Absolutely nothing else (except blessings!) is in BioLumina.
When we make tablets in the future, there will be absolutely nothing else in them either. This is no easy feat these days; almost every manufacturer of tablets insists on putting other ingredients. "Excipients" they call them. Special agents to make the powder flow more easily through the equipment (so the equipment can run at higher speeds) or coatings to make the tabs shiny or disintegration agents to counter-act the coating or fillers or binders or on an on and on... It all boils down to poison in my view. They justify it by saying "it's only a little bit!" but it is poison. We will not do this. There are some natural "excipients" (like organic rice bran powder for example) but why even use those unless absolutely necessary?
With BioLumina we do not need to use any of these things as long as we have a manufacturer who will go along with our way of doing things. Fortunately we do! We went to great lengths to find a packaging/processing business that did not add excipients to the product (they like to add those as it makes the machines run faster... more production.... more money for them) which are basically poison. In checking with over 25 companies, we only found 4 who were willing to do this.
We are purists so it is important to us to offer a quality product with absolute clarity in its purpose of providing healing energies.
Just 100% pure natural Spirulina Quantum Infused!
Any side effects?
Spirulina has no side effects.
It detoxifies the body in a daily basis, which is not a side effect, it's detox.
There are no risks involved if you start slowly.
That's why it's recommened to start slowly and build up, in order to avoid discomfort from too many toxins coming out of the body at the same time.
Start with 1/4 teaspoon and build up to a tablespoon or what feels confortable for you.
Once you've reached a dosis that feels comfortable and good, you stay there.
If you need a little more energy one day or stay awake longer, just take more that time...no problem...!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
4 main reasons why BioLumina is... Unique:
1. Quantum Fusion BioLumina is
Quantum Infused with specific energy patterns which promote and sustain optimal
health and balance in the body systems. The energy patterns are specifically
chosen to enhance well being on all levels and in all bodies, energetic as well
as physical. Quantum Infused™ products stimulate the flow of energy in the
body’s energetic system, which works like a “software program” to support the
body’s natural ability to regulate its many functions. Energetic effects refer
to changes in the body’s subtle energy system, which can affect the
body.
2. High Phycocyanin Content Most Spirulina today contains about 10% Phycocyanin content or less. BioLumina contains 20% or more Phycocyanin content! Phycocyanin is the blue pigment in Spirulina and is one of the most potent naturally occurring antioxidants known. It is one of many important components of BioLumina and one of the most important. You can tell BioLumina (which is higher in Phycocyanin) from other Spirulina products by it's intensely dark blue color.
3. Better than Organic There are no pesticides, GMO ingredients, or synthetic ingredients of any kind used in the production of BioLumina. BioLumina is dried using the very best method: low temperature air drying. It is actually alive and in a dormant state! This is a natural part of it's life cycle and it means that when you eat BioLumina, you are eating a live food
4. How we grow BioLumina:We are so proud by the way we grow BioLumina.
It grows in a clean and pristine area in the dessert in Southern California. It's fed by clean, pure underground water.
In all ways except one, the Spirulina we provide is completely organic. A single ingredient, Chilean Nitrate, is responsible for our Spirulina being classified as not organic. This ingredient is not allowed in organic agriculture because of what it does to the soil (i.e., it adds too much sodium to the soil). It is a completely natural, non-toxic substance which comes from a remote, pristine region of Chile and adds the needed nitrogen necessary to grow high quality Spirulina. The fact that growing Spirulina adds no sodium to the soil (it is an aquaculture farm and has no interaction with the soil) is somehow not considered in the organic rules. It is a case of one size does not fit all!
Unfortunately, the "organic" Spirulina on the market is grown using animal products to increase the nitrogen in the growing ponds. This adds many challenges as it increases the possibility of pathogens in the growing medium. The only way to insure that the Spirulina is safe from pathogens using this method is to sterilize it (heat it); which also happens to kill it!
