Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 Hi , I had read that kelp may have the ability to soak up metals and toxins, that is why I contacted the company before giving the product to my son. They (natures way) guaranteed that their kelp was free of metals. They specifically test for this. If it is on the shelf it contains no metals at all. > > Kelp is extremely rich in minerals, including the ones Andy suggests > > supplementing (including but not limited to zinc and selenium). Also, > there > > is a Japanese paper titled 'Application of algal polysaccharides as > in > > vivo binders of metal pollutant' by Tanaka Y et al. I don't know how > > relevant this research is, but it may explain where the association > comes from. > > > kelp, seaweed and algae can also contain heavy metals and further > expsoure to them > > I have been looking into the process called phytoremediation. Various > sources speak of seaweed/kelp and algea having the ability to " soak up " > metals from their environment and claim kelp to be really good at doing > so. From the Washington State Extension pages I have found that certain > organic fertilizers based on kelp/seaweed have significant amounts of > metals (especially arsenic). > > I dont know for sure but suspect some supplements may also have heavy > metals in them since these plants take up metals so well from their > environments. Unless of course they are cultured in sterilized > environments. > > just my $0.02 worth > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2002 Report Share Posted February 18, 2002 In a message dated 2/18/02 3:00:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, andyg@... writes: > Hi , > I had read that kelp may have the ability to soak up metals and > toxins, that is why I contacted the company before giving the product > to my son. They (natures way) guaranteed that their kelp was free of > metals. They specifically test for this. If it is on the shelf it > contains no metals at all. > > Hi, I can only relate my experience using a Kelp supplement on my son. The supplement we used on my son has been tested for heavy metals and is safe. The recommended use was one to two capsules a day for an adult. However, I used 1/2 a capsule sprinkled on his french fries (as a salt substitute) daily. I started this last winter. Last summer, my son started to sweat for the very first time at camp. He improved across the board in all areas. My son never used to sweat and was extremely heat sensitive. Another thing I've noticed is that he is not as sick as often as he used to be. His improvement in his functioning level could have been due to other interventions (i.e., FastForWord), but the improvement in his immune function is one that is remarkable to me. We just had his immune function tested and all markers came out normal. I think a high quality Kelp supplement is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Dear , This is very interesting. I have been rather obsessed with the dilated pupils in my daughter but the other thing which i noticed is that I have never ever seen her sweat!! I will get some kelp tablets and try them out. When you say one to two capsules a day how much is that in mg.? Many thanks for you interesting post. Re: [ ] Re: kelp > In a message dated 2/18/02 3:00:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, > andyg@... writes: > > > > Hi , > > I had read that kelp may have the ability to soak up metals and > > toxins, that is why I contacted the company before giving the product > > to my son. They (natures way) guaranteed that their kelp was free of > > metals. They specifically test for this. If it is on the shelf it > > contains no metals at all. > > > > > > Hi, > I can only relate my experience using a Kelp supplement on my son. The > supplement we used on my son has been tested for heavy metals and is safe. > The recommended use was one to two capsules a day for an adult. However, I > used 1/2 a capsule sprinkled on his french fries (as a salt substitute) > daily. I started this last winter. > > Last summer, my son started to sweat for the very first time at camp. He > improved across the board in all areas. My son never used to sweat and was > extremely heat sensitive. Another thing I've noticed is that he is not as > sick as often as he used to be. His improvement in his functioning level > could have been due to other interventions (i.e., FastForWord), but the > improvement in his immune function is one that is remarkable to me. We just > had his immune function tested and all markers came out normal. > > I think a high quality Kelp supplement is a good thing. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 , what brand of kelp are you using? Thanks. Vicky --- BOBVALSEAN@... wrote: > In a message dated 2/18/02 3:00:02 PM Eastern > Standard Time, > andyg@... writes: > > > > Hi , > > I had read that kelp may have the ability to soak > up metals and > > toxins, that is why I contacted the company before > giving the product > > to my son. They (natures way) guaranteed that > their kelp was free of > > metals. They specifically test for this. If it > is on the shelf it > > contains no metals at all. > > > > > > Hi, > I can only relate my experience using a Kelp > supplement on my son. The > supplement we used on my son has been tested for > heavy metals and is safe. > The recommended use was one to two capsules a day > for an adult. However, I > used 1/2 a capsule sprinkled on his french fries (as > a salt substitute) > daily. I started this last winter. > > Last summer, my son started