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QUOTES FROM INTERNATIONAL RENOWNED ORGANIZATIONS United Nations Organization (UNO) in its World Food Conference of 1974 declared Spirulina as “the best food for tomorrow” ***** World Health Organization (WHO) has hailed Spirulina as “the greatest food on earth” In 1992, WHO also commented that “Spirulina is a high quality food product. It is rich in iron and protein. It is safe to consume and an excellent nutrient supplement for Children” ***** Scientists from NASA tested and found that 1kg of Spirulina is nutritionally equal to 1,000kgs of assorted vegetables

Disclaimer: This book is compiled for general reference only. It is not to be taken as medical advice. People with medical problems or questions should consult a doctor or physician.

CONTENT PAGE Background of “Spirulina” ....………………………………………………….. 1 Supplements vs Spirulina ………………….………………….……………...

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Unique Properties of “Spirulina” ………….……………..…………….……... 3 Who will Benefit Most ………..…………………………..……………..……... 4 Healing and Prevention ……………………..…..………………………….…. 5 Acne ……………………………………………………………………… 5 Aids ………………………………………………………………………. 6 Allergies and Asthma …….…………………………………………….. 6 Alzheimer’s Disease ……………………………………………………. 6 Anaemia …………………………………………………………………. 6 Arthritis …………………………………………………………………… 7 Bad Breath ………………………………………………………………. 7 Cancer in General ………………………………………………………. 8 Colon Cancer ……………………………………………………………. 9 Cholesterol and Arteriosclerosis ………………………………………. 9 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome …………………………………………….. 10 Depression ………………………………………………………………. 10 Detoxification ……………………………………………………………. 10 Diabetes and Cataracts ………………………………………………… 11 Digestive Problems ……………………………………………………… 12 Gum Diseases …………………………………………………………… 13 Haemorrhoids (Piles) ……………………………………………………. 13 Heart Diseases ………………………………………………………….. 14 Hepatic Diseases (Liver) ……………………………………………….. 14 Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) ………………………………….. 15 Infertility …………………………………………………………………... 16 Immune System Weakness and Disorder ……………………………. 16 Kidney Failure …………………………………………………………… 16 Pre-Menstrual Syndrome ………………………………………………. 17 Malnourishment in Children ……………………………………………. 17 Miscarriage Prevention …………………………………………………. 18 Other Diseases ………………………………………………………….. 18 Pancreatitis ………………………………………………………………. 18 Senility ……………………………………………………………………. 19 Sicknesses from Radiotheraphy and Chemotheraphy ……………… 19 Visual Problems …………………………………………………………. 19

CONTENT PAGE Importance of Balance “PH” ....……………………………………………….

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Why does Spirulina works ……………………….…………………………… 26 How do I take ………………….……………………………………………….

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Possible Reactions …………………………………………………………….. 28 Caution ………………………………………………………………………….. 29 Testimonials ……………………………………………………………………. 30 Reference List

BACKGROUND OF “SPIRULINA” Some 3.5 billion years ago, blue-green alga is already the foundation of life on earth, which formed the base of our food chain, as phytoplankton. As the “Earth’s First Food”, it is the direct result of photosynthesis, the process by which green plants utlize sunlight and transform carbon dioxide and water into oxygen, food and energy. There are around 30,000 species of alga and 10 to 20 species of blue-green alga with considerable differences among the different species. AFA (Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae) is cultivated in the wild and grows naturally in shallow equatorial lakes such as in the Rift Valley in East Africa and in Mexico. It is normally found in volcanic areas as it thrives on high soda conditions. Spirulina, on the other hand, is a spiral shaped microscopic blue-green vegetable alga that consists over 70 synergistic nutrients. Spirulina is the preferred species as it is cultivated in a controlled environment without toxic chemicals as an environmentally safe whole food supplement. As a vegetable plankton, Spirulina generates more oxygen than any other plant, and has been nature's own secret formula for rejuvenation since the dawn of time. Spirulina has long been a staple food for Mexicans going back to Aztec civilization. Spirulina is also an important food for people in Eastern and Central Africa. Today, commercial algae farms cultivate Spirulina for millions of people in over 70 countries. The United States is the world’s largest producer of Spirulina, followed by Thailand, India, and China. Chronology of Spirulina: 1927 : A German algae scientist, Dr Darwin, first discovered the existence of spiralshaped algae and named it Spirulina. 1962 : Dr Clement from France discovered the existence of Spirulina in Lake Chad, Africa. 1973 : The discovery of Spirulina was officially announced in the International Protein of Micro-organisms Conference. 1974 : The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) conference declared Spirulina ‘The Best Food for Tomorrow’. 1981 : Spirulina was recognized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States as an excellent nutrient supplement. 1983 : Spirulina won ‘The Best Natural Food’ Award in West Germany’s International Food Expo. 1

SUPPLEMENTS VERSUS SPIRULINA We know that vitamins and minerals are vital in maintaining healthy bodily systems. However, we are also aware that our foods are providing less of what we need to due over-processing and certain farming techniques. There are many supplements and multivitamins available so it can be confusing to know what is best. One thing we can rely on is that nutrients from a plant source will be far superior than those from a laboratory produced, synthetic product. The human body needs certain ratios of specific nutrients in order to function properly and efficiently. Our bodies can be thrown out of sync by one nutrient deficiency. Most vitamins and minerals need a specific combination and ratio of other vitamins and minerals for effective metabolic reaction. The vitamin and mineral molecules in foods are attached to proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Our body recognizes all of these as fuel. Unfortunately, most supplements are synthetically engineered combinations of only isolated vitamins and minerals. The labels of these supplements may claim the consumer will receive their daily requirements if they take the recommended dosage. However, many of these nutrients are not bound to anything so may have an entirely different chemical structure than those found in foods. This also means they may have a different effect on the body. It is well known that some nutrients, such as calcium and iron, are not well absorbed. Complex factors that aid absorption may be missing in lab formulated supplements. Studies have shown that the nutrients delivered by Spirulina are better digested and absorbed that any synthetic supplement. Spirulina offers functional nutrients and phytochemicals as well as new frontiers for disease prevention research. Medical research is now identifying the foods that enhance our immune system. These research organizations are probing the globe for diverse new foods and plants to extract life enhancing goodness including cancer preventing compounds. Spirulina is at the forefront of the nutritional revolution.

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UNIQUE PROPERTIES OF “SPIRULINA” Organically grown spirulina contains rich concentration of nutrients, containing vitamins, minerals, enzymes, trace elements, protein including all essential amino acids, natural antioxidants, phytonutrients, essential fats, chlorophyll-a and phycocyanin. 

Spirulina is a natural whole food, not a formulation. Your body automatically 'know how' to use Spirulina as it provides natural co-factors and combinations absent from synthetic and extracted supplements.



Spirulina is most potent source of Vitamin B12 in the world and the only reliable source of B12 in the entire vegetable kingdom.



Spirulina is superior digestibility and nutrient absorption. It contains all the essential amino acids and is 95% digestible compared to meat at 18 - 20%. Spirulina's cell wall consists of soft mucopolysaccharides that instantly break down in digestion, releasing nutrients allowing the body to utilise valuable energy wasted on food digestion.



Spirulina is rich spectrum of available complete proteins and is the richest source of beta-carotene and mixed carotenoids in the world.



Spirulina is richest whole-food source of the entire anti-oxidant spectrum including: beta-carotene, vitamin E, selenium, methionine, cysteine, super oxide dismutase, glutathionine peroxides, copper, manganese, zinc, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, and B-6. The



Spirulina is the only source of phycocyanin, which is an immune stimulant.



Spirulina is nature's richest whole food source of biochelated organic iron. It's 58 times richer than raw spinach and 28 times richer than raw beef liver.



Spirulina is nature's richest source of beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) and is 25 times higher than raw carrots! Beta-carotene in Spirulina is tested and proved to be completely non-toxic, even in mega doses.



Spirulina is nature's richest source of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). Spirulina is ranked after mother’s milk for its GLA whole food content.

