BHBW Presents: Sea Vegetables

While many people are seeking to make health and wellness a priority, the trend of incorporating sea vegetables is on the rise. From making soaps, conditioners and even novelty chips, sea vegetables are making their way to the mainstream. Which is an awesome thing because conventional diet lacks sufficient amounts of iodine and other antioxidants. But for those of you that may not be familiar with sea vegetables, allow me to provide a brief introduction.

Sea vegetables are seaweeds that grow in or around coastal regions and oceans. They are truly one of nature's most potent super foods. From addressing thyroid issues to weight loss and hair growth, sea veggies, are crucial to restoring health imbalances. Additionally, sea vegetables can be added to compost, and can even be used as a mulch within the garden.

In this week's segment I discuss dulse, bladderwrack and irish moss. I also make mention of nori and kelp. Here are some nutritional points about each one:

 

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Nori: Reduces the risk of heart disease

    Contains high levels of B-12 

 

 

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Dulse:  Mild flavor and iodine rich

                                 Protects the body from harmful radiation

 

 

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Bladderwrack:  Very strong smell and taste

                                                  Great for weightloss and reducing cellulite

 

 

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Irish moss:  Contains 92 body essential minerals

Ultimate skin nourisher

 

 

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Kelp:  Alkaline rich

                                         Wonderful source of chlorophyll

 

 

No matter which sea vegetable you select, just be sure that its source is one that is harvested in a sustainable and wild crafted way. There have been reports about levels of radioactive iodine being found in sea vegetables as well as other foods (The Fukushima Effect). It is a great idea to do your due diligence before indulging. Here is a quick word about radioactive iodine and its implications on RT news.

 

 

All in all, sea vegetables can be used in soups, salads, teas and smoothies.  Other creative uses are body wraps and even taking seaweed baths.  Find out which way works for you and if you have discovered any other uses for sea vegetables, share the wealth :)

 

 

Black Health and Wealth Always,

 

 

 

Karolyn Oakley

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Sources Consulted:

http://www.naturalnews.com/032032_purple_dulse_radiation.html

http://bestsuperfoods.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/irish-moss/

http://www.naturalnews.com/034055_sea_vegetables_kelp.html

http://www.naturalnews.com/035138_nori_vitamin_B-12_iodine.html

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/11/prweb10114456.htm

 



Who are you voting for?

So today is election day, and everyone is lining up to cast their vote for the best person to represent America. Foreign policy strategies, promises to provide jobs and many other factors will determine who will be selected as America's next President. But as the ballots are counted and the polls close, are you only casting your vote for a politician, or are you casting a vote for yourself?

Casting a vote for your own greatness that is. One positive perspective of democracy is the right to vote. Voting is a right that should be duly exercised. But one thing I have noticed is that there are some people that put politicians on a pedestal to turn their situation around. But as the saying goes:

“You are in charge of your own destiny.”

Now by no means am I saying that politicians should not be held accountable by the promises that have been made on the campaign trail. However, there must be a focus on rising above your individual situation. So instead of wondering which politician you will vote for, I am wondering: Are you casting a vote for your goals?

 

So today I urge you to take a moment, look within and determine if you are doing all you can to better yourself. It could be as simple as taking inventory of your skill sets and sharpening your mental tools. But no matter the outcome of the election, always cast a vote to work on and reach your goals.

Black Health and Wealth Always!!

Karolyn Oakley

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GMO GOTTA GO!!!

Last week, I received an email asking to sign the petition for more research as it relates to  Monsanto's genetically modified corn.  The above pictures are from the African Center for Biosafety and the message is quite clear:  NO GMOs!!!

When you get a moment, please read the brief and sign the petition.  Additionally, take into consideration the amount of genetically modified organisms you are allowing into your homes.  And if the pictures don't mean much to you, please consider the following results of the Seralini Study:

• As early as 24 months, that is to say at the end of their lives, from 50% to 80% of females fed GMOs had developed tumors (fibroadenomas and keratoacanthomas) as against only 30% fed the GMO-free diet.

• In males, the majority died of liver or kidney problems.  "We found progressive chronic kidney disease in greater numbers in rats fed GM corn, especially in the males," says Dr. Spiroux co-author of the study.

• In groups fed GM maize, 50% of males and 70% females died prematurely, before the average life expectancy.  Mortality rates were not dose-dependent on the concentration of genetically modified maize in the diet.

If you would like to know more about GMOs and about the Seralini Study, you can visit the African Centre for Biosafety at the following website:

http://www.acbio.org.za/

And here is the petition to sign the petition for solidarity against GMOs in Africa:

http://www.acbio.org.za/activist/

 

 

I signed the petition...will you? 

 

 

 

Black Health and Wealth Always!!

Karolyn Oakley

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***TEAM BLACKANOMICS***

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