The healing properties of seaweed on a South Devon Beach

Seaweeds are some of the most nutrient-rich foods you can find on our planet.

This is because they are constantly bathed in the mineral-rich waters of the sea. They contain high amounts of iodine, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium and some are very high in protein.

Seaweeds contain 10 to 20 times more minerals than land-grown plants do. Seaweeds are classified by colors: reds, browns, greens, blue-greens and yellow-greens. Because of variations in pigmentation, light exposure, water depth and temperature, and environment, the nutritive values vary.

Seaweeds offer many health benefits including increased metabolism, purification of the blood, help to break down fats, and improved joint flexibility. They also strengthen the kidneys and are beneficial for healthy hair and skin.

Seaweeds are good for muffling the sounds of paws when sneaking up on seagulls.

Seaweeds are antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and alkalinizing. Seaweeds remove radiation residue from the body, cleanse the lymphatic system, alleviate liver stagnancy, are beneficial to the thyroid and rejuvenate the lungs and gastrointestinal tract. They lower cholesterol and reduce fat in the blood.

 “According to ancient Chinese texts, “there is no swelling that is not relieved by seaweed.”” So, they can be used to treat swellings, lumps, goiter, swollen lymph glands, edema, chronic cough, skin diseases and tumors.

 

So, there you have it all you need to know about seaweed, apart from the fact it stinks smells when it's low tide and when it's all over the beach.

Especially when the moon is full and the tide goes out even further LEAVING MORE OF THE STINKY STUFF'S AROMA ON MY COAT AND PAWS when I'm out and about on the beach.

There is only one way to travel home, with all the windows of the car open, even I put my head out of the window. 
Luv's Freya Rose Blossom X 

Our love to Greta's family over for the loss of their beloved paws.