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WHO WILL BENEFIT MOST Who will benefit most? Everybody will benefit nobody is too healthy to use Spirulina. Children mostly hate vegetables, yet they are the ones that need a balanced diet most to ensure proper growth. Give them a few Spirulina tablets a day and they'll get their greens adequately and naturally. Busy people who don't have time to regularly prepare their balanced meals will find Spirulina extremely helpful. Spirulina is a very convenient way to supply their bodies with all the necessary nutrients and regain their energy very quickly. Old people will also benefit greatly as their bodies are so depleted of all the elements and minerals that the digestive system can hardly function. They blame a weak stomach and eat not what they need, but what their digestive system will tolerate. Many elderly people are on medication for extended periods, which interferes with absorption of nutrients. Athletes can enjoy long-lasting energy and reduces recovery time after exercise from Spirulina. People who are ill or recovering from illnesses can benefit from Spirulina as it provides complete nourishment. It was also reported that Spirulina has various healing effects that could expedite the recovery process. Weight watchers also benefit from Spirulina as it satisfies their appetite by providing essential nutrients. Spirulina also contains phenylalanine that acts on the brain's appetite center, which in turn acts as weight suppressant – naturally without the dangers and slimming pills! People who are health conscious or just wish to maintain good health by moving closer to the 20/80 PH balance rule for a health living (details on page 20). Spirulina is not only the ideal whole food to consume but also worked well in preventing various common chronic diseases. Vegetarians deemed Spirulina as a popular choice due to its high protein and B12 content generally lacking in their diet. What’s more the tablet is of vegetable orgin. Giving your car a check up and a tune up is preventive maintenance. But, Spirulina is more than a preventive medicine. Taking Spirulina is like a total overhaul of your body the things that "the doctor within" can repair, will be repaired. Once repairs are done, Spirulina will give your body continuous tune up. Spirulina will not stop to detoxify and cleanse your body as you continue to consume it. 4

HEALING AND PREVENTION Scientists and doctors have reported that besides the great nutritional value, Spirulina also contains phycocyanin, a phytonutrient that gives spirulina its dark blue-green colour (phycocyanin is blue and chlorophyll is green). Phycocyanin has been shown in animal studies to stimulate the production of red blood cells. Spirulina contains a soft cell wall composed of proteins and complex sugars that can be easily digested. More than 100 published scientific references exist in regards to spirulina. Studies are showing that Spirulina possesses anti-cancer effects and anti-viral properties. Animal studies show that it is a powerful tonic for the immune system. It activates many of the different immune cells (macrophages, T-cells, B-cells, Natural Killer cells) as well as organs involved with immune function, such as the spleen, liver, bone marrow, lymph nodes, tonsils, and thymus gland. It is also used to help treat high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes. Below are some specific areas that evidently benefit from Spirulina: * ACNE * It is human nature to look for beauty, especially in adolescents but many adults are not spared either. Main cause of acne is due to unbalanced nutrition and eating only certain foods. During adolescence, the body grows fast, the nutritional demands are high, and the pressure coming from society, school and emotional problems is great. For adults, acne could be due to inadequate diet, imbalance hormones and stress etc. This results in high consumption of vitamins and other nutrients by the body. Malmetabolism of lipid causes toxic material to be excreted through the skin, as is the case with acne. It is related to the metabolism of many vitamins and lipids. Vitamin B2 deficiency result in faulty metabolism of saturated fatty acids. Hence an oily face. Vitamin B6 deficiency causes mal-metabolism of unsaturated fatty acid and acne can also occur, but the face remains dry. Nicotinic acid deficiency causes acne, leaving black spots because of pigmentation. Vitamin A and Zn deficiency lead to appearance of pimples. This causes the pimples to become easily infected and makes healing of the wounds difficult. Chlorophyll (or magnesium) deficiency means low production of the vitamin B group enzymes. A pimple is difficult to remove by the root. The fruit and vegetable beautification method advocated by many nutrition specialists is meant largely to increase the body's absorption of chlorophyll and vitamin B group. Spirulina is the world's second richest source of chlorophyll, vitamin A and zinc. It is a natural plant, so a clean and fresh face can come from within naturally. 5

* AIDS * Spirulina, not only possess the ability to slow down the HIV virus, but also as a preventive agent against this terrible disease. In 1989, the US National Cancer Institute announced that chemicals extracted from Spirulina with focus on blue-green algae's sulpholipids were found to be extremely effective in laboratory tests against the HIV virus. In Japan, a group of medical students published a study last year on Calcium-Spirulan, a Spirulina extract which has also been shown to inhibit the HIV virus. The researchers discovered that Calcium-Spirulan inhibits the replication of HIV-1 Herpes Simplex, Human Cytomegalo virus, Influenza-A virus, the mumps and measles viruses in laboratory tests, yet was also found to be very safe for human cells. * ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA * Several Japanese studies into children's food allergies have found that blue-green alga is a vital food source for infants who are allergic both to cow's milk and Soya-based baby foods. Babies who were fed blue-green algae put on weight and became less susceptible to other food allergies in later life. Study in India proved effectiveness of spirulina supplementation in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Significant improvements in lung function were observed after introduced spirulina into diet. It is concluded that spirulina alone has been equally beneficial as medication alone over two months period in treating mild to moderate asthma. The most optimal improvement was observed when medication and spirulina were administered together. The results of this study suggest that long-term supplementation of spirulina for more than two months on daily basis can optimize an improvement of bronchial asthma. * ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE * The work on blue-green algae's effects on Alzheimer's disease was mostly done by US physician Dr. Gabriel Cousens. He discovered many brain-enhancing qualities, including improved concentration and mental clarity. Blue-green algae partially reversed Alzheimer's disease in one patient and halted rapid advancing senility in another. * ANAEMIA * Anaemia is the deficiency of red blood cells. It can have various causes, such as blood loss, insufficient bone marrow production, B12, folic acid, or iron deficiency. Phycocyanin, a phytonutrient found in Spirulina, has been shown in animal studies to stimulate production of stem cells by the bone marrow. Stem cells are immature cells, which later mature into red and white blood cells. Spirulina also contains B12, which may help prevent B12 deficiency anaemia, a concern for iron deficiencies such as strict vegetarians, women and those who drink lots of coffee. 6

ARTHRITIS * Scientists believe that one of the reasons for the rise in cases of arthritis and other degenerative diseases is that your diets have become extremely reliant on saturated fats which may prevent essential fatty acids from working properly in your overly acidic bodies. Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) is an essential fatty acid that has an important role in many bodily functions, including the synthesis of cholesterol, regulating blood pressure and managing inflammations. Clinical studies have shown that GLA can help with symptoms of arthritis. Blue-green alga has more naturally occurring GLA than any other foodstuff on Earth with the exception of one - human breast milk. * BAD BREATH * This troublesome complaint affects millions of people and has fuelled a thriving industry. Strict oral hygiene and natural remedies usually provide relief; if bad breath persists, careful dental or medical detective work can often uncover a correctable underlying cause. Symptoms as follows: 

Regular experience of a disagreeable taste is a sign that the breath leaving your mouth probably has an unpleasant odour;



Many people with bad breath do not taste or smell it themselves, so look for possible clues from others: they step back when you speak, for instance. If you suspect a problem, ask someone you trust for an honest opinion;



Bleeding gums signal gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums that can sometimes cause bad breath.

Spirulina is chlorophyll-rich and best when swished around the mouth before being swallowed. These chlorophyll-rich algae may also encourage the growth of 'friendly' bacteria in the large intestine. However, you should see your doctor if bad breath persists despite self-care measures. Your dentist or doctor can check for an underlying medical cause, such as gum disease or a chronic sinus infection.

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* CANCER IN GENERAL * Between 1975 and 1986, fifteen studies in the US showed a correlation between high levels of beta-carotene and vitamin A - which are found in many fruits and vegetables and a lower incidence of lung cancer. One study showed that smoking increases the risks of lung cancer, not only because it contains powerful carcinogens in the smoke, but also because it destroyed beta-carotene in the body. Beta-carotene's most important function, it appears, is in stimulating the immune system and destroying the rogue scavenger cells - free radicals - which can damage normal healthy cells. Spirulina has 17 different carotenes. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant, that is, it has the ability to join up with a free radical and deactivate it. When antioxidants are present in the body, the cells are no longer in danger of being damaged. Small amounts of free radicals are produced during breathing and digestion, but exposure to high levels of pollution, sunlight, smoke and bacterial infections can trigger dangerously high levels of free radicals in the body. Once free radicals are formed, they can cause a reaction that can produce yet more free radicals in the body. Many scientists believe that some cancers are the result of damaged cells running amok, causing cells to grow at an uncontrolled rate. Damaged cells lose their ability to function normally. Another new research found that beta-carotene is of vital in the way your cells communicate with each other. Scientists believe that cancerous cell lines are unable to accept chemical signals from other cells, which could control their growth. Betacarotene appears to be able to open up the communication processes between normal and pre-cancerous and cancerous cells, thereby enabling the body to send signals, which could stop cancerous cells dividing. In this way, beta-carotene is thought to have the potential to reverse cancer. Research also shown that the carotenoids found in blue-green alga are powerful agents in reducing the size of malignant tumours. Tumours that have been induced in hamsters in clinical trials have regressed when treated with blue-green alga extracts. Spirulina have been found to have anticancer activity specifically against human breast cancer, according to a study published in October 2009 issue of "Bio-medicine and Pharmacotherapy" by a research team from China led by T. Chen. During the study an extract of Spirulina was used in combination with the mineral selenium. The authors suggest that both Spirulina and selenium may have potential in preventing human breast cancer.

