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"Other foods that are recommended specifically for hot flashes include flaxseed, high-lignan flaxseed oil, fennel, celery, and parsley. Both flaxseed and high-lignan flaxseed oil are rich in lignans, which can help normalize estrogen levels. Fennel, celery, parsley, and all legumes are excellent sources of phytoestrogens (natural estrogens found in plants). Hot flashes can be treated with several commonsense noninvasive approaches. Keep cool. Drink ice water throughout the day. Even a slight increase in your body's core temperature can trigger a hot flash." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"There's a third omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), and it's found in plant food, specifically flax and flaxseed oil. The body can theoretically make EPA and DHA from ALA, but it does a lousy job of it, converting only about 10 to 20 percent into EPA and DHA. I like flaxseed oil, which has nice antiinflammatory properties of its own, and if you can't or won't take fish oil, it's the next best thing (one excellent store brand is Barlean's). Ideally, take them both. You can add flaxseeds to salads and smoothies and use flaxseed oil as a part of a salad dressing." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Adding flaxseed oil or using flaxseed meal in baking can add a great deal of omega-3 oil to your diet. flaxseed oil is 52 percent omega-3 oil that your body metabolizes to a more active form. Hence, because there is a little metabolism involved, it is not quite as good as fish oil. Flaxseed oil is sold in health food stores and even some supermarkets as bottled oil, or in capsules as a supplement. The simplest way to get omega-3 oil daily is to put a tablespoon of flaxseed oil on Table 12.2 Polyunsaturated Fat Content of Commonly Available Fish Fish Omega-3 Oil, grams per 3." - James Scala Ph.D., 20 Natural Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer : A Mind-Body Approach to Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"I like flaxseed oil, which has nice antiinflammatory properties of its own, and if you can't or won't take fish oil, it's the next best thing (one excellent store brand is Barlean's). Ideally, take them both. You can add flaxseeds to salads and smoothies and use flaxseed oil as a part of a salad dressing. But if you had to choose, I'd go with the fish oil, since it's the only way to be sure you're actually getting EPA and DHA." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Buy your olive oil, fish oil, flaxseed oil, and hemp oil in dark containers. Hemp and flaxseed oils are so unstable that they must be refrigerated, as must omega-3 fats. All rapidly go rancid—even sunlight can trigger this result, as evidenced by a "fishy" odor. þKeep flaxseed in a tightly sealed container in a cupboard or the refrigerator, and then grind a small handful before serving. If you grind them and store them—even in the fridge—they quickly go rancid." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"To correct this imbalance and help cure your eczema, avoid eating processed and greasy foods and increase your omega-3 fatty acids intake by eating more salmon and other cold water fish, flaxseed and flaxseed oil, chia, and Salba, and also begin taking flaxseed or fish oil supplements. By combining all of these topical and internal cures with the dietary changes described above, you can very likely clear up your eczema for good." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"You can fulfill your daily requirement by consuming one tablespoon of flaxseed meal each day—perhaps sprinkling it over cereal. Be sure to refrigerate ground flaxseed. 6. Cholesterol-lowering drugs. These must be taken under a physician's supervision. My own preference is one of the statin cholesterol-lowering drugs, which should be started when you begin the nutrition program. Together, the drug and your new way of eating will usually reduce your total cholesterol level to less than 150 mg/dL in just fourteen days." - Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Get the book.)

