Our bodies can not manufacture (EFA) essential fatty acids, (good fats), so we must take them in as food. They are vital to life, so much so, we as humans cannot live without them.
There are the omega-3 family and the omega-6 family. There needs to be a balance in our diets between the two families. The problem with most children’s and adult’s diets is that this balance is tipped in favor of the omega-6 fatty acids. This imbalance can lead to a host of problems, including behavioral changes, cardiovascular problems, skin problems, decreased immunity, joint problems, just to name a few medical conditions. Research has shown the western diet has 14-20 times more omega-6 and omega-3’s.
It has been estimated in the last 75 years that our omega-3 fatty acid consumption has decreased by 80 percent. Here are some major reasons why it has occurred.
- Increased hydrogenation of oils
- Increased sugar intake
- Refining of grains
- Digestive problems
- Increased use of pharmaceutical Medications.
- Infant formulas are not balanced with essential fatty acids
- Decreased consumption of foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acid(fish, flaxseeds, whole grains
- Fast foods
Essential fatty acids are needed for cells to carry out their normal functions. Here are some of the roles EFA play
- Brain and retina development
- proper circulation
- Immune Function
- Skin, nail, and hair health
- Balanced mood
- Kidney function
- Regulation of pain and inflammation
- Energy production
- Nerve transmission
- Hormone synthesis
Signs that can result from EFA deficiency or imbalance
Physical signs
- Dry eyes
- Dry skin
- Dandruff
- Poor wound healing
- Irritability
- Excessive thirst
- Soft nails,
- Dry hair
Conditions which may result from EFA deficiency or imbalance
- Arthritis
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Attention deficit disorder
- Fatigue
- Hair loss
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Depression
- Dry skin
- Hypertension
- Lupus
- Memory problems
- Schizophrenia
EFA are very different from the harmful saturated fats. Hydrogenated fats and trans-fatty acids occur when the unsaturated fatty acid molecules from vegetable oils have had hydrogen molecules added. This results in unnatural fats that are semisolid or even solid. Margarine, salad dressings, breads, cookies, and crackers can and usually do have trans-fatty acids in their ingredients. They have no known benefit to the body, and should be avoided. Butter is better for baking and spreading. And olive oil, or even canola oil should be used for frying.
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is found naturally in the human body, produced primarily by the adrenal glands. It is an important hormone base from which testosterone, progesterone, and corticosterone, either directly or indirectly, can be derived.
After age forty, the amount produced in the body starts to decline. Very little is left by age 70.
Research indicates that taking DHEA supplements may help to prevent cancer, arterial disease, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease, and may even be useful in the treatment of lupus and osteoporosis, may help to improve memory and may enhance the activity of the immune system.
When the adrenal glands become fatigued, it is helpful to take a supplemental boost to get back on track, our stressful world, careers, such as that makes fatigue possible. Often 5 mg daily, consistently makes all the difference.
DHEA for chronic fatigue, 5-25 mg (if testing shows that you levels are low) helps with energy production and the effects of stress.
DHEA is currently available over the counter.
You should exercise caution here, this is a powerful hormone. Some physicians believe that taking high doses of DHEA suppresses the body’s natural ability to synthesize this hormone. High doses can lead to liver damage. Also when you take DHEA supplement you need to take Vitamins C and E and the mineral selenium to prevent oxidative damage to the liver. Other possible side effects is excess growth of facial hair in women. This can often be avoided by starting with a dose of 5 to 10 milligrams daily.
If lab testing shows that mens levels of DHEA are low, taking 25 to 50mg daily according to studies, this hormone can improve their erectile function. DHEA is a precursor hormone to testosterone. Men taking this hormone in these studies had significant improvement in libido and erectile function.
7-KETO DHEA is a derivative of DHEA which is not converted into estrogen or testosterone, which is good for women concerned about breast cancer or men concerned about prostate cancer. 7-Keto DHEA is a good alternative to DHEA and has the same benefits.
