"The degenerative disease epidemic that wracks the nation came coincidentally with the introduction of engineered fats and oils. It is the type of fats and oils that we consume that is directly correlated to the rise of epidemic degenerative disease; it is not the amount of fats and oils that we eat that causes the problem. It is by chronically consuming the fats and oils that cause degenerative disease that we impair our ability to consume healthy fats and oils. We also impair our ability to consume carbohydrates and thus become Diabetic and Obese." Thomas Smith, author of  Insulin: Our Silent Killer  learn more: Engineered Fats and Oils and The Degenerative Disease Epidemic

Dr Otto Warburg discovered and clearly stated that the prime, most basic, cause of cancer is too little oxygen getting into the cell. "We find by experiment about 35% inhibition of oxygen respiration already suffices to bring about such a transformation during cell growth," he stated at a 1966 conference of Nobel laureates in Lindau, Germany. The body requires special fats that, among other important functions, make it possible for sufficient oxygen to reach the cells via the cellular membranes, which are the key. These special fats are highly oxygen-absorbing. Called essential fatty acids, or EFAs, these special fats must be supplied from outside the body every day, from foods and certain oils, because your body can't manufacture them on its own. more

Flax Oil as a True Aid Against Arthritis, Heart Infarction, Cancer and Other Diseases  By Dr. Johanna Budwig

The Flaxseed (Linseed) oil diet was originally proposed by Dr. Johanna Budwig, a German biochemist and expert on fats and oils, in 1951.  Dr. Budwig holds a Ph.D. in Natural Science, has undergone medical training, and was schooled in pharmaceutical science, physics, botany and biology. Dr. Budwig's flaxseed oil and cottage cheese formula has been used therapeutically in Europe for prevention of: cancer, arteriosclerosis, strokes, cardiac infarction,  stomach ulcers (normalizes gastric juices), Prostate (hypertopic), arthritis (exerts a favorable influence), eczema (assists all skin diseases), and even immune deficiences. 

Thousands have been helped by her protocol. Testimonials can be found for almost every type of cancer and tumors, even late stage. Dr. Budwig has assisted many seriously ill individuals, even those given up as terminal by orthodox medical practitioners, to regain their health through a simple regimen of nutrition. The basis of Dr. Budwig's program is the use of flaxseed oil blended with low-fat cottage cheese. Dr. Budwig’s Oil-Protein Diet: Vegan Alternatives to Cottage Cheese

Dr. Johanna preaches against the use of what she calls "pseudo" fats - "hydrogenated," "partially hydrogenated" and even "polyunsaturated." The chemical processing causes the oils to become a harmful substance deposited within the body. The heart, for instance, rejects these fats and they end up as inorganic fatty deposits on the heart muscle itself. They end up blocking circulation, damage heart action, inhibit cell renewal and impede the free flow of blood and lymph fluids. Science has proven that fats play an important role in the functioning of the entire body. Fats (lipids) are vital for all growth processing, renewal of cells, brain and nerve functions. Our energy resources are based on lipid metabolism. To function efficiently, cells require true polyunsaturated, live electron-rich lipids, present in abundance in raw flaxseed oil. 

Dr. Budwig, has been treating cancer of all kinds with nothing but cottage cheese and Flaxseed Oil for over 16 years. She says that people with cancer have blood that is low in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids and the blood has a greenish cast. Flaxseed oil is 56% Omega 3 and 16% Omega 6. Recently I read that most people have blood that is 80% deficient in Omega 3. Dr. Budwig has taken patients sometimes given only hours to live and restored them to health. Doctors had attempted to treat patients with sources of Omega 3 but had not been consistently successful.  (Prof. Brian Peskin's article: EFA, Oxygenation and Cancer Prevention)

The Flaxseed (Linseed) oil diet was originally proposed by Dr. Johanna Budwig, a german biochemist and expert on fats and oils, in 1951 and recently re-examined by Dr. Dan C. Roehm M.D. FACP (Oncologist and former cardiologist) in 1990. Dr. Roehm claims: "this diet is far and away the most successful anti-cancer diet in the world". Budwig claims that the diet is both a preventative and a curative. She says the absence of linol-acids [in the average western diet] is responsible for the production of oxydase, which induces cancer growth and is the cause of many other chronic disorders. 

"In January 1991 I was diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer. Bone scans and other tests indicated no spread so it was decided to operate. During the operation it was discovered that the cancer had spread to the Lymph glands making it stage four. The operation was not completed as that would not be the answer." Learn how Cliff Beckwith cured his prostate cancer with flaxoil and remains cancer free to this day.

Flax Oil and Cancer A Tape Transcription by Clifford Beckwith
"...the only real defense against cancer is the immune system. Everyone gets cancer every day but if the immune system is where it should be those cancer cells are eliminated and we never know it. He says that once a person has developed cancer, even though treatments get it into remission, it will recur again unless the body conditions that allowed it to develop in the first place are corrected. One of the properties of Flax oil seems to be a strengthening of the immune system. It seems important to use enough oil at first to get the immune system deficiencies repaired..." 

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Dr. Budwig's research found that in order for these fatty acids to be fully available to the body, they must be tied to a sulfur based protein; the best source of which is cottage cheese. Depending on the severity of the condition she had her patients use 3 to 6 Tbsps. of Flaxseed oil a day, with at least 4 oz or 1/2 cup of cottage cheese per day. I would use at least 1/4 cup cottage cheese per Tbs. of oil. If 4 or less Tbsps were used per day and I'd split that up so that I took them at 4 different times, although there are no specific guidelines. I have learned recently that Dr. Budwig recommends that the oil and the cottage cheese be thoroughly mixed before eating it. I have realized that an excellent approach would be to mix however many Tbsps. Of Flax oil one plans to use each day in a bowl with at least a half cup of cottage cheese and some fruit such as crushed pineapple or frozen strawberries, put it in the refrigerator and eat a portion of it at different times during the day. For two and a half years I put a half cup of cottage cheese in a bowl, added a Tbsp. Of flaxseed oil, mixed in some crushed pineapple or frozen strawberries or honey and took it to school for lunch. That tasted good.  Dr. Budwig’s Oil-Protein Diet: Vegan Alternatives to Cottage Cheese

Dr. Budwig has been nominated for a Nobel prize 7 times, but her methods have incurred the wrath of the establishment and she is passed over. Especially upsetting is her refusal to use radiation or chemotherapy " 

Dr Johanna Budwig diet: Flaxseed oil and cottage cheese  (make sure to scroll to the bottom of this lengthy page where you'll find incredible testimonials)

Researchers have figured out how the nutrients known as omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish oils, protect against colon cancer. (The J. of Cell Biology, 10-Jun-2002)  more

The chia seed is one of the richest source of omega-3 oil and other essential nutrients.  They were the power food of the ancient Aztecs. According to Spanish manuscripts, the Aztecs ate the Chia seeds to improve their endurance - they called it their "running food" because messengers could purportedly run all day on just a handful. more
 

Omega-3 Oils for a Healthy Cholesterol Balance
We have been mislead in our understanding of cholesterol. Cholesterol has been portrayed as being bad. The fact is cholesterol forms the membranes that enclose every cell in the body. Within the cells of the skin, cholesterol is changed by the sunlight into vitamin D which regulates the use of calcium. Cholesterol convert into bile salts in the liver to digest fats. The emphasis should not be lowering cholesterol, rather on the “measures” of cholesterol, dietary among them, supporting its benefits to produce optimal cholesterol levels. One of the measures you can apply is to increase the amount of omega-3 EFA you consume. The omega-3 oils appear to change the balance of cholesterol in the blood: (1) they lower the “bad” LDL (low density lipoprotein) that carry cholesterol to the cells throughout the body. If levels get too high they go rancid and stick to arterial walls causing them to narrow. (2) they raise the “good” HDL (high density lipoprotein) which removes cholesterol from the blood and carries It back to the liver. Only when the diet provides enough omega-3 to link up with cholesterol in the liver can cholesterol do its many important functions safely. Cholesterol Truth - The Dangers of Low Blood Cholesterol and Cholesterol-lowering Medication

