Karibuni sana family and let’s continue with our health check and today we look at the amazing benefits of SEAMOS.
Sea
moss goodness.
Sea moss is a species of red algae that grows near the coastline in rocky areas of the Atlantic coast in it’s natural state. Color varies between brownish purple to greenish yellow. In this blog we will look at 19 reasons why you should be consuming SEAMOS regularly.It promotes digestion: Seamoss is known to ease many digestive issues such as indigestion, ulcers and constipation. It is said due to the jelly-like consistency of Seamoss it can provide relief to all inflamed mucous membranes by coating the intestinal wall and at the same time pulling toxins out of the body.
It is rich in vitamins and minerals: Seamoss is loaded with nutrients that are vital to the human body such as Sulfur, Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Phosphorus Manganese, and Potassium just to name a few.
It provides recovery: Seamoss provides relief from muscle and joint pain. Whether you are a professional athlete, fitness enthusiast or perform any kind of heavy lifting, Seamoss can help replace the minerals that you deplete the body of when performing these activities.
It
is good for skin: used typically as skin and hair
toner and nourisher, seamoss can be applied directly to the skin. It works
great on sunburn, dermatitis psoriasis and eczema.
It
helps in weight loss: regular consumption of Seamoss can
help in keeping obesity at bay being a low calorie food item rich in nutrients.
It can make a great choice for all
weight loss programs. It’s prowess to
absorb the moisture improving it’s volume and fills the intestinal tract with
it’s bulk material, thereby offering a fuller feeling to prevent you from binge
eating and snacking. It also helps in eliminating
the waste by passing it along the gastrointestinal tract. The rich iodine content in it accelerates the
thyroid function energy and promotes weight loss.
It
aids in quick digestion: Sea moss
is loaded with rich fiber that makes it mild and useful. It can also soothe the
tissues that are inflamed in the intestinal walls to offer good relief for all
kinds of disorders. The properties that seamoss
has helps in soothing the digestive tract membranes. It also eases vomiting, indigestion, heartburn
and nausea.
It boosts Mental Health: seamoss has a high amount of potassium which is essential
for the smooth functioning of your body cells as your body cannot conserve
potassium.
it is important for you to add seamoss in your
diet to promote your mental functions and behavior. It also helps you to get a good relief from anxiety
disorders, depression, moodiness and agitation. Seamoss also has algin which is a
phytonutrient with an impressive therapeutic value that helps it to perform
like a heavy-metal detoxifying agent. This
ingredient in seamoss helps in removing the heavy metal residue from your body
tissues.
It
is a natural decongestant: being
rich in potassium chloride, seamoss is also effective in breaking down excess mucus
caused by conditions that inflame the mucous membranes, thanks to this
characteristic. Seamoss is able to
naturally alleviate congestion in the sinuses and lungs being especially
helpful in cases of the common cold pneumonia or bronchitis.
It
suppresses appetite: seamoss is a great appetite suppressant due to
its high concentration of minerals and its nutrient density due to its
jelly-like consistency. When seamoss is
consumed it passes through the intestines and soothes any inflammation as well
as remove any toxins.
Seamoss consumed regularly will help
eliminate cravings and as a result bring the body back to its natural weight
based on your level of activity and nutrition.
It
helps cure anemia: when the oxygen circulation in your
body becomes very low, it results in low hemoglobin levels and decrease red
blood cells. Seamoss combats anemia by preventing iron deficiency and
maintaining the red blood cells as well as the haemoglobin count. This in turn
promotes the immunity level and improves the functions of the brain.
It
effectively treats wounds: the content
of collagen in seamoss enables this natural ingredient to quickly recover
wounds. As we know, collagen is very
good in composing skin complexity by strengthening the connective tissues thus also
good to consume seamoss as food or use the gel as a topical treatment to boost
the recovery process of a post-surgery wound.
It
is a natural painkiller: the anti-inflammatory
property in seamoss enables the it to reduce inflammation in any part of the
body while relieving the pain caused by the inflammation. Seamoss can be used as refreshing food or drink.
The gel can be used as natural
painkiller for joints muscle, stomach and for headaches.
It
is used to treat thyroid disorder: seamoss or Irish moss contains good amounts of
iodine which aid the production of thyroid hormones. This way the consumption
of seamoss may prevent some thyroid disorders caused by lack of thyroid hormone
production by the thyroid gland.
It cures herpes: research shows that seamoss may benefit people suffering from cold sore. In 2015, a study was conducted that showed that algae may be an effective antiviral for herpes virus. The algae were investigated for its chemical compounds and some of those compounds were found to enhance the recovery of proteins, neutral sugars and sulfates.
The researchers suggest that seamoss could
possibly be used as an effective antiviral for cold sores in the future.
It
supports heart health: disorders of the heart and cardiovascular system in general
are due to some sort of issue in regulating blood flow. Seamoss reduces the possibility of suffering
from heart conditions due to its ability to boost blood flow and improve oxygen
delivery to tissues. It also contains
antioxidants that help prevent oxidative destruction of blood vessels and
tissue cells by free radicals.
It
helps cure diabetes: people with diabetes may be able to ease their
condition by taking seamoss supplements. Other species of algae and seaweed have been
tested for their effects on diabetes. Since seamoss is closely related to those
species of algae, it would make sense that it would share many of the same
beneficial properties. Other species of
algae has shown to lower bad cholesterol and influence glycemic control.
It
is used for hair growth: like lotions and creams, seamoss is often
added to other personal hygiene products like shampoo and conditioner. Though the effects of seamoss in those
products has not been measured clinically, many people claim to have shinier,
smoother and silky hair.
When using seamoss based hair
products regularly, seamoss may even stimulate the scalp and promote healthier
hair growth according to many hair care forums.
It
is used in brewing: not only is seamoss used medicinally but it
can also be used in the process of brewing beer. Seamoss has been used in the brewing process
for over two centuries. The key to
brewing beer with seamoss is with carrageenan.
Carrageenan is added to the brew during the last 20 minutes of the boiling
phase and this addition is what clarifies the beer. Without seamoss, beer would be foggy and may
not have a crisp or clean taste.
It
is a source of energy: the iron content of seamoss helps in quick transportation
of oxygen to your body cells. It also aids in promoting the metabolic enzyme
process which is important for absorbing the nutrients and promotes the
digestion of proteins in the foods. This
weed also helps in improving the concentration and improves the muscle strength
by offering instant energy to your body.
How to use CMOS from cooking to skincare to supplements
Seamoss can be used in many forms
but its most common form is an ingredient for cooking. Seamoss can be used as dried or fresh seamoss.
ü If the moss is dried, you can soak it in water for a few
hours then rinse away any sand.
ü If sea moss is fresh, just wash it thoroughly and get cooking.
After rinsing your seamoss, you can simmer
it in clean water until it's tender then mash it into a paste. That paste will
be a nutritious ingredient for foods such as smoothies, soups, stews, salad
dressing, homemade nut, milk, cheese, raw desserts, chocolate and of course if
you don't feel like preparing sea moss you can still enjoy it's numerous benefits by consuming seamoss supplements in form of capsules.
ü Sea moss can greatly enhance the nutritional value of your
meals making it an excellent ingredient to use on a daily basis.
ü How much seamoss you consume on a daily basis is up to you. However, there are exceptions.
ü If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid seamoss for the
time being and do not feed it to infants as it may suppress their immune system.
ü If you have chronic bleeding disorders or hypertension, use
seamoss with caution.
Nb: add seamoss in your kitchen ingredients and promote your
daily health. See you in the next blog
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