BioLumina is dried using the very best method: low temperature air drying. It is actually alive and in a dormant state! This is a natural part of it's life cycle and it means that when you eat BioLumina, you are eating a live food. You can easily tell the difference between Natural and Organic just by the scent. The "organic" Spirulina does not smell nearly as good as the Natural kind.
Another issue with this method of growing is the issue of animal feed. The animal products utilized in the growing of Organic Spirulina are ever more likely to be fed Genetically Modified animal feed (GMO) as this practice is unfortunately spreading. Thus, as a company, we at New Phoenix Rising feel that Natural in this case is far superior to "Organic."
2. High Phycocyanin Content Most Spirulina today contains about 10% Phycocyanin content or less. BioLumina contains 20% or more Phycocyanin content! Phycocyanin is the blue pigment in Spirulina and is one of the most potent naturally occurring antioxidants known. It is one of many important components of BioLumina and one of the most important. You can tell BioLumina (which is higher in Phycocyanin) from other Spirulina products by it's intensely dark blue color.
3. Better than Organic There are no pesticides, GMO ingredients, or synthetic ingredients of any kind used in the production of BioLumina. BioLumina is dried using the very best method: low temperature air drying. It is actually alive and in a dormant state! This is a natural part of it's life cycle and it means that when you eat BioLumina, you are eating a live food
4. How we grow BioLumina:We are so proud by the way we grow BioLumina.
It grows in a clean and pristine area in the dessert in Southern California. It's fed by clean, pure underground water.
In all ways except one, the Spirulina we provide is completely organic. A single ingredient, Chilean Nitrate, is responsible for our Spirulina being classified as not organic. This ingredient is not allowed in organic agriculture because of what it does to the soil (i.e., it adds too much sodium to the soil). It is a completely natural, non-toxic substance which comes from a remote, pristine region of Chile and adds the needed nitrogen necessary to grow high quality Spirulina. The fact that growing Spirulina adds no sodium to the soil (it is an aquaculture farm and has no interaction with the soil) is somehow not considered in the organic rules. It is a case of one size does not fit all!
Unfortunately, the "organic" Spirulina on the market is grown using animal products to increase the nitrogen in the growing ponds. This adds many challenges as it increases the possibility of pathogens in the growing medium. The only way to insure that the Spirulina is safe from pathogens using this method is to sterilize it (heat it); which also happens to kill it!
BioLumina is dried using the very best method: low temperature air drying. It is actually alive and in a dormant state! This is a natural part of it's life cycle and it means that when you eat BioLumina, you are eating a live food. You can easily tell the difference between Natural and Organic just by the scent. The "organic" Spirulina does not smell nearly as good as the Natural kind.
Another issue with this method of growing is the issue of animal feed. The animal products utilized in the growing of Organic Spirulina are ever more likely to be fed Genetically Modified animal feed (GMO) as this practice is unfortunately spreading. Thus, as a company, we at New Phoenix Rising feel that Natural in this case is far superior to "Organic."
What is Quantum Infusion?