 Fats You Need -- Essential Fatty Acids article

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THE IMPACT OF ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS ON THE BRAIN
by Rashid A. Buttar, D0, and Andrew Halpner, PhD
International Journal of Integrative Medicine, Vo3, No 2, Aug/Sep 2001

For normal functioning, the human body generates most of the fat it requires from fatty acids it derives from the breakdown of carbohydrates (ie, starches and sugars). However, the human system is incapable of producing two "essential" fatty acids from carbohydrates. These fatty acids are known collectively as essential fatty acids (EFAs). They are most prevalent in certain types of oils but can be found at low concentrations in virtually all types of food. more

Dr. Jerry Tennent M.D. - "There are few products that provide all, or even most, essential amino acids, more Omega 3's than fish oil, Vitamin A, Selenium, Iodine and others than marine phytoplankton."

• Marine phytoplankton is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acid 100% Organic and Raw!  Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet". Containing a wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, omerga 3 oils, minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body. Its antioxidants and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations that can lead to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens increase energy and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use oxygen. Adaptogens also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and circulation.  more
• Essential Fatty Acids  - BioEFA with CLA  (Conjugated Linoleic Acid from sunflower seed oil) ) a superior source of essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It is formulated with fish oil, borage seed oil, flaxseed oil, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) to support optimal health throughout your body.
• Liquid Gold Flax oil with Lignan Certified Organic 24 fl oz 100% Organic with Lignans
• Liquid: Cold Pressed flax oil high lignans 16 oz Cold Pressed Organic with Lignans 
• Why lignan rich flaxoil?

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health

This authoritative volume gathers information from the research literature to provide a current, single-volume resource. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health brings a nutritionist's perspective to understanding the recent developments in fish oil research. The book goes beyond a summary of the research literature. It discusses the limitations, points of agreement, and areas of conflicting or inconclusive data. Readers will gain a current understanding of issues such as the importance of Omega-3 fatty acids to health; the ways in which they are essential to human growth and development; their contribution to the prevention or amelioration of heart disease; as well as the role Omega-3 fatty acids play in immune/inflammatory responses, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and cancer; and where Omega-3 fatty acids are found in food. With its comprehensive review and discussion of current research, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health is an invaluable resource for all researchers working to understand the relationship between nutrition and health. The book will be a unique reference for nutritionists, dietitians, and health educators. Food scientists and technologists will also find important information for their work in developing healthier food products.

Flaxseed and the Immune System

Recent research suggests that ALA (alpha-linoleic acid) and lignans in flaxseed modulate the immune response and may play a beneficial role in the clinical management of autoimmune diseases. For example, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an inflammatory disease that occurs mainly in young women. It is characterized by a variety of clinical findings, including inflammation of the kidney (nephritis). Studies show that patients with SLE exhibit increased production of platelet-activating factor (PAF), a mediator of immune response and promoter of platelet aggregation. Dietary flaxseed has provided significant benefits in animal models of lupus nephritis and in patients with this condition. In one study of nine patients with lupus nephritis, PAF-induced platelet aggregation was inhibited and renal function improved when subjects consumed 15 to 45 g flaxseed/day for four weeks. The lignan component of flaxseed is believed to be responsible for this effect. Flaxseed and the Immune System (article in PDF file)

Flax Is an Ancient Crop
Flax has been grown since the beginnings of civilization, and people all over the world have celebrated its usefulness throughout the ages. Cultivated flax, L. usitatissimum, is of two types: one is grown for the seed and the other for fibre production. In North America, it is primarily the oilseed varieties which are produced commercially. Records show that the human race has eaten this seed since early times.

About 3,000 B.C. Flax is cultivated in Babylon. Burial chambers depict flax cultivation and clothing from flax fibres.

About 650 B.C. Hippocrates writes about using flax for the relief of abdominal pains. In the same era, Theophrastus recommends the use of flax mucilage as a cough remedy. 

About 1st Century A.D. Tacitus praises the virtues of flax. 

About 8th Century A.D. Charlemagne considered flax so important for the health of his subjects that he passed laws and regulations requiring its consumption. 

About 15th Century A.D. Hildegard von Bingen used flax meal in hot compresses for the treatment of both external and internal ailments 

History of flax: 9000 years ago

Some Conditions Improved by Omega-3 Oils: High Cholesterol Levels - Prevention of Strokes and Heart Attacks - Angina - High Blood Pressure - Arthritis - Multiple Sclerosis - Psoriasis and Eczema - Cancer Prevention and Treatment - Allergies - Asthma - Calmness Under Stress - Vitality"
 

General Information about flax  This section seeks to provide practical information about the health benefits of flax for those with a general interest in flax such as consumers. Nutritional information is presented in everyday language.

Technical Information This section will be of interest mainly to the health professional, including dietitians, nutritionists, researchers, and members of the medical profession.   This information on the health benefits of flax contains references to scientific journals and uses medical and scientific terms.

Research Projects Supported by the Flax Council of Canada

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PROCEEDINGS of the 55th FLAX INSTITUTE OF THE UNITED STATES Doublewood Inn, Fargo, North Dakota FLAXSEED FOR FOOD AND FEED POTENTIAL AND THERAPEUTIC VALUES Status of Nutrition Research Using High-ALA Flaxseed, and THE BOOK, "Flaxseed in Human Nutrition".  Stephen Cunnane,  Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine,  Univ. of Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A8

Where you can purchase omega3 oil

A personal testimonial of the incredible power of Flax oil to heal cancer
Learn about additional natural therapies for cancer

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The Budwig Diet
by Robert Willner, M.D., Ph.D.(author Cancer Solution)

"Thousands have flocked 10 hear Dr. Budwig lecture all over Europe. The many people Dr. Budwig's formula has helped testify to the benefits of her remarkable discovery. Following are a few examples: In one of my interviews with Dr. Budwig I was introduced to Siegried Ernst, M.D.. He is a rare and dedicated man who counts among his personal friends the current Pope as well as many other dignitaries.

Seventeen years ago Dr. Ernst had developed cancer for which he had major surgery requiring removal of his stomach. Two years later he had a recurrence of the cancer and was offered chemotherapy as the only available remedy. There was little hope for survival as virtually all individuals with recurrence of this type of cancer rarely last a year.

Dr. Ernst knew that chemotherapy was not only ineffective for his type of cancer but completaly destructive of the quality of life, so he refused.

He turned to Dr. Budwig and her formula for help. He religiously followed Dr. Budwig's formula and fifteen years later has not had any recurrence of cancer. As a matter of fact he seemed to me to be in perfect health and is tireless for a man in his late seventies". more (read about the other testimonials of health recovery with flaxoil

It is essential to use only unrefined, cold-pressed oils with high linolic acid content, such as linseed, sunflower, soya, poppyseed, walnut, and corn oils. Such oil should be consumed together with foods containing the right proteins otherwise the oils will have the OPPOSITE EFFECT, causing more harm than good.

The best combination is cottage cheese and linseed oil. The linseed should be freshly ground. Carbohydrates containing natural sugar, such as dates, figs, pears, apples and grapes, are also included in the diet. Honey is also beneficial. Most of the synthetic vitamin A preparations are bad because they contain oxidation products, but much carotine as provitamin A (from carrot) is consumed. Vitamin B from buttermilk, yoghurt, and natural yeast is beneficial.

