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Fish Oil: A natural alternatives for banishing fibromyalgia pain and inflammation

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:04:34 -0400

Fish oils. There are numerous theories as to what actually causes fibromyalgia, but it is generally recognized that the poorly understood condition often results in what appears to be systemic inflammation for many of the people that suffer from it. Because of this, it is important that fibromyalgia sufferers stick primarily to an anti-inflammatory diet that includes plenty of fish oils.

Since one of the marked characteristics of fibromyalgia is intense muscle and joint pain, supplementing with high-grade salmon oil, skate liver oil, or a fermented cod liver and butter oil blend, for instance, can provide amazing relief for fibromyalgia sufferers, as these oils help lubricate the muscular system and fortify the body with necessary omega-3 fatty acids, which feed the brain and quell inflammation.

Fibromyalgia is also marked by neurological damage in the brain, particularly as it involves the normal production of brain neurotransmitters such as serotonin. By regularly supplementing with therapeutic doses of high-grade fish oils, fibromyalgia sufferers may be able to help restore proper neural function and balance out their central nervous systems’ response to pain and other sensations.

Lower your blood pressure naturally with tomatoes and CoQ10

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:06:45 -0400

Did you know that there are natural ways to lower your blood pressure safely and effectively? Scientific studies have shown that both ordinary tomatoes and the naturally occurring substance CoQ10 can provide benefits to people with high blood pressure.

A systemic review of four separate studies into lycopene’s effect on blood pressure found that lycopene consumption consistently reduced systolic blood pressure, and also improved cholesterol levels when doses exceeded 25 mg per day.

In a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Human Hypertension in 2007, researchers reviewed 12 separate clinical trials that tested the effects of CoQ10 on the blood pressure of a total of 362 patients. Three of the studies included were randomized and controlled. In every single study, CoQ10 was found to reduce blood pressure by between 11 and 17 points (mm Hg) for systolic blood pressure and eight to 10 points for diastolic blood pressure. This drop is equivalent to that from many blood pressure drugs

Omega-3s for clot prevention: EPA for men DHA for women?

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:06:11 -0400

Men and women may benefit from different types of omega-3 fatty acid supplements to reduce their risk of stroke or heart attacks linked to blood clots, says a new study from Australia.

Supplements of DHA may reduce clot formation in women by about 18%, while similar risk reductions were observed in men only for EPA supplements, according to findings published in the Journal of Nutrition.

“With respect to thrombotic disease risk, men would likely benefit more from supplementation of EPA, whereas women are more responsive to DHA.”

Regular Aspirin Use May Boost Risk of Eye Problem

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:03:24 -0400

Taking aspirin regularly appears to slightly raise the risk of the eye condition known as age-related macular degeneration or AMD, new research suggests.

The increased risk only occurred with people who had taken aspirin regularly 10 years before they were diagnosed with the potentially blinding eye disease. They had taken aspirin at least twice a week for more than three months, says researcher Barbara E.K. Klein, MD, MPH.

The risk was for the type of macular degeneration known as wet or neovascular AMD, says Klein, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison.

Wet macular degeneration is generally more severe than another version, known as dry macular degeneration.

Black Tea compounds show blood pressure benefits: Human data

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:47:13 -0400

Three cups of flavonoid rich black tea per day may reduce the variability in blood pressure at night, says a new clinical trial.

“We have shown, for the first time to our knowlege, that the consumption of black tea can lower rates of systolic and diastolic blood pressure variation at nighttime,” wrote researchers in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Walnuts linked to 'significant' drop in diabetes risk: study

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:57:10 -0400

Frequent consumption of walnuts could help to slash the risk of type 2 diabetes by almost a quarter, according to new research.

Omega-3 backed to boost immune response, not just battle inflammation: Study

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:33:37 -0400

Long chain omega-3 fatty acids may help to boost the immune system by enhancing the functioning of immune cells, according to new research.

Inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:11:00 -0400

Omega-3s have also been well established as potent anti-inflammatories, a benefit that earned another “A” from the Mayo Clinic. Even one or two daily capsules can apparently significantly reduce systemic inflammation.

This may explain some of the more specific health benefits that omega-3 supplementation provides, such as relief of seasonal asthma (an inflammatory condition). Omega-3s have also been shown to provide some relief to the symptoms of lupus, and may reduce the severity of inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease enough to allow patients to reduce their doses of anti-inflammatory drugs or even stop taking them altogether.

The Mayo Clinic also gave a grade of “A” to studies showing that rheumatoid arthritis patients taking regular fish oil supplements experienced less stiffness and joint pain, to a degree comparable to that from over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs.

Foods Can Help Fight Inflammation

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:52:02 -0400

Inflammation is the body’s normal response to injury. While it may be a natural defense system, it can lead to disease development if it becomes chronic. A University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) expert says one way to fight inflammation is with food.

The inflammation process has one goal: to respond immediately to detect and destroy the toxic material in damaged tissues before it can spread throughout the body,” explained Lauren Whitt, Ph.D., UAB Employee Wellness director and adjunct professor of personal health. “The trouble with inflammation occurs when the defense system gets out-of-control and begins to destroy healthy tissue, causing more damage than the original issue.”

“I encourage people to focus on eating whole foods and foods that are high in fiber,” Whitt said.

