On the threshold of spring, you can rejuvenate with the energy of stones and plants by “stealing” light from volcanic fire and the sun, with zeolite, chlorophyll and saffron.
Pollution, stress and prolonged pharmaceutical treatments can weigh down the metabolism. On the threshold of spring, skin is often dull, the gut sluggish, and energy levels low. To get back on track, you can rejuvenate with the energy of stones and plants.
This mineral is of volcanic origin, extracted from incandescent lava when it comes into contact with brackish water. Its structure consists of porous particles that, once introduced into the body, behave like tiny sponges. In the intestine, zeolite absorbs heavy metals and free radicals and then expels them through the faeces, acting as a perfect antioxidant with regenerative properties. The metabolic improvement brings great benefit to both physical and mental performance, with gains in physical endurance, concentration and immune strength. Zeolite is available in powder and tablet form; it is recommended for use over one month, taken with a full glass of water.
It is the pigment of plants, and their beneficial sap draws the best from solar radiation, transforming light into nourishment. Only chlorophyll has this power to capture solar radiation and convert it into energy, which is why, on the threshold of spring, it is so well suited to our wellbeing. Among vegetables, it is found in broccoli, cabbage, agretti, and all dark-leafed salads from dandelion to spinach. In juices, it can be prepared from wheatgrass, which is rich in chlorophyll and micronutrients — an excellent green detox with which to start the day. Despite the name "wheatgrass", it is suitable for everyone, young and old, including those with coeliac disease. Excellent for treating anaemia, regenerating gut flora and countering free radicals.
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It is a warm, sunny spice that comes from the pistil of a flower that bursts into meadows at the start of spring. It is prized in many traditional cuisines, both Western and Eastern, and its intense yellow colour conveys cheerfulness through its very chromatic intensity. Its phytotherapeutic extract is safranal, a natural antidepressant backed by excellent phytotherapeutic studies. Compared with common benzodiazepines, safranal has demonstrated equivalent efficacy in mild-to-moderate depressive disorders but with fewer side effects than pharmaceutical drugs. The extract is available for sale in tablet form. Its success is due to the modulation of serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates mood and is greatly affected by exposure to sunlight. A good reason to remember that a life spent outdoors is an excellent incentive to happiness.
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