FISH OIL SUPPLEMENT
Fish Oil contains EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Both EPA and DHA are known as essential omega-3 fatty acids because the body cannot make them on its own. Humans rely on strictly on their diet and/or nutritional supplements to meet their daily requirement of Omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil provides one source of these important Omega-3 nutrients. Fish Oil supplements are derived from a variety of sources, including mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon, cod liver, halibut, whale blubber and seal blubber. Fish oils may benefit the skin, the brain, cardiovascular system....and lot more. Fish Oils offer high concentrations of polyunsaturated fats called omega-3-fatty acids which have myriad healing powers.
Many studies find some beneficial effect of omega-3 fatty acids, especially against heart attacks. Fish oil benefits happen as a result of the long chain omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA found in Fish Oil. These are not found in flax seed or other vegetable oils. Scientific evidence reveals a diet rich in long chain omega-3 fatty acids helps support healthy joint movement, a healthy immune system, a balanced mood and sense of well being, healthy kidneys, a healthy brain, strength and stamina and helps maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range.
Health Benefits Of Fish Oil
Scientists are constantly discovering new health benefits for Fish Oil. In addition to its more notable properties as heart-healing substances, there's evidence that the fatty acids in Fish oil ease menstrual cramps and the pain and heavy bleeding of endometriosis. Omega-3s may even aid mental disorders such as schizophrenia. Preliminary findings in people with manic depression (bipolar disorder) link fish oil supplementation to fewer mood swings. The beneficial effects of omega 3 Fish Oil on coronary heart disease (CHD) have been researched for more than two decades. Omega 3 fish oil; has important metabolic effects, such as inhibiting platelet aggregation and lowering serum triglyceride levels, which could play a role in the prevention of CHD. Fish and Fish oil, rich sources of omega 3 fatty acid, have sparked extreme interest in both epidemiological studies, which recommend a beneficial result on coronary heart disease (CHD), and metabolic ward studies, which show a remarkable recovery in lipid profiles in hyperlipidemic patients.
The American Heart Association recommends healthy people eat omega 3 fatty acid from Fish Oil and plant sources to protect their hearts. Increasing omega 3 fatty acid intake through foods is preferable.
Intake of omega 3 fats, especially from Fish Oil, may decrease blood pressure and thin the blood. Omega 3 Fish oils are considered anti-inflammatory and helpful for arthritis, asthma, depression and bipolar disease. In some studies Omega 3 relieves both arthritis pain and inflammation. Fish Oil protect the heart by preventing blood clots or keeping other fats from injuring the arterial walls. They not only relax arteries but also help to decrease constriction of arteries and thickening of blood. There is now clear evidence that dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acid is essential for normal eye and brain development. Deficiency of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs) in humans has been shown to produce subtle adverse effects on visual and neural function.
Uses Of Fish Oil Supplement
Extensive scientific research has concluded that Omega 3 fish oil uses include:
Omega 3 Fish Oil uses as an anti-inflammatory treatment for conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Menstrual Pain, Lupus, Immune Response, Hypertension, Diabetes & Cancer.
Fish Oil may be helpful for various psychiatric conditions
Fish oil helps in Lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in the body.
Fish Oil aids in stopping the buildup of fatty deposits (triglycerides) in the arteries.
Fish oil Increase the body's HDL (good) cholesterol level.
Fish oil reduces inflammation in the blood.
Fish Oil has also been used to treat conditions such as depression, eczema, IBD, macular degeneration and arthritis. Fish oil benefits the heart significantly, as well as the rest of the body.
Possible Side Effects
Consuming excessive amount of Fish Oil capsules can result in excessive bleeding, gastrointestinal distress, anemia, or strokes. Other possible adverse effects are very high doses of fish oils may cause your body to emit a slightly fishy odor.
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Dealing With Your Appetite - Three Simple Steps
Dealing With Your Appetite,
Three Simple Steps
Have you ever had a day where you haven't had problems with your appetite? Join the club! Millions of people trying to lose weight have had the same problem every day. And most of those are giving in to their problems with over eating.
Here is some good news. By implementing three simple steps, you can greatly improve your problems with appetite.
1) Exercise. Yeah, yeah, yeah. You have heard this one until your eyes cross, but listen to this.Research has shown that people who have an extreme workout every day have an increased appetite. Obviously that is not what you want.
Research has also shown that people who do not exercise have an increased appetite. That is worse because not only do you tend to eat more, but you don't use the calories.
The same studies have shown that people who are not sedentary (couch potatoes) have less of an appetite.
So, what this means is that if you do a reasonable amount of exercise, you will actually decrease the amount of hunger you feel. So, if you have trouble resisting your hunger, this is a great tool. Don't miss this one!
Here are some simple things to do to increase your exercise and not really notice it.
Park farther from the front door - Do this not only at the store, but at home. Those extra steps will start melting the fat!
Don't buy that riding mower! Studies have actually shown an increased incidence of heart attacks and other health problems just with that one change. Stick with the old push type lawn mower. You will be better off.