A person requires daily about 4 oz. of cottage cheese mixed well with 1.5 oz. of linseed oil and 1 oz. of milk. A blender or egg beater works fine. The mixture an be sweeten with honey or otherwise flavoured naturally. Fresh fruits can be added. Every morning 2 spoonfuls of freshly ground linseed oil should be taken in luke warm buttermilk or yoghurt.

The diet is indicated for all kinds of chronic diseases, especially heart ailments (corony thrombosis), gall disorders, diabetes, arthritis, and malignancies. It improves failing hearing and sight. It is the ideal nutrient for children and infants. It is suggested that this diet be supplemented with lactic acid ferments. More: Daily plan/recipes and Budwig's bio

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The media and health professionals are loudly proclaiming the health risks of trans fat, because even the smallest amounts in your diet can raise your risk of heart disease and other health conditions. But trans fats—especially from partially hydrogenated oils—are found everywhere! From the grocery store shelves to restaurant menus, trans fat works its way into the foods we eat and jeopardizes our health. Get the Trans Fat Out shows you how you can identify and avoid these damaging fats—without sacrificing taste or convenience.

Our government is in bed with the food and pharmaceutical industries. It allows the food industry to profit by poisoning our food with partially hydrogenated oils - even though the human body's tolerance level is zero. And, it allows the pharmaceutical industry to profit enormously from the sale of cholesterol-lowering drugs prescribed for people suffering from a lifetime of toxic trans fat build-up. Sincere thanks to Judith Shaw for bringing this to our attention in such a concise, readable way. Insincere thanks to our US Government for betraying its citizens once again. As Ronald Reagan said, "Government is not the solution to our problems; Government IS the problem." We need to begin holding our elected scoundrels accountable for their duplicity!

Mary Enig, PhD - "Vegetable oils are more toxic when heated. One study reported that polyunsaturates turn to varnish in the intestines. A study by a plastic surgeon found that women who consumed mostly vegetable oils had far more wrinkles than those who used traditional animal fats. A 1994 study appearing in the Lancet showed that almost three quarters of the fat in artery clogs is unsaturated. The "artery clogging" fats are not animal fats but vegetable oils. Those who have most actively promoted the use of polyunsaturated vegetable oils as part of a Prudent Diet are well aware of their dangers. In 1971, William B. Kannel, former director of the Framingham study, warned against including too many polyunsaturates in the diet. A year earlier, Dr. William Connor of the American Heart Association issued a similar warning, and Frederick Stare reviewed an article which reported that the use of polyunsaturated oils caused an increase in breast tumors. And Kritchevsky, way back in 1969, discovered that the use of corn oil caused an increase in atherosclerosis...." The Oiling of America

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Fats That Make You Thin - The Good Healthy Fats

It may go against all you've been taught, but trust me: Fat is your friend when it comes to weight loss. It is my belief that most weight gain is more related to this nation's over-consumption of fat-free carbohydrates than a result of too much fat. And while we're over-consuming carbs, we're suffering from a nutritional deficiency. Yes, believe it. We're not getting enough good fat.

Good fats provide satiety and stabilize blood sugar levels, helping you feel full and satisfied for hours instead of minutes. These healthy fats can even boost the body's metabolic rate and, since fat is metabolized slowly, decrease the rate at which carbohydrates are released into your system. It's just a matter of knowing which fats are good for you and how to get them into your diet.

Eat Fat, Lose Fat: The Healthy Alternative to Trans Fats
Based on more than two decades of research, Eat Fat, Lose Fat flouts conventional wisdom by revealing that so-called healthy vegetable oils (such as corn and soybean) are in large part responsible for our national obesity and health crisis, while the saturated fats traditionally considered “harmful” (from such foods as coconut, butter, and meat) are essential to weight loss and health.

“If permanently losing weight while improving your health is a real goal, I highly recommend Eat Fat, Lose Fat.”—Dr. Joseph Mercola, bestselling author of The No-Grain Diet

“Dr. Mary Enig and Sally Fallon are two of the most important voices in the wellness revolution. Eat Fat, Lose Fat is a must read.”
—Jordan S. Rubin, author of The New York Times’ bestselling The Maker’s Diet 

Adding flaxseed oil to your foods, or taken with a meal, creates a feeling of satiation (feeling of fullness and satisfaction following a meal). The essential fats in flaxseed oil cause the stomach to retain food for a longer period of time as compared to no-fat or low-fat foods. The addition of Flax Oil to food results in a gradual release of nutritients into the small intestine. The physiological effect is a slow, sustained rise in blood sugar, then a prolonged plateau of blood sugar. Ultimately, the blood sugar undergoes a slow and gradual drop. You will experience a corresponding feeling of prolonged energy, stamina and satisfaction with no immediate hunger pangs following the meal. The net result is that you feel fuller, longer and, actually eat fewer calories in the long run than if you would have chosen a no-fat or low-fat diet.

Ms. Gittleman began observing health problems caused by fat avoidance while working at the Pritikin Longevity Center (Santa Monica, California) as the Director of Nutrition from December 1980 to 1982. In the zeal to eliminate fat from the diet, protein and fatty acids essential for the healthy functioning of all body systems are also eliminated. Ms. Gittleman believes that excessive weight results from a combination of over-consumption of fat-free carbohydrates, which stimulate insulin production and fat storage, and a deficiency of fatty acids.

Eat Fat, Lose Weight : The Right Fats Can Make You Thin for Life 

Forget low fat diets forever! 54% of Americans are overweight and 22% of them are considered obese. With many of us practicing a low fat diet why are we still gaining weight? According to Ann Louise Gittleman, It's not too much fat in our diets, but too little of the right kind of fat. In reality, many Americans are suffering from a massive fat deficiency that is contributing to the rise of obesity, diabetes, arthritis, breast cancer, depression, immune system.

Some causes of obesity and or sudden weight gain may include: disturbance in thyroid function; glandular malfunctions; diabetes; hypoglycemia; hyperinsulinemia; emotional tension or stress; anxiety; depression; allergies. learn more

Coconut oil for weight reduction One of the remarkable things about coconut oil is that it can help you lose weight. Yes, there is a dietary fat that can actually help you take off unwanted pounds. Coconut oil can quite literally be called a low-fat fat. 

Weight Loss: natural and healthy solutions

Where you can purchase omega3 oil

Cholesterol Truth - The Dangers of Low Blood Cholesterol

The idea that too much animal fat and a high cholesterol is dangerous to your heart and vessels is nothing but a myth. Cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance vital to the cells of all mammals. Researchers at the University San Diego School of Medicine UCSD also point out that high cholesterol in those over 75 years of age is protective, rather than harmful and that low cholesterol is a risk factor for heart arrhythmias (leading cause of death if heart attack occurs). Researchers from the University of Denmark report that about 15% of cholesterol lowering drug users over the age of 50 will suffer from nerve damage as direct result of using statin drugs. USA Today reported that Statins have killed and injured more people than the government has acknowledged.

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Understanding Fats and Oils : Your Guide to Healing With Essential Fatty Acids by Michael T. Murray, Jade Beutler

Flax: The Super Food! Not only does flax contain important essential fats, omega-3s and omega-6s, but it's also rich in lignans, which boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties and may play a vital role in the prevention of breast, prostate, uterine and colon cancers. Includes over 80 delicious recipes using flaxseeds and flax oil. 

CERTAIN LYPOLYTIC SUBSTANCES FOUND IN UNSATURATED FATS, CAUSES FAT TO DISSOLVE AGAIN !

