| When we think about the different types of | | | | selenium and iodine which can help to boost the |
| plants that are out there, often times, we do not | | | | immune system. It is also flooded with tons of |
| even realize all of the healing qualities that these | | | | other vitamins and minerals including Vitamin A, |
| various plants have. For instance, did you know | | | | Calcium, Iron, Niacin, and phosphorus. Additionally, |
| that the Aloe plant has a variety of uses other | | | | kelp is a great source of protein. It has an |
| than just being aesthetically pleasing? For instance, | | | | amazing and ever growing list of health benefits. |
| you can use it as a house plant; you can use it to | | | | And this marine plant has been widely used to |
| moisturize your skin; you can use it to heal cuts | | | | help regulate thyroid conditions, helps to prevent |
| or wounds; you can use it to soothe sun burn and | | | | heart disease and cancer, can boost development |
| you can also use it as a laxative! | | | | of the brain, assist in preventing osteoporosis, and |
| The next time you go to the grocery store or to | | | | can treat mineral deficiencies. Kelp dissolves fat |
| your local Lowes and/or Home Depot, make sure | | | | tissues which aids with weight loss, alleviates |
| that you check out the plant section. Pay special | | | | arthritis pain, improves the functions of the liver |
| attention to all of the various names and varieties | | | | and digestive system, and lowers cholesterol. It |
| of plant life that is there. If you're curious enough, | | | | has even been shown to help reduce hair loss, |
| when you get back to your home, look up the | | | | stabilize hormonal balance, and benefit those |
| various plants on the Internet. Most plants serve | | | | suffering from impotence and anemia. Some |
| dual purposes other than just being a decoration | | | | research also suggests that kelp can suppress |
| in your home. Another great example of this is | | | | AIDS and kill the herpes virus. |
| Rosemary. Rosemary is a neat little shrub-looking | | | | With this amazing list of benefits, which seems to |
| plant that can be utilized as a houseplant. It gives | | | | be constantly growing with more research, it is |
| off a distinct and welcoming odor that smells | | | | easy to see just why kelp is called the "miracle |
| great. It can also, however, be used to season | | | | plant". But how do you get enough kelp to reap |
| food. Kelp is another great plant that serves | | | | these rewards? As mentioned before, kelp can be |
| different purposes. | | | | used in cooking; however, if you do not care for |
| Kelp, or seaweed, is a marine plant, a type of | | | | the taste of seaweed, there are many kelp |
| brown algae, that is often used in a variety of | | | | supplements available at an affordable price from |
| Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi and miso soup. | | | | your local store, making kelp very easy to take. |
| It has won the name of "miracle plant" because | | | | It is important to note that if you are already |
| of its tremendous therapeutic properties and high | | | | taking iodine supplements or thyroid medication |
| nutrient content. | | | | you should consult a physician before taking kelp |
| Kelp is extremely rich in ocean minerals such as | | | | supplements. |