Stop shaking, Dalmatians! I said Chlorella de Wonderful, not Cruella De Vil! Chlorella, the superior algae (chlorella, spirulina, and blue-green algae), is a fresh water, single cell algae, not a vitamin supplement, which may become toxic as accumulation occurs in the body. Rather, chlorella is a whole food and as such provides the body with balanced nutrition.
Along with being a source of healthy vitamins, minerals and enzymes, chlorella is also used by many as a way to build the immune system, increase focus, normalize blood sugar and blood pressure, and improve digestion. However, many hear of chlorella as they seek ways to detoxify the body of toxins, heavy metals, and pesticides. A lot of work for a single cell algae! When starting a chlorella regime, it is important to begin slowly as a cleansing reaction can occur, contributing to unpleasant symptoms such as irritability, fatigue, and nausea.
Good to read: A Cancer Battle Plan Sourcebook, by Dave Frahm
ISBN 1-58542-002-6
Be Label Savvy
When purchasing produce, notice the numbers on the stickers to find the healthiest source:
- Four digits indicate conventionally grown food
- Five digits beginning with an eight indicate genetically modified food
- Five digits beginning with a nine indicate organically grown food
Give Me Five
Five Health Myths:
- Sun causes skin cancer
- Milk does a body good
- Saturated fat causes heart disease
- Low-fat diets are healthy
- Fish is good for you
For more research, visit: http://www.mercola.com/
