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"But flaxseeds, flax meal, and flax oil are making a comeback. Whole flaxseeds help with constipation, but because these seeds are so difficult to digest, flaxseeds typically pass through us undigested and the lignan quality is lost. flax oil is the highest food source for omega-3 fatty acids and is great for your mood, skin, hair, nails, and digestion; but because lignans are not oil-soluble, flax oil is not very effective for helping your estrogen metabolize better. For improved estrogen metabolism, you really need to eat ground flaxseeds." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"One study found that flax oil might actually increase prostate problems. flax oil is high in Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential nutrient associated with cardiovascular benefits, but the study concluded that while a high intake of ALA did not appear to increase overall risk of developing prostate cancer, it did increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer.101 Raw flaxseed has a lower ALA content than flax oil and several studies have shown it to be protective against prostate cancer." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.)

"He has found that flax oil, with a ratio of 4:1, produces good results. After improvement is evident, a lower omega-3 content is recommended for the long term, since the extended use of high omega-3 oil can lead to an omega-6 deficiency. Omega-6 deficiency can produce symptoms such as, dry eyes, skipped heartbeats, painful finger joints, and fragile, thin skin. Erasmus recommends a 2:1 (omega-3 to omega-6) ratio for maintenance after the condition has been corrected or reversed.35 This can be achieved by mixing approximately three parts flax oil to one part hemp oil." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"ALA, FLAXSEED OIL, & PROSTATE CANCER Recently, statements have been made that flax oil is a contributor to prostate cancer. In fact, the studies quoted do not cite flax oil but the primary constituent thereof, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Despite this, ALA has proved to be a powerful anticancer agent in numerous studies. So, why the confusion? A close inspection of the studies reveals that the saturated fatty acid palmitic acid, rather than ALA, may be the culprit. To summarize, there is only a 1." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Look for flax-enriched breads and cereals. • flax oil should be kept refrigerated. Milled flax may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 90 days, and whole flaxseed may be stored at room temperature for up to one year. PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS: • Grind flaxseeds fresh in a coffee grinder whenever possible. • Do not cook with flax oil as it burns easily. Flaxseed oil works best in cold foods. • You can sprinkle milled flax on cereal, salads, soups, casseroles, baked breads, and other cooked foods." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD): A pilot study conducted in India evaluated the effect of flax oil on behavior in children with ADHD. There was significant improvement in their symptoms, reflected by reduction in total hyperactivity scores. Tips on Using Flax SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Whole flaxseed is available either in bulk or packaged and can be found at health food stores, some supermarkets, or direct from manufacturers. • The color of flax makes little difference when it comes to taste or nutritional value. • flax oil is sold in liquid and gelatin capsules." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Whole flaxseeds help with constipation, but because these seeds are so difficult to digest, flaxseeds typically pass through us undigested and the lignan quality is lost. flax oil is the highest food source for omega-3 fatty acids and is great for your mood, skin, hair, nails, and digestion; but because lignans are not oil-soluble, flax oil is not very effective for helping your estrogen metabolize better. For improved estrogen metabolism, you really need to eat ground flaxseeds. You can grind flaxseeds in a coffee grinder or simply buy flax meal, available in most health food stores." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"One study found that flax oil might actually increase prostate problems. flax oil is high in Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—an essential nutrient associated with cardiovascular benefits, but the study concluded that while a high intake of ALA did not appear to increase overall risk of developing prostate cancer, it did increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer.101 Raw flaxseed has a lower ALA content than flax oil and several studies have shown it to be protective against prostate cancer." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.)

