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Eco-Friendly Hair Products
My little sister uses a bottle of mousse for her hair every 4 days. Have you ever met someone who spends a ridiculous amount of money on hair products? This is her. I wonder how she still has hair on her head with all the chemical products she uses. I’ve had a hard time convincing [...]
Natural remedies for joint pain
Who has join pain? I do! I do! Not that this is something to brag about. It’s not pleasant and incredibly bothersome especially for those of us who live, or try to live, very active lives. Fortunately, if you know how to deal with it, it’s not so bad and can be easily avoided by [...]
Men and their high cholesterol
Men always think they’re in the safe zone when it comes to eating healthy. I don’t say this as an absolute, but I’ve definitely met a lot more females that are health conscious as opposed to men. The truth of the matter is, both sexes are subject to the same amount of health problems throughout [...]
Healing Power of Flax
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_hcy_APMpM
Herb Joiner-Bey, N.D speaks about how flax, flax seed oil, and Omega-3 fatty acids benefit overall health and help prevent many health conditions. You can learn more about flax including recipes at www.flaxmatters.com
Flaxseeds help keep your heart healthy
Flaxseeds are rich in alpha linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fat. Omega-3 fats are used to produce substances that reduce the formation of blood clots, which can lower risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with atherosclerosis or diabetic heart disease.
Flax for Health
http://www.imedix.com/flax/videos#6aQfpEU33Nc
Dr. Marion Verbruggen gives the scientific research behind the health benefits of flaxseed. Yuu can always find out more about flaxseed and purchasse flaxseed by visiting www.flaxmatters.com .
Fight your dry skin with Flaxseed
If you are anything like me and live in the northern states you have dry hands. Do you keep a bottle of lotion everywhere- work, purse, bathroom, car, beside your bed? I DO!
I just found out that one of the main components of flaxseeds, omega-3 fatty acids, can improve your skin. Studies have shown that flax seed [...]
Flaxseed Provides Comparable Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits to Statin Drugs
Taken from http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?pfriendly=1&tname=foodspice&dbid=81
In a study involving 40 patients with high cholesterol (greater than 240 mg/dL), daily consumption of 20 grams of ground flaxseed was compared to taking a statin drug. After 60 days, significant reductions were seen in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and the ratio of total to HDL cholesterol-in both groups. Those receiving [...]
Flaxseeds are one of the ways to reduce high blood pressure
The researchers have found that omega-3s from nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils-such as flaxseed-had a desirable affect on lowering blood pressure. To reduce your blood pressure you should be eating less salt, losing a few pounds, avoiding heavy drinking, eating more vegetables, whole grains and fruits (for their fiber, minerals, vegetable protein and other nutrients) and getting [...]
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