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* COLON CANCER * Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers, especially among our elderly people. Your highly acidic, low fibre, high animal protein diet upsets the self cleansing mechanism of the intestines. Bulky, high fibre foods create roughage that scraped clean the walls of the intestines and the bulk had to move through in about 10 to 16 hours. With our modern diet, it now takes about four days for the food to pass through the digestive system. Worse, some food stick to the wall of your colon. It is coated with mucus, forming a mucoid and it can stay there for many years. These mucoids are a major cause of inefficient digestion, malabsobtion of nutrients and cancer of colon. Brewers' yeasts and Spirulina are the only protein supplements that are non-mucoid forming in the intestines. Spirulina is also described as a 'metabolic activator', which acts directly on the body tissues at the cellular level to promote increased activity to burn up muco-forming substances. This aggressive cleansing herb empties toxins out of the body tissues into the lymph. * CHOLESTEROL AND ARTERIOSCLEROSIS * According to Taiwan Medical Journal, volume 80, number 9, September 1981, pages 934-42, an animal laboratory evidently showed that Spirulina has the obvious ability to reduce serum cholesterol and the cholesterol level in the liver. These experiment results can probably be attributed to the fact that the high protein content of Spirulina has the effect of reducing cholesterol. This is because the amino acids in plant protein are different from animal protein. Another factor is Spirulina’s has high fibre content including 89.7% non-fibrous fibre. The non-fibrous material is possibly the main reason why Spirulina can reduce serum cholesterol levels. The non-fibrous element in fibre contains fruit gelatine, a partial fibre component, plant gelatine and a gelatinous substance, all of which reduce serum cholesterol levels. These substances in the intestines absorb bile acids and rapidly excrete them as well as enabling the liver to metabolise cholesterol more rapidly. Diet therapy experiments have shown that diet therapy utilising Spirulina also has a positive effect on mild cases of brain haemorrhage. The basic reason for this is the reduction of cholesterol levels in the blood. For example, a Presbyterian minister in the city of Kaoshsiung suffered a mild haemorrhage in his brain and had difficulty moving his limbs. After eating Spirulina for three months he was able to climb stairs again. The members of his church were very surprised. It has a very good effect on patients who have suffered from heart disease. Overall, Spirulina is very effective in the prevention of brain haemorrhage.

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* CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME * Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been linked to many things including poor nutrition, immune system depression, toxic overload, viral infections, accumulations of organophosphates etc. It will take many more years and studies before we know for certain what is really behind this debilitating illness, which strikes down many people, even children as young as eight years old. Although no clinical study has been conducted on the effects of blue-green alga on CFS, there is much anecdotal evidence that it can steadily reverse the symptoms of the disease, which include dizziness, panic attacks, chronic tiredness, muscle pain and headaches. The reason for this is that Spirulina is both a potent detoxifier and a high quality food source. Moreover, Spirulina’s high levels of protein, vitamins and minerals are extremely easy for your body to absorb and put no strain on your immune system or other bodily systems that may be under stress.

* DEPRESSION * Dr. Gabriel Cousen's pioneering work in the USA on Spirulina’s remarkable effects on Alzheimer's disease and its value as a pure brain food has stimulated many people to take Spirulina in order to rectify imbalances in the brain which may cause depression. Again, although clinical studies on the subject are eagerly awaited, there is much anecdotal evidence. Many people, especially the elderly and long term depressed, have reported a significant improvement in vitality and well being after taking Spirulina.

* DETOXIFICATION * Dr Strengler also found Spirulina to be a great supplement to use for helping patients with detoxification. The protein content also helps with blood sugar stabilization. Spirulina helps to bind and excrete heavy metals out of the body. In addition, it has been shown to increase the beneficial bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidus, by acting as a “food” for these friendly floras. 10

* DIABETES AND CATARACTS * Diabetes is a typical disease of civilized countries due to because of high living standards. We are consuming too much animal protein and high-calorie foods. We know that most proteins need vitamin B6 to be smoothly metabolised. Diabetes patients either dislike vegetables and fruits, or eat too few and hence suffer from a deficiency of magnesium (Mg). Vitamin B6 cannot be absorbed without Mg and any disturbance in protein metabolism results in disease. Vitamin B6 and Mg play a key role in the contraction of diabetes. Dr. Adelle Davis described the pathogenicity of diabetes: "When there is not enough of vitamin B6, the utilization of absorbed tryptophan (one kind of amino acid) is abnormal, and it is converted to toxic xanthurinic acid. When an animal is deficient in vitamin B6, the level of xanthurinic acid in the blood is too high, and the pancreas will be damaged in 48 hours. Consequently, insulin secretion is reduced and diabetes occurs. Meanwhile the blood sugar level increases and sugar is excreted in the urine." If the supply of vitamin B6 is correct, the xanthurinic acid will decrease. If the pancreas is only mildly damaged, the patient's symptoms will be diminished and his health restored. If this vitamin is always deficient, the diabetic's conditions will deteriorate until death. Since Mg may decrease the body's dependence on vitamin B6, supplementing the treatment with Mg will also diminish the production of xanthurinic acid. A diabetic patient has an especially low Mg content in his blood, because diabetes is caused by both vitamin B6 and Mg deficiencies." A diabetic patient's pancreas cannot secrete insulin. The normal treatment is to inject insulin to reduce the level of blood sugar. But this method risks the occurrence of insulin shock, as blood sugar falls sharply. Insulin relieves the diabetic symptoms temporarily but does not help pancreatic function, so the diabetic's regimen will be kept for the rest of his life. The basic approach in treating diabetes is to enhance the body's nutrition to halt the deterioration of the pancreas and restore its normal functioning. Many clinical reports made by Prof. Chu Nai Tan Mi of Japan Sake Cyoku Medical University proved that Spirulina is dramatically effective in the restoration of a healthy condition with diabetics. There was a case of a 55-year old male with diabetes, height 168 cm, weight 70 kg who already had diabetic complications, that is, mild cataracts in both eyes. He took 7 tablets of Spirulina at each meal, three times a day. He was completely normal after taking Spirulina for two months. His cataracts got better and experienced significant weight loss. It is necessary for patients with more sever cases to take Spirulina for 3 to 6 months. Spirulina contains 1.33 % chlorophyll (Mg), ten times more than in common vegetables and others such as high vegetable protein, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, pantothenic acid, Zn etc. that may enhance the production of natural insulin. Polysaccharide sugars in Spirulina maintain a steady blood sugar level and helped to curb food cravings because the comprehensive nutrients it supplies that satisfies the body. Weight loss and reduced sugar craving meant that patients did not need as much insulin. 11

* DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS * It is easy to contract gastric or duodenal ulcers in such a competitive and tense industrial society as we live in now. We suffer from the fact that ulcer patients cannot be cured after taking so many drugs and seeing so many physicians. The main cause of ulcers is stress. What is stress? Stress is caused in part by factors such as fatigue, tension, bad temper, inadequate sleep, viral infection, lack of nutrients, especially protein, or when one is under prolonged stress. Stress leads to over-breathing (hyperventilation) which in turn causes further health problems (asthma and various nutrient deficient 'diseases' as sinusitis, hypertension, ear infections, eczema, rhinitis, chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea). Protein is stored in many organs, e.g. the liver, lymphaden and thymus. Prolonged stress not only exhausts the protein stores, but it uses up the somatoprotein of the stomach and intestinal walls as well. The stomach and intestinal walls get thinner and the mucus gland in the stomach wall begins to atrophy and suffer damage. When the secretion of mucus is not sufficient, the stomach wall loses its protection. When food enters the stomach via the oesophagus, the stomach starts to secrete pepsin. HC1 contained in pepsin directly attacks the stomach wall, resulting in stomachalgia. Most stomachic drugs contain antacids to neutralize gastric acid. When gastric acid is reduced, the pain is reduced, but it is not cured, it is just temporarily relieved. Gastric acid is very valuable; it decomposes protein and minerals to amino acid. Stomachic drugs such as antacids prevent digestion of protein and minerals, which in turn prevents healing of peptic ulcers. As the stress increases, an operation can no longer be avoided unless the sufferer alters his diet (to include Spirulina and colloidal minerals) and stress levels are reduced. Spirulina has been shown to stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestines. Research in Japan showed that Spirulina increased lactobacillus in rats by 300% over one hundred days, compared with a control group. Vitamin B1 absorption also improved by 43% and the researchers concluded that Spirulina increases both lactobacillus and the absorption of vitamin B1. Healthy lactobacillus promotes bowel health by preventing constipation, fighting infections and helping to detoxify potentially poisonous chemicals in your food. As well as keeping the gut healthy and improving elimination, it helps with digestion and absorption of food and stimulates the immune system. According to the study of an American scientist, the major reason for ulcers is the overheating of the bile juices. Although cases of duodenal ulcers are relatively few, they are principally caused by overheated bile juices. Normal bile juices are bright yellow and alkaline. When the alkaline element in the liver is exhausted it cannot be replaced. The bile juices then become acidic and corrode the stomach lining, leading to the overheating of the bile juices. Spirulina, being rich in alkaline content, is the best diet therapy for this condition. In fact, one of the most reported benefits from consumers is the relieve from constipation and piles problems after taking spirulina in a matter of days! 12

* GUM DISEASES * In 1941, an American dentist, S. L. Goldberg, successfully treated 300 patients suffering from pyorrhoea (bleeding gums and loosening teeth) with liquid chlorophyll. He discovered that those who were also suffering from Vincent's disease, a gum infection and bad breath caused by lack of B-complex vitamins and exacerbated by stress, also improved significantly. He encouraged his patients to squirt liquid chlorophyll between their teeth at least four times a day and to rinse their mouths with a chlorophyll-based mouthwash. His patients' teeth tightened in the gums, the bleeding stopped and new tissue grew over the gums to replace damaged tissue leading to fresher breath. Chlorophyll was used extensively on the battlefields of both World Wars as an emergency procedure to disinfect wounds, prevent infection and promote healing in damaged tissue. Spirulina has extremely high chlorophyll content. In fact, it is entirely responsible for its green pigment (phycocyanin is the blue pigment). Taking Spirulina will ensure rapid healing of damaged tissue and providing a concentrated source of calcium to maintain the health of teeth, gums and fresh breath. There is profound value of chlorophyll to the human body. Chlorophyll is one of the most powerful detoxificants of a human body, it is a savage killer of harmful bacteria in the digestive tract and eliminator of body odours. Most plant-eating animals have a very pleasant body and breath smell because of chlorophyll in the plants they eat. It is excellent calcium controller, thus preventing a host of calcium deficiency illnesses. Spirulina is the second richest source of chlorophyll (after Chlorella) and far ahead of alfalfa. * HAEMORRHOIDS (PILES) * According to Adelle Davis' report, haemorrhoids come from vitamin B6 deficiency. The exact reason is still unknown to scientists. According to actual experiences in diet therapy, a combination of Spirulina and vitamin B6 may be the best agent to get rid of haemorrhoids. Spirulina also contains alkaline elements (K, Mg etc.) which help prevent intestinal spasmodic constipation. Magnesium, vitamin B6, methionine and serine synthesize more choline, while other components make the bile normal, which helps prevent undigested lipid, iron and calcium from combining to create hard stools and hence constipation. Haemorrhoids heal more easily if there is no constipation. Many have reported that spirulina effectively resolved constipation in a matter of days. In many cases, a combination of Spirulina and 100 - 200 mg/day of vitamin B6, caused dove-egg sized internal piles to disappear in a week, thus avoiding the pain and hardship of an operation. If necessary, the dosage of vitamin B6 may be increased up to 300 mg daily. But after the symptoms disappear the dosage of vitamin B6 should be decreased. 10 mg daily is enough. 13

* HEART DISEASES * A 10-year study into beta carotene's effect on cancer at the Harvard Medical School surprisingly revealed in an interim report on coronary heart disease. Those who took extra beta-carotene suffered half as many heart attacks, strokes and heart surgical operations as those who did not. The researchers acknowledged that beta-carotene is as useful an agent for controlling heart disease as it is for cancer. Beta-carotene also appears to prevent the formation and oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, thereby ensuring that the arteries do not become blocked. Spirulina contains very high levels of both 'cis' and 'trans' beta-carotene. US studies have proven that a deficiency in Selenium causes heart attacks. Selenium is found in both Spirulina and Colloidal Minerals. * HEPATIC DISEASES (LIVER) * A normal liver is extremely important as can decompose toxins and synthesizes multiple amino acids to protect body tissues. When needed, it will convert protein to sugar and lipid. The liver may also produce lecithin, cholesterol, bile juice and albumin for cleaning waste, thrombin for blood aggregate and various enzymes and coenzymes. It can convert sugar to glycogen and vice versa when needed as well. It also stores iron, copper and many trace minerals and equal amounts of vitamins A, D, E, K and B group. But, a damaged liver will disturb these functions due to environmental contamination, pesticide residue, drugs, viruses and toxicants invading the body. This will disturb absorption of nutrients and liver will lose its detoxification ability. When attacked by toxins, alcohol, or infection, it needs even more nutrients to function well. Japanese studies on patients with severe liver disease, including acute and chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis through alcohol abuse, revealed that blue-green algae can boost the liver's effectiveness in 2 to 6 weeks The high vegetative protein contained in Spirulina is especially beneficial to the hepatic patient. Spirulina also contains a large amount of methionine and serine, which with the help of Mg and vitamin B6 synthesize large amounts of choline. Indeed, Spirulina has corrective and preventative powers for fatty liver and hepatocirrhosis. Many enzymes are derived from protein, but without Mg and vitamin B6 the liver cannot synthesize various enzymes. A decrease of many hormonal functions may result. When the insulin secretion inhibition hormone is inhibited in this way, the insulin in the blood will increase and the blood sugar will decrease. Measuring the blood sugar is now the most popular method of testing for liver damage. With the help of potassium, glucose is converted to glycogen and stored. When this is needed, it is released as heat for normal use as well as for prevention of hypoglycaemia and fatigue. Spirulina contains a large amount of potassium, which is also good for the liver.

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* HYPERTENSION (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE) * Experiments in Japan have shown that chlorophyll is a very powerful agent for increasing blood circulation to all the organs in the body by dilating blood vessels. In the heart itself, it appears to aid the transmission of nerve impulses that control contraction. The heart rate is slowed down, yet each contraction is more powerful, improving the overall efficiency of the heart. Biochem. Ph. D. Adelle Davis of USA, explained the relationship between nutrition and hypertension: "A test made on animals whose food is deficient of choline showed that the kidney could be damaged, resulting in hypertension. Tests were made on 158 high risk hypertensive patients. 133 of them belonged to the reason unknown group, 20 to the brain or eye haemorrhage group, 3 to diabetes, 3 to heart disease, and 19 to renal disorders. All of them were treated with drugs for a long period of time but not one improved. After a while the therapy was stopped and changed to choline. The hypertensive symptoms like headache, dizziness, tinnitus, papillae and constipation disappeared completely after 5 to 10 days of choline (one kind of vitamin B). In three weeks the blood pressure went down. The test seems to have proven that hypertension is intimately related to choline. Liver, eggs and brain have high choline content. Though Spirulina is not exceptionally rich in Choline, based on the biochemistry theory, choline can be synthesized in vivo. Serine may produce choline through the aid of vitamin B6 and methionine can be converted to choline as well. Spirulina contains 3.23% serine and 1.95% methionine, totalling 5.18%. The content is very high and, provided that there is adequate vitamin B6, more choline can be synthesized to reduce the blood pressure. Just having vitamin B6 is not enough. Vitamin B6 should be converted to the active form of B6, PO4 with the help of Mg. Spirulina contains a high quantity of chlorophyll (1.33% of chlorophyll is Mg compound), so it may assist to complete the reaction. Some patients lack potassium (K) and eat too much salt, thus aggravating hypertension. Lack of K damages the glomerus, which filters blood, water and waste which then goes directly to the gall bladder by way of the ureter. When the glomerus is partially damaged the velocity of blood flow increases and the BP gets higher for body to carry out the filtration work. Patients who have a dislike of vegetables have no way of getting enough potassium (K). Spirulina contains 1.79% potassium, which is ten times higher than the percentage in common vegetables. Therefore Spirulina can benefit these patients tremendously with BP reduced 20 - 30 mm after continuous usage of Spirulina for 2 weeks! Research carried out by Professor Banyan and the Sato Medical College of Tokyo University has indicated that prostaglandin E2 may affect abnormal blood pressure but not normal blood pressure. It therefore can be developed as a blood pressure regulating agent. Spirulina contains 3 - 4% Gamma-Linoleic Acid (GLA) so it is remarkably effective in enhancing metabolism, improving the external character of the body, regulating blood pressure and balance of all the body's physiological function. Only other nature whole food with richer GLA than Spirulina is human milk. 15

