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Fucus vesiculosus

Sounds rather naughty , doesn't it, but it is seaweed.

"The main use of bladder wrack (and other types of seaweed) in herbal medicine is as a source of iodine, an essential nutrient for the thyroid gland. Bladder wrack has proved most useful in the treatment of underactive thyroid glands (hypothyroidism) and goitre.[6] }} Through the regulation of thyroid function, there is an improvement in all the associated symptoms. It has a reputation in helping the relief of rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis, both used internally and as an external application upon inflamed joints.[citation needed] A chemical constituent of bladder wrack called alginic acid swells upon contact with water; when taken orally, it forms a type of "seal" at the top of the stomach, and for this reason is used in several over-the-counter preparations for heartburn.[citation needed] The same constituent gives bladder wrack laxative properties as well.[citation needed] Other proposed uses of bladder wrack include treating atherosclerosis and strengthening immunity, although there is no scientific evidence at present that it works for these purposes.

Bladder wrack should not be used in cases of hyperthyroidism or cardiac problems, or during pregnancy and lactation. Excessive dosage (many times the recommended dosage) may lead to hyperthyroidism, tremor, increased pulse rate and elevated blood pressure."

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Two days away can seem like a week. This morning , I wasn't sure what day it was. I turned up for my physiotherapy appointment with Fredrik only to find his door closed and the rest of the clinic and gym empty. Odd. Being a good girl , I started cycling to warm up and then exercises before knocking on F's door. It was Wednesday, I did have the right time and Fredrik was running late. End of confusion

Anyway, I've been catching up with comments and about 12 private posts until now plus a backlog of emails. So , this is what's happened since my last post. ( Accountability )

Left home around noon on Monday for Lena's island and the GJLM sleepover It's not only Lena's island, she shares it with half a dozen neighbours. Elk Island , accessible only by boat. Arghhhhh or plane.

Vi. Lena's 21 year old daughter joined us 4 Wise Women , Crones and made us feel ever so special and wise. It is a rare thing to be appreciated by an intelligent young being, who seems to be well ahead of her years.

What can I say about these 2 days ? Time ceases to exist when the 4 of us meet. It is an intense time , lots of talking, listening , laughing , eating and drinking until 2 a.m. and then starting again after a hearty and leisurely breakfast.

Around midnight we all listened to a " sommar " talk on the radio. " Sommar " is a Swedish tradition. Every summer for about 12 weeks , usually a well known person is chosen to speak on any topic that they choose to fill 80 minutes on the air with talk and music.

This time it was an unusual 53 year old priest, Olle Carlsson , author of the book " Christianity for Atheists " who in in 1997 started turning Allhelgonakyrkan in Stockholm, into Sweden's most popular and well attended church,always packed and very mixed congregation.

Olle himself said he had tried to be an atheist and battled with alcoholism and nearly losing everything before he found himself.He spoke simply and sincerely.The music played included Bob Dylan and Bob Marley and lead to each of us sharing what we would talk about if we were chosen to be " Sommar Speakers ".

This is a good spot for consulting The Goddess and inspired listening to the " Sommar" speaker, the priest from Allhelgona .... what's his name ....Olle Carlson

A glimpse of the Goddess.