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If you have serious medical problems, see a doctor. This herb should be considered a
nutritive tonic which aids various systems within the body, due to the type nutrients contained within the herb.
Herbs are food additives and not controlled by the FDA. This herb in amounts normally prescribed is, however,
considered generally safe by the FDA for otherwise non-nursing or non-pregnant women. If any adverse
symptoms arise, like stomach upset or diarrhea, take less or discontinue.
KELP:
You likely know me as nothing more
than seaweed.
In Japan, it's the whole population I
feed;
Up to 25 percent of their diet is from
Kelp,
And only by looking to Japan for help
Can you understand the role I play,
At keeping disease, fat, and age away.
The Japanese have a dramatic lower
breast cancer rate,
Less constipation and G.I. ailments are
their fate.
Less blood pressure that is too high and less cholesterol,
Makes Japanese heart disease problems very very small.
My Iodine prevents much thyroid deficiency,
And with better metabolism, Japan has less obesity.
Less respiratory problems and infectious diseases of all kinds.
No wonder Kelp is so revered by Japanese minds.
Less Heart Disease/High Blood Pressure and Lower Blood Cholesterol
Levels - Lowering of blood cholesterol levels may be related to presence of
fiber and its ability
to bind bile acid and
bile salts. By inhibiting bile acid absorption cholesterol levels are reduced.
Kelp provides nutritional support and helps offset effects of stress, thus Kelp
aids the heart and nervous system. Additional nutritive support is provided
by the trace mineral content of Kelp - the highest of any known source.
Genital-urinary Tract Including Kidney, Bladder, Prostrate, Uterine Problems - Ingestion daily, reduces an enlarged prostate maybe from blood cleaning properties. Also maintains healthy interchange of body fluids diminishing stagnation and congestion of glandular tissues.
High Content of Trace Minerals - essential to proper hormone regulation by
glands and organs. Hormone regulation effects uterine disorders,
impotence,
infertility, uterine disease and ovarian troubles. Kelp is,
therefore a general tonic in support of sexual capacity.
Less Thyroid Deficiency - The high iodine content of Kelp helps the thyroid and liver and activates and regulates metabolism.
Better Metabolism - Iodine is essential for proper regulation of energy through its effect on metabolism, i.e. helping the body burn off excess fat which would also effect development of atherosclerosis and obesity. Kelp's rich supply of nutrients, result in increased stamina , allowing more energy to be expended and more fat burned.
Anti-rheumatic, Anti-inflammatory Anti-arthritic: Prevention Through Good Nutrition - Is more a result of prevention through good nutrition.
Less Respiratory Disease - Respiration is added by providing
nutritive support and stimulation of circulation, increasing O2
exchange capacity in the lungs.
Copyright 1999 by Nancy Hopkins and S. Dancer
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