Papaya - a world class meat tenderizer, natural digestive aid, prevents ulcers, and also a soft contact lense cleaner.Kelp The Safety Factor
If you’re really adventurous, you might try some kelp recipes from a Japanese cookbook or else develop a taste for sushi, which makes considerable use of kelp.
The Food and Drug Administration includes kelp in its list of herbs generally regarded as safe. For otherwise healthy non-pregnant, non-nursing adults who do not have thyroid disorders or high blood pressure, kelp is considered safe in amounts typically recommended.
Kelp should be used in medicinal amounts only in consultation with your doctor. If kelp causes minor discomforts, such as stomach upset or diarrhea, use less or stop using it.
Let your doctor know if you experience any unpleasant symptoms or if the symptoms for which the herb is being used do not improve significantly in two weeks.
Don’t Collect It, Buy It
Kelp grows in the cold water off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America. It has a strong, foul odor when fresh, but baking deodorizes it. Authorities discourage using kelp collected close to shore because it may be contaminated by industrial pollutants. If you use kelp, buy it from commercial sources.