* INFERTILITY * Nutritionists say that the best way to protect fertility is to eat a well-balanced diet, which ensures the body has a store of vitamins to draw from, particularly in times of stress. This ensures that the endocrine system, which controls the production of hormones, is properly regulated. Moreover, studies of rats fed on Spirulina have shown that they have improved fertility, which is not surprising since it contains all the essential proteins, vitamins and minerals. * IMMUNE SYSTEM WEAKNESS AND DISORDER * Immune system is your first line of defense against diseases, whether infectious or degenerative. Your immune system must be strengthened in order to identify between "self" from "non-self" so it can react swiftly when attacked by foreign invaders. Its role is to stop trouble in the body before it starts, for example fighting viruses, or destroying pre-cancerous cells before they take hold in your body. Studies on animals have shown that beta-carotene can act as a powerful stimulant to the immune system. Spirulina is a powerful tonics for the immune system due to its high beta-carotene content. Studies on mice, hamsters, chickens, cats and fish have shown that Spirulina can significantly improve immune system function. It stimulates the cellular immune system, which consists of macrophages (which kill germs), T-cells, bone marrow stem cells, Bcells and natural killer cells. These cells circulate in organs vital to the immune system the liver, spleen, thymus lymph nodes, adenoids, tonsils and bone marrow. Spirulina appears to revitalize these cells and organs, improving their ability to function under stress from environmental toxins or infectious diseases. Research in China has focused on the pigment phycocyanin in Spirulina. Phycocyanin appears to affect the stem cells found in bone marrow, which are vitally important for the immune system. Stem cells are known as 'grandmother cells' to both white blood cells, which make up the immune system, and red blood cells, which oxygenate the body. Chinese scientists have also found that phycocyanin found in Spirulina can stimulate the production of red blood cells, emulating the effect of the hormone erythropoietin, which is produced by healthy kidneys and regulates the production of red blood cells by bone marrow stem cells. * KIDNEY FAILURE * Kidney diseases toxicity caused by mercury was suppressed by feeding Spirulina to rats. A water-soluble extract of Spirulina containing phycocyanin (natural blue pigment) was examined. Renal (kidney) toxicity in rats caused by para-Aminophenol (pain reliever) and Cisplatin (anti-cancer) was significantly reduced by the phycocyanin extract of Spirulina. Researchers concluded that phycocyanin plays a major role in the protective effect of Spirulina against renal failure caused by mercury and pharmaceutical drugs, and that Spirulina might be applicable to the reduction of general renal dysfunction. 16

* PRE-MENSTRUAL SYNDROME * Nutritionists believe that women who experience severe pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) have abnormally low levels of certain nutrients, including zinc, iron and the B-complex vitamins. As a whole food with a comprehensive nutritional profile, Spirulina has been shown to replenish stores of nutrients, thereby reducing the strain on the body during menstruation. Spirulina has 50 times more iron than spinach, 15 times more than beef or hazelnuts and is very easily absorbed and utilized by your body. * MALNOURISHMENT IN CHILDREN * Spirulina is an important food supplement for starving children in developing countries due to its wide and natural nutrients at economical price. Spirulina is also used to prevent blindness in malnourished children and, for the children of Chernobyl, it is for the treatment of radiation sickness. However, most children in affluent societies like ours are also malnourished but mainly due to undesirable eating habits. Most children don’t eat sufficient vegetables. Based on the 20% versus 80% ratio, your child will need to eat 4 times more alkaline food (vegetables and fruits) than acidic food (meat, dairy products and processed food). Unfortunately, this is not usually the case. This trend will eventually affect children’s normal growth, health and immunity strength. As reported, there are already increasing percentage of children suffering from adult chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and kidney failure etc as a result of imbalance diet. One of the most natural and nutritious foods on the planet you can give to your children is Spirulina. It has a high concentration of natural chlorophyll and carotene (10 to 20 times higher than vegetables). Spirulina is the best chlorophyll and carotene supplement for children who dislike vegetables and to prevent diet imbalance in children. Spirulina not only provides important and wide array of vitamins and minerals, it can also boost your child's natural immunity to help them resist the coughs and colds that seem to spread so easily between kids. Spirulina is an excellent source of easily digestible protein. Spirulina also contains GLA (Gamma Linolenic-Acid), which is an important fatty acid for growth, development and immunity. Spirulina is the only other highest food source of GLA other than mother’s milk! It was tested and reported by scientists from NASA that 1-kilogram of Spirulina is nutritionally equal to 1,000-kilograms of assorted vegetables! 17

Make Spirulina a healthy part of your child's diet everyday instead of giving them synthesised supplements which their bodies cannot absorb. You don't ever have to worry about giving your kids too much Spirulina. It is remarkably low in calories, low in sodium and contains no poisons or toxic chemical residues. The United Nations has conducted a 5-year toxicology study on Spirulina and found it to be completely non-toxic! Spirulina is also the only non-mucus forming and non-acid forming proteins! Most children love it and there are fun ways to blend this food into their diet. You can make delicious fruit smoothies with their favourite fruits, juice and ice etc. * MISCARRIAGE PREVENTION * Miscarriages will occur when the body is lacking in vitamins E and vitamin B12. Folic acid should be adequate before foetus formation. Half of all miscarriages are caused by folic acid deficiency. Insufficient intake of protein (less than 50g a day) and deficiency of vitamins A, C, K will also cause miscarriage. Infectious diseases such as measles and over smoking are also causative factors of miscarriages. Spirulina is naturally high in protein. Its vitamin A and B12 content is especially high and vitamin E, folic acid, C, and K is abundant as well. Spirulina is a complete food yet natural enough to greatly benefit pregnant woman's health and helps to prevent miscarriages. * OTHER DISEASES * Constipation, hangovers, stiff necks during middle age and old age, pains in the shoulder, headaches, children's nocturnal enuresis, frequent enuresis, red spots on the skin etc. All these will be improved or cured in a matter of one to three weeks of Spirulina usage. Continuous use for a long period of time works best. Paediatric loss of appetite, asthma, insomnia, weight gain in females, susceptibility to lingering colds, pain in the hands and feet, hypoglycemia, albuminuria, joint sclerosis, gastroptosis, gout, and arthritis: these symptoms will be improved or controlled in 1 to 3 months of oral Spirulina administration with many people. * PANCREATITIS * The pancreas regulates blood sugar levels and the synthesis of digestive enzymes. The pancreas can become stressed when the body is subjected to a poor diet and excess alcohol and sugar. After a while, the gland begins to malfunction and fails to send enzymes into the stomach and intestines to process food. These enzymes instead attack the tissues in the pancreas, causing swelling in the abdomen, and blood sugars go out of control, causing sugar cravings and food intolerance. The body fails to absorb nutrients and proteins, which can lead to malnutrition and, ultimately, serious disease. Blue-green alga (especially Spirulina) is used extensively in Japan for people who suffer from pancreatitis because its natural enzymes and balanced nutrition can reverse the symptoms of such condition. 18