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Now we have long known how good MSM is for humans, I mean I haven’t been without it for years.
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It’s just good pain control for many afflictions.
My little four and one half pounds, twelve year old yorkie started having a lot of pains and tenderness in his joints. Getting around real slow, holding one leg up when he walked, etc.
I thought I would try some MSM in his food.
Great results in 3 days! He was getting around like a much younger little man. I just sprinkled a little on his food at every meal. Now he’s little, so I opened a capsule and added just a little, but I gave him about 500 mg daily. Then backed off to giving it only once a day.
If your pet is suffering from canine arthritis, I hope this works for your pet too.
Ribose is a wonderful addition to fibromyalgia patients’ treatments.
Ribose is a component of RNA which is critical to living creatures, critical to metabolism.
Fibromyalgia patients experience a great deal of pain. Symptoms of this syndrome manifest it self by generalized muscle pain, fatigue, tenderness, stiffness in multiple joints, sleep disturbance, alterations in bowel activity.
The unknown cause and varying symptoms present make fibromyalgia a challenge for practitioners.
Cases show patients who take D-Ribose 5 g mixed in water, twice daily, in addition to regular drug therapy, start to notice a decrease in symptoms in 14 days. Improvement in sleep, mental alertness, decrease in joint pain and normal stools. Then after one more month of therapy marked improvement as been shown.
When the therapy was discontinued, within seven days the symptoms returned, with relief returning in 14 days of resuming therapy of Ribose.
The supplement Ribose enabled patients to exercise because they suffered from far less fatigue and improved their overall quality of life.
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Studies have shown that selenium helps fight infections, maintain brain function in the elderly, and prevent some cancers. Selenium also plays a crucial role in the formation of thyroid hormones.
- Brain function Selenium may help keep aging minds sharp. French researchers studies 1,400 older men and women for nine years. They found the greatest cognitive function were when the blood levels of selenium were high. And a decrease in cognitive function when the levels were low in selenium.
- Fighting infections Almost 20 years ago it was reported that selenium supplements were of benefit in the treatment of HIV infections. Recently in a study, patients who consistently took the selenium supplements had immune cell increases, and decreases in viral load, those who took placebos or who didn’t take the selenium consistently had substantial increases in viral concentrations. It’s likely that selenium helps fight other infections as well.
- Cancer protection Studies reported that taking selenium supplements (200mcg daily for 4.5 years) lowered risks for prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers by more than one-third. And it may be very beneficial for women who inherit mutations in the BRCA “cancer gene.” Normally, this gene helps repair damaged genes, but the mutation increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancers. However, after taking selenium supplements for just three months, the rate of mutations decreased to that of women with normal rates.
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Brown Rice Syrup is a healthy alternative to white sugar, brown sugar and even honey. There is no strange after taste, the sweetness is mild, even buttery, my family loves it. Brown rice syrup is a polysaccharide (complex sugar) which is different than the (simple sugars) monosaccharides, in that they are broken down more slowly in the digestive system, avoiding rapid spikes in blood glucose, great for diabetics. Slower absorption also allows the body to utilize complex sugars for energy instead of having to store them as fat for later use. Great to use in hot or cold cereals, hot teas, fruit smoothies, muffins, or other desserts. Brown Rice Syrup is made by fermenting brown rice with special enzymes that break down the natural starch of brown rice. I suggest this Brown Rice Syrup.
This super food is available now in supplements!!! Yes I can eat broccoli, mother made me. She said it looked like a tree and it would make me strong. The secret of broccoli’s therapeutic effect is a substance called sulforaphane, this good stuff detoxifies carcinogens and acts as an antioxidant. The sprouts are an even better source than the adult plant. Studies have shown that people with bladder cancer that ate cruciferous vegetables reduced cancer risk by 29 to 41 percent. Other cancers as well, including breast, lung and colorectal has also been reduced by cruciferous vegetables. We are what we eat but sometimes I just need to swallow a supplement. Remember whole foods are always the best and in this case the sprout is better than the “tree”.
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