"Butter alternatives are: non-hydrogenated margarine (check label for dairy free), flax oil and olive oil. SUPPLEMENTS FOR LACTOSE INTOLERANCE Probiotics Every person has billions of bacteria in their intestinal tract. Most bacteria are beneficial and maintain health. A small percentage of bacteria in our intestines are harmful if they spread. If they overgrow it may have negative health consequences such as immune dysfunction, infections, constipation and/or diarrhea. Good flora helps to maintain the immune system and displace the bad bacteria in the gut." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"CFU Glucoamylase 50 AGU *High Lipase Formula three times daily between meals with essential fats such as flax oil or fish oil supplements." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"Butter alternatives are: non hydrogenated margarine (check label for dairy free), flax oil and olive oil. EGGS Check labels for albumin, dried egg, eggs, egg protein, egg solids, egg whites, egg white solids, egg yolk, french toast, glazes, globulin, livetin, lyzozome, mayonnaise, meringue, mousse, omelets, ovomucoid, ovovitellin, ovalbumin, ovotransferrin, ovovitella, powdered egg, silici albuminate, Simplesse, vitellin, whole egg. Read the labels on all packaged goods because many contain egg products." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"One group received a daily muffin containing 50 grams of ground flaxseed (equivalent to about 30 milliliters of flax oil or two tablespoons of milled flaxseed a day). The others were prescribed ordinary muffins. When their tumors were removed—usually within 40 days of diagnosis?the researchers examined them for signs of how fast the cancer cells had been growing. It turned out that the women who had received the flaxseed muffins had much slower growing tumors than the others. No doubt, these women were much more likely to survive their cancers." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "It is possible that ALA, once excessively heated, becomes denatured, and, in these cases, may be harmful. flax oil processed under low heat conditions is an excellent source of healthful omega-3s. This information goes far to reinforce the recommendation of a plant-based diet; but it does not necessarily implicate alpha-linolenic acid. In fact, there are numerous studies related to the anti-carcinogenic qualities of ALA. A human trial demonstrating the benefits of flaxseed for prostate cancer has already been conducted." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "In fact, the studies quoted do not cite flax oil but the primary constituent thereof, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Despite this, ALA has proved to be a powerful anticancer agent in numerous studies. So, why the confusion? A close inspection of the studies reveals that the saturated fatty acid palmitic acid, rather than ALA, may be the culprit. To summarize, there is only a 1.33-mg difference between the cases and controls with respect to ALA, as opposed to a 421 -mg difference with palmitic acid." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Load up on walnuts, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, linseed oil, rapeseed oil, and flax oil. • Olive oil, sunflower seeds, almonds, corn, sesame seeds, safflower oil, and extra virgin olive oil are a source for linoleic acid. • Garlic can lower blood pressure enough to reduce the risk of a stroke, coronary disease, and blood clots. And just as you should go out of your way to load up on these healthy foods, you should be just as vigilant about avoiding certain foods, especially these: • Fish, especially larger types that may contain high levels of mercury (see page 59)." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Supplementation with flax oil (high in omega-3 fatty acids), hemp oil, borage oil, black current oil, and evening primrose oil (all high in linoleic acid and GLA) is one way of favorably altering the synthesis of the beneficial prostaglandins; the end result likely will be fewer uterine contractions and less menstrual pain. As mentioned earlier, after the rise of progesterone in the second half of the menstrual cycle followed by its decline right before menstruation, omega-6 fatty acids, particularly arachidonic acid, are released." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Or have oatmeal for breakfast several times a week and change the flavor each time: try adding flaxseeds (don't cook with flaxseeds or flax oil, because the high heat can damage their delicate essential fats), cinnamon (this spice actually offers great benefits for blood sugar regulation—more on this in chapter 8), berries, or chopped figs. Increasing the amount of fiber in your diet with foods and soluble fiber supplements until you reach your target should take several weeks or longer, depending on how quickly you adapt to the increase and what your current intake is." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "The soluble fiber in the seeds can cause the liquids in the dish to thicken, and high heat damages the delicate essential fatty acids in flax (and heating/frying with flax oil under high temperature generates cancer-promoting compounds). ?Add flaxseeds to your diet gradually; use 1 teaspoon on your cereal the first few times rather than 2 tablespoons. ?Never use flaxseed oil in high-heat cooking. Add it to foods after they have been prepared. ?DAY 2 Breakfast ? Whole wheat cereal topped with chopped walnuts Low-fat milk or soy beverage for cereal Orange or berries Green tea ?DAY 2 Lunch ?" - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"All vegetables except cooked carrots and cooked beets All sea vegetables Non-sweet fruits: tomatoes, avocados, cucumber, red pepper, lemons, limes Fats and oils: flax oil, hemp oil, sesame oil, walnut, almond, sunflower, and avocado, coconut (not more than 1 tablespoon per day) Nuts and seeds (except cashews), coconut pulp Superfoods: Klamath Lake blue-green algaes (E-3Live is the most active), spirulina, chlorella, Green Superfood powder mixes Sweeteners: stevia, cardamom, cinnamon Salt: Himalayan and Celtic sea salt RAINBOW GREEN CUISINE, PHASE 1.5 (ADDITIONS TO PHASE 1.0" - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The best foods to get your essential fatty acids from are fish such as salmon, sardines, and anchovies as well as some plant oils such as flax oil. There are three types of omega-3. The two you may be most familiar with are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are found primarily in oily coldwater fish such as tuna, salmon, and mackerel. Other than fresh-picked seaweed, which is not a staple of the American diet, plant foods rarely contain EPA or DHA." