Category Archives: Body Balance

Known by some as the "king of seaweeds," Kombu is a brown type of kelp that grows in long narrow blades (up to 6 feet long), in dense forests below the tide. A rich source of iodine, Kombu has been used to treat thyroid dysfunction. It contains concentrated amounts of calcium, potassium, magnesium, trace minerals (including copper and zinc), as well as chromium.

Incredibly low in calories, high in fiber, and delicious, Kombu has been a staple the Japanese diet for centuries.

Irish Moss boosts the body when recovering from an illness, unleashing a tidal wave of important nutrients-15 of the 18 elements composing the human body.

Irish moss has also been used to treat bronchitis, thyroid dysfunction, and to improve and strengthen glands. Irish moss is also used as a gentle anticoagulant and has been used to treat gastrointestinal disturbances, such as diarrhea.

Researchers have discovered that Irish moss may also improve blood pressure and may prove useful in the treatment of peptic ulcers without effecting colon health.

Honey is the concentrated nectar of flowers extracted by bees. It contains a variety of flavonoids and antioxidants which work to scavenge and eliminate free radicals and is also a natural sweetener. Life Force uses organic honey that has not been pasteurized.

Like emeralds of the sea, green sea vegetables emit a wealth of minerals and nutrients in concentrations greater than can be found in many land-grown vegetables. Offering 60 to 70 percent digestible vegetable protein, green sea vegetables are also an important source of calcium, iron, enzymes and antioxidants.

Green sea vegetables contain 60 to 70 percent vegetable protein and provide all of the essential amino acids. Green sea vegetables are also a rich source of iron, calcium, vitamin B12, enzymes and antioxidants. As a result of being so highly concentrated in so many nutrients, green algae offers numerous health promoting benefits, and may be useful in a variety of health-improving applications, such as anti-aging, energy, improved digestion, weight loss, stronger hair and nails, and more.