| The technology used in Quantum Infusion™ is a breakthrough in quantum radio-physics and is the result of many decades of work by leading scientists in Russia and the U.S.A. It is a technology for generating Subtle Energy through the use of a tunable plasma-based computerized generator that utilizes specific plasma configurations manipulated by electrical and magnetic fields. It is able to emit, store, amplify, reproduce and infuse Subtle Energy patterns with qualities described by Traditional Chinese Medicine as the Five Elements (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal). Today, computers are used to generate complex calculations at the click of a mouse. The manipulation of electrical impulses which we call software, which in turn acts on the hardware, is a good analogy for how Quantum Infusion™ works in the body. In the human body, the software which governs the physical effects is the energetic body while the electrical impulses are the non-electromagnetic (or Quantum) energy referred to as Subtle Energy. Subtle Energy influences the body’s energetic system and as a consequence the functioning of the physical body. Some scientists today believe that Subtle Energy is actually Dark Energy or perhaps its yet to be discovered relative Dark Light. The set of frequencies currently infused in BioLumina® are specifically chosen to work well with the high grade Spirulina in BioLumina® and to be as universally beneficial to as many body types as possible. This formulation of energy patterns works with the subtle energy system to support the body’s natural ability to develop structural strength and physical balance and to create a stable and powerful inner core like the trunk of a tree with its roots deep in the ground. It can be effective for everyone, from the professional athlete to the weekend warrior to people who suffer from physical stability issues. It supports the body’s natural ability to boost endurance, reduce recovery time and fuel the deep reserve needed to cope with stressful energies. |
BioLumina & Radiation
Spirulina & Radiation
Spirulina, the main component of BioLumina, is an excellent source of high quality protection in the human body. It is also exceptional for animals and plants. People have used it for thousands of years as a primary food source in many places in the world and in the last 30 years in the US as an incredible source of super nutrition. Spirulina is the only food other than mother’s milk that can sustain the human body!
Spirulina has been extensively tested and used for radiation exposure. The testing is not just in a laboratory setting but in real world settings. Most notably in recent times during and after the Chernobyl disaster of 1986. With so many people focused on what to do about potential radiation exposure here in the U.S. with the Japanese disaster, it seems appropriate to revisit this information. This article is a brief summary of what was learned from that previous experience.
Chernobyl was a huge disaster which not only affected hundreds of thousands of people, but is still affecting many people as well as the environment. Many years later, millions of people are still living in radioactive areas. In over 11,000 square miles, there is water, food and soil contamination. When the meltdown happened at Chernobyl in the Ukraine, the neighboring state of Belarus received about 70% of the fallout and was heavily affected as a result. Over 160,000 children and 150,000 cleanup workers were exposed to radiation poisoning which produced higher incidences of leukemia, anemia, thyroid disease, various cancers and compromised immune systems.
Due to donations of Spirulina from other countries, much work was done with those most affected including many children. Some of the most significant results were:
- Enhanced immune systems
- Reduced radioactivity
- Regeneration of bone marrow
- Regeneration of the liver
- Increased white blood cell counts
- Reduced urine radioactivity levels
In fact, the radioactivity in children’s urine samples was decreased by 50% in only 20 days! This was achieved with a dose of only 5 grams per day (about a couple of teaspoons). One of the amazing things the researchers found was that the healing effects were occurring even with advanced cases and even when the exposure to radiation was on-going through contaminated food and water. Other findings were that allergic reactions decreased and heavy metals loads in the body were decreased. A 1993 report concluded: Use of Spirulina decreases radioactive dose load received from food contaminated with radionuclides, Cesium-137 and Strontium-90. Spirulina is favorable for normalizing the adaptive potential of children’s bodies in conditions of long-lived low dose radiation.
Additionally, Spirulina was found to assist in absorption of other nutrients (from other foods) and lessen the damage to kidneys from toxic loads which is important since the kidneys are among the first organs to be affected by radiation. These research findings were impressive enough that a Russian patent was awarded for Spirulina as a medicine to reduce allergic reactions from radiation sickness.
The bottom line on all the research is that we still don’t know all of the answers as to why Spirulina does all of the things it does, we just know that it works! As a caution, Spirulina is a crop, so at different times of the year, the nutritional profile will be quite different. There has also been a big influx of cheap Chinese Spirulina into the US market in the last 10 years. It has been found to contain high amounts of lead and other heavy metals. With everything that’s going on in the world today, it’s wise to have some BioLumina (Spirulina with the highest nutritional profile) in your diet!
References:
1.Loseva, L.P. and Dardynskaya, I.V. Spirulina- natural sorbent of radionucleides. Research Institute of Radiation Medicine, Minsk, Belarus. 6th Intl Congress of Applied Algology, Czech Republic, Sep. 9, 1993.
