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Sea Kelp is yet another vital resource coming from our Oceans providing much needed health benefits and uses. When I started my research on Sea Kelp, I was surprised at all of the information on something as "simple" as seaweed. An algae from the sea, it is known as an "ocean wonder" and has been called "rainforests of the ocean", for obvious reasons. Uses range from: ingredients in hair conditioners, lotions, thyroid support supplements, and a great organic fertilizer. It is an all natural anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, blood purifying, metabolism increasing, sea vegetable. People most commonly have experienced seaweed by the outer wrapings of California rolls (sushi), yum! I learned many interesting facts about Sea Kelp during my search on this varied and bountiful Oceanic plant. For starters, it is one of the oldest known species on our planet having survived so long, biologists verifying its foundational relation to all land vegetables. Chinese history records use of this ancient dietetic plant back in 300 BC. In Japan, Sea Kelp has been preserved in 10,000 year old tombs. Some say its been part of human consumption since the Stone Age! Polynesian and Asian cultures considered it a suitable gift to bestow upon royalty or ancient "gods". Europe, between the 16th and 17th centuries, found use of Sea Kelp as a consumable which provided ashes well suited for creating soaps and glass products. Like sea salt, sea vegetables have been purposeful to humankind from the beginning of recorded history! This ancient plant is found in every ocean in the world. Sea Kelp is widely known to be very nutritious for its mineral content, something lacking in our depleted soils of modern agriculture. Although it is constantly exploited for use in pharmaceutical drug and insecticide production, it has also been available in its purest form as a supplement with the most vitamins and minerals available in any plant form, greatly aiding humans with dietary health. People re-mineralize themselves by adding seaweed to their diets which also helps alkalize the body. Its salty taste comes from a combination of sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and trace minerals. Since trace elements in Sea Kelp are so close to human plasma (56 similar) the nutrients are readily assimilated and absorbed by the body. Since our bodies have the exact same chemical structure as deep-sea water, these plants are an especially important part of keeping the intestines balanced and healthy. Liquid Sea Kelp is said to be a soothing and healing vehicle for digestive or intestinal disorders. When delivered in this form, many people appreciate the fact that there isn't a fishy flavor present. Sea Kelp is also being used as a prevention against breast cancer as it reduces chances of spreading. The beauty industry has been using seaweed wraps as a part of skin detoxification, enabling the body's largest organ, the skin, to absorb vitamins and minerals efficiently while stimulating circulation. Sea Kelp is a major helper in keeping our Oceans clean as they are extremely purifying agents of life, benefiting humans in this way as well. It is a known scavenger and has antioxidant qualities and alkalizing properties much needed due to our modern-day acidic diets. It is able to thin out extra fluids from our bodies and reduce excessive fatty tissues also. Other curative powers known to exist within Sea Kelp benefit those with TB, arthritis, colds, influenza, worm infestations and more. People who take some form of Sea Kelp notice a lower incidence of flu and colds, as well as a lessening of symptom severity and illness duration. It is also good for bone strength, nails and skin with its anti-aging properties. The zinc found in kelp boosts thyroid function as well as it being rich in iodine, an especially important component to balanced health. Increased research on iodine continues as physicians are recommending because of its ability to aid with hormonal balance. Hormones affect the body's weight at the cellular, metabolic level, so keeping them balanced is important. Sea Kelp comes in green, brown and red, and is best utilized in either its raw form or cold-pressed into a liquid extract now easily found in your local health food store. |
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