* SENILITY * Many doctors believe that senility is the result of long-term nutritional deficiencies. Many report that when elderly people are given blue-green algae, they experience improved circulation and increased vitality and energy. Japanese biochemists, meanwhile, claim that blue-green algae's incredible facility in detoxifying the body, stabilizing cellular metabolism and boosting the thymus gland make it a powerful tool for prolonging human life. Dr. Benjamin Frank, a pioneer in research into aging, has shown that the loss of energy and physical deterioration associated with aging are due to the break-down of nucleic material DNA and RNA that are needed to keep cells healthy. Thus a drop in the efficiency of cellular regeneration, caused by toxic overload or poor diet, can affect your life-span. Dr. Frank found that by putting his patients on a diet of DNA/RNA-rich foods, such as sardines, fish, wheat germ and green, leafy vegetables, they regained energy, memory and a more youthful appearance. Blue-green alga especially Spirulina has significantly more RNA than sardines, one of the highest available sources of RNA. * SICKNESSES FROM RADIOTHERAPHY AND CHEMOTHERAPHY * Radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer can cause many unwelcome side effects, including depressed immune systems as the therapies can kill the body's white defence cells (leucocytes). Clinical studies have shown that 3g of Spirulina slows the loss of these cells and that patients who take it during treatment experience less nausea and fatigue. Russian doctors treating children suffering from radiation sickness after the Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster in 1986 have also reported very encouraging results with Spirulina. Doctors at the Minsk Institute of Medical Science in Belarus found that 5g of powdered Spirulina taken daily for twenty days helped reduce radioactivity levels in the children's urine by 50 per cent and also reduced levels of lead and mercury. As a result of this work, the government of Belarus has awarded Spirulina a patent as a medicine for treating radiation sickness. * VISUAL PROBLEMS * According to Japanese ophthalmic surgeons, around 90% of Cataracts in elderly people improved when the patients were treated with a combination of blue-green algae and drugs. Blue-green algae, as we have seen, contains high levels of beta-carotene. Recent studies in the US have also shown that when high doses of beta-carotene are given to people who are extremely light-sensitive (a condition known as erythropoietic protoporphyria or EPP), more than three-quarters of them said they could tolerate light much more easily.

"The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind." -- Philipus Aureolus Paracelsus -19

IMPORTANCE OF BALANCE “PH” WHAT IS PH? Technically speaking, pH stands for the Power of Hydrogen. Broken down to the simplest form, our bodies are composed of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. The pH measures the action of hydrogen and the balance of acidity and alkalinity in the living system. When testing pH, the result is a number from 0 to 14. Neutral is 7. Lower numbers represent an acidic condition. Higher number represents an alkaline condition. Our bodies are alkaline by design but acid by function. Hence, a 20% acidic and 80% alkaline level (20/80 rule) is the most ideal state to ensure optimal immunity level against all sicknesses. All of the cells that make up the body are slightly alkaline and must stay that way to remain healthy and alive. The optimum range of pH is from 7.2 to 7.6, slightly alkaline. IMPORTANCE OF HYDROGEN Hydrogen is the smallest Critical Element and is capable of passing through the cell wall. In order for our cells to function they must communicate with each other through electrons but electrons can not move in the body without hydrogen. Cells must have oxygen but oxygen does not work without hydrogen. Cells cannot multiply or grow without hydrogen. The very fabric of our being, our DNA, is held together by Hydrogen bonds. Hydrogen is literally the fuel of life. When we are born we have plenty of Hydrogen. As we age, our Hydrogen pool becomes depleted. When this occurs, free radicals steel it from essential areas thus accelerating aging and disease. It is now accepted that the aging process and virtually all disease is the result of free radical damage to the cells. WHY SO DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY PH? Our bodies are in a constant state of metabolization. The problem is that the process of metabolism creates acid, which is needed for energy and other biochemical processes. Normal healthy metabolism creates acid wastes such as cholesterol, uric acid and acetic acid. To add on, our food, water and air are loaded with acid forming substances like chlorine and an increasing assortment of chemicals. Soft drink, especially cola drinks (pH 2.5), is extremely acid forming and is the mainstay of our children's diets. 20

Poor choices of foods, acidic ingredients and low mineral content all contribute to a condition of acid overload. Maintaining a proper, slightly alkaline, pH is considered the most important aspect of a healthy body and a long disease-free life. An imbalance of alkalinity creates a condition favorable to the growth of bacteria, viruses, yeast and other harmful organisms - even Cancer. Accumulation of acid wastes is also closely linked with degenerative disease, lack of vitality and aging in general. Even when there are no toxic substances in our food, there are waste products that must either be eliminated or stored. Toxins change into poison and must be detoxified or they will eventually destroy the system.

HOW FAST CAN I CHANGE MY PH? Shifting pH is not an overnight process. In fact, it is difficult and requires consistent effort. For example, it would require 32 glasses of highly alkaline water (10pH) to make 1 glass of cola (2.5pH) to a neutral 7pH! The body contains roughly 10 gallons of water. That same glass of cola added to 10 gallons of water with a pH of 7.4 (normal body pH) would bring the overall pH down to 4.6. Fortunately the body has a buffering system that prevents such a severe decline in pH. If not, drinking cola would literally be fatal. OUR DEFENSE SYSTEM The human body has an incredible ability to maintain life. However, the compensations our bodies are forced to make come with a price. As the damage accumulates over the years, we may experience no obvious ill effects but eventually the bill comes due and we pay the price. Having an acidic pH is like driving your car with the oil light on. The car will continue to run without any apparent problem but eventually it will simply stop. To maintain life our blood and cells must be defended against all of this acidity. Should we become too acidic, we would die. Calcium and magnesium are two key alkalizing minerals. Fortunately we have what amounts to an alkaline mineral bank in our bones and teeth. To buffer the acid overload the body will make withdrawals from this bank account. While this is effective in the short term, in the long run we see bones becoming more brittle with age and in extreme cases it results in osteoporosis.

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Another way the body raises blood pH is by solidifying acids and deposit them in the tissues. This enables our blood to remain in an acceptable pH range but as these harmful byproducts accumulate, overall pH goes lower, oxygen levels fall, and the seeds of a variety of degenerative diseases are sowed. Above process of gradually depleting minerals from the bones and building up acidic deposits in body tissues is a slow one. For many years we have no symptoms, no clue as to the storm that is building. Eventually we begin to experience aches and pains, declining energy levels, and other subtle signs that we associate with getting older. These are not an inevitable part of getting older. They are warning signs. Heart and circulatory disease, blood sugar disorders, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue and even cancer are all directly associated with an acid pH. HOW HEALTH CONDITIONS LINK TO PH? Two examples as follows: Arthritis: Another byproduct of normal healthy metabolism is uric acid. Like cholesterol the body deals with excesses by solidifying it into a salt that tends to build up in the joints. The result is gout and arthritis. This accumulated acid can damage cartilage and irritate joints. Blood can not carry out wastes as effectively in the joints, which is why the acids tend to accumulate there. Drinking highly alkaline water can do a good job of cleaning out the uric acid over time, remembering that it took years for the damage to accumulate. Cardiovascular Disease: Cholesterol is an acidic byproduct of fat metabolism. As the body becomes more acidic, it defends itself by solidifying cholesterol in the blood and depositing it in the cells of our blood vessels. Over a period of years plaque builds until circulation is impaired resulting in surgery, medication or heart attacks and strokes. When pH is raised to an alkaline condition the body is better able to neutralize these wastes and flush them out of the system. Not only does accumulation of plaque stop but deposits can be dissolved, neutralized and washed away as well. SO, WHAT SHOULD WE DO? We cannot stop the metabolism process within our body. We can only do that much to get cleaner water and air But, what we can really work on is the type of food we eat. Making more intelligent choices of food and beverages is an important starting point. The problem is the difficulty of eating properly with our modern life styles. 22

Below is a list of acid and alkaline foods.

ACID-FORMING FOODS (pH UNDER 7) 

All meat (beef, pork, lamb, chicken including fish)



Rice (white, brown, or basmati)



Cornmeal, oats, rye, spelt, wheat and bran



Popcorn and pastas



Breads and most other grain products like cereals (hot or cold), crackers and pastries



Beans (unless sprouted, in which case they become alkaline-producing): pinto, navy, mung, lentils, black, garbanzo, red, white, adzuki and broad



Cheese (Parmesan is the worst, along with the sharper cheeses)



The following nuts: walnuts, pecans, cashews, dried coconut (fresh coconut is alkaline-producing), pistachios, macadamias, filberts, Brazil nuts, and peanuts



Sunflower, pumpkin seeds and wheat germ



Colas (you can't imagine how the phosphorus in cola turns to phosphoric acid and destroys your bones.)