Take the time for a short brisk walk twice a day and faithfully do it. This might be a bit harder. I have trouble with doing this myself. But there are many benefits to it. Doing it early in the morning will get you going better than any caffeine drink. You will be thinking clearer and be ready for all the other tasks of the day. Then, doing it about an hour before bedtime will help you sleep. If you get a bit tired physically, you will be able to relax easier and drift off to sleep.
That wasn't too hard was it?
2) OK, this one might be meddling. But here goes.
Increase the amount of fiber in your foods. Before you toss a book at me, check this out. Fiber is a valuable part of your diet. You might ask why you even need something that goes right through you. Well, that is actually the key - it goes right through you.
If you don't digest and absorb something, you won't have to get rid of it some other way! So, here is what you are doing. You are satisfying your hunger with something that will not increase your calorie intake. Pretty cool really.
Now, consider these added benefits:
Increasing fiber in your diet will also help you with some other problems you might be having - regularity. Having constipation or diarrhea? This is a key to preventing or improving those problems.
Increasing fiber in your diet will move the food through your bowel at a faster rate - that will give you less time to absorb the calories that you actually do eat. Could you use something that decreases your calorie intake even though you eat them? Can't lose!
Here are some easy ways to pick up some increased fiber without sacrificing your enjoyment of food.
First of all one caveat - you might think that stringy meat has fiber - WRONG! The stringy fibers in meat are all digestible and part of your calorie intake. Meat will not help. In fact it actually decreases the rate of food passage.
Now for the foods with lots of fiber - fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes (that's beans for most of us). If you need fast food, there are many prepackaged small portions of many fruits. You can buy small cans of things like corn, peas, beets and other vegetables. And yes, beans - who cares if you are a bit musical?Actually, if you cook your own beans, just add a bit of meat tenderizer and you will decrease your tendency to, ahem, break wind.
3) Here is a big one. Increase your fluid intake. And not just any fluid. Water.
First the benefits:
By drinking a lot of water, you will keep your stomach full and you won't get hungry as easily.
Lots of water will help the fiber to do its job. It will keep your stool on the soft side and moving through your bowels at a good clip.
By drinking water - not juice or soda pop - you will cut down on up to 30% of your calorie intake. Did you know that about 30% of the average American diet comes from soda pop? Pretty weird eh?
Now the downside. Lots of us don't like water. In fact, we would rather drink lemon juice.
One thing you can do is flavor it just a bit. Use a squeeze of lemon or lime in it. Add just a bit of non-sugar kool aid type mix.
Better yet, invest in a water purifier or water filter. You won't be sorry. Try out several brands and pick the one that gives the best tasting water. Then drink up.
There you have it. Three easy ways to deal with your appetite. And I didn't even talk about your strong will. Give them a try. I think you will be surprised by the results.
About The Author:
Dr. Ron McCluskey has been taking care of people with weight loss problems for over twenty years. As an emergency room physician, he often needs to counsel those who are overweight.
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Is There Really Any Hope ?
Copyright 2006 Douglas Alp
In examining the correlation between the mind and your health I came across some information pertaining to some tests done on a woman with split personalities. The thing that struck me so profoundly was the testing of the woman was different when she was of one of the two personalities. You see the woman would test positive for diabetes when her mind had her as one personality and then test negative for diabetes as the other personality. Proving how powerful the mind really is. The realization of this leads to the question, how can I control my mind to make me a healthier and happier human being?
There have been many documented positive effects on people do to a "placebo response" to a certain drugs or procedure. Many scientists are researching just how powerful our thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and emotions can be and how they affect our health and wellbeing.
So what role does the power of the mind play in our health and in our lives? Why is it that some people survive from the same diagnosed disease and others suffer and die? One emotion, Hope, has played a role in healing for centuries. How does hope and the attitude of certain individuals actually become the medicine needed to help there immune systems cure them of these deadly diseases. Why is it that a doctor cannot prescribe hope and tell us that although the diagnostics may be bad that along with some medication, a change in certain habits and an extra dose of "hope" and positive attitude your body can cure itself? Well the reason why a doctor or anybody else cannot prescribe hope is that it is something that cannot be measured. It is also not a pill that can be taken. But many, including the medical industry, know that there is something to it. In the past few years researchers have begun to examine how hope, as a function of the mind, plays in the recovery of the human body. They have looked into the biochemical reaction between the brain and the body. There has been research done at the National Institute of Health and Georgetown University on how emotions bridge the gap between mind and matter within our bodies. They describe this communication system as the psychosomatic network. The psychological and chemical mechanisms within our body which controls the neuronal, hormonal and immune system all use the same neuropeptides to communicate. Since they all use this system to communicate the crosstalk on these systems affects each other. If hope is the emotions being transferred over these neuronal pathways, can it actually affect and improve the communication and ability of these other systems to perform better and lead to curing a person?
Studies have shown that the immune systems cells loose their ability to fight off disease in people who are helpless or hopeless. And that hope actually boosts the immune systems function.
When fighting a disease or poor health one should realize that hope and the power of the mind does actually play a part in the body curing itself. Also people with hope usually have more energy which will also help your immune system and give you the strength to enjoy your day.
Many people derive hope from God or from their spiritual source, others from family and friends and others by setting a goal and attaining it. Even though a situation may be difficult the knowing that hope and your mind can play a part in it could be just the source you need to give you the extra strength to cure your disease.
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