There are many forms of natural cancer treatment. Flax oil (which does not have the same aromatic appeal of lavender oil) happens to be one of them.
Canada is the country where an ancient blue-flowering crop is exclusively cultivated. The flax plant produces a fiber. From this fiber linen is woven. There is an edible seed and from this seed flax oil can be extracted. This seed contains heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The flax seed has alpha-linolenic acid which is not exactly the same as the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. The body however can convert
Benefits of Flax Oil
by Abigail B. October 12th, 2007 | Cancer, Heart Health, Herbal Supplements Read MoreEssential Fatty Acids
by Editorial Team January 26th, 2007 | Herbal Supplements
Essential fatty acids work in almost every function of our body. They help maintain healthy heart and arteries, stabilize moods, keep skin fresh and young, and keep cell membranes working properly. These essential fatty acids must be obtained through diet, as the body cannot synthesize them. A deficiency in essential fatty acids may cause drying up of the skin, glands and heart and circulatory system, and may affect the immune and reproductive system. Eskimos, who eat a diet high in omega-3, have a very low incidence of degenerative diseases. The two main families, the Omega-3 fatty acid and Omega-6 are
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Evening Primrose Oil
by Abigail B. February 1st, 2006 | Herbal Supplements
Evening primrose oil is more popular with women than with men due to the nutritional support for women with PMS and Menopause. While many women claim that evening primrose oil helps promote their good health, the Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated the benefits of it. Evening primrose oil is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor does it make the claim that it does. If you're going to use this item, you will hear about it from the opinions of other people. Consult your physician before taking this and any other dietary supplements. Other
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Benefits of Fish Oil
by Abigail B. July 12th, 2005 | Heart Health, Herbal Supplements
The drug Vioxx was pulled off the market due to deleterious side effects. The drug was for those who suffered from pain of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. Now there is a simple alternative without the side effects and that is fish oils. They contain omega-3 fatty acids. They produce a hormone-like chemical called eicosonoids which has as its overall function the suppression of inflammation in the body.
A study at Harvard University which was a 10 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study concluded that fish oil supplementation resulted in a highly significant decrease in the number of tender joints and a significant
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A study at Harvard University which was a 10 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study concluded that fish oil supplementation resulted in a highly significant decrease in the number of tender joints and a significant