Growing up, I watched my mother, a revered Curandera in our local community, work tirelessly to help people who came to her with all kinds of ailments—body, mind, and spirit. She never turned people away. Her healing hands and heart were in constant demand, and although she loved helping others, she still had a household to run, children to raise, and her own life to tend to.
When the demands got overwhelming, she had a beautiful way of creating space—without turning anyone away, and without compromising her healing work.
That’s when she would offer what she called “The 7-7-7 Formula.”
What Is the 7-7-7 Formula?
It was simple. She’d say: “Drink seven ounces of fresh carrot juice, seven times a day, for seven days. Come back after that, and if you still need me, I’ll see you right away.”
That was it. No complicated mixtures. No high-cost remedies. Just pure, vibrant, life-giving carrot juice.
And you’d be amazed. About five out of ten of the people who came to her—some with serious complaints—got better just by doing that one thing.
I always believed it would’ve been more like nine out of ten, if they had actually done it. But like many natural remedies, the effectiveness came down to the person’s willingness to follow through. My mother’s instructions weren’t hard—but they required consistency. And consistency, I’ve found, is something folks often struggle with, especially when the solution seems “too easy.”
A Sacred Pause Before the Deeper Work
The 7-7-7 Formula wasn’t just a carrot juice cleanse. It was a filter, a kind of sacred pause. It gave people a chance to slow down, reset, and get in tune with their own bodies. It also gave my mother time—to rest, to nourish our family, and to focus her energy where it was most needed.
And for those who truly needed her help after the 7 days, she would give them her full attention, knowing they were serious, and that their bodies had already been primed for healing.
Why Carrot Juice?
Carrot juice is rich in vitamin A, antioxidants, and natural detoxifiers. It nourishes the blood, supports the liver, cleanses the skin, and strengthens the immune system. But more than that, it’s alive. The life force in freshly juiced carrots is like sunlight in a glass. It brings clarity, energy, and a kind of cellular joy that I still turn to when I need a reset.
A Lesson in Trusting the Simple Things
Looking back, I now see how wise my mother was. She knew that the body often just needs a break from the noise and clutter we feed it. She knew that nature already gave us what we needed. And she knew that healing could be triggered by something as simple as seven days of intentional nourishment.
So now, when someone asks me what they can do first, before diving into more advanced alternatives or complex protocols—I remember my mother’s words. I smile and say,
“Try the 7-7-7 Formula. If it worked for half of the people my mother helped, it might just work for you, too.”
And if it doesn’t? You’re still more prepared, more open, and more aligned to receive the next layer of help—just like Mama taught us.
🌿 In loving honor of my Curandera mother, who gave so much, with so little, to so many.
– Juanita Holaday, NAS