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Going Green is the Shit!

By on May 31, 2011 in DIET, Spirulina

Okay… not “shit”… but I meant “cool!” Going green and eating green foods is definitely cool. On your body and also on the Earth. We talk a lot about eating for health here at Skrewtips, and to watch out for the perils and pitfalls of what is the modern food industry. It is a virtual [...]

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The Real Lowdown on Spirulina

By on April 27, 2011 in HEALTH, Spirulina

The U.N. once declared Spirulina the ‘best food of the future’. Is it just sensationalism? After all, it’s only a microscopic, blue-green algae. It’s a simple salt water plant that thrives in warm climates and alkaline water. Used by the Aztecs and Mesoamericans since the 16th century, few know that its history goes even further [...]

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Allergies Bothering You? Natural Antihistamines!

By on May 27, 2009 in Allergy, Butterbur, honey, Spirulina, Vitamin C

Ugh! The weather outside is beautiful – the sun is shining, the trees are blooming and the air finally feels tolerably warm. So why do I find myself suffering? The answer is seasonal allergies. I got the telltale itchy eyes a few weeks ago, and since then they’ve threatened to get worse. I knew a [...]

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5 Ways to Raise your Hemoglobin Naturally

By on February 23, 2009 in Anemia, CONDITIONS

Waking up tired and feeling out of breath are two of the first signs of many disorders, but if you’re persistently feeling them, you should get your blood checked, as you may be anemic. Anemia occurs when your hemoglobin levels dip down below normal; since hemoglobin carries oxygen, this leads to hypoxia, or lack of [...]

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Diet Hacker – Slicing up the Super Food Debate

By on August 20, 2007 in DIET

What, you didn’t know we were in the midst of a formal debate regarding the super-ness of some so-called super foods? Well, when other internet publications suggest that we eat spinach every single day of our lives — I’ve got to put my foot down. I love spinach. But, every day? Come on people – [...]

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Are You Eating Your Algae?

By on August 16, 2007 in DIET

Allow me to introduce you to Spirulina, most recently deemed the super-est of all super foods. Spirulina, a form of blue-green algae, boasts 10 times more beta carotene than carrots, is about 65% protein and provides us with essential fatty acids, phytonutrients, probiotics, and antioxidants. Millions of years ago, before we were even a tear [...]

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