"How is it that fats can both cause tumors to form and also to dissolve? How is it that fats both cause and prevent heart infarction?" Johanna Budwig in her book describes what fat is and that it consists of glycerin, which has three arms. Chains of fatty acids are attached to each arm. She explains the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats and concludes that what people need in Europe as well as in America are highly unsaturated fats. She says, "In the highly unsaturated fats, the so-called linoleic acids, there is generated a field of electrons, a veritable electrical charge which can be quickly conducted off into the body, thus causing a recharging of the living substance—especially of the brain and nerves. She says that a lack of highly unsaturated fatty acids paralyses many vital functions in the body, primarily in respiration, actually cutting off the air we breathe (Using flax seed should have positive implications for athletes.).

"Many people when they hear about the living foods program of recapturing health and regenerating the body instinctively know that it is true. When I first heard about Ann Wigmore and wheatgrass juice , I became enthusiastic about it, bought an electric wheatgrass juicer and began first purchasing and then growing my own wheatgrass. I had had chronic fatigue for many years and had tried almost every herb, vitamin, and healing modality available in health food stores. Later, I attended the Ann Wigmore Institute in Boston and then began growing wheatgrass commercially for juice bars and health food stores. At first, I didn’t radically alter my diet – the main thing I did was faithfully drink the wheatgrass juice every day. I noticed a great increase in energy, enough to allow me to operate my business, which involved working ten to twelve hours per day. During the years of being in business, I noticed the reactions of people when they started on wheatgrass juice. Some who started wheatgrass juice daily, didn’t change their diets and found the juice so detoxifying that they were unable to continue taking it for very long. The reaction they got was an aversion to the juice—enough to make them nauseous. (The solution to this is to 1) change the diet, and /or 2) cut back on the amount taken each day or 3) drink barleygrass juice instead. 4)Also there is a possibility that mold on the grass causes the nausea. This can be alleviated by cutting the grass and power rinsing before juicing."

Do you have a question or need guidance?  Patricia Wilson volunteers her time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant information.   She can be reached at  206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424 (USA) or 

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A Word of Caution about Eating Flax Seed

Many people sprinkle grounded flaxseeds on their salads or cereals. But I recently learned that there are some toxins and anti-nutritional factors found in the flax seed  (not the flax oil  - only the flax seed). The chia seed  is one of the richest source of omega-3 oil and other essential nutrients. They were the power food of the ancient Aztecs. According to Spanish manuscripts, the Aztecs ate the Chia seeds to improve their endurance - they called it their "running food" because messengers could purportedly run all day on just a handful. more

Flax seed oil v/s Grounded Flaxseeds 

Jack Carter Ph.D., president of the Flax Institute of the N. Dakota State University gave me the following information:

• Grounded flaxseed contain about 45% oil.
• 450 grams of grounded flax is equivalent to about 180 to 200 grams of oil. (450 grams = about 1 lb)
• 1/5 cup of grounded flax is about 30 grams which is a common dose for a 150 lb person (or about 1 1/2 tablespoon. 
• 3 tablespoons of whole flax seeds  (or approx. 1 1/2 oz) = 1 tablespoon of oil
• One ounce of oil = 2 tablespoons of whole seeds 
• 14 large capsules of flaxoil = one tablespoon of oil according to the manufacturer
• Too much of a good  thing could be detrimental.

Flaxoil manufacturers recommends one to two tablespoons of flaxoil per 100 pounds of body weight.
Some nutritionists recommends that athletes take one tablespoon of High Lignan Flax Oil per 75lbs of bodyweight. Some Pro athletes take up to 10 tablespoons of High Lignan Flax Oil per day and still LOST bodyfat. Flax oil does not convert to bodyfat, not ever. And this fact alone, makes it the perfect supplement for a dieter, and the perfect food for a hardgainer needing a way to increase calories. more info

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Omega 3 Oils : To Improve Mental Health, Fight Degenerative Diseases, and Extend Your Life 

Omega 3 oils, obtained primarily from fish and flaxseed, have all kinds of possibilities, according to research physician Rudin, who has worked with them for years (coauthor Felix is a nutrition science journalist). For example, they raise the level of "good" and lower the level of "bad" cholesterol. They may be of help in preventing sudden infant death syndrome, for they have been absent in many babies who died of the tragic malady. Heart disease, diabetes, skin conditions, and premenstrual syndrome apparently are helped by Omega 3 oils as are several diseases of aging. Even mental problems such as agoraphobia, mood disorders, and schizophrenia are, Rudin claims, improved by these oils. Rudin bases most of his argument on a research study he carried out in the 1980s. Although it included just 44 patients and had no control group, the study produced results Rudin believes are valid enough to prove his assertions. William Beatty 
 

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Fish Oil and Health

What is the difference between fish oil and flaxseed oil? 
Both fish and flax are good sources of omega-3's, and for people who will not consume fish for any reason, flax will do. Flaxseed oil is also less expensive, which can be an important consideration as well. The main difference is that flaxseed oil contains only alpha- linoleic acid (ALA), which is the parent compound from which other omega-3 fatty acids are derived. This leaves it to your body to do the conversion to the other forms it needs, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The problem is that the conversion is not always that efficient, and the body often uses the ALA for extra energy, leaving less for conversion to the other types. Fish oil, on the other hand, contains the other forms and delivers them directly to your body with no conversion necessary. Whatever form you decide to take, nutritionists recommend to back it up with an extra 400 IU of vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols) to prevent the fatty acids from breaking down too rapidly in your body. 

Dr. Barry Sears Ph.D - "Since the body cannot make essential fatty acids, they must be a part of your daily diet. Essential fatty acids are classified as either long-chain omega-6 or long-chain omega-3, depending on the position of the double bonds in the fatty acid molecule. When metabolized, long-chain omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids produce eicosanoids, which can have dramatically different physiological actions in your body. Simply said, the omega-6 fatty acids found in processed shortenings and vegetable oil products produce “bad” eicosanoids and the omega-3 fatty acids found abundantly in cold water fish and fish oils produce “good eicosanoids,” which control silent inflammation. The problem with our diet today is it contains numerous sources of omega-6 from processed foods and very little omega-3 fatty acids." Learn more:  Inflammation and Its Relationship to Chronic Disease by Dr Barry Sears

Eskimos have a high intake of omega-3 fatty acids and a low incidence of heart, joint and skin problems
The low death rate from heart disease among Eskimos, about one tenth of that in many Western countries, has led to interest in the beneficial effects of fish fatty acids, such as EPA and DHA. These fatty acids are abundant in the Eskimo diet, where their content is 20 times higher than in the European and the American diet. Among the Eskimos not only heart disease but also joint and skin diseases are uncommon. Fatty fish should be an ideal source of omega-3 fatty acids. However, most fish today are contaminated with environmental poisons. Another problem is that fatty fish become rancid immediately after death. That is the reason why Chinese people bring home their fish from the shop in a living state. A third problem is that the fatty acids can be destroyed during the preparation of the fish, e.g. grilling or frying. These are some reasons why fish oils have been developed as substitution for fish. Several fish oil preparations containing omega-3 fatty acids are now available either as natural fish oil concentrates

Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-inflammatory
by Joseph Maroon, Ph.D.

Did you know that the root cause of serious chronic diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, arthritis, and asthma has been identified as chronic inflammation? Although numerous studies have confirmed these findings, few physcians are aware of or consider the fact that the battle against inflammation is at the forefront of the fight for health and well-being of the global population. Authors Joseph Maroon and Jeffrey Bost have set out to reverse that trend with "Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory."  more

Dr. Stoll's book The Omega-3 Connection. He is a Harvard psychiatrist who has done a great job compiling evidence supporting the use of fish oils.
 