Alcoholic drinks



Coffee and other caffeinated drinks and sweetened yogurt



Most forms of sweeteners (artificial sweeteners, cane sugar, beet sugar, barley syrup, processed honey, maple syrup, molasses, fructose, lactose)



Refined table salt



Soy sauce and nutmeg



Mustard (dried powder and processed)



Ketchup (unless natural and homemade)



Mayonnaise (unless natural and homemade)



White Vinegar (apple cider and sweet brown rice vinegar are less acid-producing and preferred)



Tobacco and practically all drugs

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ALKALINZING FOODS (pH OVER 7) 

Practically all vegetables



Practically all fruits with the exception of blueberries, plums, prunes, and cranberries. Even citrus fruits such as lemons, which we think of as being acidic, are actually alkaline-producing in the body. They are rich in organic salts, like citrates, which are converted into bicarbonates. Beans such as string, soy, lima, green, and snap Peas ~



Potatoes



Arrowroot flour and grains such as flax, millet, quinoa, and amaranth



Nuts like almonds, pignoli, fresh coconut, and chestnuts



Sprouted seeds of alfalfa, radish, and chia



Unsprouted sesame



Fresh unsalted butter, milk and cream



Goat's milk



Eggs and plain yogurt



Sweeteners like raw, unpasteurized honey, dried sugar cane juice (Sucanat), brown rice syrup



Fresh fruit and vegetable juices



Most herbal teas



Garlic



Cayenne pepper



Gelatin



Most all herbs and spices



Miso



Most vegetable and unprocessed sea salt



Vanilla extract



Brewer's Yeast



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Take proactive steps. Besides, minimizing acidic substances, it is equally important to increase intake of alkaline-based food in our daily diet. Spirulina is an alkaline-based natural whole food cultivated in enclosed ponds with clean fresh water approved by U.S. Food and Drug Authority (USFDA). It is cultivated at a highly alkaline pH level of 9 to 11 with pH10 as an average. As Spirulina cannot survive past pH12, this is the optimum alkaline level one can ever get. Spirulina is convenient, natural and highly recommended to replace the alkaline minerals our bodies need.

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WHY DOES SPIRULINA WORKS? Spirulina works every time for everybody! * Phycocyanin and Chlorophyll * The blue-green enzyme pigments found in Spirulina help to detoxify your blood and all your organs. These enzymes promote proper digestion, assimilation, normal elimination and fortifies the immune system. * Amino-Acids * Spirulina contains all eight essential amino-acids (a complete protein) and eleven nonessentials that include phenylalanine and tryosine which scientists believe acts directly on the appetite centre of your brain and help to satisfy hunger naturall. * Beta Carotene * The highest non-toxic source of pro-vitamin A, occurs organically in blue-green algae (Spirulina). Medical research has shown that Beta Carotene unique to Spirulina inhibits tumours, cancerous cells and is considered the single most important nutrient in stimulating and protecting the immune system. * Rare Carbohydrates * Cyanophycean, a rare starch occuring in blue-green alga, is identical in composition to glycogen, which is readily absorbed into your blood and promotes normal sugar levels as well as lasting energy and endurance. * GLA (Gamma Linoleic/Linolenic Acids) * GLA is also known as OMEGA 3 or OMEGA 6. These are essential fatty acids not found in most foods or supplements. GLA acts as a fuel regulator that moderates calories and balances the body fat. According to research, GLA is known to normalize cholesterol and high blood pressure. It also helps conditions of heart diseases, arthritis, obesity and pre-menstrual stress. These are rare essential plus a broad spectrum of multi-vitamins (highest known B12), chelated multi-minerals and other important nutrients, inherent in Spirulina provides nutritional insurance against any shortages in your daily diet.

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HOW DO I TAKE? Recommended daily maintenance amount by major organizations: 6 tablets x 500mg per tablet = 3 gram per day for adult. Spirulina is a natural whole food. It is not a vitamin or drug and is safe to consume in large amounts. The problem is, some people who are not used to a lot of greens in their diet may want to start off slowly then increase the daily serving. Choose from below options to suit your lifestyle: 

For starter, you may wish to take 2 tablets (500mg each) with every meal. It does not matter whether before or after meal. Then gradually increase your intake; or



For convenience, you may also take all 6 tablets in one go for the day. Those with difficulty sleeping may wish to take their Spirulina in the morning, rather than the evening, since the high protein content tends to wake you up.



For weight watchers, you may like to take it an hour before your heaviest meal to satisfy appetite and reduce food intake. Yes, Spirulina is also a natural appetite suppressant less all the undesirable side effects!



Spirulina powder can be blended with ice or shaken in any sealable container with your favourite fruit juice or drink (like soya bean and honey) with or without fruit such as banana and strawberries. Some customers reported that powder mixed with orange juice and lemonade makes the drink less sourish. It’s delicious! For taste reasons, we don’t recommend you take powder with plain water.

"The preservation of health is a duty. Few seem conscious that there is such a thing as physical morality." -- Herbert Spencer

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POSSIBLE REACTIONS Accordingly to Dr. Mark Strengler, Spirulina have no toxic side effects on human and animals and well tolerated, with only occasional reports of allergy or sensitivity reactions. Notability of effects of Spirulina much depends on the age, weight, diet, activity levels, and bio-individuality of a person. You may hardly notice anything if you are healthy, young and diet conscious. But this does not mean you do not benefit. The older and weaker you are, the more notable the reactions and benefits. There are many foods that affect your health and doctors cannot explain it. Spirulina holds many such secrets. The health benefits of a few tablets a day continues to amaze doctors. First time users may experience some, one or no reactions at all. If you do, do not panic. Let Spirulina work on your body for a few days or a week. When the reactions subside, Spirulina will perform continuous maintenance. Slight Fever: Spirulina can have up to 71 % protein and other concentrated nutrients, which promote body metabolism to release your body heat and hence increase body temperature. Dark Green Excreta: Spirulina helps to eliminate the accumulated that residues in your colon. Let Out Gas, Nausea, Hiccup and Diarrhoea: You had poor digestion, gastroptosis, a hepatic problem, or gastric hyper-acidity. Spirulina is working on your weak digestive system by restoring balance of enzymes, digestive juices, etc. Some gases are produced in the process. Sleepy, Tired Hands and Legs: You had acidic body condition and your liver is not functioning well. Spirulina is restoring your liver and adjusting the acidic/alkaline balance. Vitality will soon return. Dizzy, Hunger Pangs: These reactions may be experienced if you have hypoglycaemia and anaemia. Pimples, Itch, Rashes, Foul Body Odour: Spirulina is detoxicating your body. Temporary Irregular Menstruation: Spirulina is adjusting hormonal imbalance in your body. Slight Oedema on Face and Legs: Spirulina is repairing your poorly functioning kidneys.

"Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts." -- Arnold Bennett – 28

CAUTION After reading all those wonderful things about Spirulina, you may be tempted to experience the goodness and power your health or introduce it to a family member or friend who is weak or ill so they can benefit from it. Choose your Spirulina carefully as there are various cultivating farms around the world with varying standards and processing methods. Although Spirulina is a super healing food from Mother Nature, it is not a miracle plant. But in terms of effectiveness to tackle modern disease, it is closer than most people realize – until you experience it yourself. Spirulina continues to amaze doctors as well. When you consume Spirulina, remind yourself that it will take time for you to notice any positive difference in your body after the side effects have subsided. But, whether you notice or not, your body and mind are already benefiting from it. Many first-time users do report increased energy, pain relief and improved bowel movements just after a few days! Besides taking adequate amount of alkaline-based food, your body and mind will be further enhanced with some light exercises. For those who have not exercised for a while, try starting exercise by taking a longer walk home from today. Always remind yourself to drink lots of water or juices throughout the day. This will help to flush out unwanted substances from your body during and after detoxification!

Are you getting value for money? Each Spirulina tablet consists of 500mg. Six tablets will constitute an average adult’s daily requirement. However, not every brand of spirulina comes in 500mg tablet. Calculation example of daily dosage cost based on 3000mg per day for an average adult: =Retail price divide by (no. of tablet per bottle x mg per tablet) = Retail price divide by total mg = Cost per mg = Cost per mg x 3000 mg per day = Cost based on 3000 mg per day Calculate your sums to find out actual cost of daily consumption before purchase. Do not be fooled by mere quantity of tablet as they vary in size and content. Some brands contain as little as 200mg per tablet. This means you will need to intake 15 tablets a day to attain your daily needs of 3000mg.

