some info on flax seed

October 1, 2003

In this day and age of fat phobia and the resultant barrage of low fat and non-fat food products, a recommendation to supplement your daily diet with one to two tablespoons of essential fatty acid rich flax or borage seed oil would appear to go against what you are being told. To the contrary, this is exactly what health conscious consumers are doing across the country, to attain and maintain optimal health.It is true Americans should not consume more than 20-30% of daily calories as fats, a lack of the dietary essential fatty acids has been suggested to facilitate degenerative disease. Flax seed oil is considered by many to be the answer to this health dilemma. Oil extracted from flax seed 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. Flax seed oil is the world's richest vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty

acids have been extensively studied for their apparent beneficial effects toward:*Heart-protective activity*Maintain normal blood cholesterol and blood pressure*Skin health*Normal circulation*Soothes jointsThe high content of omega-3 fatty acids in flax seed oil is but one of its positive attributes. Essential fatty acids common to flax seed oil are ultimately converted to hormone-like substances known as prostaglandins, and are important for the regulation of a host of bodily functions including:*inflammation, pain, and swelling *secretions from mucus membranes and their viscosity *smooth muscle & autonomic reflexes, gastrointestinal, arterial, ear, heart *water retention *blood clotting ability *allergic response*nerve transmission *steroid production & hormone synthesis Scientists continue to discover regulating effects of prostaglandin's. Without the essential fatty acids, precursors of

prostaglandin's, problems in the regulation of the above listed bodily functions are possible.Nature's most potent concentration of GLA comes in the form of borage seed oil (24%). A great deal of scientific research has been conducted with supplements rich in GLA, resulting in significant interest regarding specific health concerns, including pre-menstrual syndrome, breast health, skin health and circulatory support.When considering an essential fatty acid supplement and deciding on whether to use flax or borage seed oils, the most sensible solution may be a formulation of the two. The combination of both flax and borage seed oil yields a true Omega-Twin, by providing nature's best of the omega-3 fatty acids in flax with the best of omega-6 fatty acids in GLA rich borage oil. Supplementation with flax seed & borage seed oils makes good sense for the following reasons:1. Omega-3 fatty acids and GLA together on the production of beneficial

prostaglandin's.2. There are many health benefits from both flax seed and borage seed supplements.3. Flax seed oil combined with borage seed oil work together for even better results.4. Flax seed and borage seed oils combined is a less expensive supplement than purchasing them separately.The answer does not appear to be no fat, but the right fat, as common to flax and borage seed oils, to achieve optimal health.Past and present scientific research supports the use of essential fatty acid nutrients in promoting optimal health. Flax seed 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 control of numerous health problems. The combination of omega-3 fatty acids with gamma-linolenic acid may further complement the health benefits of either fatty acid used

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Other Flax Seed Information:

Flax, an ancient but little known seed, has recently gained worldwide recognition for its many nutritional attributes. Recently, researchers from The University of Toronto began to study the potential benefits of flax. Their results showed that flax seed could support normal cholesterol and also normal cell growth. The prediction is: flax will likely be found in many new foods in the near future. In Dr. Andrew Weil's new book "Eight Weeks to Optimum Health" flax seeds are the first things that he suggests that anyone interested in eating healthier do. He recommends whole flax seeds ground into cereal or sprinkled on foods, but they are also available in capsule form or in flax seed oil. At a recent Experimental Biology seminar, researchers related the following findings: Levels of 1.25 and 2.5% flax in the diet stimulated the immune system, increased vitamin D levels and increased the retention of calcium, magnesium and phosphate. Moderately high

levels of flax, compared to the same level of oat bran was better in supporting normal blood triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL, and favorable effects on insulin activity as well. Flax seeds are very reasonable priced and seem to be a valuable addition to the daily diet.

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October 1, 2003

Dr Johanna Budwig diet

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Flaxseed oil and cottage cheese

Six time nobel award nominated doctor says this essential nutrient combination actually prevents and cures cancer!

Dr.Johanna Budwig Mix:Put in your blender:

1 cup Organic cottage cheese (low fat, not too hard one, best make your own)(or yogurt)2-5 Tbsp. of flaxseeed oil-1-3 Tbsp. of freshly ground up flaxseed (coffee grinder ($15) works fine)enough water to make it softlittle cayenne

optional:

little garliclittle red pepperlittle champagne

Make it very soft.Eat some of it every day.THE BUDWIG FLAX OIL DIET

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.

The beneficial oxydase ferments are destroyed by heating or boiling oils in foods, and by nitrates used for preserving meat, etc.The theory is: the use of oxygen in the organism can be stimulated by protein compounds of sulphuric content, which make oils water-soluble and which is present in cheese, nuts, onion and leek vegetables such as leek, chive, onion and garlic, but especially cottage cheese.Ferments of cell respiration closely connected with the highly unsaturated fatty acids, are also needed for proper oxydation. 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 (4).

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