2. Sokolovskiy, V. Corres. from the First Secretary BSSR Mission to the United Nations, May 20, 1991.
3. Belookaya, T. Corres. from Chairman of Byelorussian Committee “Children of Chernobyl” May 31, 1991.
4. Qishen, P. et. al. Radioprotective effect of extract from spirulina platensis in mouse bone marrow cells studied by using the micronucleus test. Toxicology letters. 1989. 48:165-169.
5. Evets, P. et. al. Means to normalize the levels of immunoglobulin E, using the food supplement spirulina. Grodenski State Medical Univ. Russian Fed Comm Patents and Trade. Patent (19)RU (11)2005486. Jan. 15, 1994.
6. Loseva, L.P. Spirulina platensis and specialties to support detoxifying pollutants and to strengthen the immune system. Research Institute of Radiation Medicine, Minsk, Belarus. Presented at 8th Int’l Congress of Applied Algology, Italy Sep. 1999.
2. Sokolovskiy, V. Corres. from the First Secretary BSSR Mission to the United Nations, May 20, 1991.
3. Belookaya, T. Corres. from Chairman of Byelorussian Committee “Children of Chernobyl” May 31, 1991.
4. Qishen, P. et. al. Radioprotective effect of extract from spirulina platensis in mouse bone marrow cells studied by using the micronucleus test. Toxicology letters. 1989. 48:165-169.
5. Evets, P. et. al. Means to normalize the levels of immunoglobulin E, using the food supplement spirulina. Grodenski State Medical Univ. Russian Fed Comm Patents and Trade. Patent (19)RU (11)2005486. Jan. 15, 1994.
6. Loseva, L.P. Spirulina platensis and specialties to support detoxifying pollutants and to strengthen the immune system. Research Institute of Radiation Medicine, Minsk, Belarus. Presented at 8th Int’l Congress of Applied Algology, Italy Sep. 1999.
BioLumina & Parkinsons - Testimonial
I had suffered miserably for 11 years, since 2000, from the extreme body-shaking symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Then, fortunately, the day before Thanksgiving last November, I visited my new friend, Eliahu Goodman, to receive a Quantum Breath, Reiki Energy, and Alchemical Crystal Bowl healing session from him. When I arrived, Eliahu made a delicious BioLumina Spirulina Smoothie for me. The Smoothie had BioLumina Spirulina, organic apples, organic bananas, and pure water in it. About five minutes after drinking that BioLumina Smoothie I was amazed when I suddenly went from my body exhibiting lots of excess and chaotic movement to experiencing full body calm. And right then I was able to meditate for the first time in years! What is so unusual about this is that since I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2,000 my body pretty much always been in a state of excess movement, except when I’d get brief relief for an hour or two by taking medications that had side effects which may have contributed to my feelings of abject depression. That day, I hadn’t taken any medication; yet shortly after drinking that BioLumina Spirulina Smoothie, my body, mind and spirit felt completely aligned and connected again. That was so wonderful!
The next morning was Thanksgiving, and I suddenly had a lot more to be thankful for. I felt great! The beneficial effects of the BioLumina Spirulina Smoothie that Eliahu had given me at his home the day before (including my body not shaking uncontrollably, and my body mind and spirit feeling so connected) had lasted for a full 8 hours. That had never happened since the onset of the Parkinson’s, and my energy was really high! So much so, that my daughter saw it, and she encouraged me to call Eliahu and order the BioLumina Spirulina from the New Phoenix Rising Company immediately. I did that over the Internet with Eliahu’s help, and am I ever so thankful for that I did! I was thankful, too, that Eliahu called New Phoenix Rising’s Founder, Lance Leonard, for me on Thanksgiving Day, and that the next day Eliahu drove half an hour to meet personally with Lance and his wife, Lyndia, who took time out from their long Thanksgiving weekend to give Eliahu the BioLumina which he personally delivered to me. That was so kind of the three of them to do that for me.
