Feel Better with B!

 A new study analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, with a focus on the folic acid (vitamin B9), vitamin B12 and homocysteine levels of 2,524 adults between the ages of 20 and 85 years old. Each participant also completed a standard questionnaire designed to assess mood health.

Results indicated that female subjects were more likely than their male counterparts to report higher frequencies of mood imbalances—and that lower folic acid levels were also inversely linked to greater measures of mood instability, especially in women. In fact, the study revealed a dramatic 63% increase in mood complaints among subjects with the lowest levels of folic acid, when compared to subjects with the highest levels of this critical nutrient.¹ 

^{This researchers’ conclusion was an obvious one:  If you’re looking for ways to support mental health and give your mood that occasional boost, increasing your serum folate levels could be a big part of the solution.}

So how can you do that? Filling up on folate-rich foods like lentils, leafy greens, orange juice, and bananas is a good start—but to make sure you’re getting enough of this B vitamin, taking a high quality folic acid supplement may be an easier option for consistency.  You can check out several recommended brands here - http://bit.ly/dNhrIm

Seaweed protection from Radiation poisoning

Wise Woman Herbal Forum from Susun S. Weed is timely and contains important information on the "why" and how we can protect ourselves from radiation. Her "Healing Wise" book has been in my office as a reference for years. And here again, we find ourselves looking at  "seaweed" to find the answer on how to protect ourselves, and this time from radioactive toxins. Check out her forum here  http://bit.ly/hwXS7w

Her book "Healing Wise" in the the Seaweed Library and really is a must have. http://www.seaweedpete.com/page/resources/seaweed-library The Wise Woman tradition is the oldest tradition of healing known on our planet, yet one that is rarely identified, rarely written or talked about.

Don't forget our pets. Fortunately, seaweed/kelp is already in most high-quality pet food. If not, sprinkle some kelp powder from HerbsPro at http://www.seaweedpete.com/page/health/nutrition
 or supplements available here http://www.seaweedpete.com/page/pets/dog-food-supplements

To your health! Seaweed Pete

Dogs & Hypothyroid Disease

Did you know dogs could have thyroid disease called hypothyroidism? Common causes of hypothyroidism are: Genetics, lack of exercise, nutritional factors, stress or cortisol therapy and toxins.  This glandular destruction can be attributed to causes that are avoidable.  Foods for Hypothyroidism:  Iodine, such as seaweeds. Zinc sources –beef, oatmeal, chicken seafoods, bran, spinach seeds and nuts. Copper: organ meats, eggs legumes nuts. Tyrsine: soy products, beef, chicken and fish. 

Herbs are perfect holistic treatment for hypothyroidism. Seaweed, licorice root and Siberian ginseng are used to enhance whole-body systems. Check with you holistic vet for the proper protocol.

Seaweed Malaysia

Kent at Seaweed Malaysia's website gave me permission to share this with you. It puts the nutritional value of seaweed in perspective.

http://seaweedmalaysia.com/about-seaweed/

Calendula, which is commonly grown in flower gardens, helps to stimulate wound healing. When made into an ointment for use on open wounds, calendula is my favorite wound healer. I have used calendula ointment on my dog Wiley, and it works!!! Great for hotspots!! Seaweed Pete.

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Seaweed Fertilizer

We moved from the West Coast about 5 years ago. Believe it or not, the soil in Las Vegas was sandy and the soil here in North Carolina, we are close to the ocean, is sandy. Go figure. But one product I have used for the past 8 years on my plants and in my garden is Sea Magic Organic Growth Activator. I promise you, it is amazing. The powder mixes easily and I use a watering hose with a spray applicator. Every home on my street has a Pindo Palm in the front yard. I have the award winner! Everyone stops and ask what I am feeding my palm and I just answer, seaweed.

 

Seaweed for flowering plants, palm trees, any and all bushes, but there is one place you do not want to spray; your lawn! It makes your lawn green and beautiful but it grows like crazy! http://bit.ly/eiRFMC

Seaweed Pete