Ultra-Refined Fish Oil

Quick at-a-glance glossary 
EFA: essential fatty acids 
EPA: eicosapentaenoic acid (an omega-3 oil) 
DHA: docosahexaenoic acid (an omega-3 oil) 
ALA: alpha linoleic acid (an omega-3 oil) 
GLA: is gamma linoleic acid (an omega-6 oil) 
LA: linoleic acid (an omega-6 oil)

Beware of farmed salmons  Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Or is it's  Environmental Working Group found that farmed salmon had 16 times the PCBs found in wild salmon, four times the levels in beef, and 3.4 times the levels found in other seafood. The New York Times notes that while the PCB levels in salmon are high, they do not exceed those set in 1984 by the FDA for commercially sold fish; however, they do exceed the guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1999 for recreationally caught fish.

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Flaxseed (Linseed) as Functional Food for People... and as Feed for Other Animals 
Prepared by Jack Carter, Professor Emeritus, Department of Plant Sciences 
 

The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete by Artemis P. Simopoulos

Is it really possible that eating more fat is the key to better health? It depends on the fat, according to Dr. Artemis Simopoulos. The Omega Plan shows, in great detail, the difference between omega-3 fats, those found in  and some green vegetables, and omega-6 fats, which are found in most meats and vegetable oils. The former have heart-protective and cancer-preventive properties; the latter, he writes, cause obesity, heart disease, cancer, depression, and a host of other ills. Omega-3 fats are at the heart of his plan, along with ample servings of fruits and vegetables.

Most Americans are Omega-3 deficient because of our over-processed diets, and one of the most common symptoms of Omega-3 deficiency is depression, among other mental health symptoms. more

Recipes Using Flaxseed as an Ingredient  --- Flax--the Plant with a Thousand Uses 
Note - Whole flaxseeds may pass through body undigested because they do not break down easily. They must be thoroughly chewed or ground into a meal to aid digestion. Flaxseed, either whole or coarsely ground, appears stable to long-term storage at room temperature. Even after 308 days at 22 C (72 F) there was essentially no change in peroxide value as a measure of oxidation by-products or in the percentage of Alpha linoleic Acid  (ALA) in fat extracted from the stored flaxseed samples. Baking effects: ALA in whole and milled flaxseed also appears to be stable to heat equal or greater than the  temperatures involved in baking batters and doughs such as muffins and yeast bread. Thermal stability was shown in 1992 by the absence of significant changes in peroxide values and fatty acid composition when both forms of flaxseed were heated for 60 minutes at either 100 C (212?F) or 350 C (662 F). Furthermore, gas  liquid chromatography showed no signs of new  transisomers of ALA or of cyclic fatty acid formation in  samples subjected to these degrees of heat. detail

Essential Fatty Acids  - BioEFA with CLA  (Conjugated Linoleic Acid from sunflower seed oil) ) a superior source of essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It is formulated with fish oil, borage seed oil, flaxseed oil, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) to support optimal health throughout your body.

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A personal account by the author of this site

Healing Psoriasis/Eczema with flax oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, herbs, raw food, homeopathy, and more Read my testimonial

To maintain optimum health and vitality, I drink a home-made "energy power booster" which works at the cellular level. It detoxifies and nourishes the liver and the nervous system, improve endocrine function, and corrects sleep disorders as well as weight problems. 

I mix the following in an 8 ounce cup: one tablespoon each of: evening primrose oil, sesame oil, hemp seed oil, pumpkin seed oil, borage oil, sunflower oil, and 3 to 4 tablespoons of Flaxseed oil.  To emulsify these oils and make the drink more pallatable, I mix these oils in a tablespoon of organic white and apple cider vinegar, a little organic ginger and garlic, Himalayan crystal salt to taste. (this is an all natural salt with therapeutic properties, as described in Water and Salt, The Essence of Life, by Dr. Barbara Hendel MD. I add  3 ounces of Goji juice  (Goji juice is rich in Glyconutrients (saccharides) and has marvelous health benefits) and I add one ounce of Marine PhytoPlankton juice (Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.says that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. These nutrients improve mental function, and memory. They reduce depression, harmful effects of stress, and mood swings. more) . 

I  use generous amount of extra virgin cold pressed olive oil on my salad everyday. When I cook, I only use grapeseed oil or coconut oil because these oils are great for our health and they will not smoke, burn or splatter like other cooking oils. This is due to their high smoke point, approximately 320 degree F. 

A note about animal fats: Animal fats has gotten a bad rap in the past 20 or so years. Myth: Animal fats cause cancer and heart disease. Truth: Animal fats contain many nutrients that protect against cancer and heart disease; elevated rates of cancer and heart disease are associated with consumption of large amounts of vegetable oils (From the Weston A. Price Foundation) In addition to the above healthy oils, I use liberal amount of  organic butter (free from antibiotics, steroids and growth hormones used extensively in those atrocious animal farm factories). Shirley

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Boost Children's IQ, Improve Behavior, Get Your Child Off Ritalin with Flax Oil
by David Steinman

"These results were further confirmed in 1983. When essential fatty acids were examined in 23 maladjusted children and 20 normal children, EFA blood levels in poorly behaved children were significantly lower. In 1987, researchers further documented that 48 children with ADHD reported significantly greater thirst, more frequent urination, and more health and learning problems than children without ADHD. Significantly lower levels of two omega-6 fatty acids and one omega-3 fatty acid were found in the subjects with ADHD symptoms. In a 1995 study comparing plasma essential fatty acid levels in 53 boys with ADHD to a control group of 43 boys without ADHD, researchers found significantly lower levels of EPA and DHA (two key omega-3 fatty acids synthesized from alpha-linolenic acid contained in flax). In 1996, Laura J. Stevens, of the Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University, and co-investigators published an extremely important paper in Physiology and Behavior. The researchers found that boys with lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood showed more problems with behavior, learning, and health than those with higher levels of total omega-3 fatty acids."

This is crucial information for our children, especially those who are diagnosed with ADHD and who are presently being prescribed Ritalin. There's strong evidence that medication alone is not enough to help children who suffer from a severe inability to concentrate. "We shouldn't be prescribing medicine simply because that's the easiest way to go," notes Dr. Mark Stein, who runs a University of Chicago clinical for children and adults with the disorder. In fact, studies show that children whose treatment program includes only medication, educational and psychological therapy continue to be at high risk for vandalism, petty crime, frequency of alcoholic intoxication, and possession of marijuana. 

Read the incredible testimonial of Lisa Mc'Gowan whose 10 year old ADHD labeled son dramaticaly improved with flaxoil "My 10 year old son has been taking flax oil for a little over a month now.  This stuff in unbelievable."

Through his research and clinical work, Dr. Galland has found that essential fatty acids (EFAs) are critical to a healthy immune system. He says "we are in the midst of a nationwide epidemic of EFA deficiencies that is undermining the health of our children." EFAs are essential because your child needs them to be healthy and his/her body can't make them. They must be supplied by the diet. There are numerous health problems associated with EFA deficiencies. These include hair loss, eczema-like skin eruptions, susceptibility to infections, arthritis-like conditions, liver or kidney degeneration, growth retardation and vision or learning problems. learn more: Superimmunity for Kids by Leo Galland, M.D. with Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D.

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Can omega-3 fatty acids stabilize mood and combat depression? 