Previously, I had been so depressed from the Parkinson’s and its terrible impacts on my personal and business life that I had hid under the covers in the morning every day, read novels all day long. I didn’t instigate or return client phone calls, and I ate and slept very irregularly. With BioLumina, happily, I get up in the morning and get right into my day. And, I’m calling my clients and returning their calls promptly. BioLumina Spirulina is a miracle food. My life energy is flowing again, and miracles are happening, including miracles of prosperity! I am so grateful. From here on I intend to have BioLumina Spirulina every day, always because having my BioLumina Spirulina Smoothie every day, or not, makes all the difference in the world for me! Sincerely, K.L. CA
Friday, June 1, 2012
Spirulina Benefits
Spirulina Benefits
Spirulina is a simple one-celled microscopic blue-green algae with the scientific name Arthrospira platensis. Under a microscope, spirulina appears as long, thin, blue-green spiral threads. The odor and taste of spirulina is similar to seaweed.
Spirulina can be found in many freshwater environments, including ponds, lakes, and rivers. It thrives best under pesticide-free conditions with plenty of sunlight and moderate temperature levels, but it is also highly adaptable, surviving even in extreme conditions. More than 25,000 species of algae live everywhere - in water, in soils, on rocks, on plants. They range in size from a single cell to giant kelp over 150 feet long. Macroalgae are large like seaweeds. Microalgae are microscopic. Ocean microalgae, called phytoplankton, are the base of the ocean food web. Spirulina is often deemed the most nutritionally complete of all food supplements, containing a rich supply of many important nutrients, including protein, complex carbohydrates, iron, and vitamins A, K, and B complex. It also has a high supply of carotenoids such as beta carotene and yellow xanthophylls which have antioxidant properties. It is also rich in chlorophyll, fatty and nucleic acids, and lipids. Thus, spirulina has countless uses as a supplement for maintaining good health and for preventing diseases.
Spirulina is the richest beta carotene food, with a full spectrum of ten mixed carotenoids. About half are orange carotenes: alpha, beta and gamma and half are yellow xanthophylls. They work synergistically at different sites in our body to enhance antioxidant protection. Twenty years of research proves eating beta carotene rich fruits and vegetables gives us real anti-cancer protection. Synthetic beta carotene has not always shown these benefits. Research in Israel showed natural beta carotene from algae was far more effective. Natural is better assimilated and contains the key 9-cis isomer, lacking in synthetic. As suspected, natural carotenoids in algae and vegetables have the most antioxidant and anti-cancer power.
Spirulina is an ideal anti-aging food; concentrated nutrient value, easily digested and loaded with antioxidants. Beta carotene is good for healthy eyes and vision. Spirulina beta carotene is ten times more concentrated than carrots.
Iron is essential to build a strong system, yet is the most common mineral deficiency. Spirulina is rich in iron, magnesium and trace minerals, and is easier to absorb than iron supplements.
Spirulina is the highest source of B-12, essential for healthy nerves and tissue, especially for vegetarians.
Healthy Dieting with Spirulina
About 60% of spirulina’s dry weight is protein, which is essential for growth and cell regeneration. It is a good replacement for fatty and cholesterol-rich meat and dairy products in one’s diet. Every 10 grams of spirulina can supply up to 70% of the minimum daily requirements for iron, and about three to four times of minimum daily requirements for vitamins A (in the form of beta carotene), B complex, D,and K. By itself, it does not contain vitamin C, but it helps maintain this vitamin’s potency.
Spirulina is rich in gamma-linolenic acid or GLA, a compound found in breast milk that helps develop healthier babies. Moreover, with its high digestibility, spirulina has been proven to fight malnutrition in impoverished communities by helping the body absorb nutrients when it has lost its ability to absorb normal forms of food.
Another health benefit of spirulina is that it stimulates beneficial flora like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria in your digestive tract to promote healthy digestion and proper bowel function. It acts as a natural cleanser by eliminating mercury and other deadly toxins commonly ingested by the body.
