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Bladderwrack
Bladderwrack is a type of brown algae that is rich in iodine. Due to its
iodine content, bladderwrack has long been used in the treatment of
hypothyroidism and other thyroid-related conditions, although it seems
that high profile human trials have yet to confirm this. While iodine's
influence on the thyroid is a certainty, the varying iodine content of
bladderwrack means standardization and carefully controlled trials are
necessary. What has been confirmed has been within the context of test
tube and animal studies and the results are extremely promising. In
addition to iodine, powerful components within bladderwrack have shown
exciting results that include anti-viral properties. The prominent Dr.
Andrew Weil reported recently that scientists at the National Cancer
Institute are now investigating the anti-cancer properties of seaweeds.
Kelp
Kelp is the most common seaweed in the ocean and is an excellent source of
minerals from the sea. One of its primary mineral constituents, iodine,
is very important for the thyroid gland to function properly, regulating
metabolism and weight. Past cultural studies relating to the result of
diet including kelp have determined a link to a lower breast cancer rate;
less obesity, heart disease, rheumatism, arthritis; lower blood pressure;
less thyroid disease; less constipation and gastro-intestinal ailments and
less infectious disease. Kelp provides nutritional support to the nervous
system and heart in the form of iodine, vitamins, minerals and cell salts.
Iodine in Kelp also helps to maintain a healthy thyroid, thereby
significantly reducing one major possible cause of obesity. In addition,
seaweed increases the body's ability to burn off fat through exercise.
Thus, stamina is boosted, allowing cells to consume energy more
efficiently. Kelp has also been shown to support the lowering of blood
cholesterol levels.
Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].
Additional Information
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. Please direct all wholesale and bulk inquiries to Simona Heather at 905-494-1785.
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