Research has suggested that omega-3 fatty acids, or essential fatty acids (EFAs), can help lower cholesterol, regulate heartbeat, and thin the blood, thereby lessening the risk of heart disease. It's also possible that the omega-3 group may aid in treating depression, according to neuroscientist Andrew L. Stoll, MD, of Harvard Medical School, who has studied the effects of omega-3s on the illness. A few promising studies suggest that natural sources of omega-3s -- especially fish oil -- may help bring mood back into balance. Will fish oil ever join the ranks of Prozac as a remedy for depression? Several teams of researchers are currently testing fish oil as a remedy for depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.  As reported in the May 1999 issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, Stoll and colleagues found that large doses of fish oil significantly eased the symptoms of severe bipolar disorder, even in some patients who weren't responding to drug treatment. The study, which measured rates of relapse into mania, involved 30 patients whose symptoms were not abated by their medications. Fourteen of the subjects started taking a hefty 10 grams of fish oil every day, some while using other medications and some using the fish oil alone, while the rest took olive oil. more

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Coconut Oil - Health and Nutritional Benefits

Mary G. Enig, Ph.D - "Coconut oil has a unique role in the diet as an important physiologically functional food. The health and nutritional benefits that can be derived from consuming coconut oil have been recognized in many parts of the world for centuries. A review of the diet/heart disease literature relevant to coconut oil clearly indicates that coconut oil is at worst neutral with respect to atherogenicity of fats and oils and, in fact, is likely to be a beneficial oil for prevention and treatment of some heart disease. Additionally, coconut oil provides a source of antimicrobial lipid for individuals with compromised immune systems and is a nonpromoting fat with respect to chemical carcinogenesis.

Approximately 50% of the fatty acids in coconut fat are lauric acid. Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid, which has the additional beneficial function of being formed into monolaurin in the human or animal body. The antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal properties of lauric acid and monolaurin have been recognized by a small number of researchers for nearly four decades: this knowledge has resulted in more than 20 research papers and several U.S. patents, and this past year it resulted in a comprehensive book chapter, which reviewed the important aspects of lauric oils as antimicrobial agents (Enig 1998). Monolaurin is the antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal monoglyceride used by the human or animal to destroy lipid-coated viruses such as HIV, herpes, cytomegalovirus, influenza, various pathogenic bacteria, including listeria monocytogenes and helicobacter pylori, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia. Some studies have also shown some antimicrobial effects of the free lauric acid." more on Coconut Oil - Health and Nutritional Benefits

Organic, Unrefined, Cold-Processed, Virgin Coconut Oil from the Philippines . Coconut oil is a prized oil that is versatile and delicious. This coconut oil is marvelous for cooking, eating alone, or even using on the skin. Its effects are legendary in several places, especially in the Pacific nations. Comes in  sturdy, re-closable, 16 oz. Jar.  (scroll to the bottom of the page for the coconut oil) 

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Grapeseed oil: a wonderful oil for health and for cooking
Grapeseed oil can raise HDL or "good" Cholesterol and can lower LDL or the "bad" Cholesterol

In two studies conducted by Dr. David T. Nash, a research cardiologist at the State University of New York Health Science Center, it was shown that subjects who included a small amount of grapeseed oil daily in a low-fat diet over a four week period, experienced an increase in their HDL or "good" Cholesterol of 13%, and a decrease in their LDL  or the "bad" Cholesterol of 7%. Grapeseed oil is also an excellent natural source of vitamin E and essential fatty acids necessary for normal cell metabolism and maintenance

Whether as a salad dressing, for baking, grilling, or frying, GRAPE SEED OIL retains the original flavor of foods. It imparts no after-taste, permitting the full flavor of the dish to be appreciated. As a great gourmet alternative to olive oil, GRAPE SEED OIL serves to enhance the natural flavor of foods and reveals a subtle pleasant buttery flavor.

It is one of the most stable cooking oils known. The first thing you notice when cooking with GRAPESEED oil is that it will not smoke, burn or splatter like other cooking oils. This is due to its high smoke point, approximately 320? F. One can cook a meal and amazingly start preparing another dish in the same oil without deterioration or "off flavors". GRAPE SEED OIL is excellent for frying because of its remarkable heat stability and the desirable butter taste imparted to fried foods. 

Grapeseed oil (the best price on the internet)

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Evening  Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil contains the essential fatty acid Gamma linoleic Acid (GLA). GLA is the last stable precursor to a group of hormone-like compounds called prostagiandins, that control cell growth, cell regeneration, skin condition, the menstrual cycle, and blood pressure. The purposes of Prostaglandins include lowering blood pressure, reducing risks of blood clotting, stimulating the immune system, and regulating brain function. Animal studies at the University of Pennsylvania have also shown them to prevent arthritis. This is also being studied in humans trials in Europe with similar results. The source of EFA’s in these studies has been Evening Primrose Oil.

Preliminary studies in Sweden are relating Evening Primrose Oil to an anti-oxidant in that it also counter acts the formation of free radicals. Free radicals are most often associated with the aging process. Maintaining health is just one of the benefits of Evening Primrose Oil. It is also being studied extensively in England and Europe for its pain reduction in association with arthritis, controlling complications of diabetes, controlling liver and kidney damage due to alcohol, depression, Multiple sclerosis, skin/hair/nail repair, and most impressively, controlling sever symptoms of PMS. 

"A study at St. Thomas Hospital in London found that when PMS suffers were given evening primrose oil three times daily, 67% of the participants were symptom-free and 22% achieved partial relief. In all total, 89% had positive results with the evening primrose oil.  Where to buy evening primrose oil

GLA, the primary active ingredient in EPO, has anticancer activity in test tube studies 2 and in some, 3 but not all, 4 animal studies. Injecting GLA into tumors has caused regression of cancer in people in preliminary research. 5 Preliminary evidence in people with cancer suggested "marked subjective improvement," 6 though not all studies find GLA helpful. 

Properties: Formerly cultivated for its nutritious edible roots, it is being increasingly cultivated for the oil contained in its seeds which contains certain the essential gamma-linoleinc acid (GLA), a very valuable fatty acid that is not found in many plants and has numerous vital functions in the body. GLA is an essential fatty acid that the body does not manufacture.

This fatty acid is known to help prevent hardening of the arteries, heart disease, eczema, cirrhosis, rheumatoid arthritis, menopause, PMS, multiple sclerosis, and high blood pressure. It has a positive effect on sex hormone response including the hormones estrogen and testosterone, aids in lowering cholesterol levels, and is important in treating cirrhosis of the liver. Research also demonstrates that primrose oil helps relieve pain and inflammation. 

The oil also has a positive effect on the uterine muscles, nervous system and metabolism. The bark and the leaves are astringent and sedative. They have proved of use in the treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders, whooping cough and asthma. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of obesity. A finely ground powder made from the flowering stems is used cosmetically in face-masks to counteract reddened skins.

Impact of Evening Primrose Oil on Skin's Health
Our bodies desperately require fats - the proper fats - for ultimate skin beauty, especially as we age. But too many women have cut dangerous to their beauty quest out all fats - and that's dangerous to their beauty quest.

Evening Primrose Oil is one of nature's richest sources of an even rarer fatty acid: gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is the last stable precursor to a group of hormone-like compounds called prostagiandins, that control cell growth, cell regeneration, skin condition, the menstrual cycle, and blood pressure" Prostagiandins are not stored in the body but must be constantly synthesized from essential fatty acids (EFAs) that are taken in from the diet. The exceptionally high gamma-linolenic acid content of evening primrose oil makes it critical to skin health. That is because two key enzymes-Alpha6 desaturase and Alpha5 desaturase-involved in metabolizing many of the EFAs and making them useful to the skin are absent in skin itself. However, the skin does not require either of these enzymes to convert gamma-linolenic acid into favorable compounds required for moderating inflammation. 

Diabetes
Results of GLA (gamma linoleic acid is found in flax oil and evening primore oil) supplementation in diabetics truly astounding

In her article The Neurobiology of Lipids In Autistic Spectrum Disorder Patricia kane Ph.D writes that Omega 6 essential fatty acids (in this case the precursor PG1 as evening prim rose oil) must be repleted and stabilized before omega 3 supplementation commences in cases of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Sources for Evening Primrose oil:  Evening Primrose oil liquid form 4 oz. Free Of: solvents (hexane), fillers, preservatives. The liquid form is more enonomical. It takes dozens of capsules to make one teaspoon. (I take one teaspoon of EPO per day).
 