Spirulina also increases stamina and immunity levels in athletes, and its high protein content helps build muscle mass. At the same time, it can curb hunger that may develop during the most demanding training routines. Thus, it indirectly acts as an effective way to maintain an athlete’s ideal body weight.
The Disease Fighter
As well as beta carotene, Spirulina contains other nutrients such as iron, manganese, zinc, copper, selenium, and chromium. These nutrients help fight free radicals, cell-damaging molecules absorbed by the body through pollution, poor diet, injury, or stress. By removing free radicals, the nutrients help the immune system fight cancer and cellular degeneration. In some findings, spirulina has helped reduce oral cancer tumors in laboratory rats, and may thus provide a big medical breakthrough in cancer treatment.
Spirulina’s ability to reduce the bad cholesterol LDL in the body helps prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases, such as hardening of the arteries and strokes. It also helps lower blood pressure. While not clinically proven, spirulina may also protect against allergic reactions and liver infection.
Research confirms Spirulina promotes digestion and bowel function. It suppresses bad bacteria like e-coli and Candida yeast and stimulates beneficial flora like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria. Healthy flora is the foundation of good health and it increases absorption of nutrients from the foods we eat, and helps protect against infection. Spirulina builds healthy lactobacillus, aiding assimilation and elimination and relieving constipation.
Removing Toxins
In 1994, a Russian Patent was awarded for spirulina as a medical food to reduce allergic reactions from radiation sickness. 270 Children of Chernobyl consuming 5 grams a day for 45 days (donated by Earthrise Farms), lowered radionucleides by 50%, and normalized allergic sensitivities. Today we are subject to an onslaught of toxic chemicals in our air, water, food and drugs. Our bodies need to continually eliminate these accumulated toxins. Spirulina has a completely unique combination of phytonutrients - including chlorophyll, phycocyanin and polysaccharides, that can help cleanse our bodies.
How to Take Spirulina
BioLumina Spirulina comes in powder form. We will have capsules or tablets available in the near future. The best way is to mix it in a smoothie or with juice. Fruit smoothies with coconut water are my favorite! If you never have taken Spriluna, you need to start slowly, with 1/4 teaspoon and slowly increase it to a full teaspoon or more daily.
Sources for these forms of spirulina are normally laboratory-grown. Harvesting spirulina from more natural settings has posed a challenge because of possible contamination from toxic substances that cannot be removed from the product. Hopefully, more eco-friendly and safer ways to cultivate the algae can eventually be developed and perfected.
And we, at New Phoenix Rising have accomplish it!
How we grow BioLumina:We are so proud by the way we grow BioLumina.
It grows in a clean and pristine area in the dessert in Southern California. It's fed by clean, pure underground water.
There are no pesticides, GMO ingredients, or synthetic ingredients of any kind used in the production of BioLumina. In all ways except one, the Spirulina we provide is completely organic. A single ingredient, Chilean Nitrate, is responsible for our Spirulina being classified as not organic. This ingredient is not allowed in organic agriculture because of what it does to the soil (i.e., it adds too much sodium to the soil). It is a completely natural, non-toxic substance which comes from a remote, pristine region of Chile and adds the needed nitrogen necessary to grow high quality Spirulina. The fact that growing Spirulina adds no sodium to the soil (it is an aquaculture farm and has no interaction with the soil) is somehow not considered in the organic rules. It is a case of one size does not fit all!
Unfortunately, the "organic" Spirulina on the market is grown using animal products to increase the nitrogen in the growing ponds. This adds many challenges as it increases the possibility of pathogens in the growing medium. The only way to insure that the Spirulina is safe from pathogens using this method is to sterilize it (heat it); which also happens to kill it!
