Friday, September 03, 2010

Sulfur

Sulfur a mineral used by the body for the manufacture of many proteins including, hair, bones, muscle and skin. It is known as a healing mineral as it aids every cell in eliminating toxic substances. Sulfur helps maintain strength in various tissues of the body such as hair, bones, teeth and nails. Arthritis, acne, stress, backaches, constipation, dry skin, wrinkles and migraines are some of the conditions that may have a relationship to a deficiency in sulfur.

Good sulfur rich foods are onion, garlic, egg yolks, meat, cranberries, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, parsley, chives and oysters.