Sea Moss Gel

100 % pure vegan Sea vegetable that contains 102 vitamins and minerals Sea Moss Superfood Sea Moss has many uses which are proven to be useful to people. Sea moss helps in maintaining mental and physical health.  It is also a rich source of the minerals, including iodine which helps in hormone production. It will also cure your sore throat, chest coughs, Pneumonia and Tuberculosis and Bronchitis.Sea Moss restores your body to it’s natural state. The Benefits of Sea Moss Irish Moss, also known as Carrageen Moss (more commonly as Sea Moss), is actually a species of red moss that grows on rocks or in cold water, mainly in North America and Europe. It is a type of seaweed. Sea moss has many health benefits. It is rich in minerals, calcium, iodine, sulfur and several other nutrients. More and more people are now becoming aware of its health benefits now. Given below are some of the major profits we can gain from sea moss. Sexual Health Long before Viagra, Caribbean men have been drinking this gel-like drink to increase their natural ability. Irish Moss has been said to increase a man’s sexual ability giving them strength, power and stamina also increasing women’s libido FOOD ADDITIVE Sea moss is used in the food industry in many countries. It is used to extract carrageenan. Carrageenan is then used to give better flavor and color to food. It is also used in beverage industry where it is used in the processing of beer, whiskey, and wine. Carrageenan is also used to make ice cream, jelly, pudding and salad dressing. ANTI-ANEMIC Surprisingly, Irish moss is helpful in maintaining the normal red blood cell count, as well as the normal concentration of hemoglobin in the blood. Due to this property, Irish moss is used in the treatment of anemic patients. Resultantly, it also strengthens the immune functions. THYROID STIMULATING AGENT As stated earlier, sea moss contains sufficient amount of iodine. Iodine is a mineral which is required for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones. Sea moss acts as an agent to supply iodine for the production of these hormones from the thyroid gland. Selenium, another mineral found in sea moss, is also important for the synthesis of these hormones. Thyroid hormones play a basic role in body metabolism. SKIN BENEFACTOR Irish moss is also used in the cosmetic industry in face masks. It is believed to cure the skin inflammation and various other skin diseases, such as dermatitis. This ‘wonder moss’ is also used to treat varicose veins. Sea moss is also rich in sodium –this it is used in face lifting therapies as well. ANTI-OBESITY AGENT Irish Moss is, in fact, a low-calorie food to absorb fluid much more than you think at its own volume, thus producing the feeling of fullness and satiety. Sea moss decreases the appetite and controls the cravings of eating too much. As it contains iodine, which is involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones –Irish Moss increases the rate of metabolism. All these factors help in rapid weight loss. MENTAL HEALTH Being rich in potassium, sea moss plays a major role in the cellular functions in the body. In addition to this, sea moss also has high levels of Alginate. Alginate is a polysaccharide that acts as an antioxidant. Due to this property, sea moss helps in the decreasing the levels of toxins from body cells –including the brain cells. Thus it can be used to relieve mental issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression. DIGESTION Irish moss is also used as a laxative. It improves proper digestion of food. It is also used in the treatment of nausea, dyspepsia, gastritis and other disorders related to the digestive tract. Check out our list of Irish Moss Benefits –  * Eczema Friendly: Irish moss can now be found in natural beauty products because of its Vitamins A, E, F and K, content. This vitamin blend helps fight eczema and keeps skin smooth as ice. * Thyroid Friendly: This seaweed is a great source of iodine which is important for supporting a healthy thyroid. A healthy thyroid means balanced weight, and stabilized energy.  * De-tangles hair: Irish moss can also act as an emulsifier which is why it is found in beauty products far and wide. When used in shampoo’s and conditioners, it can help keep our hair tangle free and extra smooth.  * Helps fight the cold and respiratory problems:  Being a soothing agent for mucous membranes in our bodies, this plant may help respiratory problems including bronchitis and pneumonia. * Can cure a hangover: Well we aren’t sooo sure it can totes cure a hangover, but it can help! Irish moss contains a great amount of iron so it can help refuel your body with this mineral since it is depleted when dehydrated COLDS & FLU * Irish Moss has long been recognized for its ability to cure and abate the symptoms of colds and flu. Irish Moss contains potassium chloride, this chemical helps to dissolve catharrs, which is responsible for congestion associated with chesty coughs, therefore, Irish Moss provides a healthy natural alternative to man-made, over the counter pharmaceutical cough and flu remedies. RESPIRATORY AILMENTS * Irish Moss is a demulcent that has a soothing effect on virtually all the mucous membranes throughout the body. This sweet, salty, mucilaginous herb has a softening effect on tissues and helps many respiratory problems including bronchitis and pneumonia. It is especially effective for pulmonary (lung) complaints with its ability to absorb liquid and eliminate it from the body. As an expectorant, it relieves dry, unproductive coughs, and the high mucilage content alleviates catarrh (inflammation) of the nasal passages and eases