Thursday, August 27, 2009

Seaweed - A Cure from the Sea


Seaweed and other sea vegetables contain beta-carotene, protein, vitamin B12, fiber, and chlorophyll, as well as chlorophylones - important fatty acids that may help in the fight against breast cancer. Many sea vegetables also have high concentrations of the minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and iodine.
The 72 natural trace elements in all seafood are a powerful and highly effective natural remedy for many cancers, arthritis, MS, leukemia and many other 'incurable' diseases. This has now been proven over and over again by dozens of recent discoveries in the biomedical sciences.
Seaweed has been confirmed as one of Nature's "all- round pharmaceutical miracles" with claims that it can accomplish everything from warding off and treating several types of cancer, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, thin the blood, prevent ulcers, kill bacteria and even cure constipation.
As the seaweed is organic (easily broken down) and the natural vitamins, foundation minerals and vital nutrients are in such an assimilable form, this wonderful sea vegetable is of huge nutritional benefit and really is a natural whole food vitamin supplement.
Another problem seaweed can assist with is helping the body to maintain the acid/alkaline balance in blood, lymph and cells. Modern diet tends to favour carbohydrates, protein and fats, which can all become surplus acid deposits if our bodies do not have the means to fully metabolise them. Often this produces food allergy and intolerances, with acid build up in the system which is a cause of heartburn, indigestion, and ulcers. Seaweed can neutralise these acids so they can be safely eliminated and help restore balance.
Seaweed has been described as "the most nutritious form of vegetation on this planet", so the next time you spot some on the sea shore remember it is far more than a smelly weed!

Kelp Seaweed Nutritional Facts, for 100 grams:
Calories: 43
Calories from Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Total Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 233mg
Total Carbohydrates: 10g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 1g
Protein: 2g
Vitamins
Vitamin A: 2%
Vitamin C: 5%
Vitamin K: 82%
Calcium: 17%
Iron: 16%

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Rosemary - A Perfumed Cure


Rosemary may help increase the activity of detoxification enzymes. An extract of rosemary, termed carnosol, has inhibited the development of both breast and skin tumors in animals. We haven't found any studies done on humans. Rosemary can be used as a seasoning. It can also be consumed as a tea: Use 1 tsp. dried leaves per cup of hot water; steep for 15 minutes.
This savory herb contains phytochemicals that can reduce the formation of cancer-causing compounds known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs). HCAs can form when the proteins in meat are heated to high temperatures.
Preliminary research also indicates that rosemary may enhance insulin sensitivity, improving the action and efficiency of insulin in the body, aiding in a healthy metabolism and slowing the aging process. And it turns out that Shakespeare’s Ophelia wasn’t all that far off when she said that rosemary is for remembrance. According to a study in Journal of Neurochemistry, rosemary contains the compound carnosic acid (CA), which helps protect the brain.
Two antioxidants found in rosemary oil such as caffic acid and rosemarinic acid prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals. The oil can be used for treating breast cancer which acts by regulating the production of estrogen.
One of the most common culinary herb, rosemary got its woody smell because of its terpenes fatty acids, that stop the formation of new cancerous cells. Its intake is highly recommended, especially while patients undergo chemotherapy.

Dried Rosemary Nutritional Facts, for 100 grams:
Calories: 331
Calories from Fat: 127
Saturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Total Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 50mg
Total Carbohydrates: 64g
Dietary Fiber: 43g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins
Vitamin A: 63%
Vitamin C: 102%
Calcium: 128%
Iron: 162%