Flaxseed Oil

Yesterday I went to the pharmacy just browse out some stuffs for health and beauty purposes. I bought body scrub, lotion for my skin and flaxseed oil supplement. ok, im satisfied with what am i spending at. now, i've taken like two doses of my flaxseed oil supplement. to tell you the truth, i'm actually puchasing flaxseed oil (FO) for my hair, skin and nails. hehehe... i can't wait for crowning glory to grow and be shinny and healthy. and my nails to be strong for nail extension ans also my skin to stay in a smooth complexion.

This i got from http://www.kordels.com/product/food_supplements_details/53

Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in flaxseed oil help control cholesterol levels by helping HDL cholesterol (the beneficial cholesterol) to remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries and return it to the liver for removal. HDL cholesterol travels smoothly through the blood stream and is converted into bile salts, the mechanism by which the body controls cholesterol levels.

REDUCING BLOOD STICKINESS
Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids also help maintain the fluid nature of blood, by controlling the tendency of the blood to form clots in the veins and arteries.

STRENGHTEN CELL MEMBRANES ... HEALING & REPAIR
Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids help to strengthen cell membranes which make them more fluid and flexible allowing them to exchange materials between inner and outer cell membrane layers more effectively. Fluid and flexible cell membranes also help the building of new tissue and the speeding of the healing process.

BRAIN FUNCTION
Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids aid brain function by assisting transmission and reception of nerve impulses between the brain cells Lack of essential fatty acids (EFA) can cause a reduction in number and size of brain cells and reduce the communication between the brain cells and thus affect learning, growing and thinking.
Low levels or imbalances of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids may affect cell function and result in problems associated in many of the degenerative conditions seen today.
A study by Rudin in the US has shown that omega 3 fatty acid deficiency may be a significant factor in the onset of some mental illnesses.

PROSTAGLANDINS - THE HEALTH CONTROLLERS
The omega 3 fatty Acids ALA, DHA and EPA are converted to Prostaglandins E3 (PGE3) in the body. A prostaglandin is a fat based compound that is made by our body from the fatty acids that we eat. They are mediators and affect many of the body's physiological functions. These include the inflammatory, healing and repair processes, the immune system, the neural circuits in the brain, cardiovascular, digestive and reproductive systems, the body thermostat and calorie loss mechanisms.

CORRECTS OMEGA 3 AND 6 IMBALANCE
The natural diet of early humans provides an approximately equal amounts of omega 3 and 6 in their diet.
The relationship and balance of omega 3 to 6 is critcial as they check each other in a delicate balance to regulate the many metabolite processes through the prostagladin pathways. Omega 3 is generally anti-inflammatory whereas omega 6 is proflammation.
Diets and body chemistry that is high in omega 6 stimulates pro-inflammatory pathways in the body. Dominant omega 6 situations can result in chronic inflammation, propagation of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and auto immunity. In fact studies have shown that the incidence of over 50 illnesses is correlated to a deficency in omega 3 fatty acids.
As modern diet and food preparations favour a greater ingestion of omega 6 as compared to omega 3, flaxseed oil provides a convenient high omega 3 content oil to help to reduce the imbalance between omega 3 and 6.
In addition, the omega 9 in flaxseed oil also has many preventative qualities as its main component, oleic acid, helps to reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke.

PREVENTION OF EYE-RELATED PROBLEMS
Recent research has shown that a higher intake of omega 3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision. Omega 3 fatty acid, and particularly DHA plays an important role in the layer of the nerve cells in the retina, thus a diet rich in omega 3 fatty acids can help reduce the risk of AMD.
Omega 3 fatty acids can also prevent dry eye syndrome (DES), as omega 3 is able to reduce the inflammation of the tear glands, and the surface of the eye that has been associated with DES. DES is a problem where there is an insufficient amount of tears to moisten the front surface of the eye.

Spirulina

Yesterday, i was feeling tired, effortless, no energy to do my work. so as i was browsing through the net, i came across an article telling me that spirulina is the best energy booster. this post for today, i am glad that i could share the benefits of spirulina and just brief introduction on what is spirulina.



Spirulina is a single celled blue green alga, that contains 10 vitamins, 8 minerals, and 18 amino acids. (essential and non-essential) It contains a complete protein of 65-71%, that is 12-15 time more protein than steak and is 5 times easier to digest than meat or soy protein. It has been found help reduce weight, and help with many allergies, visual problems, carbohydrate disorders, anemia and many other disease conditions. It also has many beneficial enzymes.