"In the years since then, egg producers figured out a clever way to redeem even the disreputable egg: By feeding flaxseed to hens, they could elevate levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the yolks. Aiming to do the same thing for pork and beef fat, the animal scientists are now at work genetically engineering omega-3 fatty acids into pigs and persuading cattle to lunch on flaxseed in the hope of introducing the blessed fish fat where it had never gone before: into hot dogs and hamburgers. But these whole foods are the exceptions." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"Another way is to take omega-3 fatty acid supplements derived from fish oil. flaxseed oil supplements came along in recent years as an alternative, a plant source of omega-3s. But, like other omega-3s extracted from plant oils, flaxseed has a short shelf life and is prone to oxidation and rancidity. It requires refrigeration to protect it from becoming rancid. Our preference is fish oil. Fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), highly beneficial compounds for the body. Normally, the human liver must convert omega-3s from plant sources into EPA and DHA." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Both flaxseed and high-lignan flaxseed oil are rich in lignans, which can help normalize estrogen levels. Fennel, celery, parsley, and all legumes are excellent sources of phytoestrogens (natural estrogens found in plants). Hot flashes can be treated with several commonsense noninvasive approaches. Keep cool. Drink ice water throughout the day. Even a slight increase in your body's core temperature can trigger a hot flash. If you dress in layers you can remove and add clothing as your feelings of warmth rise and fall." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"To correct this imbalance and help cure your eczema, avoid eating processed and greasy foods and increase your omega-3 fatty acids intake by eating more salmon and other cold water fish, flaxseed and flaxseed oil, chia, and Salba, and also begin taking flaxseed or fish oil supplements. By combining all of these topical and internal cures with the dietary changes described above, you can very likely clear up your eczema for good." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Flaxseed Oil Results of animal studies point to the anti-tumor activity of flaxseed with respect to colon and breast cancer. The consumption of 40 g per day of flaxseed oil over a period of twenty-three days has also been shown to have cardioprotective effects in healthy young men. Daily intake of 30 g of flaxseed has proven useful in the treatment of patients suffering from lupus. One study found that the consumption of 50 g per day of flaxseed for four weeks increased bowel movements by 30 percent and reduced LDL cholesterol by as much as 8 percent in healthy young adults." - Gary Null, Ph.D., Gary Nulls Ultimate Anti Aging Program (Get the book.)

"Pancakes 1 cup cold water 1 cup gluten-free flour Vi cup rice flour 1 tablespoon crushed flaxseeds, mixed into 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon honey xh teaspoon miso paste 6 green onions, chopped XA white onion, sliced thinly '/2 carrot, julienned 2 tablespoons olive oil Dipping Sauce xh cup soy sauce xh rice vinegar Vi green onion, chopped Vi jalapeno pepper, chopped Pinch of red pepper flakes To make the pancakes: In a large bowl, combine the water, flours, flaxseed mixture, soy sauce, salt, honey, and miso paste into a batter." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"Combine bananas, cinnamon, salt, % cup agave nectar, 1 cup flaxseed, and water until smooth. Add the sweet potato, carrots, and apples. Add oats and flours until fully incorporated. Grease a glass lasagna pan and bread pan. Place mixture into pans and spread/pat until evenly distributed (about Yi" thick). Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. While the bars are baking, prepare the icing. Mix together the almond butter, remaining agave and flaxseed until smooth. Cover and set aside. When bars are cool spread almond mixture on top and then sprinkle with coconut and nuts. Cut into small rectangles to serve." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"Topically, flaxseed can be used as a healing poultice for boils, burns, carbuncles, inflammation, pleurisy, psoriasis, and shingles. Edible Uses This truly useful plant has been cultivated as a food source for more than seven thousand years. In the eighth century, Charlemagne passed a law requiring French citizens to consume flaxseeds so that they would be healthy subjects. Centuries later, Mahatma Ghandi said that when flaxseed became a regular food, all people would have better health. The seeds may be eaten raw or cooked." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"You can add flaxseeds to salads and smoothies and use flaxseed oil as a part of a salad dressing. But if you had to choose, I'd go with the fish oil, since it's the only way to be sure you're actually getting EPA and DHA. Also note: Although it's definitely possible to get all of your fish oil from actual fish, you'd have to eat an awful lot to get the therapeutic dose for lowering triglycerides, for example, or for relieving depression. Nonetheless, fish is a great way to get the basic preventive dose of EPA and DHA." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Only 1 or 2 tablespoons per day of EFAs is often all it takes to restore hormonal balance. flaxseed oil (1 tablespoon) and evening primrose oil (500 mg twice daily) are excellent sources of EFAs. If you use flaxseed oil in or on foods, be aware that this oil is extremely vulnerable to oxidative damage from both heat and light. Never cook with flaxseed oil or other oils high in EFAs. They can, however, be added to salads, salad dressings, smoothies, and other uncooked foods; you may also stir them into a warm foods, such as a bowl of soup." - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"CHD) Include oils and foods rich in alpha-linolenic acid (flaxseed, canola and soybean oils; flaxseed and walnuts). Patients with documented Consume about 1 g of CHD EPA+DHA per day, preferably from fatty fish. EPA+DHA in capsule form could be considered in consultation with the physician. Patients who need to lower 2 to 4 g of EPA+DHA per day triglycerides provided as capsules under a physician's care. make specific n-3 fatty acid recommendations but endorsed those made by the AHA in 2002 [91]. 2.1." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Hemp and flaxseed oils are so unstable that they must be refrigerated, as must omega-3 fats. All rapidly go rancid—even sunlight can trigger this result, as evidenced by a "fishy" odor. þKeep flaxseed in a tightly sealed container in a cupboard or the refrigerator, and then grind a small handful before serving. If you grind them and store them—even in the fridge—they quickly go rancid." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"To correct this imbalance and help cure your eczema, avoid eating processed and greasy foods and increase your omega-3 fatty acids intake by eating more salmon and other cold water fish, flaxseed and flaxseed oil, chia, and Salba, and also begin taking flaxseed or fish oil supplements. By combining all of these topical and internal cures with the dietary changes described above, you can very likely clear up your eczema for good." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Just V8 cup of flaxseed contains 6 grams of fiber. I recommend adding flaxseed to your diet regularly. Flaxseeds have a tough outer coating and should be freshly ground in order to receive the most nutritional benefit. You can grind whole seeds with a coffee grinder or in a Vita Mix dry container. I recommend adding one or two tablespoons of ground flax meal to your salads, soups or smoothies. flaxseed is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, and it is by far nature's richest source of plant lignin, an important anti-cancer phytonutrient." - Victoria Boutenko, M.A., Green For Life (Get the book.)

