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Good Health From Flaxseeds? |
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Written by Zigfred Diaz
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Sunday, 20 December 2009 08:51 |
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Presently, televisions and radio advertisements are flooding the airwaves with alternative medicines in the form of herbal food supplements. The reason why there are many alternative medicine advertisements is because people have gone crazy over the herbal food supplements thinking that the "cure all" promised by the marketers is true.
by ZigfredDiaz
Presently, televisions and radio advertisements are flooding the airwaves with alternative medicines in the form of herbal food supplements. The reason why there are many alternative medicine advertisements is because people have gone crazy over the herbal food supplements thinking that the "cure all" promised by the marketers is true.
Maybe the reason behind all these craziness lies in the failure of traditional western medicine to live up to its expectations in the "art of healing". Also, recent surveys have shown that the younger generations are more prone to the diseases which are normally experiences when one reaches the age of 50 and above.
Thus the entrance of another natural herbal food supplement, flaxseed, which is said to improve ones health, came as no surprise. Using flaxseed for health reasons has long been practiced around 5, 000 BC in places such as Egypt, Greece and Rome. Believed to have possessed magical powers, people worshiped it because it not only improved energy and health conditions but was also able to heal the intestine and other skin conditions.
Though flaxseeds have been widely used a long time ago, it has been only recently that strong recommendation for its consumption has been released by top health professionals. The medicine and herbal world are now actively seizing this opportunity to commercialize the use of flaxseed for profit.
Lignans and Omega 3 fatty acid are the two very important components of flaxseeds. Our body benefits from liganus because it not only contains anti-cancer properties but also helps our hearts as well. On the other hand, Omega 3 fatty acids gives nourishment to our brain. It also provides a healthy glow to our hair and skin. Flaxseeds is composed of 30% fiber and 40% healthy fat. The high fiber content of flaxseeds helps those suffering from hypoglycemia and diabetes while decreasing the chances of having heart disease, coronary artery disease, and strokes. The combination of Omega 3 helps the body burn fat efficiently by increasing the body's metabolism.
About the Author:
Zigfred Diaz is a huge of the Food Supplements however this is not what his blog is all about. He has interesting thought on several topics including Philippine politics and Current events, money management, investments, law and business. Visit his blog today ! |
