance Organization site. Notice that most of the foods are made without added fats or oils that can cause more acid to be produced to digest them.

To fight acid reflux, keep a food diary to identify foods that trigger heartburn. Some people have too little stomach acid rather than too much, or the stomach acid isn’t producing enough digestive enzymes as people age. For example, people with type O blood produce a stronger stomach acid than people with type A blood, according to numerous naturopaths.

Pay close attention to portion size for all foods you eat each day. Note what quantities, if any, your stomach tolerates without acid reflux symptoms. According to the Heart Burn Alliance Organization website, “Use your “personal serving sizes” as a guide. Larger portions of any food are more likely to cause acid reflux, especially when you lie down.

Foods That Help Acid Reflux Problems, according to the Heart Burn Alliance Organization

Carrots

Cabbage

Peas

Broccoli

Green beans

Baked potato

Multi-grain bread

White bread

Corn bread

Brown rice

White rice

Couscous

Graham crackers

Saltine crackers

Pretzels

Rice cakes

Oatmeal cereal

Frosted cereal

Bran-based cereal

Cream cheese, fat-free

Feta cheese

Goat cheese

Sour cream, fat-free

Soy cheese, low-fat

Ground beef, extra-lean

Steak, London Broil

Chicken breast, without skin

Egg whites/egg substitute

Fish, fresh, prepared without added fat

Potato chips, baked

Cookie, fat-free

Jelly beans

Red licorice

Salad dressing, low-fat

Mineral water

Foods to Avoid if You Have Acid Reflux: Always Talk to Your Doctor First if You Have a Stomach Condition

Tomato

Orange juice

Lemon

Lemonade

Grapefruit juice

Cranberry juice

Tomato

Mashed potatoes

French fries

Onion, raw

Potato salad

Macaroni and cheese

Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Sour cream

Milk shake

Ice cream

Cottage cheese,

egular

Ground beef, chuck

Marbled sirloin

Chicken, nugget-style

Chicken, buffalo wings

Chocolate

Corn chips

Potato chips, regular

Butter cookie, high-fat

Brownie

Doughnut

Salad dressing, creamy

Salad dressing, oil & vinegar

Liquor

Wine

Coffee

Tea

For further information, view the website of the National Heartburn Alliance.

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