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| Unfortunately, a thyroid blood test does not always pick up this condition, particularly if it is not severe. |
| The thyroid itself regulates body temperature, energy production, growth, and metabolism. Many common health problems can be treated (or perhaps avoided completely) by including sea herbs in the diet, taking them in supplement form, or taking iodine in the form of Atomidine, an iodine solution made popular by Edgar Cayce. |
| The only supplemental form of sea herbs that I recommend is Ocean Herbs by New Chapter (see Resources). It is hand-harvested in dean waters. I do not trust commercial kelp tablets because they are machine-harvested and often contain undesirable substances. A common brand of edible sea herbs that I do recommend is Maine Coast Seaweeds (see Resources), available in most health food stores. This product is organic and contains all the natural constituents. |
| Since the composition of seawater is similar to most of our body's fluids, sea herbs are extremely compatible with the human body. Unlike iodized salt, which is not well utilized by the body, natural sea herb nutrients are readily absorbed and contain natural and well-balanced constituents. For instance, although they contain sodium, sea herbs can actually help remove excess water and lower blood pressure in cases of hypertension because they are also an excellent source of potassium. |
| Sea herbs also contain alginates, a unique substance that has the ability to bond to and chelate out heavy metals such as mercury, lead, excess iron, and copper. For anyone undergoing radiation therapy, I normally recommend three to four capsules of Ocean Herbs daily for the duration of therapy, and for one to two months thereafter. |
| Sea herbs can also buffer excess acidity in the digestive system and can be helpful in a weight-loss program when included in the diet. The intake by Japanese women of naturally occurring iodine in the form of sea herbs and fish is apparently the reason why they are seldom overweight and rarely have pear-shaped figures. It is also one of the reasons why they have a lower incidence of breast and ovarian cancers. Japanese men have a lower incidence of prostate cancer for the same reason. |
| Including sea herbs in the diet not only supplies a wide range of vital nutrients, it will also provide the body with an excellent source of protection from cancer and heart disease. |
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