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"Mahatma Gandhi once stated that: "Wherever flax seed becomes a regular food item among the people, there will be better health."48 Flax seeds are a rich source of essential fatty acids, lignans (known for their anti-cancer properties), all the amino acids essential to health, as well as soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, both of which are so important for colon health. They also contain an abundance of vitamins and minerals. However, in order to obtain the nutritional benefits that flax seeds offer, they must be ground before they are eaten because their tough outer shells are not digestible." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Flax Seeds I have been using flax seeds and flax seed oil for a dozen years with remarkable results. Dogs accept flax oil readily, while cats seem to prefer crushed flax seeds or powder. I have used flax seeds for a number of inflammatory conditions ranging from allergies, colitis, autoimmune diseases, kidney disease, and cancers. There are no magic bullets to good heath; however, essential fatty acids from a number of sources, especially flax seeds, play an important part. Other good sources are salmon (wild), sardines, trout, halibut, deer, elk, raw milk, and raw eggs. Figure 7." - Henry Pasternak, D.V.M., C.V.A., Healing Pets With Nature's Miracle Cures (Get the book.)

"Omega-3s are plentiful in flax seeds and in flax seed oil, in fatty fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel, and sardines, and can be found in lesser amounts in walnuts, hemp seeds, green leafy vegetables, and in canola oil. flax seed oil is widely used in Europe, though it is only recently starting to become popular in the United States. flax seed oil has many advantages over fish oil. It is high in a particular type of Omega-3, ALA, which the body needs. And unlike fish oil, flax seed oil can be used in salad dressings, which provides an easy way to ingest significant doses." - John Robbins, Food Revolution: How your diet can help save your life and our world (Get the book.)

"However, in order to obtain the nutritional benefits that flax seeds offer, they must be ground before they are eaten because their tough outer shells are not digestible. Dry flax seed is easily ground using a coffee grinder or a blender. Hemp—Seeds, Oil, and Protein First of all, let's clear the air about hemp. It is not marijuana! Although both are related to the plant Cannabis sativa, industrial hemp, from which food products are produced, is very different. It contains minute (less than 1%) amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (thc), the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "Optional—add blackstrap molasses, lecithin, ground flax seed and/or a balanced oil blend. Chew slowly and thoroughly. þMorning pep drink meal (see appendix 7). LUNCH ALTERNATIVES þGreen smoothie. þRaw crackers with hummus or avocado. Large fruit salad from a mixture of bananas, pineapple, grapes, coconut, apples, mangoes, pears, et cetera. Large glass of freshly made vegetable juice from a combination of carrots (80-90%), celery, spinach, beet (small piece), ginger, parsley, plus others as desired. (Sip slowly; this is a meal in itself.) þLarge, mixed vegetable salad." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Many nutrients and food groups are well known for their ability to reduce cancer risk: the consumption of fruits, vegetables and flax seed; cruciferous vegetables and garlic; and antioxidants such as lycopene, selenium, folic acid and vitamin B-12 and D. Probiotics, the beneficial bacteria commonly found in dairy products, are also supported as dietary elements to reduce cancer risk. Probiotics offer anti-cancer benefits including the ability to reduce pro-carcinogenic enzymes and produce short chain fatty acids which create a healthy colon pH which is associated with lower risks of cancer." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.) "Many food groups are well known for their ability to reduce cancer risk: high intake of fruits, vegetables and flax seed (particularly the lignan fraction) and consumption of cruciferous vegetables and garlic. As well, the consumption of antioxidants such as lycopene, selenium, folic acid, vitamin B-12 and D are well known to reduce the risk of cancer. Also, the microbes in your body and your immune system play a role in preventing and stopping carcinogens from causing cancer in your body." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"COFFEE GRINDER OR SPICE MILL A coffee grinder can be used to grind whole spices, and it works perfectly for grinding your daily flax seed. A quality spice mill may be more effective for grinding hard spices to a fine powder and will simultaneously provide air-tight storage for your whole spices. In this case, purchase a spice mill for each type of whole spice you use, such as black and white peppercorns, nutmeg, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, caraway, and anise." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "The seeds we are using can be ground in a spice mill or coffee grinder and used in many recipes, or they can simply be sprinkled on top of salads or granola or even fruit. When flax seed is soaked, the soaking water becomes thick and jelly-like, providing a versatile thickening and binding ingredient for many recipes. CELTIC AND HIMALAYAN SALT Light-gray Celtic sea salt consists primarily, but not completely, of sodium and chloride (33 percent sodium and 51 percent chloride)." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"They include linolenic acid (LNA), found in high concentrations in purslane, a green, leafy vegetable, and flax seed. Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) are the animal omega-3 fats in fish and fish oils and organ meat. DHA is your brain's dominant fatty acid; it makes up about 40 percent of the fat in your brain. In research studies, higher levels of DHA and EPA have been associated with a lower incidence of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, depression, attention deficit disorder, and dementia. Omega-3 fats also improve insulin sensitivity." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.) "Universal Marinade/Dressing 1 part freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 part oil (canola or olive or flax seed) 1 part red or white drinking wine 2 to 5 cloves garlic from a hand press 1 teaspoon grated ginger, cumin, or curry (amount and spice choice to taste) Pepper to taste Use any combination of fruit juices or pureed tomatoes to change the flavor. There's no salt, and the dressing gets its sourness and zing from the lemon or lime juice. Alternatively, use a vinegar, but make sure there's no salt added. If you want a little spice, add chili pepper or some grated jalapeno pepper." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"The lignans in ground flax seed are said to help with constipation and prevention of colon, prostate and breast cancer. They also aid in reducing blood cholesterol and preventing gallstones. 5. Pectin Pectin is a source of fibre found in foods such as apples, bananas, beets, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, grapefruits, kale, lemons, okra, oranges and dried peas. Pectin is good for removing toxins, reducing cholesterol, helping with gallstones and stabilizing blood sugar. Some authorities claim it lowers the risk for cardiovascular disease." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"I use ground flax seed sprinkled with chopped nuts to balance the omega-6-omega-3 ratio.) ?Remember that peanuts are legumes, not nuts. Here are two weeks of suggested menus. Experiment with your own—and enjoy!" - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"It is equal to flax seed as a source of short-chain omega-3 fatty acids. Unfortunately, most hemp seeds are irradiated upon import; however, the Tree of Life is able to supply truly live, organic hemp seeds (see the Resources directory), which we call hemp nuts. Hemp seed is great with granola, sprinkled on salads, and is especially tasty in tomato-based sauces. Hemp seed is a delicious substitute for other nuts and seeds in most any recipe. OLIVES The healthiest olives are those that are water-cured or cured in Celtic sea salt." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The omega-3 essential fatty acids are present in fish oils and in flax seed. One of the best sources is linseed oil made from flax seed. Linseed oil used to be a very popular and widely consumed oil but now is mostly available in health food stores. It is very rich in omega-3 oils, up to 60 percent. One to four tablespoonfuls per day are used. Also one may use ground flax seed as a meal, though it should be stored cold as it goes rancid very quickly. This can be added to cereal in the morning or to any food, for that matter." - Dr. Abram Hoffer, M.D., FRCP(C), Healing Children's Attention & Behavior Disorders (Get the book.)

