I can imagine you now, blinking at the title of this post. “Chlorophyll?” you ask yourself. “Isn’t that something that plants need? I think they told me about it in grade school.” You’re correct! Chlorophyll is often called the “blood” of plant life and is one of the leading components in photosynthesis. It’s what gives plants their distinctive green color. Of course you’re a flesh-and-blood human, not a plant, but ever since a couple of researchers from the University of Florida discovered how to properly preserve chlorophyll, we’ve been able to harness its properties to benefit humankind as well. Starting out mainly as food-coloring, chlorophyll in liquid form has since become a popular dietary supplement for some very good reasons.

1. It replenishes your bloodstream

You know about hemoglobin, right? No, he wasn’t the villain in the Spiderman comics. We’re talking about what Wikipedia describes as “the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in the red blood cells of vertebrates.” Basically, it’s the substance in your blood that gets oxygen and iron to all the right places in your body, and in fact aside from water it’s the largest component within your blood.

Chlorophyll’s molecular structure is nearly exactly that of hemoglobin – the only difference is that instead of iron chlorophyll contains magnesium. The components of chlorophyll get redistributed in the body to replenish blood cells, and that means oxygen gets more quickly and evenly distributed in your body, which in turn means you’ll be feeling more alert, energized and focused.

2. It aids muscle building

We’re starting to see liquid chlorophyll appear more and more often in fitness and bodybuilding nutrition retailers, and that’s because its aforementioned blood replenishing abilities also mean that blood is going to be pumping much more into muscle tissue. We already told you liquid chlorophyll is made up of magnesium, but it also has iron, vitamin C and K, folic acid, and protein which are all vital ingredients in strengthening and maintaining healthy muscle tissue. It might not make you Arnold overnight, but chlorophyll can make your workouts more effective for sure.

3. It cleanses the body

I dislike the nebulous term “toxins” because of its use in any number of silly health products products (remember those detox foot pads?), but chlorophyll’s been found to accelerate the removal of waste in the body, and that’s always a good thing. It removes old material in the liver, eliminates bacteria in the colon, and eats up heavy metals that could potentially form kidney stones. You’ll be getting over sickness faster – not to mention you’re more likely to be regular!

4. It makes you smell better

Of all the health benefits of liquid chlorophyll, probably the most immediate and tangible is that it just makes you smell better. Seriously! Chlorophyll is a certified deodorizer mainly because of the cleansing aspects already explained above: having a clean digestive tract means there’s less nasty stuff in your body to stink up your breath, and the less waste in your body, the less likely your sweat will contain body odor. In fact, many liquid chlorophyll supplements advertise themselves primarily as an internal deodorant!

Liquid chlorophyll is widely available online and at nutritional stores for great prices: usually between $7 – 10. It’s easy to take advantage of liquid chlorophyll’s benefits. It won’t make you green, though, which I guess depending on your point of view could be a good or bad thing.

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Roughly one third of the lives of humans is spent sleeping. That’s quite a lot of time to spend in one place. You want to make sure you have the best materials. Materials that are chemical free and safe for the environment. When you hear the word “organic,” you might first think of food. But food is not the only thing that is made organically. Sheets and other bedding are made organically, and are just as strong as the non organic varieties. It might be a bit difficult to know how and where to start looking for these items. Here are a few tips on how to pick out organic sheets and bedding.

A lot of non-organic bedding is made up of a 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester. Just by itself, polyester is made up from a blend of petrochemicals. And the cotton used in non-organic bedding is sprayed with lots of pesticides by the farmers who grow it. It may not sound like a big deal, but when you think about it, do you really want to breathe in these chemicals and toxins every night?

You’ll want to look for bedding that is made from various types of organic fibers. Organic fibers to look for are silk, cotton, and wool. There are benefits to each type. Fibers from silk make the material very soft. Organic wool fibers are great for insulation. This will be good at keeping you warm on cold winter nights. Organic wool fibers are also fire proof, which is a huge benefit. Organic cotton fibers have the benefit of coming in a variety of colors. Organic cotton is grown worldwide, so this type is readily available.

Another thing to look for when picking out organic bedding, is that it is free of chemicals. Non-organic bedding is sprayed with chemicals and pesticides, which is not only bad for humans, but it’s bad on the environment as well. Pesticides and harsh chemicals are said to be a cause for the deterioration of the planet’s ozone layer. By eliminating these chemicals from your bedding, it will provide a cleaner and healthier environment for everyone.

Buying an organic mattress pad is another thing to look into. An organic wool mattress pad helps to resist moisture, bacteria, and dust mites. Using an organic wool mattress pad means it won’t need to be washed frequently. And since it’s made from organic wool, it means it will be fire resistant as well.

You might be wondering where to go to buy organic bedding. It might be easier than you realize. Most major retail stores carry organic sheets and bedding. The most convenient store which is located everywhere is Walmart. Kmart sells organic bedding as well. Online retailers such as Amazon and Overstock.com are great places as well to buy organic bedding. Less available retail stores include Crate & Barrel and Pier 1 Imports. If you’re not sure if the sheets you’d like to buy are organic, ask a salesperson to help you out.

Knowing how to pick out organic sheets and bedding is not only good for your health, it’s also a great way to do your part in helping the environment. Organic sheets and bedding are also made for babies crib and for children. So your entire family can breathe easy as they dream.

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