Health food

Super Food and Medicine2 in 1 No matter where you come from, you surely have heard such a saying: Every coin has two sides. Its also true with globalization. The upside is that some of us become more rich and life is becoming more convenient; the downside is that with globalization come urbanization, overcrowding, poverty and pollution. How can we safeguard our health on this ever-busy and ever-polluted planet? The answer may be found in ancient quotes from both the West and the East. About 2,500 year ago, Hippocrates, a famous physician and teacher of medicine from ancient Greece and also known as Father of Medicine, offered a solution: "Let food be your medicine, and medicine be your food." As early as in the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-403BC) in ancient China, a theory, and , translated word for word, meaning Medicine and food come from the same source and Taking medicine to improve ones health is less good than eating proper food to improve ones health, was established in the medical community. Is there such a wonder thing as food-medicine or medicine-food? The wonderful and mysterious nature has the answer: Spirulina. Thanks to the creation by Him above and the hard work of gifted scientists, many people can now turn to Spirulina to improve their health. Alternative Medicine Encyclopedia thus defines Spirulina: Spirulina is a genus of blue-green algae used as a nutritional supplementSpirulina contains many nutrients, including B vitamins, , gamma-linolenic acid, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, , zinc, bioflavonoids, and protein. According to medical scientists, Spirulina is the Most Complete, Balanced, Concentrated & most Nutritious Food on Earth, more than any Plants, Grains, Herbs, & Foods combined. Other names are Super Food, Wonder Health Food, Manna from Heaven, Miracle Food & referred as a Fountain of Youth. Below are summarized some of the important health benefits of the remarkable wonder food Spirulina: Health Benefits Of Spirulina Immune Support -- enhances production of anti-bodies, cytokines to ward off infections and chronic illness. c Protein Supplement-- contains about 62% of amino acids. It is similar to animal protein, but does not contain saturated fats, or residues of hormones or antibiotics that are in some meats. Allergic Reactions -- stops the production of histamines which causes runny nose, watery eyes, swelling. Antibiotic-related Illnesses -- stops the killing of the good bacteria "probiotics" such as beneficial intestinal bacteria. Infection -- shows good action against herpes, HIV, influenza. Oral Cancer -- helps prevent oral cancer in people chewing tobacco. Liver Disorders -- saves liver from damage and failure in chronic hepatitis. Body Defense - contains 10 times more beta-carotene then carrots thus supporting the antioxidant defenses of the body. Iron for women - thus protecting them against Anemia. GLA a key to health - good source of GLA which is present only in the mother's milk thus giving health to the body. Zeaxanthin/Lutein - good for the eye sight. Good source of the unusual phytonutrients for health and cleansing of the body. Spirulina is an easy supplement to take anytime for more vitality.Dosage Of Spirulina For all AgesThe dosage of Spirulina, just like any other nutritional supplement, should be about 5gms daily i.e. one heaped spoonful of the Spirulina powder. If you prefer the tablet form then about 8 tablets per day, however the powder is the best option. You can vary the quantity of consumption according to your personal health type.Spirulina is the richest source of natural protein. Protein is supposed to boost alertness and hence it is recommended to take your Spirulina at least 4 hours before bed. You must also remember one more thing about Spirulina i.e. it is a good natural cleanser and helps to flush out the toxins from the body especially when you begin its consumption for the first time.Now let us see the dosage of Spirulina for different age groups. The dosage for children, adults, athletes and the weight conscious have been given below.Children: Age 2 to 10 years. 1 spoonful twice a day in their juices or shakes. Adults: The dosage remains the same as the children. But if you skip on the day meals or not finish them, 1 more spoon of Spirulina can be added to your daily intake. Athletes: The intake pattern will be 2 spoons of Spirulina powder for every glass taken half an hour before a workout. Spirulina is the best source of Glycogen which is primarily stored in the body muscles and liver. Weight Conscious: Taking a glass full of Spirulina half an hour before the meal. This satisfies the hunger and you tend to eat less but at the same time your body's nutritional requirements are taken care of. You need not worry about the calories since Spirulina has less than 4 calories in every gram of weight.