BioLumina is dried using the very best method: low temperature air drying. It is actually alive and in a dormant state! This is a natural part of it's life cycle and it means that when you eat BioLumina, you are eating a live food. You can easily tell the difference between Natural and Organic just by the scent. The "organic" Spirulina does not smell nearly as good as the Natural kind.
Another issue with this method of growing is the issue of animal feed. The animal products utilized in the growing of Organic Spirulina are ever more likely to be fed Genetically Modified animal feed (GMO) as this practice is unfortunately spreading. Thus, as a company, we at New Phoenix Rising feel that Natural in this case is far superior to "Organic."
Spirulina can be found in many freshwater environments, including ponds, lakes, and rivers. It thrives best under pesticide-free conditions with plenty of sunlight and moderate temperature levels, but it is also highly adaptable, surviving even in extreme conditions. More than 25,000 species of algae live everywhere - in water, in soils, on rocks, on plants. They range in size from a single cell to giant kelp over 150 feet long. Macroalgae are large like seaweeds. Microalgae are microscopic. Ocean microalgae, called phytoplankton, are the base of the ocean food web. Spirulina is often deemed the most nutritionally complete of all food supplements, containing a rich supply of many important nutrients, including protein, complex carbohydrates, iron, and vitamins A, K, and B complex. It also has a high supply of carotenoids such as beta carotene and yellow xanthophylls which have antioxidant properties. It is also rich in chlorophyll, fatty and nucleic acids, and lipids. Thus, spirulina has countless uses as a supplement for maintaining good health and for preventing diseases.
Spirulina is the richest beta carotene food, with a full spectrum of ten mixed carotenoids. About half are orange carotenes: alpha, beta and gamma and half are yellow xanthophylls. They work synergistically at different sites in our body to enhance antioxidant protection. Twenty years of research proves eating beta carotene rich fruits and vegetables gives us real anti-cancer protection. Synthetic beta carotene has not always shown these benefits. Research in Israel showed natural beta carotene from algae was far more effective. Natural is better assimilated and contains the key 9-cis isomer, lacking in synthetic. As suspected, natural carotenoids in algae and vegetables have the most antioxidant and anti-cancer power.
Spirulina is an ideal anti-aging food; concentrated nutrient value, easily digested and loaded with antioxidants. Beta carotene is good for healthy eyes and vision. Spirulina beta carotene is ten times more concentrated than carrots.
Iron is essential to build a strong system, yet is the most common mineral deficiency. Spirulina is rich in iron, magnesium and trace minerals, and is easier to absorb than iron supplements.
Spirulina is the highest source of B-12, essential for healthy nerves and tissue, especially for vegetarians.
Healthy Dieting with Spirulina
About 60% of spirulina’s dry weight is protein, which is essential for growth and cell regeneration. It is a good replacement for fatty and cholesterol-rich meat and dairy products in one’s diet. Every 10 grams of spirulina can supply up to 70% of the minimum daily requirements for iron, and about three to four times of minimum daily requirements for vitamins A (in the form of beta carotene), B complex, D,and K. By itself, it does not contain vitamin C, but it helps maintain this vitamin’s potency.
Spirulina is rich in gamma-linolenic acid or GLA, a compound found in breast milk that helps develop healthier babies. Moreover, with its high digestibility, spirulina has been proven to fight malnutrition in impoverished communities by helping the body absorb nutrients when it has lost its ability to absorb normal forms of food.
Another health benefit of spirulina is that it stimulates beneficial flora like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria in your digestive tract to promote healthy digestion and proper bowel function. It acts as a natural cleanser by eliminating mercury and other deadly toxins commonly ingested by the body.
Spirulina also increases stamina and immunity levels in athletes, and its high protein content helps build muscle mass. At the same time, it can curb hunger that may develop during the most demanding training routines. Thus, it indirectly acts as an effective way to maintain an athlete’s ideal body weight.