"In this study, urinary lignan excretion, an indicator of mammalian lignan production, was significantly increased in the flaxseed groups. Meanwhile, the total activity of beta-glucuronidase, an enzyme produced by colon bacteria, was significantly increased in a dose-dependent manner in the groups consuming flax. Four microadenomas and two polyps were observed in the control group, but none in the treated groups. The total increased activity of beta-glucuronidase was positively correlated with total urinary lignan excretion." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Instead, opt for evening primrose and flaxseed oils; both are rich in the omega-3 fatty acids also found in fish. If you don't want to add fish to your diet three times a week, supplementary capsules, available in many drugstores and in health food stores, can be taken daily. Feldenkrais for Better Mobility If chronic pain from severe arthritis is cutting down on your ability to move about, consider going to a Feldenkrais practitioner." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Although much larger and longer head-to-head clinical trial studies in women are needed, these reports indicate that flax meal is potentially effective as a nutritional means of intervening in ER+ breast cancer. "Flaxseed is a relatively new contender in the health arena, but it shows a lot of promise in fighting disease—including a possible role in cancer prevention," notes the American Institute for Cancer Research, which sponsored the study. "Any reduction in the rate of growth is a good indicator," Dr. Thompson says. " - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"FLAXSEED • The seed of the flax plant may be "hidden" in cereals and milk of cows fed flaxseed. It is also in flaxseed tea and the laxative Flaxolyn. It is a frequent allergen when ingested, inhaled, or in direct contact. Flaxseeds are the source of linseed oil. Among other hidden sources are: dog food, hair-wave preparations, shampoos, hair tonics, depilatories, patent leather, insulating materials, rugs and some cloths, Roman meal, cough remedies, and muffins. FLEABANE OIL • Oil of Canada Fleabane. Erigeron Oil. The pale yellow volatile oil from a fresh flowering herb." - Ruth Winter, Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives: A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients Vitamin E (Get the book.)

"Fish Oils Despite the clinical utility of flaxseed oil, it is not biologically equivalent to other types of omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fish.1? Fish oils are preferable because they contain biologically more potent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These types of omega-3 EFAs have a wide spectrum of neurobehavioral effects,16 and might be more efficacious than flaxseed oil for the treatment of anxiety." - Dr. Jonathan Prousky, BPHE, BSc, ND, FRSH, Anxiety: Orthomolecular Diagnosis and Treatment (Get the book.)

"Increase the intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, soy, fish, and flaxseed oil. • Exercise regularly, focusing especially on aerobic exercise. • Take a combination nutritional/botanical PMS product (available at natural food stores or alternative health practitioners). It should include vitamin B6; magnesium; gamma linolenic acid from borage, evening primrose, or black currant oil; chaste tree (vitex); vitamin E; Saint John's wort; and possibly some traditional herbs for PMS, including dandelion leaf, dong quai, black cohosh, and wild yam." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "The lignan content of flaxseed meal is 75 times higher than that of seaweeds (the second highest lignan-containing group) and 804 times higher than that of fruits (the lowest lignan-containing group).37 The evidence that lignans can reduce the risk for cancer is still unclear, although the biologic properries of lignans and data from various cultures suggest that they do. Many lignans have antitumor, antioxidant, weak estrogenic, and antiestrogenic characteristics." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

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