Sent by Dr. Thomas S. Lee, www.naturodoc.com

In this day and age of fat phobia and the resultant barrage of low fat and non-fat food products lining the grocery store aisles, a recommendation to supplement your daily diet with one to two tablespoons of essential fatty acid rich oil would appear to go against the grain. To the contrary, this is exactly what health conscious consumers are doing across the country, not only to attain and maintain optimal health, but in many instances, as a treatment for the over 60 health ailments the essential fatty acids have been scientifically validated to benefit.

While it is true Americans should not consume more than 20-30% of daily calories as fats. a lack of the dietary essential ratty acids has been suggested to facilitate degenerative disease. If surveys are correct that approximately 80% of our population is deficient in the essential fatty acids, this may present a serious health threat. Unfortunately, mass commercial refinement of fats and oils products and foods containing them has effectively eliminated the essential fatty acid from our food chain, contributing to our modern day deficiency.

Organic, unrefined flaxseed oil is considered by many to be the answer to this health dilemma. Oil extracted from organic flaxseeds is unique because it contains both essential fatty acids: alpha-linolenic, an omega-3 fatty acid, and linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, in appreciable amounts. Flaxseed oil is the world’s richest source of omega-3 fatty acids at a whopping 57% (over two times the amount of omega-3 fatty acids as fish oils). Omega-3 fatty acids have been extensively studied for their beneficial effects toward:

* high cholesterol levels
* high blood pressure
* arthritis
* multiple sclerosis
* psoriasis and eczema
* cancer

Scientists continue to discover regulating effects of prostaglandins. Without the essential fatty acids - the building blocks of Prostaglandins -a malfunction of fat metabolism is certain, as are problems in the regulation of the above listed bodily functions.

For some individuals flaxseed oil may offer only half of the solution. Those deficient in co-factor nutrients, specifically the Vitamins pro-A, A, C, E, B2, B6, pantothenic acid, B12. biotin. and the minerals calcium, magnesium. potassium. sulfur,
and zinc, sometimes have difficulty in converting the omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid, found in flax and other seed oils to the healthful prostaglandins.

Still others are thought to lack the necessary enzyme (catalyst) to make this conversion; particularly those afflicted with diabetes, asthma, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, alcoholism and the aged.

For those suffering from co-factor deficiencies, 2 broad spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral may be recommended with, perhaps, an oil supplement rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Individuals who may lack the proper enzyme system would
require a GLA supplement in addition to the flaxseed oil to effectively skip over the absent or impaired enzyme and continue on toward normal production of beneficial prostaglandins.

Supplementation with organic flax and borage seed oils combined makes good sense for the following, reasons.

- Omega-3 fatty acids and GLA together exert favorable effects on the production of beneficial prostaglandins.
- A number of health problems have proven to benefit from both omega-3 fatty acids and GLA supplementation.
- Organic flaxseed oil combined with organic borage oil may exhibit synergistic complementary effects.
- Optimal conversion or fatty acids to beneficial prostaglandins is more likely assured.
- Flax and borage oils combined in a single formulation is less expensive than purchasing both separately.

In conclusion, the answer appears not to be no fat, but the right fat, as common to organic flax and borage seed oils, to achieve optimal health.

Summary
Past and present scientific research supports the use of essential fatty acid nutrients in promoting optimal health. Flaxseed oil is recognized as nature’s richest source of essential and omega-3 fatty acids. Borage seed oil is recognized as nature’s richest source of GLA. These natural plant substances used alone have created a great deal of interest in the treatment of numerous health problems. Evidence exists to suggest the combination of omega-3 fatty acids with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) may further complement the therapeutic result of either fatty acid used singularly.

Sent by John Furnem

The one thing that is truly important in this life is our health, health is the basic and most significant parameter that we all need to enjoy our lives, there is nothing else that is as important as good health, which also gives a great deal of peace of mind. It is not by chance that many always say “just good health” when they ask for something, knowing that this is the one thing that everyone wants and needs.

Nutrition is a critical part of health, it is not that you can not eat any processed food or candy, but it is that anyone interested in good health must commit to good and healthy food on a daily basis, fruit and vegetables, and keep oil cooked and deep fried food to a minimum, there is no need to refrain from certain junk food and such, simply eat these kinds of food in moderation.

Every responsible parent should teach his children the general health tips that they should live by from childhood as well as when they become older. Training children to live right and to eat healthy food can make the difference in how they are going to take care of their health later on in life. It is always wise to teach children to drink plenty of water instead of carbonated beverage while they are still young. Water is an elixir of health. Drinking plenty of water can work wonders on the skin and on the overall health of a person.

Every child should be taught the value of starting the day right by eating a healthy breakfast. A healthy child who has proper nutrition and exercise will perform better in school than a child who neglects breakfast and exercise. Sanitation should also be part of the general health tips that should be imparted to the child. This should include regular washing of hands with water and soap. This practice can minimize the transfer of bacteria when kids are playing with unclean objects or with sick playmates.

However, parents should also make sure that kids have completed the required vaccination shots at an early age. Also ask their doctors for new vaccines that can be given to the child to avoid the spread of new diseases. Even parents should practice these general health tips to serve as good examples to their children. It is foolhardy to teach kids to practice things when the parents themselves do not lead by example.

It is also a good idea to undergo annual check ups to make sure that nothing is wrong with the person. By doing this, illnesses are easily detected and can be treated at an early stage before they get worse.

Maintaining a basic normal routine and remembering the power of pure and simple activities like walking and speeding some time in the out doors, enjoying fresh air and peaceful moments all contribute to good health.

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