Anti-inflammatory foods to try:

• Citrus fruits — Vitamin C and Vitamin E are essential antioxidants

• Dark, leafy greens — High in Vitamin K

• Tomatoes — The fruit’s red pigment, lycopene, is a potent antioxidant

• Wild-caught salmon — Contains a rich concentration of omega-3 fatty acids

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Why Krill Oil is a great source of Omega-3

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:50:27 -0400

A healthy heart
Blood sugar health
Healthy joints
Fighting signs of aging
Healthy brain and nervous system function
Protection for cell membranes
Cholesterol health
Healthy liver function
Immune booster
Mood balancer
Skin health

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Omega-3 fatty acids will help you lose weight

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:34:09 -0400

Folks now have another tool in their arsenal to help them lose weight, and it’s omega-3 fatty acids, according to the results of a new study conducted in Australia.

Researchers at the University of South Australia took a group of 75 people who were diagnosed as being either overweight or obese and who had cardiovascular disease risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels, and split them into four groups.

In the first split, half were given doses of tuna fish oil while the other two groups were given equal amounts of sunflower oil, which contains no omega-3 acids. Both groups were then split once more, with half taking no additional exercise each week while the others completed three 45-minute runs, to 75 percent of their maximum heart rates, each week. All participants were asked not to otherwise alter their diets.

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Low circulating omega-3 fatty acids lead to accelerated brain aging and dementia

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:00:02 -0400

Researchers publishing in Neurology have found that a diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of its memory and cognitive capabilities. Regular fatty fish consumption or supplementing with a molecularly distilled form of fish oil is shown to improve memory and thought retention and may significantly lower the risk of cognitive decline associated with the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Green Tea EGCG may help prevent plaque formation in Alzheimer's disease

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:09:00 -0500

Extracts from green tea may block the formation of beta-amyloid plaques that have been linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions, according to new laboratory data.

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Seven of the best raw foods to add to your diet

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:03:36 -0500

1) Coconut

2) Chia seeds

3) Sprouted nuts and seeds

4) Cacao (chocolate

5) Leafy greens

6) Fermented vegetables

7) Pasture-based dairy products

Omega-3 Supplementation could help slow biological 'aging'

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:06:16 -0500

Shifting the balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 dietary fats in favour of omega-3 through supplementation could help to slow the biological effects of aging, according to new research.

Consumption of Omega-3 supplements for a four month period could help to shift the ratio of fatty acids in favour of the beneficial fatty acid, and therefore help to combat biological signs of ageing.

Research-backed ingredient to supplement heart health

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:08:39 -0500

Omega-3 fatty acids

In a Scientific Position statement, the AHA (American Heart Association) recommends “that healthy people get adequate nutrients by eating a variety of foods in moderation, rather than by taking supplements,” making one exception for omega-3 fatty acid supplements.

Because fish intake has been associated with decreased risk of heart disease, the AHA advises that patients without documented heart disease eat a variety of fish—preferably omega-3-containing fish, such as salmon, herring and trout—at least twice a week. Patients with documented heart disease are advised to consume about 1 gram of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) + docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) types of omega-3 fatty acids, “preferably from fish, although EPA+DHA supplements could be considered,” after consulting with a physician first.

For people with high triglycerides (blood fats), ADA recommends 2 to 4 grams of EPA + DHA per day in the form of capsules and under a physician’s care.

According to Mayo Clinic, “omega-3 fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fatty acid that’s thought to reduce inflammation throughout the body, “which can damage blood vessels and lead to heart disease. What’s more, the fatty acids “may decrease triglycerides, lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting, boost immunity and improve arthritis symptoms, and in children may improve learning ability.”

Elevated calcium intakes double risk of heart disease death in women:BMJ study

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:31:01 -0500

A high intake of calcium from both foods and supplements is associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and death from heart disease in women.

A BMJ (British Medical Journal) study argued that the indiscriminate use of calcium supplements ‘should be abandoned’ because the risks of heart attack outweigh any possible benefit from osteoporosis prevention.

Omega-3 and Vitamin D may help clear Alzheimer's plaques

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:56:23 -0500

Researchers have pinpointed the mechanism behind vitamin D3 and Omega-3’s ability to enhance the immune system’s to clear the brain of amyloid plaques that are associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Regular consumption of vitamin C supplements linked to kidney stones risk: Study

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:43:41 -0500

Men who regularly take Vitamin C supplements are at a higher risk of developing kidney stones, new data suggests.

The study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, finds that regular consumption in the form of ascorbic acid, at a typical 1000mg per tablet dose are twice as likely to develop kidney stones as men who do not take any dietary supplements.

IT'S HEART HEALTH MONTH- BE GOOD TO YOUR HEART

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:24:11 -0500

The heart health benefits of Omega-3’s and fish oil have been well documented.

Fish contain unsaturated fatty acids, which, when substituted for saturated fatty acids such as those in meat, may lower your cholesterol. But the main beneficial nutrient appears to be omega-3 fatty acids in fatty fish. Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fatty acid that’s thought to reduce inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation in the body can damage your blood vessels and lead to heart disease.

Omega-3 fatty acids may decrease triglycerides, lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting, boost immunity and improve arthritis symptoms, and in children may improve learning ability. Eating one to two servings a week of fish, particularly fish that’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids, appears to reduce the risk of heart disease, particularly sudden cardiac death.

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