to sweat for the very > first time at camp. He > improved across the board in all areas. My son > never used to sweat and was > extremely heat sensitive. Another thing I've > noticed is that he is not as > sick as often as he used to be. His improvement in > his functioning level > could have been due to other interventions (i.e., > FastForWord), but the > improvement in his immune function is one that is > remarkable to me. We just > had his immune function tested and all markers came > out normal. > > I think a high quality Kelp supplement is a good > thing. > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 Vicky, We are using natures way brand. It is a high quality kelp supplement and is tested for metals. > > In a message dated 2/18/02 3:00:02 PM Eastern > > Standard Time, > > andyg@l... writes: > > > > > > > Hi , > > > I had read that kelp may have the ability to soak > > up metals and > > > toxins, that is why I contacted the company before > > giving the product > > > to my son. They (natures way) guaranteed that > > their kelp was free of > > > metals. They specifically test for this. If it > > is on the shelf it > > > contains no metals at all. > > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > I can only relate my experience using a Kelp > > supplement on my son. The > > supplement we used on my son has been tested for > > heavy metals and is safe. > > The recommended use was one to two capsules a day > > for an adult. However, I > > used 1/2 a capsule sprinkled on his french fries (as > > a salt substitute) > > daily. I started this last winter. > > > > Last summer, my son started to sweat for the very > > first time at camp. He > > improved across the board in all areas. My son > > never used to sweat and was > > extremely heat sensitive. Another thing I've > > noticed is that he is not as > > sick as often as he used to be. His improvement in > > his functioning level > > could have been due to other interventions (i.e., > > FastForWord), but the > > improvement in his immune function is one that is > > remarkable to me. We just > > had his immune function tested and all markers came > > out normal. > > > > I think a high quality Kelp supplement is a good > > thing. > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 , Just curious, what promted you to begin supplementing with kelp. Does your son have low iodine levels? My son does, that is why we started supplementing it and then we just happened to see some improvements after. and then the improvements were seen > In a message dated 2/18/02 3:00:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, > andyg@l... writes: > > > > Hi , > > I had read that kelp may have the ability to soak up metals and > > toxins, that is why I contacted the company before giving the product > > to my son. They (natures way) guaranteed that their kelp was free of > > metals. They specifically test for this. If it is on the shelf it > > contains no metals at all. > > > > > > Hi, > I can only relate my experience using a Kelp supplement on my son. The > supplement we used on my son has been tested for heavy metals and is safe. > The recommended use was one to two capsules a day for an adult. However, I > used 1/2 a capsule sprinkled on his french fries (as a salt substitute) > daily. I started this last winter. > > Last summer, my son started to sweat for the very first time at camp. He > improved across the board in all areas. My son never used to sweat and was > extremely heat sensitive. Another thing I've noticed is that he is not as > sick as often as he used to be. His improvement in his functioning level > could have been due to other interventions (i.e., FastForWord), but the > improvement in his immune function is one that is remarkable to me. We just > had his immune function tested and all markers came out normal. > > I think a high quality Kelp supplement is a good thing. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 In a message dated 2/20/02 2:03:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, andyg@... writes: > Does your son have low iodine levels? My son does, that is why we > started supplementing it and then we just happened to see some > improvements after. > Yes, he did have low levels and his t4, t3, free t3 and tsh tests were all over the place. What prompted me to begin using kelp was everything I had read about it. was also low in B12 as well. 's levels for many nutrients, thyroid function tests, and immunity were never consistent. Like I stated before, we have done many different types of interventions. However, it wasn't until his system stabilized that we have seen such improvements across the board. He has come so far in every way within the course of 1 year. The kelp was very helpful to him. Although, with the exception of DMG (which did absolutely nothing), many of the interventions we have used were helpful. After the kelp, we started seeing dramatic changes biologically speaking (probably the most intriguing was that he began to sweat normally). This was a huge issue for him. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 , That is wonderful that he has come so far. GREAT! Are you chelating also? And do you mind me asking what brand of b12 or b vitamin you use? We cannot find one that our son can tolerate. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thankyou, > In a message dated 2/20/02 2:03:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, > andyg@l... writes: > > > > Does your son have low iodine levels? My son does, that is why we > > started supplementing it and then we just happened to see some > > improvements after. > > > > Yes, he did have low levels and his t4, t3, free t3 and tsh tests were all > over the place. What prompted me to begin using kelp was everything I had > read about it. was also low in B12 as well. 