sore throat. Its mucilaginous nature soothes a dry cough and also acts as an expectorant. * It also contains antimicrobial and antiviral agents to treat infections, which makes it a good source for soothing mucous membranes and alleviating respiratory ailments, such as bronchitis, sore throat, dry cough, pneumonia and other lung problems. DIGESTION * Irish Moss is found to relieve digestive problems as well, including indigestion, ulcers and stomach issues. * Irish Moss helps to reduce the symptoms related to gastritis, peptic ulcer, dyspepsia, nausea and is also used to prevent vomiting. It also helps stop diarrhea. * It has been used to treat stomach conditions like diarrhea and ulcers. * It can also be used to treat a hangover, as it replaces iron content that is leached from the body as a consequence of dehydration. SKIN * Irish Moss is a wonderful tonic for maintaining youthful and clear skin and promoting a healthy glow. Since it contains vitamins A, B, C and D which nourish the skin, it has been used to treat eczema, psoriasis, dry and chapped skin, rashes, dermatitis and sunburn. * Irish Moss is a wonderful emollient that softens and soothes the skin and other exposed tissue. It has cosmetic applications by helping rid the body of varicose veins to reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It eases sunburn, chapped skin, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and rashes. It is used to prevent premature aging when used topically for smoothing wrinkles on the skin, bags or dark circles under the eyes and it promotes a bright, healthy glow. CHOLESTEROL/ HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE/ DIABETES * Irish Moss herbal supplement can be used as a weight loss medication to fight against fat and cholesterol buildup. Irish Moss herbal extract is useful in helping to thin out the blood, removing blood clots and in regulating blood sugar in individuals with diabetes. The herbal remedy is also used to speed up recovery time for individuals suffering from debilitating illness, including tuberculosis. THYROID FUNCTION * Irish Moss has an amazingly high iodine content and is used for thyroid health and to relieve low metabolism, fatigue, sallow skin and stringy hair resulting from thyroid malfunction, goiter, hyper-sensitivity to cold and slow heart rate. The escalated metabolic rate caused by improved thyroid function helps to increase energy and burn fat and may be helpful in is thought to help reduce the appetite by virtue of its ability to absorb moisture, increasing its volume and filling the intestinal tract with a mucilaginous, bulking-type material, increasing the feeling of “fullness” and also aiding in the elimination process of waste through the gastrointestinal tract. * WEIGHT LOSS * Suppresses appetite- Sea moss is a great appetite suppressant due to its high concentration of minerals and its nutrient density. * weight-loss regimens. * STAYING REGULAR * Irish Moss is a seaweed and is found to be an effective herbal laxative and a regulator for the colon and bowel systems. And unlike pharmaceutical-grade laxative, you can’t become addicted to using an herb as a laxative or for laxative purposes. CANCER * Irish Moss is reported to be effective against cancer and radiation poisoning due to its iodine content. Iodine is hard to come by and many people don’t get enough in their diets, so Irish Moss is beneficial for that purpose alone. Iodine also has other functions in the body, e.g. it aids in the release of tension, especially nervous tension, which enhances overall well-being. Along with iodine, Irish Moss contains calcium, sulfur, potassium and vitamin E. * As an expectorant, it aids in the formation of stools pulling toxins from the bowel, including radiation poison. OTHER Improves circulation- Filters out germs and other bacteria during blood circulation * This is a nourishing food for those recovering from illness. A superior nutritive, Irish Moss carries all the positive qualities and rich elements that the oceans produce and has been used as a healthy and nutritional food that can help restore health in recovering invalids. * Because Irish Moss contains blood-thinning properties and is considered an anticoagulant, early research has claimed that Irish Moss may reduce high blood pressure and the risk of arteriosclerosis. It helps to prevent the the build up of cholesterol, and protect against obesity. By helping to prevent these problems, Irish Moss can help lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. * Irish Moss has shown antibacterial activity and may be useful for kidney and bladder infection, and it has also demonstrated antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans. * Irish Moss or carrageenan, is also an ingredient being tested for its effectiveness in a microbicide. A microbicide is a substance that can reduce the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) when applied either to the vagina or rectum. Studies have shown Irish Moss to be a potent invitro inhibitor of herpes simplex virus, human cytomegalovirus, vesicular stomatitis, and Sinbis virus and clinical trials are being conducted on Irish Moss as a preventative in the sexual transmission of HIV as well. CONTRAINDICATIONS * Irish Moss is considered an anticoagulant, and as such, should not be used by those who take prescription blood thinners (Coumadin, etc.). Irish Moss should be avoided by those suffering with Crohn’s disease. * If you choose to use drops in your nose or for other specific healing uses, it’s always advised and best to check with your local Naturapath to make sure that you do not have any specific contraindications.