Spirulina Contains
8 essential amino acids
Isoleucine (4.13%)
Leucine (5.80%)
Lysine (4.00%)
Methionine (2.17%)
Phenylalanine (3.95%)
Threonine (4.17%)
Tryptophane (1.13%)
Valine (6.00%)
10 Non-essential amino acids
Alanine (5.82%)
Arginine (5.98%)
Aspartic Acid (6.34%)
Cystine (0.67%)
Glutamic Acid (8.94%)
Histidine (1.08%)
Proline (2.97%)
Serine (4.00%)
Tyrosine (4.60%)
8 Minerals
Potassium (15,400 mg/Kg)
Calcium (1,315 mg/kg)
Zinc (39 mg/kg)
Magnesium (1,915 mg/kg)
Selemium (0.40 ppm)
Iron (580 mg/kg)
Phosphorus (8,942 mg/kg)
Pyridoxine or B6 (mg/kg)
Biotin (0.4 mg/kg)
Cobalanin or B12 (2mg/kg) B12 is one of the most difficult of all vitamins to obtain from a plant source. Spirulina contains 250% more than beef or liver
Pantonthenice Acid 11 mg/kg)
Folic Acid (o.5 mg/kg)
Intositol (350 mg/kg)
Niacin ( 118 mg/kg)
Riboflacvin or B2 (40 mg/kg)
Thiamine or B1 (55 mg/kg)
Tocopherol or v E (190 mg/kg)
Carotenoids Produces Vitamin A
Alpha-carotene
Beta-carotene Xanthophylis
Cryptoxanthin
Echinenone
Zeaxanthin
Lutein

Spirulina Facts
Several years ago, the National Cancer Institute announced sulfolipids from blue-green algae like spirulina were remarkably active in test tube experiments against the AIDS virus.

In 1993-95 , research showed natural polysaccharides in spirulina increased T-cell counts, strengthened the immune system and raised disease resistance in chickens, fish and mice. The animal feed industry is embracing spirulina as a new probiotic to replace overused antiobiotic drugs in animal feeds. In 1994, a Russian patent was awarded for spirulina as a medicine for reducing allergic reactions from radiation in the Children of Chernobyl.

the rare essential fatty acid GLA, sulfolipids, glycolipids and polysaccharides.

Its deep green color comes from its rainbow of natural pigments - chlorophyll (green), phycocyanin (blue) and carotenoids (orange) - that harvest the sun's energy. Easy-to-digest so nutrients are absorbed quickly.

Spirulina is the world's highest beta

carotene food, reducing long-term health risks.
Spirulina beta carotene is ten times more concentrated than carrots. So even if you don't eat the recommended 4 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day (most people eat only 1-2, including french fries), get your natural beta carotene insurance from spirulina to help support your body's defences

Spirulina has a rare essential

fatty acid that is a key to health.

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in mother's milk helps develop healthy babies. Studies show nutritional deficiencies can block GLA production in your body, so a good dietary source of GLA can be important. Spirulina is the only other whole food with GLA.

Spirulina Benefits
1 Cleansing: Spirulina promotes the body natural cleansing processes. You feel fitter, more cheerful, and you have more energy.

2. Restoring: Spirulina compensates for deficiencies in the diet and stimulates the metabolism. Your physical condition improves noticeably and you recover faster after exertion.

3. Fortifying: Spirulina boosts resistance and activates the body natural defence mechanisms. You feel stronger and are better able to cope with the pressures of everyday life.

Because of its cleansing, restoring and fortifying functions, Spirulina has a wide range of applications. It gives you new energy without taking pep-ups and makes you more alert and stable

The Truth About Diet Soda

We talk a lot about ''watching what we eat,'' but if you never gave a thought to what you ate and instead watched only what you drank, you could probably cut 450 calories a day out of your life. (Yes, nearly a pound of fat loss a week!) That's what a study from the University of North Carolina found. Americans today drink about 192 gallons of liquid a year—or about 2 liters a day. To put it into perspective, this is nearly twice as many calories as we did 30 years ago.

When confronted with the growing tide of calories from sweetened beverages, the first response is, “Why not just drink diet soda?” Well, for a few reasons:

Just because diet soda is low in calories doesn't mean it can't lead to weight gain.

It may have only 5 or fewer calories per serving, but emerging research suggests that consuming sugary-tasting beverages--even if they're artificially sweetened--may lead to a high preference for sweetness overall. That means sweeter (and more caloric) cereal, bread, dessert--everything.

Guzzling these drinks all day long forces out the healthy beverages you need.

Diet soda is 100 percent nutrition-free, and again, it's just as important to actively drink the good stuff as it is to avoid that bad stuff. So one diet soda a day is fine, but if you're downing five or six cans, that means you're limiting your intake of healthful beverages, particularly water and tea.

There remain some concerns over aspartame, the low-calorie chemical used to give diet sodas their flavor.

Aspartame is 180 times sweeter than sugar, and some animal research has linked consumption of high amounts of the sweetener to brain tumors and lymphoma in rodents. The FDA maintains that the sweetener is safe, but reported side effects include dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, memory loss, and mood changes. Bottom line: Diet soda does you no good, and it might just be doing you wrong.

The best way to hydrate is by drinking low-calorie, high-nutrient fluids—and avoiding belt-busting beverages like the 20 Unhealthiest Drinks in America.

Now that you have a hold on your liquid assets, upgrade the rest of your grocery list by avoiding the 13 Worst "Healthy" Foods in the Supermarket. With so many items to choose from, it's easier to fall victim to packaged food lies than you think.