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The Healing Power of Black Cumin Seed Oil

For centuries, the Black Seed  herb and oil has been used by millions of people in Asia, Middle East, and Africa to promote health and fight disease. An aromatic spice, similar looking to sesame seed except black in color, it has been traditionally used for a variety of conditions and treatments related to respiratory health, stomach and intestinal complaints, kidney and livery function, circulatory and immune system support, and to improve general health. Black Seed is also known as Black Cumin, Black Caraway Seed, Habbatul Baraka (the Blessed Seed), and by its botanical name "Nigella Sativa". Since 1959, over 200 studies at international universities and articles published in various journals have shown remarkable results supporting its traditional uses recorded almost 1400 years ago. The most pertinent point to be made about black seed is that it should be regarded as part of an overall holistic approach to health and ideally should be incorporated into one's everyday lifestyle. In this way, the many nutritional and healing properties contained in the seed can help build the body's immune system over time, supplying it with the optimum resources it needs to help prevent and fight illness. 

"In the Middle East and South Asia, the black seed oil has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for all sorts of allergies, inflamation and menstruation problems, boosting moral, depression; but especially against bronchitis, asthma and neuro-dermatitis as well as poor digestion and even impotency. The Prophet Mohammad (s) stated in his "Hadith" that black seed oil cures every illness except death. No wander then that a little bottle of the oil was even found in the tomb of the legedary Pharoah Tutankhamen..! In the West the effect of the oil has been used for a long time against wind, dysentry, stomach and lungdisease, jaundice, diuretic problems and to increase nursing mother's milk. Due to the triumphant advancesin chemistry the oil has been forgotten until recently. According to Dr. Schleicher the reason why this oil is so exceptional is that its component parts act in unison to produce an optimum effect for so many complaints. But one has to make sure that only the pure and tested oil is being used." Hans Wagner

Black Cumin: The Magical Egyptian Herb for Allergies, Asthma, Skin Conditions, and Immune Disorders The extraordinary healing powers of black cumin have been known for centuries in the Middle East where the Prophet Mohammed himself declared: "Black cumin heals every disease except for death." It enjoyed wide use in ancient Egypt as a digestive aid and as an effective medicine for colds, headaches, toothaches, and infections. Because of its complex chemical structure--it has over one hundred active ingredients--black cumin has positive effects on the respiratory, immune, circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems. It is enormously effective against asthma, stomach ailments, and numerous skin conditions, ranging from acne to psoriasis. It also has been the subject of intensive scientific research indicating that it strengthens and stabilizes the immune system and is greatly beneficial in the treatment of allergies. It has even been found to be beneficial in the treatment of impotence when the causes are primarily physiological. 

This book will serve as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the healing properties of this incredible plant. It contains everything you need to know in order to use black cumin for the prevention and treatment of illness, including specific recipes for infections and allergies, and precise directions for their preparation. The authors even provide a section on the use of black cumin as a beauty aid and as a culinary staple. 

Black Cumin Seed Oil - Black Cumin Teas - Black Cumin Skin Care - Black Cumin Beauty Products (soap, shampoo, etc.)
 

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Smart Fats: How Dietary Fats and Oils Affect Mental, Physical and Emotional Intelligence by Michael A. Schmidt

Written by a research scientist in the field of nutrition, this book describes how the body's digestive, communication, and nervous systems function, and links fatty acid intake to memory, mood and behavior. Schmidt explains how most "low-fat" diets are actually unhealthy and how many people today get little or none of important fatty acids like omega-3 in their junk-food meals. 10 charts and tables. A look at healthy and unhealthy fat consumption.This accessible, easy to understand description of dietary fats aims to clear up the confusion between fats that are bad for you and fats necessary for good health. Specifically, certain fatty acids are essential to neurological health, making a significant difference in one's ability to concentrate retain cognitive information, and fight off disease. 

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Other Healthy Oils

• The Amazing Hemp Plant and its healing oil (Cannabis sativa L.) 
• Castor Oil: The Oil That Heals 
• The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil 

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Eye Problems and Flax oil
Quite a while ago, my cousin Rich told me he had been having trouble seeing enough to drive at night. Having great faith in the ability of flaxseed oil to help about any condition involving poor health, Rich began to put it in his eyes. I am hazy about the length of time it took, but before long his night vision had improved greatly. I tried it a little and it seemed to help me. Just as an observation, I put that info on the flaxseed oil group. Before long some other folks emailed the group and told of
this approach helping them.

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Flaxoil for Animal Health
A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to recommend to their clients that they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose of flaxseed oil, poured right over the food. The vets are finding remarkable results in clearing up skin conditions, relieving arthritic and inflammatory pain, as well as improved over all pet health.  Veterinarians recommend that dogs raised on commercial diet lacking in  raw food or enzymes,  to take digestive enzymes to help breakdown the fat in flaxoil (and cottage cheese or other fat foods) to prevent risk to develop pancreatitis

Killer Fats  Many studies have demonstrated a very close association between consumption of unsaturated oils  and the incidence of cancer. Myths And Truths about Fats 

Why lignan rich flaxoil?

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Purchasing Flaxoil, Evening Primorose Oil, and other Healthy Oils 

Marine phytoplankton is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acid. Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. Marine phytoplankton has been called "the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet". Containing a wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, omerga 3 oils, minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body. Its antioxidants and unique polysaccharides can halt the genetic mutations that can lead to cancer. Both high levels of saccharides and adaptogens increase energy and stamina by improving our ability to consume and use oxygen. Adaptogens also improve cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and circulation.  more

The chia seeds  is one of the richest source of omega-3 oil and other essential nutrients.

Essential Fatty Acids  - BioEFA with CLA  (Conjugated Linoleic Acid from sunflower seed oil) ) a superior source of essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It is formulated with fish oil, borage seed oil, flaxseed oil, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) to support optimal health throughout your body.

Liquid: Cold Pressed flax oil high lignans 16 oz Cold Pressed Organic with Lignans

Liquid: Grapeseed oil - expeller pressed from Italian and French Grape Seeds. Great for health and for cooking - the lowest price on the internet!

Liquid: Black Cumin Seed Oil cold-pressed from the Black Seed herb rich source of essential fatty acids for a wde variety of health conditions. (psoriasis, eczema, dry skin, asthma, arthritis, immune system).

Evening Primrose oil  100 % pure cold pressed Evening Primrose Oil, rich in Gamma Linolenci Acid (GLA). Comes in Softgels or liquid in a 4 ounce bottle. (I take one to three teaspoons liquid EPO per day. Shirley)

Borage seed oil Borage has the highest GLA content of any plant source. Studies show borage oil to be beneficial in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, atopic eczema,  and diabetic neuropathy, as well as in the reduction of cholesterol levels. It comes in capsules or liquid form.

100% pure coconut oil

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Why lignan rich flaxoil?
Emerging scientific evidence has begun to focus on another healing element found in the fibrous shell hull of the flaxseed. Special phytochemical constituents have been isolated in flax, that once ingested are converted to potent cancer fighting and preventative compounds called mammalian lignans. Extensive evidence from numerous research institutes has revealed the potent anti-cancer properties exhibited by these amazing natural plant chemicals. Lignans have been shown to prevent the cause of colon and breast cancers where they start, by normalizing hormone metabolism responsible for the disease. Lignans are phytonutrients (plant compounds) found in high-fiber foods such as grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables. Flaxseeds are the most abundant source of plant lignans, containing over 100 times more than other common plant sources. Some studies indicate lignans have anti-carcinogenic effects and may protect against cancer. Several clinical research centers, including the National Cancer Institute, are currently studying the preventive and nutritional benefits of flaxseed lignans on humans. 