"Make sure you get enough anti-inflammatory essential fatty acids (omega-3s) in the form of fatty fish, walnuts, flax seeds, cod liver oil, fish oil, and flax seed oil. Also make sure you drink plenty of water— aim for at least eight glasses a day. Identify aggravating substances, including food dyes and colorings, artificial preservatives, and additives, and eliminate them from your diet. Avoid dietary sources of arachidonic acid (found in animal products), which contributes to inflammation. Supplements: Vitamin C has natural antihistamine effects." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Consume anti-inflammatory essential fatty acids (omega-3s) in the form of fatty fish, walnuts, flax seeds, cod liver oil, fish oil, and flax seed oil. Eat plenty of raw seeds and nuts. Avoid mucus-forming foods such as fried and processed foods, refined flours, eggs, and dairy products. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Identify and eliminate aggravating substances, including food dyes, food colorings, preservatives, and additives. Avoid dietary sources of arachidonic acid (found in animal products), which contribute to inflammation." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Flax seed oil is widely used in Europe, though it is only recently starting to become popular in the United States. flax seed oil has many advantages over fish oil. It is high in a particular type of Omega-3, ALA, which the body needs. And unlike fish oil, flax seed oil can be used in salad dressings, which provides an easy way to ingest significant doses. Furthermore, unlike fish oil, unrefined flax seed oil contains lignan, a plant fiber that is associated with reduced incidence of breast, colon, and prostate cancers." - John Robbins, Food Revolution: How your diet can help save your life and our world (Get the book.)

