I like to post interesting articles I read in the WSJ.
JOURNAL REPORTS: HEALTHCARE Sea Moss Is the Hot New Wellness Ingredient. Does It Live Up to the Hype?
Brands, celebrities and influencers say it has health and beauty benefits. But the evidence is lacking. The start of a new year has brought a new round of diet, nutrition and wellness marketing campaigns—and a hot new ingredient that has grabbed the attention of marketers and consumers. The latest “it” ingredient is sea moss—a type of red algae that has become a viral phenomenon. It is being endorsed by celebrities and online influencers who point to its supposed beauty and health benefits, and brands are rushing to introduce products such as skin-care products and nutritional supplements featuring the plant. On Jan. 4, for instance, reality-TV star Kourtney Kardashian, founder of the wellness brand Lemme, unveiled a $25 sea-moss tincture that its website says “promotes radiant skin and hair,” “supports healthy thyroid function” and “maintains brain health,” among other benefits. “There are a lot of claims, but no one really knows whether or not there’s science behind it,” says registered dietitian Abby Langer. What is sea moss? Sea moss is a generic term used to describe different species of red algae, most notably Irish moss—formally known as Chondrus crispus—harvested along Atlantic coasts in the Americas and Europe. Often, brands use “sea moss” to refer to algae sourced from the Caribbean, although those are usually a genus of red algae called Gracilaria. Historically, Irish moss was prized as a cooking ingredient and for its carrageenan, a gelatinous substance used to thicken foods. One of the first cookbooks published in the U.S. was dedicated solely to the popular algae. “One Hundred New and Original Receipts,” circa 1870 to 1875, included 100 Irish moss recipes for soups, custards, ice creams, medicines and But while sea moss does have nutritional benefits, some scientists say that there isn’t enough research to back up other claims about its usefulness. There isn’t sufficient scientific evidence showing that the ingredient affects your skin or hair, they say, nor that it significantly improves your health.
more at: https://www.wsj.com/…/sea-moss-new-wellness-ingredient…
Hi, it’s Nicola of PRO Massage, LMT in Santa Barbara.
Intro Special New Client Promo – $ 80 HR – Mon – Fri Only – save $ 45
Deals are valid for a limited time only.
PRO Massage reserves the right to modify or cancel deals at any time.
https://santabarbaradeeptissue.com/
827 State St. Suite 20 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805-637-7482
#SportsMassage #Massage Santa Barbara #Post OP #Runner #trail #railrunner #Massage Santa Barbara #connection Barbara #Sports Massage #Deep Tissue Massage #Trigger Point #Injury Massage #Scar Tissue Massage #Barefoot Massage #Myofascial Release Massage #IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation) #paeso nuevo #Swedish Massage #relaxing Massage #massage for yoga #giftcard #giftcards #massage near me #Backpain #Neckpain #Yoga #Kite Surfing
*Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition. The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription of any kind. The decision to use, or not to use, any information is the sole responsibility of the reader. These statements are not expressions of legal opinion relative to the scope of practice, medical diagnosis, or medical advice, nor do they represent an endorsement of any product, company, or specific massage therapy technique, modality, or approach. All trademarks, registered trademarks, brand names, registered brand names, logos, and company logos referenced in this post are the property of their owners.