A few points about High Lignan Flax Oil and other healthy oils:

• Not all Flax Oil is high in lignans -- a High Lignan oil will be a rich, dark-brown color, inferior oil will be a pale yellow. There are very few High Lignan Flax Oils on the market that successfully meet all of these characteristics. 
• High Lignan Flax Oil must be cold expeller pressed and unfiltered to be effective. (Heat will destroy its beneficial properties) 
• Flax oil must be fresh. (It goes rancid very quickly and will not be edible, so put it in the refrigerator after opening)
• Liquid flaxoil is better than capsules. 
• Barleans recommends one to two tablespoons of flaxoil per 100 pounds of body weight. Tips on Using Flax oil

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A further look at healing with nature. Nature provides us with a simple, straightforward system for regaining and maintaining superb human health and beauty.
 

Healing with Food: Most human illnesses and diseases are due to a deficiency of vital nutrients. When you supply your body with the proper nutrients, in a form that your body can use, it knows how to repair itself.

Healing through Fasting: Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism.

Healing with Water: Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries to heal the sick

Healing with the Sea: There is no family of foods more protective against radiation and environmental pollutants than sea vegetables.

Healing with Sunlight: Sunlight helps the body heal wounds and injuries and overcome virtually any illness.

Healing with Earth: Clay is renowned to have many uses in promoting health in plants, animals and humans.

Healing with Plants: Plants have the power to supply the bodies’ life force with the energies it needs to restore and maintain health.

Healing with Urine: One of the most powerful, most researched and most medically proven natural cures ever discovered.

Healing from the Hives: Bee pollen rejuvenates your body, stimulates organs and glands, enhances vitality, and brings about a longer life span.

Basic Healing Principles: The body has an innate capacity to heal itself. Self-healing can only occur once the cause of the illness has been eliminated. Why elimination of the symptom is NOT the same as elimination of the disease?  Physicians and surgeons palliate symptoms instead of removing causes. 

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What Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Why are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually, as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.
 

More pictures of vaccine damage available to view at the CDC website

 "Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced." Nicholas Regush ABCNEWS.com

This child (below) died as a result of vaccines (CDC website)

In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy, and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals and the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and chronic diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues. Learn more about vaccine and diabetes connection --- asthma and vaccine connection --- SIDS and autism and vaccine connection --- "Shaken Baby Syndrome": the vaccination link 

Congressman is calling for criminal penalties for any government agency that knew about the dangers of thimerosal in vaccines and did nothing to protect American children. Congressman Dan Burton (R-Indiana) during Congressional Hearing: "You mean to tell me that since 1929, we've been using Thimerosal, and the only test that you know of is from 1929, and every one of those people had mennigitis, and they all died?" For nearly an hour, Burton repeatedly asked FDA and CDC officials what they knew and when they knew it. (Thimerosal contains a related mercury compound called ethyl mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.) 

Please get informed!Enter the vaccine information site 

Homeopathy can be used successfully to prevent and treat smallpox, measles, whooping cough, chickenpox, and other ailments.

Would you allow big brother to enforce vaccinations on your kids? Government Enforced Vaccinations Vaccination Tracking Registry - Government programs that limit your choices -and your rights- in health care when it comes to mandatory vaccination. These mandates last for 40 or so years and they're impossible to repeal. Also, learn about Legal Requirements and Exemptions

Are Vaccines Damaging Our Pets?
Routine Vaccination: Is it really safe and effective? Most recently, an article appeared in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association entitled "Are We Vaccinating Too Much?"

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Shirley was once a victim of the never-ending flow of propaganda from the medical establishment who wants to maintain a monopoly on the word "cure" and who wants us to believe that we have no control over our own health and that our only hope to get "well" is with drugs, surgery and radiation.  You can read an account of Shirley's journey into health without drugs, surgery or radiation.
 
 
 

Leaders in Washington are working to restrict your access to dietary supplements - including the safe, effective, and affordable vitamins, minerals, and herbs you depend on for your health. Your hard-won natural health freedoms as guaranteed by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 have come under attack by the political allies of pharmaceutical interest groups!" Watch the Whistleblower doctors free videos

Prescription for Disaster  in-depth investigation into the relationships between the pharmaceutical industry, the FDA, lobbyists, lawmakers, medical schools, and researchers, and the impact this has on consumers and their health care. 
 

Tell Your Congressperson to Co Sponsor the Health Freedom Protection Act, H.R. 2117 This bill will stop the FDA & FTC longtime efforts of censorship and restriction to access supplements and educational information.
 

The National Health Federation is an international consumer education, health-freedom organization working to protect individuals' rights to choose to consume healthy food, take supplements, and use alternative therapies without government restrictions. 

The Natural Solutions Foundation (NSF) is a non-profit corporation devoted to protect, preserve and defend our right to make our own health choices based on what we, not the government, believe are the best choices for ourselves.
 
 

The Truth About the Drug Companies : How They Deceive Us and What to Do About It    "The medical establishment works closely with the drug multinationals whose main objective is profits, and whose worst nightmare would be an epidemic of good health. Lots of drugs MUST be sold. In order to achieve this, anything goes: lies, fraud, and kickbacks. Doctors are the principal salespeople of the drug companies. " Guylaine Lanctot, M.D. 
 
 
 
 

Dr. Lorraine Day, M.D. - "How One Wicked Nation Can Kill Billions Around the World With One Lie" Learn the "truth" behind the so-called bird flu pandemic! 
 

Fats and Oils

• The Importance of Omega-3 oil For Pregnant and Nursing Women
• Engineered Fats and Oils and The Degenerative Disease Epidemic
• Coconut Oil for Health and Vitality - Antiviral, Antimicrobial, and Anti-Obesity
• Killer Fats  studies demonstrate a  close association between consumption of unsaturated oils and the incidence of cancer.
• The Cholesterol Myths : Exposing the Fallacy that Saturated Fat and Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease

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AIDS/HIV/AZT: truth behind the propaganda
 
 
 
 
 

Do you have a question or need guidance?  Patricia Wilson volunteers her time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant information.   She can be reached at  206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424 (USA) or 
 
 
 
 

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Free Google Videos. Doctors and parents expose how vaccines are crippling our children. 
Dr. David Ayoub, M.D. lectures on Vaccines, Mercury, Autism and other disease

Vaccines: deception and tragedy
Vaccines and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Shaken Baby Syndrome or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis?
Misdiagnosed Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Criminal Consequence of Vaccine Injury
AUTISM: is there a vaccine connection?
Criminal Consequence of Vaccine Injury
Anthrax Vaccine Facts and Gulf War Syndrome
Government Enforced Vaccinations: Vaccination Tracking Registry
How To Legally Avoid Unwanted Immunizations Of All Kinds
Vaccine Support Groups and Organizations
Animals: chronic dis-ease caused by vaccines
Nosodes: alternative to conventional vaccines
Library: Vaccine Controversy books
 

Holistic Children's Health :
Holistic Pediatrics (general)
Nutrition for Babies and Children
Attachment Parenting
Ear infections: alternative to tubes and antibiotics
Pshychiatry - betraying and drugging children for profit
Childhood vaccinations: are they really safe and effective?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: astonishing facts
Autism: is there a vaccine connection?
The Circumcision Decision: what I wish I had known...
Understanding your baby's needs
Natural Birth and Home Birth
Ritalin Free Kids: Helping Children, Not Drugging Them
Homeopathy for Children and Infants
Forced Drugging of Children Parents  facing jail over compulsory drug orders.
No longer blind: the story of Shirley's baby born blind and brain-injured
 

Holistic Animal health :
Do You Really Know What's In Your Pet's Food? by Dr. Jane Bicks DVM
Why RAW food?
Food Unfit For Pets
All Natural Healthy Pet Food 
Animal Nutritional Therapy
Natural Animal  Health
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