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Spirulina: trace minerals content, consumer tastes, and green foods Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Gerry: Well, we actually use something very unique which I don't think is duplicated anywhere in the world and that is at each batch of spirulina we produce, we add a measured amount of this deep sea water that is very rich in trace minerals. It actually provides all 96 trace minerals known, and it is absorbed very well. spirulina is excellent at absorbing and really naturally chelating these minerals into a bioavailable form.

Workplace health enhanced by offering spirulina supplements to employees; larger studies could show reduction in health insurance costs for employers Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

I know a lot of vegetarians use spirulina religiously -- why are they doing that? Gerry: Well, spirulina is certainly a good source of protein, it contains all the essential amino acids, it's also a very good source of vitamin B-12, something that is difficult for vegetarians to get from other sources. And certainly as with everyone, it's a great source of antioxidant carotenoid. Mike: So, just back to that vitamin B-12, to let people know, that's more traditionally derived from animal proteins. Gerry: That's correct.

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SP1RUL1NA AND CHLORELLA Rich in chlorophyll, minerals, vitamins and a great source of protein, chlorella and spirulina regulate cholesterol, promote antiviral action and stimulate the immune system. The ancient Aztecs called spirulina the 'sacred power plant,' and believed it was endowed with the energy of the sun and had remarkable energising and rejuvenating properties. Spirulina is derived from freshwater algae and contains a complex abundance of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and amino acids and other biochemicals. It is now grown in aqua farms.

Workplace health enhanced by offering spirulina supplements to employees; larger studies could show reduction in health insurance costs for employers Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Gerry: Cyanotech, after it started up, actually we were founded in 1983, so we've been here over 21 years, but it wasn't until 1989 that we actually started producing tablets and started selling our spirulina through Nutrex. And so it was rather hard for our associates working here to take spirulina, but when we started producing our Nutrex products, we started giving out free bottles to the associates, and the amount of time spent off work for sicknesses declined greatly after it was widely available to everyone working here, and it declined so much that our health insurance went down.

Spirulina: trace minerals content, consumer tastes, and green foods Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

The dark green culture ponds contain spirulina, while the reddish ponds contain astaxanthin in various stages of growth. The dark land mass on the right is a lava field. Editors note: spirulina is one of the superfoods I consume on a daily basis. Due to my passion about superfoods nutrition, I traveled to Kona, Hawaii to conduct a series of interviews with Cyanotech personnel. To find all available articles on Cyanotech, just type "Cyanotech" in the search box below. New articles are being added regularly.

Are the coral calcium claims by Bob Barefoot credible and believable? Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

First off, note that spirulina has far more calcium than milk on an ounce per ounce basis. So, if you really want to get some calcium into your system, supplement with spirulina. Remember, spirulina is harvested from the ocean. It has absorbed not only the macro minerals like calcium and magnesium, but also the trace minerals from the ocean waters. When you consume spirulina, you are automatically getting these minerals in a highly bio-available form. Other good sources of calcium include green, leafy vegetable like spinach.

Workplace health enhanced by offering spirulina supplements to employees; larger studies could show reduction in health insurance costs for employers Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Editors note: spirulina is one of the superfoods I consume on a daily basis. Due to my passion about superfoods nutrition, I traveled to Kona, Hawaii to conduct a series of interviews with Cyanotech personnel. To find all available articles on Cyanotech, just type "Cyanotech" in the search box below. New articles are being added regularly.

Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means Ron Garner See book keywords and concepts

Research indicates that spirulina is more digestible than most other foods. It is an alkaline whole food that is also a powerful detoxifier. Spirulina's only slight drawbacks are its strong seaweed smell and taste. All in all, it is a super food that everyone can benefit from. Sprouts If there were ever a club of "superfoods," then sprouts would certainly be on the membership list. When compared to their parent grains or seeds, they have higher vitamin contents of between three and six, and in some cases, as high as fourteen times.

Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work Dr Ron Roberts See book keywords and concepts

The ancient Aztecs called spirulina the 'sacred power plant,' and believed it was endowed with the energy of the sun and had remarkable energising and rejuvenating properties. Spirulina is derived from freshwater algae and contains a complex abundance of enzymes, vitamins, minerals, trace elements and amino acids and other biochemicals. It is now grown in aqua farms. EVENING PRIMROSE OIL The secret behind the oil of this unassuming flower is its gammalinoleic acid (GLA) content, a substance that is extremely valuable to the body.

Spirulina: trace minerals content, consumer tastes, and green foods Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Mike: So, what we typically call an organic form of trace minerals, I think it's important for people to understand the difference, because if someone is just drinking trace minerals from seawater, that's a very different molecular form than what's found in the spirulina, correct? Gerry: That's correct. It's usually associated or chelated with some other compounds that make it much more bioavailable to the body.

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Now, if you've read any of my work, you probably know I'm a huge supporter of spirulina, and I've studied its healing effects at great length. This is quite simply one of the most potent healing superfoods you can put into your body. spirulina contains very powerful anti-cancer phytonutrients and phytochemicals. It is also a complete source of highly digestible protein. I've often said that spirulina's protein is 12 times more digestible than beef, ounce per ounce -- and it's absolutely true.

Spirulina: trace minerals content, consumer tastes, and green foods Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Cyanotech supplies bulk raw materials to other manufacturers, but we do have a subsidiary called Nutrex Hawaii -- Nutrex for "nutritional excellence" -- and the Nutrex Hawaii product, the spirulina pacifica, is available in about 3500 health food stores across the country, and in addition it can be purchased over the web at http://www.nutrex-hawaii.com. Mike: Okay. So that's a retail site -- they can buy there and have it shipped to them? Gerry: Right.