's levels for many > nutrients, thyroid function tests, and immunity were never consistent. Like > I stated before, we have done many different types of interventions. > However, it wasn't until his system stabilized that we have seen such > improvements across the board. > > He has come so far in every way within the course of 1 year. The kelp was > very helpful to him. Although, with the exception of DMG (which did > absolutely nothing), many of the interventions we have used were helpful. > After the kelp, we started seeing dramatic changes biologically speaking > (probably the most intriguing was that he began to sweat normally). This was > a huge issue for him. > > Regards, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 In a message dated 2/21/02 12:35:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, andyg@... writes: > , > That is wonderful that he has come so far. GREAT! Are you chelating > also? And do you mind me asking what brand of b12 or b vitamin you > use? We cannot find one that our son can tolerate. Any suggestions > are appreciated. > > Thankyou, > Hi , > At this time, we are not chelating. We use the Danplex supplement for . > Take care, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 -MIchael could not tolerate B vitamins or codliver oil until we used the Ojibwa Tea with him. My guess is that the tea got rid of a nasty bug and healed the lining of his gut/liver , thereby allowing more normal processing of these nutrients. Worth Trying? Re: [ ] Re: kelp In a message dated 2/21/02 12:35:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, andyg@... writes: > , > That is wonderful that he has come so far. GREAT! Are you chelating > also? And do you mind me asking what brand of b12 or b vitamin you > use? We cannot find one that our son can tolerate. Any suggestions > are appreciated. > > Thankyou, > Hi , > At this time, we are not chelating. We use the Danplex supplement for . > Take care, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 The iodine in kelp can help your thyroid to better regulate your metabolism. This can help your bodys weight to equalize. That is, if you are iodine deficient. Be careful, though. Too much iodine can cause a goiter-like condition. Darren>> And folks with Blood Type O are most prone to low thyroid probs in later years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I was interested in kelp at one time but it was so much money and I have so little money!! Marty --- michele horton <epifany97523@...> wrote: > Kelp is a variety of seaweed that can be found on > rocky shores throughout the world. It is a natural > food source that can be obtained from all good > health stores. > > There is a large list of nutrients in kelp and these > include over 70 minerals and trace elements, growth > hormones, vitamins, enzymes, and proteins which > include iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and > iron. > > What Can Kelp Do For You? > There are a large number of kelp benefits that have > been discovered throughout the years and taking a > kelp supplement really can help to keep your body > healthy. Some of the main benefits that have been > discovered are: > > > Kelp has been shown to help alleviate arthritis > pain > > > Kelp can help to increase energy levels > > > Boost immunity > > > Improve liver function > > > Fight against heart disease and cancer > > > Suppress AIDS > > > Control appetite and can help with weight loss > due to its metabolism stimulating properties. > > > Kelp has been used to treat thyroid problems due > to the iodine in kelp which helps under active > thyroids which is due to the lack of iodine. > > > Helps with poor digestion, flatulence and > constipation. > > > Kelp kills the herpes virus > > > Kelp helps to lower cholesterol levels > > > Kelp helps to maintain the health of the mucous > membranes > > > Kelp can be used to help reduce hair loss. > > > As you can see taking a kelp supplement really does > have some powerful health benefits but what else is > there to know about kelp. As you already know kelp > is in fact a seaweed and can be bought dried, > granulated or as a powder. Getting the health > benefits of kelp is extremely easy as kelp can be > added to drinks or water and it can also be used for > flavouring or as a salt substitute. Kelp can be used > when cooking and can be added to soups, stews, stir > fries, and cooked with beans or grains. > > Kelp benefits are constantly being investigated and > studied but there is nothing stopping you from > beginning to restore your body's health now by > taking a kelp supplement or adding kelp into your > daily cooking routine. Remember your health is in > your hands so why not take the necessary steps now. > > > http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/kelp-benefits.html > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with > Mobile. Try it now. Spiritual freedom is my birthright. I am a free thinker. I am able to rise above mental prejudices and stereotypes of others. I am a free thinker. Nobody and nothing can manipulate me or deceive me. I am a free thinker. I freely choose truth and love. Today, I embrace a greater degree of spiritual freedom. ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never miss a thing. Make your home page. http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Check out the company Schiff, they make the little Kelp pills that are not in caps, they arent so expensive. MicheleMarty Cline <stompingelk@...> wrote: I was interested in kelp at one time but it was somuch money and I have so little money!!Marty--- michele horton <epifany97523 > wrote:> Kelp is a variety of seaweed that can be found on> rocky shores throughout the world. It is a natural> food source that can be obtained from all good> health stores. > > There is a large list of nutrients in kelp and these> include over 70 minerals and trace elements, growth> hormones, vitamins, enzymes, and proteins which> include iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and> iron. > > What Can Kelp Do For You?> There are a large number of kelp benefits that have> been discovered throughout the years and taking a> kelp supplement really can help to keep your body> healthy. Some of the main benefits that have been> discovered are: > > > Kelp has been shown to help alleviate arthritis> pain> > > Kelp can help to increase energy levels> > > Boost immunity> > > Improve liver function> > > Fight against heart disease and cancer> > > Suppress AIDS> > > Control appetite and can help with weight loss> due to its metabolism stimulating properties.> > > Kelp has been used to treat thyroid problems due> to the iodine in kelp which helps under active> thyroids which is due to the lack of iodine. > > > Helps with poor digestion, flatulence and> constipation.> > > Kelp kills the herpes virus > > > Kelp helps to lower cholesterol levels> > > Kelp helps to maintain the health of the mucous> membranes> > > Kelp can be used to help reduce hair loss.> > > As you can see taking a kelp supplement really does> have some powerful health benefits but what else is> there to know about kelp. As you already know kelp> is in fact a seaweed and can be bought dried,> granulated or as a powder. Getting the health> benefits of kelp is extremely easy as kelp can be> added to drinks or water and it can also be used for> flavouring or as a salt substitute. Kelp can be used> when cooking and can be added to soups, stews, stir> fries, and cooked with beans or grains. > > Kelp benefits are constantly being investigated and> studied but there is nothing stopping you from> beginning to restore your body's health now by> taking a kelp supplement or adding kelp into your> daily cooking routine. Remember your health is in> your hands so why not take the necessary steps now. > > >http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/kelp-benefits.html> > > ---------------------------------> Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with> Mobile. Try it now.Spiritual freedom is my birthright. I am a free thinker. I am able to rise above mentalprejudices and stereotypes of others. I am a free thinker. Nobody and nothing can manipulateme or deceive me. I am a free thinker. I freely choose truth and love. Today, I embrace a greater degree of spiritualfreedom.__________________________________________________________Never miss a thing. Make your home page. http://www./r/hs Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Kelp Kelp contains nearly thirty minerals which nourish the glands (especially the thyroid and pituitary). By enhancing the action of the glandular system, it helps balance the body's metabolism and rate at which it burns calories. Kelp, also known as seaweed, grows in the rich ocean beds, far below surface pollution levels. Because of its high nutrient content, this herb is reputedly beneficial for a wide range of applications. It is known to nourish the sensory nerves, brain membranes, also spinal cord and brain tissue. Kelp contains alginic acid which can help protect the body against the effects of radiation. Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I just saw my natural medicine MD and she said that kelp is the same as taking oral iodine. meaning you can get the same benefits but without risking an allergic reaction. the problem for me is that chemo changed my taste buds and now I can't stand the taste of kelp... nancie From: gumboyaya@... Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:34 PM hypothyroidism Subject: Re: Re: Kelp Sam, You wrote: > Chuck, this is yet another example of crying " Wolff-Chaikoff " . > That was not at all the issue. Gracia said there wasn't enough iodine in kelp to either help or harm. However, some of those products contain up to 8 mg per GRAM of supplement. That means you can get comparable doses to Optimox, for good or ill. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 well, she says otherwise....but I can't eat anyways because I can't stand the taste since chemo changed my taste buds. she is a MD afterall. From: Chuck B Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 4:50 PM hypothyroidism Subject: Re: Re: Kelp Nancie, You wrote: > > I just saw my natural medicine MD and she said that kelp is the same as > taking oral iodine. meaning you can get the same benefits but without > risking an allergic reaction. I agree that the iodine is the same, but you can still have an allergic reaction, which is one of those things all those warnings were about. If the iodine, in either an inorganic form or in kelp, forms a hapton with a protein, the allergic reaction will be exactly the same. The only reduction in risk, if there is one, is that you usually have to take a lot of kelp to get the same load as one Iodoral tablet. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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