The Health Benefits of Seaweed

The Ocean's Herb

By Manda Spring, published Sep 17, 2007
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As a food seaweed is primarily used in certain salads, sushi and other ethnic oriented cuisines around the world. But, food is not the only way to enjoy the benefits of seaweed. Beauty products are also a sure fire way of introducing the superb qualities of this oceanic herb to the largest organ of the human body, your skin,

The vast array of health benefits is overwhelming in studies. Not only does seaweed have a wonderful effect on the thyroid because it normalizes and stabilizes its function but the benefits continue. Blood pressure can also be stabilized, cholesterol can be lowered, and seaweed promotes a healthy intestinal tract. The best nutritional aspect is, however, that various cancers among those that regularly consume seaweed are extremely low.

There are so many ways of using seaweed to attain beauty results that you can see and feel after only a few uses. Seaweed wraps, for instance, are an excellent source of detoxifying your skin and even losing weight. This particular method is used at salons all over the world. You can see immediately after this procedure a noticeable difference such as a healthy glow, firmer, tighter skin and the over all feeling that came with it.

We have all been to the beach and seen the dead seaweed cluttering up the smooth sand for miles down the stretch. The flies seem to be attracted to it and come from all around just to feast on its bounty. Well, it just so happens that the flies have the right idea. This ocean herb is packed full of benefits for a variety of aspects.

Seaweed baths and massages are also excellent treatments to nourish the skin and hair. By replenishing the lost minerals and detoxifying the body these elements work in combination with each other and produce fantastic results.

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I love seaweed with a little rice vinegar, sea salt, and sweetener. Excellent article!

Posted on 04/11/2008 at 4:04:30 AM

 
nice article!! it helps a lot! thnx

Posted on 10/03/2007 at 11:10:00 PM

 
There are many great benefits from seaweed, but it tastes horrible! A supplement is the only way to go unless you absolutely love to eat this stuff.

Posted on 09/17/2007 at 9:09:00 PM

 
Somehow I have no desire to put slimy stuff found on the beach on my face. :(

Posted on 09/17/2007 at 9:09:00 PM

 
Wow I didn't realize all the benefits. Thanks for sharing :)

Posted on 09/17/2007 at 3:09:00 PM

 
I didn't know seaweed was good for the tyroid. Thanks for the info. Great article.

Posted on 09/17/2007 at 3:09:00 PM

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