Transdermal Magnesium Therapy Mark Sircus See book keywords and concepts

There is a balance needed between minerals, trace elements and large amounts of magnesium used to treat disorders. spirulina is offered as the ideal complement to transdermal magnesium chloride therapy for it is a potent medicine in its own right and is another gift from the Waters of Life. Spirulina, which is high in chlorophyll, is probably the most potent food on planet earth and provides a complete list of all the minerals and trace elements as well as amino acids and fatty acids we need to sustain life.

Are the coral calcium claims by Bob Barefoot credible and believable? Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

So, if you really want to get some calcium into your system, supplement with spirulina. Remember, spirulina is harvested from the ocean. It has absorbed not only the macro minerals like calcium and magnesium, but also the trace minerals from the ocean waters. When you consume spirulina, you are automatically getting these minerals in a highly bio-available form. Other good sources of calcium include green, leafy vegetable like spinach. The darker the vegetable, the more calcium it contains, generally speaking.

Health Ranger report from the Raw Spirit Festival 2007, Sedona, Arizona Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Amid all the incredible activities I've already mentioned, you can watch raw foods preparation demonstrations, listen to top authors speak about living foods nutrition, and enjoy a complimentary dinner plate featuring a unique and delicious raw sprout dish made with a spirulina superfoods dressing. I ate it up with a big purple smile! (Don't worry, the spirulina rinses right off your lips... but you look hilarious while eating it!) The musical highlight of the day was, in my opinion, the mind-blowing performance of Scott Huckabay (www.scotthuckabay.

Transdermal Magnesium Therapy Mark Sircus See book keywords and concepts

Chlorella and spirulina are used as nutrient-dense foods and sources of fine chemicals in their most natural forms. They have significant amounts of lipid, protein, chlorophyll, carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, and unique pigments. They may also have potent probiotic compounds that enhance health. (You will find three chapters in Survival Medicine for the 21s' Century devoted to spirulina as a pure medicine.) Both have extensive scientific research16 that all indicate their value for a wide range of medical situations.

New "Juice Feasting" Emerging as Phytonutrient-Rich Disease-Fighting Nutritional System Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Add some spirulina powder. Then pour this right into the bowl (no need to strain the blueberries). Pour into glass jars. It yields from 5 to 6 quarts of juice. If you don't get at least five quarts of juice, add more water. Drink and enjoy! You should be able to drink at least 3 quarts a day. It's better to drink 4 or 5. If you're really physically active, you can drink 6 quarts. Options: You can add raw almonds, raw sesame seeds, Incan berries (www.GoodCauseWellness.com), acai pulp, mangosteen juice or any other superfoods you want. Cranberry juice concentrate is great, too.

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Drink two glasses a day of a green drink made from spirulina, wheat grass, and barley grass powder. These substances will help raise your immunity levels and feed healthy bacteria. Topical: Tea tree oil has antifungal properties and can be applied directly to the infected area. If the toenail is infected, cut the nail back as much as possible and apply pure tea tree oil to the infected area. Herbs: Use oregano oil for its strong antifungal effects. Take 5 drops of liquid under the tongue or mixed with a glass of water.

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Eat chlorella, spirulina, goji berries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, astaxanthin, carrots and nutrient-rich superfoods to boost your skin's natural UV protection (takes about 30 days of nutrition to boost skin levels).

Health Ranger report from the Raw Spirit Festival 2007, Sedona, Arizona Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Don't worry, the spirulina rinses right off your lips... but you look hilarious while eating it!) The musical highlight of the day was, in my opinion, the mind-blowing performance of Scott Huckabay (www.scotthuckabay.com) who somehow manages to transform one guitar, two hands, two feet and one exotic mind into a symphony of reverberating rhythms and riffs that transport you beyond the realm of mere mortal music. (The musical demo on his website is but a small taste compared to what he did live today...

1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses Marshall Editions See book keywords and concepts

Drink 2 glasses a day of a green drink made from a green powder that consists of spirulina, wheat grass, and barley grass powder. These substances will raise your immunity levels and feed healthy bacteria. Avoid sugar and processed carbohydrates as they fuel yeast, helping it to reproduce. Avoid or reduce fruits and avoid fruit juice altogether. Most fruits and all fruits juices are too high in sugar and fuel yeast. Avoid all alcoholic beverages, as the yeast in these drinks feeds the yeast in your system.

Integrated Health offers outstanding nutritional supplements at breakthrough price for NewsTarget readers Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

RNA superfood product based on chlorella, chia seeds, nutritional yeast, spirulina and other key ingredients. It's a powder that blends well with a chocolate avocado smoothie (or any avocado smoothie), adding a powerful dose of plant-based medicine to any smoothie drink. Learn more about this product at: http://www.integratedhealth.com/hpdspec/rejuvenate.html I also highly recommend their 2DOCS supplements for pets. Formulated with the same high-end nutritional philosophy as their supplements for people, these 2DOCS vitamins are quite simply the best pet supplements I've found on the market.

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The cancer industry, similarly, is extremely dangerous to the health and safety of Americans thanks to its outright refusal to support anti-cancer nutrition (vitamin D, broccoli sprouts, spirulina, rainforest herbs, etc.) as well as its refusal to fight for the removal of toxic chemicals from consumer products and the workplace.

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