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.) "Unrefined extra virgin olive oil is the best choice. flax oil is also good in a salad dressing, but don't cook with it because it is very heat-sensitive. Go Wild When choosing fresh fish, opt for wild-caught rather than farm-raised. Wild fish will have lower levels of contaminants, especially mercury, and be richer in healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids. The nonprofit Environmental Defense Organization has listed its "eco-worst" fish to eat: blue and striped marlin, swordfish, shark, Atlantic salmon, orange roughy, grouper, Chilean sea bass, and bluefin tuna." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"On the road to recovering health, supplementing with hemp oil, olive oil, flax oil, or a combination of these oils is a good measure. They are rich in linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids?more commonly known as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids—which are the key components of healing oils. Officials of the World Health Organization, Health Canada, Japan, and Sweden, recommend a 1:4 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 for oil consumption. Hemp oil is closest to this range among naturally occurring oils with a ratio of at least 1:3." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "This can be achieved by mixing approximately three parts flax oil to one part hemp oil. Readers should do further research to determine the best ratio for their own situations. Oil Supplementation A good indicator of the need for oil supplementation is when the skin is dry. If it is dry or flaky when scratched, the body is in need of oil supplementation. Several tablespoons per day may be taken until a smooth skin is achieved again. Good oils for this use may be purchased from health-food stores. They must be kept in the refrigerator and used before their expiry dates." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "A supplement of cold-pressed flax oil for the first while, then hemp oil to ensure an adequate supply of essential fatty acids. A limited amount of cooked protein. However, each meal should contain some quality protein source that will combine properly with other foods. Hemp protein is excellent. A good probiotic product to ensure a healthy population of friendly bacteria in the colon. Antibiotics and drugs in situations of serious health crises only. When you do, immediately follow up with probiotics." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"People who are lipase deficient should reduce their intake of fatty and deep-fried foods, increase their intake of complex carbohydrates (vegetables) and lean proteins, and supplement their diet with flax oil, fish oil, or both. þExercise: High-energy cardiovascular exercises (depending on age) three times a week, including speed walking and jogging, are excellent types of exercise for those who are lipase deficient. This will help them burn fat that isn't being processed by the body." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) "Each serving should contain approximately: Serratiopeptidase 80,000 SU Protease blend 70,000 HUT Mineral blend 50 mg Supporting enzymes: Bromelain Papain High Lipase Formula whenever flax oil or fish oil supplements are taken Purpose:To improve fat digestion and metabolism, as well as the health of the cardiovascular system Each capsule should contain approximately: Lipase blend 5,000 FCCFIP Protease blend 20,000 HUT Amylase blend 10,000 DU Lactase 300 LacU RESPIRATORY AILMENTS See allergies, asthma, and bronchitis. RHEUMATISM See arthritis." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) "I suggest you buy flax oil, herbs, detoxifiers, vitamins, and teas from companies that specialize in those products. Though there are not a lot of companies that specialize in enzymes, the ones that do make very reputable and effective products. I recommend my company, Enzymedica. 2. Check the potency in the Supplement Facts. Although potency is often difficult to assess (see appendix A), the best products contain high active units (not milligrams) with multiple strains in each category. This is often expressed as a blend of protease, lipase, or amylase." - Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.)

"In your blender, combine a cup of organic soymilk, a broken-up banana, organic frozen berries (Cascadian Farm is a great choice), a tablespoon of flax oil or ground flax, and a little plain organic soy yogurt. You and the kids can drink the smoothies right before walking out the door—it's a great way to start your day. • Ezekiel live grain bread. Spread some organic almond butter or jam over the slice for a delicious morning treat. • Cantaloupe and strawberries. Cut up and serve in a cereal bowl. • Berries and yogurt: Combine a cup of berries with some organic plain yogurt in a cereal bowl." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Since it may be difficult to find truly raw flax oil that isn't rancid, this is the best way this fat can be absorbed. The Saladacco, also known as a "spiralizer," is a fun and useful tool for making "spaghetti" strips from zucchinis, carrots, beets, spaghetti squash and yams. The texture of spaghetti is often missed more than the taste, so these make great transition foods. The spiralizer also makes flowerlike strips for garnishing, which truly add beauty and color to a dish." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

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