Thursday, August 1, 2013

Bone Broth for Healing


Topic of the Day: Bone Broth

Last night I made bone broth. Sure, I've made broth before, but never a healing bone broth. The difference with the two is that one is simmered for several hours and the other isn't.

I had a chicken and was about to throw it out, but remembered reading about the many benefits of using bone broth. Here they are:
Boosts immune system 
Improves digestion and tooth health
Improves allergies and brain health
Healthy development of joints, bones, ligaments, and tendons
Healthy hair, nails and skin
Decreases inflammation
Calms the mind
Aids in sleep

The elements in the bone are what helps you heal. These are bone marrow, calcium, collagen, chondroitin, gelatin, glycosamino glycans, glycine, hyaluronic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and proline. 

Bone broth is assistive in repairing your body from bacterial and viral infections. These are just a few of the many wonderful benefits of bone broth. 

For more detailed information and recipes, please check out these resources:
http://www.naturalnews.com/040493_bone_broth_immune_health_nutrients.html
http://wellnessmama.com/5888/how-to-make-bone-broth-tutorial/
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9890/10-benefits-of-bone-broth-gut-healing-recipe.html