Celery juice for constipation is the first tool I recommend to my clients, because according to Medical Medium® Information constipation starts with a sluggish liver, not a lack of fiber. Drink about 16 ounces of fresh, plain celery juice on an empty stomach each morning, then add aloe, black cherry juice, and hydrating foods for extra support.
Key Takeaways
- Celery juice for constipation is the first tool I recommend, because according to Medical Medium® Information constipation begins with a sluggish liver that produces less bile.
- In my experience fiber is not the starting point, and celery juice contains no fiber yet still naturally triggers peristalsis.
- Drink about 16 ounces of fresh, plain celery juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, then wait at least 15 to 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything else.
- If you are sensitive or new to celery juice, start with 2 ounces and build up slowly, and many of my clients work up to 32 ounces over time.
- If you do not have time to juice in the morning, juice the evening before, keep it in a glass jar with a tight lid in the fridge, and drink it within about 24 hours.
- Dehydration, strep in the gut, and swelling in the colon can all add to constipation, so hydrating foods and juices matter alongside plenty of fluids.
- Fresh aloe gel and three to four ounces of diluted pure black cherry juice a day are the extra tools I add next to celery juice.
A constipation question from a new mom
A new mom wrote to me with a question about constipation. It had started suddenly about a month earlier, out of nowhere. She was going once a day, but her stools were sticky and it never felt like enough.
She was already doing so much. She was drinking lemon water and Heavy Metal Detox Smoothies, eating mostly fruit and potatoes, and staying away from the foods that feed pathogens. Then, near the end of her message, she mentioned that she had only had celery juice twice that month. She simply did not have the time to wash and juice the celery.
That was the first thing I wanted her to change. I asked her to start drinking celery juice again.
If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Constipation is one of the symptoms I am asked about most. Very often the person asking is doing a lot of things right, and the tool that would help the most is the one that quietly slipped off the list when life got busy.
What causes constipation?
“Constipation develops due to a chronically sluggish, stagnant liver that’s producing less bile and has become fatty from a range of factors such as toxic heavy metals, various other toxins, and low-grade viral or bacterial infection in both the liver and the intestinal tract.”
Anthony William, Blog
With less bile, the intestinal tract becomes inflamed and things move more slowly. In my work with clients, I also see strep in the gut adding to that inflammation. Dehydration is often part of the picture too, and so is swelling in the colon, which can press against the stool and make it harder to pass.
Anthony also names milk, cheese, butter, eggs, and gluten as foods that keep this inflammation going, because they feed the viruses and bacteria living in the intestinal tract.
Why I recommend celery juice for constipation
Celery juice goes after the strep I see in so many of my clients, too.“It also strengthens the digestive system by helping to heal the liver, which leads to an increase in bile production, easing constipation and bloat.”
Anthony William, Blog
“And since celery’s mineral salts are antibacterial, they kill bacteria such as strep, and that encourages a healthy environment for ‘good’ bacteria.”
Anthony William, Blog
How much celery juice for constipation?
“Every morning, drink roughly 16 ounces of celery juice on an empty stomach. Make sure it’s fresh, plain celery juice with no other ingredients.”
Anthony William, Blog
Wait at least 15 to 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything else. Over time, many of my clients work their way up to 32 ounces.
If you are sensitive, or if celery juice is new for you, start small. Two ounces is a perfectly good place to begin, and you can build up a little at a time from there. Some people find that celery juice sends them to the bathroom much more than they expected in the beginning. If that happens to you, lower the amount and build up again more slowly.
What if you don't have time to juice celery?
This was exactly the problem for the mom who wrote to me, and it is one I hear a lot. Fresh is always best, but if your mornings are too rushed, you can juice your celery the evening before. Pour it into a glass jar with a tight lid, keep it in the fridge, and drink it first thing the next morning. Celery juice keeps its healing properties for about 24 hours, so try not to store it longer than that.