"Flax seeds, flax seed oil; 4. Castor oil; 5. Various herbs such as senna and cascara sagrada (there are a host of all-herbal natural "laxatives" that are great at temporarily relieving constipation); 6. Walking; 7. Rebounding; 8. Drinking more water; 9. Psyllium; 10. Any high fiber grain or cereal; 11. Yoga; 12. Enemas; 13. Colonics; 14. Parasite cleanse; 15. Candida cleanse; and liver/gallbladder cleanse. All of these are great at relieving constipation. One of the items I mentioned above is castor oil." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"Health Benefits Unlike flax seed, the oil EGG SUBSTITUTE FOR BAKING Flax seeds lend richness to baked goods, according to Lorna Sass, in Recipes from an Ecohgical Kitchen. Ground flax seeds blended with water develop a texture akin to egg whites, and, as a result, they bind the ingredients in a batter to provide a modest amount of leavening. Grind 3 tablespoons flax seeds in a blender or spice mill. If using a spice mill, transfer to a food processor or continue by hand. Add V2 cup water and blend until the mixture is slightly gummy, about 30 seconds." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"A cup ground flax seed (or flax meal); keep leftover flax refrigerated 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder '/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon lA teaspoon ground nutmeg lA teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1. In a medium-size sealable container, mix all ingredients except dates. 2. Cut dates lengthwise down one side, open them, and remove pit. Now fill the open date halves with the nut mixture. Close the halves and eat. 3. Serve with a glass of red wine or skim milk. 4. Refrigerate any unused nut mix. For more recipes and cooking tips, go to www.thevitamind cure.com." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"Warm-water flax seed extraction: Place one-quarter cup of flax seeds in one quart of warm, purified water for eight hours, then strain. Flax seed tea is a highly effective European folk remedy for general gastrointestinal ulceration, inflammation, and bleeding (consult a physician in case of hemorrhage). It also makes a soothing enema for these conditions. flax seed tea is still helpful when decocted by simmering in the usual manner, but less effective than the warm-water extract." - Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Excellent sources are evening primrose oil and flax seed oil. Amino Acids ACETYL-CARNITINE Another nutrient, acetyl-carnitine, has been found to improve peripheral nerve function by normalizing nerve conduction. It seems to restore myoinositol levels that are depleted by sorbitol buildup. L-ARGININE Arginine is another nutrient that seems to boost insulin sensitivity, as well as cardiovascular function. One study showed that insulin sensitivity was increased by 34 percent with the use of arginine, versus 4 percent for a control group." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The only rich nonfish source of omega-3 is flax seed. This grain seed offers double-barreled benefits, says North Dakota State University agronomist Jack Carter, Ph.D., president of the Flax Institute of the United States. "Flax seed is about 35 percent oil, and more than half of that oil is omega-3—more than you can get from fish," he says. flax seed is also loaded with soluble as well as insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber—the kind found in the current darling of fiber boosters, oat bran—is known to bind to cholesterol and to whisk it, eventually, down the drain. flax seed, says Dr." - Matthew Hoffman and William Legro, Disease Free: How to Prevent, Treat and Cure More Than 150 Illnesses and Conditions (Get the book.)

"One of the best sources is linseed oil made from flax seed. Linseed oil used to be a very popular and widely consumed oil, but now is mostly available in health food stores. It is very rich in omega-3 oils, up to 60%. Omega-3 fatty acids are also found in seafood. The common vegetable oils have a lot of the omega-6 fatty acid, but are deficient in the omega-3 type. Like essential vitamins, amino acids, and minerals, EFAs are essential nutrients that play a major role in our health and well-being." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"You should also take a minimum of one tablespoon of flax seed oil, and a tablespoon of fish liver oil daily, (referred to as essential fatty acids or EFAs). How efficient the process of getting nutrients into the cell, and toxins out for their removal, depends on the health and permeability of each cell's wall, in addition to the health of the hormone receptors, (another benefit of EFAs such as fish and flax oil). Instead, according to Dr. Sherry Rogers, M.D., the fluoride in Prozac?actually damages hormone receptors." - Dr David W Tanton, Ph.D., Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, And Stimulants - Dangerous Drugs on Trial (Get the book.)

"Omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids are found in an excellent ratio in flax seed oil. Because of their unique biochemical structure, fats "cut" or disguise more potent substances. This is why milk is used in coffee. It is also why avocados go well with hot chilies. In Mexico they eat young coconut flesh (high-fat) with chilies and fresh lime juice. Fats tone down "hot" foods (such as ginger, garlic, chiles, etc.). Fatty foods slow the release of sugars already in the digestive track." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"Cold processing means that the flax seed was pressed at temperatures below 110 degrees F. When recovery has occurred, Dr. Budwig suggests reducing the flax oil dose to 1 tablespoon per 100 pounds of weight daily as maintenance, along with cottage cheese. All flax oil is good if it has been not been refined and was cold pressed and kept refrigerated. Flax oil lasts one year if frozen, four months if refrigerated and several months at room temperature. One woman with such advanced cancer she could not eat was given flax oil and skimmed milk by enemas." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"The father of organic flax seed oil, Udo Erasmus, tells us what led to his discoveries and the very real dangers of cooking oils. And then Vandana Shiva, physicist, activist, and author, tells us how she became involved in the biodiversity movement—and why you should, too! Read on—this is an interesting.buffet of Flipster entrees. A Conversation on the Bridge with John Robbins The only son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cteam empire, John Robbins (www.foodrevolution." - David H. Rippe, Jared Rosen, The Flip: Turn Your World Around (Get the book.)

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