As well as beta carotene, Spirulina contains other nutrients such as iron, manganese, zinc, copper, selenium, and chromium. These nutrients help fight free radicals, cell-damaging molecules absorbed by the body through pollution, poor diet, injury, or stress. By removing free radicals, the nutrients help the immune system fight cancer and cellular degeneration. In some findings, spirulina has helped reduce oral cancer tumors in laboratory rats, and may thus provide a big medical breakthrough in cancer treatment.
Spirulina’s ability to reduce the bad cholesterol LDL in the body helps prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases, such as hardening of the arteries and strokes. It also helps lower blood pressure. While not clinically proven, spirulina may also protect against allergic reactions and liver infection.
Research confirms Spirulina promotes digestion and bowel function. It suppresses bad bacteria like e-coli and Candida yeast and stimulates beneficial flora like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria. Healthy flora is the foundation of good health and it increases absorption of nutrients from the foods we eat, and helps protect against infection. Spirulina builds healthy lactobacillus, aiding assimilation and elimination and relieving constipation.
Removing Toxins
In 1994, a Russian Patent was awarded for spirulina as a medical food to reduce allergic reactions from radiation sickness. 270 Children of Chernobyl consuming 5 grams a day for 45 days (donated by Earthrise Farms), lowered radionucleides by 50%, and normalized allergic sensitivities. Today we are subject to an onslaught of toxic chemicals in our air, water, food and drugs. Our bodies need to continually eliminate these accumulated toxins. Spirulina has a completely unique combination of phytonutrients - including chlorophyll, phycocyanin and polysaccharides, that can help cleanse our bodies.
How to Take Spirulina
BioLumina Spirulina comes in powder form. We will have capsules or tablets available in the near future. The best way is to mix it in a smoothie or with juice. Fruit smoothies with coconut water are my favorite! If you never have taken Spriluna, you need to start slowly, with 1/4 teaspoon and slowly increase it to a full teaspoon or more daily.
Sources for these forms of spirulina are normally laboratory-grown. Harvesting spirulina from more natural settings has posed a challenge because of possible contamination from toxic substances that cannot be removed from the product. Hopefully, more eco-friendly and safer ways to cultivate the algae can eventually be developed and perfected.
And we, at New Phoenix Rising have accomplish it!
How we grow BioLumina:We are so proud by the way we grow BioLumina.
It grows in a clean and pristine area in the dessert in Southern California. It's fed by clean, pure underground water.
There are no pesticides, GMO ingredients, or synthetic ingredients of any kind used in the production of BioLumina. In all ways except one, the Spirulina we provide is completely organic. A single ingredient, Chilean Nitrate, is responsible for our Spirulina being classified as not organic. This ingredient is not allowed in organic agriculture because of what it does to the soil (i.e., it adds too much sodium to the soil). It is a completely natural, non-toxic substance which comes from a remote, pristine region of Chile and adds the needed nitrogen necessary to grow high quality Spirulina. The fact that growing Spirulina adds no sodium to the soil (it is an aquaculture farm and has no interaction with the soil) is somehow not considered in the organic rules. It is a case of one size does not fit all!
Unfortunately, the "organic" Spirulina on the market is grown using animal products to increase the nitrogen in the growing ponds. This adds many challenges as it increases the possibility of pathogens in the growing medium. The only way to insure that the Spirulina is safe from pathogens using this method is to sterilize it (heat it); which also happens to kill it!
BioLumina is dried using the very best method: low temperature air drying. It is actually alive and in a dormant state! This is a natural part of it's life cycle and it means that when you eat BioLumina, you are eating a live food. You can easily tell the difference between Natural and Organic just by the scent. The "organic" Spirulina does not smell nearly as good as the Natural kind.
Another issue with this method of growing is the issue of animal feed. The animal products utilized in the growing of Organic Spirulina are ever more likely to be fed Genetically Modified animal feed (GMO) as this practice is unfortunately spreading. Thus, as a company, we at New Phoenix Rising feel that Natural in this case is far superior to "Organic."
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