A small glass you can keep up every morning is a good place to start.
No juicer? Use a blender
“Alternatively, you can chop the celery and blend it in a high-speed blender until smooth. Strain well and drink immediately.”
Anthony William, Blog
Aloe vera for constipation
Fresh aloe is the next tool I bring in. When someone gets constipated during a cleanse, aloe is one of the first things I add.
Buy a whole leaf from the produce section, cut off a piece, and scoop out the clear gel from the inside. You can blend it into water or a smoothie and have it every day. I go into much more detail about how I use aloe, including aloe shock therapy, in my article on aloe vera for hemorrhoids. If the bitter taste has kept you away from aloe before, try one of my aloe coolers.
Cherry juice for constipation
Cherries are something I like to add as extra support, so that one tool is not carrying all the weight.
“They sharpen the mind by purifying the bowels, they’re better at alleviating constipation than prunes!”
Anthony William, Blog
I usually suggest three to four ounces of pure black cherry juice a day, diluted with a little water. Look for juice made from black sweet cherries, with no added sugar and nothing else blended in. When cherries are in season, fresh ones work just as well.
Hydration for constipation: melons, cucumbers, and lemon water
So many people who come to me with constipation are also dehydrated, and it is the piece I see underestimated most often. I like to bring in hydrating foods and juices alongside plenty of fluids.
Melons are one of the most hydrating foods there is. They are so easy to digest that they leave the stomach very quickly, which is why I recommend having them on their own, first thing in the day or after your celery juice. When melon is eaten after a heavier meal, it can sit and ferment in the gut instead. If you prefer melon juice, start with eight ounces and work up to sixteen, whatever feels good for you.
I lean on cucumber juice as well. It is very gentle, and most people tolerate it well. Have it plain, and if you react well to it, you can drink more of it through the day.
Lemon water and coconut water round out the rest of the day.
“Lemons are known to help destroy putrefactive bacteria in the mouth and intestines which can help alleviate flatulence, indigestion, and constipation.”
Anthony William, Blog
Start again with a small glass
When I think back to that mom’s message, the tool she needed most was one she already knew. It had only slipped away when her days got full. If that has happened to you too, tomorrow morning is a good time to start again with celery juice for constipation, even with a small glass.
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To your peace and happiness,
Muneeza
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does celery juice help with constipation?
According to Medical Medium® Information, yes. Celery juice helps heal the liver, so it can produce more bile again, and its mineral salts kill bacteria such as strep that keep the intestinal tract inflamed. It also naturally triggers peristalsis, even though it contains no fiber. That is why it is the first thing I bring in for constipation.
How much celery juice should I drink for constipation?
Start with about 16 ounces of fresh celery juice every morning on an empty stomach, and wait at least 15 to 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything else. If you are sensitive, begin with two ounces and build up slowly. Over time, many of my clients work their way up to 32 ounces.
Can I add lemon or other ingredients to my celery juice?
No. Drink it plain, with nothing else mixed in, because the guidance in Medical Medium® Information is fresh, plain celery juice with no other ingredients. Wait at least 15 to 30 minutes before you have lemon water or anything else.
Can I make celery juice the night before?
Yes. Juice it in the evening, keep it in a glass jar with a tight lid in the fridge, and drink it the next morning. Fresh celery juice keeps its healing properties for about 24 hours.
Can I make celery juice in a blender?
Yes. If you don’t have a juicer, chop the celery, blend it in a high-speed blender until smooth, strain it well, and drink it right away.
Is it normal to go to the bathroom more when I start celery juice?
Some people find that celery juice moves things along much more than they expected in the beginning. If that happens to you, lower the amount and build back up more slowly.
Can you be constipated even if you eat enough fiber?
Yes. According to Medical Medium® Information, constipation begins with a sluggish liver that produces less bile. Strep in the gut, dehydration, and swelling in the colon can all add to it, and none of these are about fiber.