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TESTIMONIALS People taking Spirulina report finding relief from arthritis and other choronic problems. Many also see improvement in bowel movement, energy level, skin condition, weight loss and generally experiencing a returned sense of well being. Below are abstracts from emails and personal interviews. While these are not scientific, they do display how some people feel after consuming Spirulina. ***** A close friend whom I often confide to about my constipation problems introduced me to Spirulina. After taking it for the first few days, I developed ulcer and headache. These side effects irritated me and I wanted to give up but she advised me to persevere. I have now taken 2 weeks of Spirulina. Just want to let you know that I am feeling great with improved energy level. The initial side effects were gone in the first week. My bowel movement was regulated, loosened up and no longer a painstaking task. Best of all, this morning, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that my external piles have disappeared too! ***** I am in my late sixties. When I started taking Spirulina tablets, I was having severe pain in my knees and legs. Pain became worse and I had to lay down most of the time. I could hardly walk and had difficulty bending my knees. Now, I am able to bend my knees and even do knee bends. I am so happy to have discovered Spirulina. I feel so much better now. Not only my knees and legs pains are lessening, I realized that my skin and hair conditions are improving as well. ***** I wish to tell you how much I appreciate the introduction of your Spirulina. I first became aware of your product when I asked a colleague her secret in keeping in such good shape and how she gets so much energy. She told me that she had eaten Spirulina for a year and believes that she gets energy boost from this product. I was at that time working in the day and half way through my part-time degree course at night. Such hectic schedules have taken a toll on me. Although I am a perfectionist, I became less productive in both work and study. Not only did I tire easily, I was also getting depressed and temperamental most of the times. After I went on a 6 Spirulina tablets daily, I could feel the difference in the first 2 to 3 days. Now, I am more energetic and learn to take life a little easier. In fact, I think I was also physically healthier with Spirulina as I do not seem to get cold during the flu season this time round. ***** 30

I have been eating Spirulina for the past 5 years to provide natural micronutrients lacking in my diet. Besides being fit and healthy, I am pleased to say that I did not feel that I have aged at all for the past 5 years. I am now in my early fifties but many commented that I look as if I am in my early forties! I do not have any white hair and my facial wrinkles have not deepened. Though looking good is not the main reason for consuming Spirulina, I am definitely more than happy with the additional bonus. ***** It has been almost a month since I started with Spirulina. I noticed some drastic changes in my food cravings. My appetite seemed to be getting smaller and I am capable of getting more energy from the food I consume. All these happened although I did not deliberately changed my eating habit and lifestyle. The other day, I had a cut on my leg while at work. Normally, my wounds will take about 3 days to heal. Surprisingly, next morning after the accident, my wound seem to be healing much faster than before! ***** Getting up in the morning has never been easy for me. I am usually still feeling tired after a night’s rest. My desired energy and alertness usually start only about 2 hours later. Since I started with Spirulina, waking up in the morning is now a breeze and I am feeling energetic very quickly. My choice for food has become wiser. In the past, I only intake fruits and vegetables occasionally. Now, I am naturally driven to go for natural food. Unlike in the past, I have become more conscious towards intake of nicotine, alcohol and drugs. Spirulina has definitely help me in my self-control. ***** I am not your typical kind of general practitioner. I do recommend Spirulina to my patients. One of my patients reported improvement in rheumatism around knee areas and improvement in her oily scalp condition after 3 weeks of consumption. She has also become happier since her husband passed away 5 years ago. Why am I doing this? My mother passed away 6 months ago. I have been very depressed after her death. After taking Spirulina for a month, I felt a greater sense of relief and also lost 7 pounds unconsciously. Now, my family is also on Spirulina. My teenage daughter used to be withdrawn due to her acne problems. But her face is now cleared and she is much happier now. ***** 31

I am a 17 years old student who took my big exam last year. At that time, pressures from school and parents were building up and suffocating me. They have all pinned high hopes on me. Unfortunately, about 1 months before my exam, I broke down physically and mentally. I could not sleep at night, eat properly and revise my work. I became even more nervous with the thoughts of exam date drawing nearer and nearer. My condition deteriorated. We tried different supplements but nothing seem to work. My mum’s friend knew about my condition and told her about Spirulina. She gave me a week’s supply to try out. A few hours after taking the first 6 tablets, I felt full and satisfied. That night, I had a good night’s sleep – something that I could not enjoy for a long time. I slept for a full 6 hours! After a few days, the quality of my sleep was normalised. Such quality rest has given me enough energy to revise my exams during the day. Come to think of it, I was also emotionally feeling better after taking Spirulina. ***** I used to have serious constipation problems – almost my whole life. I am now 37 years old and this problem has been haunting me. After taking Spirulina, this problem is now gone and for good! ***** Although I am already 29, irregular menstrual cycle and menstrual pains were things that I had to bear with for many years since school days. During those crucial days, I will feel week, depressed and tired. Last year, my menstrual cycle dragged on for 11 days and I had to consult a doctor. I was given some medication to stop the cycle. My doctor also diagnosed that I had anaemia and need to take vitamin supplements and food to increase my iron level. But, this problem remained. I even tried herbal and acupuncture treatment but my menstrual cycle still brings me lots of pain. One day, my friend told me she read about Spirulina being able to help in such condition. So, I started. My first menstrual cycle after taking Spirulina was still irregular but less painful. 3 months down the road, most of the symptoms were milder. Cycles were normalised and pains were milder. Spirulina has indeed done a great job to solve my anaemia problem!

"Live your life from your heart. Share from your heart. And your story will touch and heal people's souls." -- Melody Beattie 32

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“Food by Nature” Spirulina - Comparison Table "REGULAR" SPIURLINA (PREVIOUS SUPPLY)

"CERTIFIED ORGANIC" PREMIUM SPIRULINA (CURRENT SUPPLY)

Grown in USA but not certified organic.

Grown in India and certified organic by France, Germany and Switzerland. Complies and surpass current European and USA Agricultural Standards!

Not certified Halal or Kosher.

Certified Halal and Kosher.

Free from heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, microcystin and algal toxins but not certified.

Certified free from heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, microcystin and algal toxins.

Regular Spirulina allows certain amount of synthetic chemicals, fertilizers or trace minerals to be added into the end product.

Cultivation of our certified organic premium Spirulina uses only pure botanical source nutrients that are “certified organic” as well. It is certified organic all way from cultivation until the end product!

Uses minimum binder (magnesium and silica), lesser than commercial Spirulina you purchase off the shelves.

Zero addictives including binder and lubricant. Each tablet contains 100% of certified organic Spirulina and nothing else.

Maximum daily dosage amount of regular Spirulina not specified.

Provides usual nutrients from a regular grade of Spirulina. Example: Gamma linoleic acid (GLA) and essential fatty acid range between 10% to 20%.

Certified GRAS at an acceptable intake of 20g (40 tablets) per day. This says a thing a two about the safety of our premium Spirulina. Provides one of the richest nutrient profiles in term of phytonutrients namely carotenoids, zeaxanthin, phycocyanin, chlorophyll and GLA as compared to leading brands from USA and Europe. Example: Gamma linoleic acid (GLA) and essential fatty acid is close to 40%. That’s why we call it premium!

Flatter and broader shape for each 500mg tablet.

Smaller and rounder for each 500mg tablet. Makes swallowing much easier!

Our Seals of Assurance *

Our new certified organic premium Spirulina has been Certified Kosher. This is a set of biblical dietary guidelines followed by people of the Jewish faith, Muslims and some Christian groups such as Seventh Day Adventists.

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Our new certified organic premium Spirulina has been Certified Halal. When a Muslim consumer sees the “Certified Halal” logo, he/she can purchase the product without checking the ingredients and with an assurance that it is devoid of anything that is Haram or Doubtful.

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Our new certified organic premium Spirulina has been Certified Organic by ECOCERT - a control and certification organization based in France. Certification includes assessment, criteria and compliance in control standards for Organic farming. This respectable organization is governed by public authorities and Legislation.

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Our new certified organic premium Spirulina has been Certified Organic by the Institute for Market-Ecology (IMO), Switzerland as per USDA’s National Organic Program. Having the USDA certification means that the production and processing for our Spirulina are in compliance with the control procedures outlined in the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) AMS 7 CFR part 205, National Organic Program. The IMO (Institute of Market-Ecology), based in Switzerland is our certification agency for USDA - NOP standards.

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Our new certified organic premium Spirulina has been Certified Organic as per stringent Naturland Standards of Germany that allows the use of only vegetarian and certified organic inputs in the production process. This also confirms that our Spirulina is grown using only vegetarian sources of Nitrogen and Phosphorous. This mean absolute NO animal-based inputs, by products or wastes are used. This really means 100% clean vegetarian.

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