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Flax Seed Research
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Many
clinicians believe that flaxseed (which contains omega-3 fatty
acids) is helpful for treating acne and Irritable
Bowel Syndrome IBS.
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Hollywood actress Hilary Swank was introduced to flaxseed by her
trainer in the movie Million Dollar Baby and used it to gain 10
pounds of muscle (but no fat) for her Oscar nominated role. Hilary
took it in vast quantities and she says it increased her energy
levels and allowed her to build up the membranes around the muscle,
acting as a building block for healthy tissue. If used in
smaller quantities flaxseed can be used for weight management.
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 WHAT
IS FLAX?
Flax
is the common name
for members of the Linaceae, a family of annual herbs.
Flax
plants grow to
4 ft (120 cm) in height and bear blue or white flowers that mature into
bolls containing 10 flaxseeds each.
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FLAX SEED and the
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With flu season coming around the corner, it is
good to know that your daily intake of flaxseed is helping to prevent
the "bug".
Flaxseed is by far the richest source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) or "omega-3" fatty acid. Omega-3 is an "essential"
fatty acid because it is essential to the growth and nurturing of the cells in our bodies and cannot be manufactured by the body. Research
indicates that ALA improves immunity, the body's ability to defend
itself against foreign substances like a flu bug. Studies have also
shown that alpha-linolenic acid may lower the risk of stroke and other
cardiovascular diseases. Both the Food and Agriculture Organization and
the World Health Organization recommend an increased daily intake of
omega-3 fatty acids.
Basically, flaxseed gets the immune system
functioning at full capacity by being an excellent laxative and
expectorant that soothes irritated tissues, controls coughing and
relieves pain.
Flaxseed tea is a valuable remedy for colds, croup
and catarrhal diseases. It has a soothing and healing effect upon the
raw and sore membranes of the throat, and upon the digestive and urinary
organs. Take a few tablespoonfuls of this tea when needed to allay the
soreness in the throat and bronchi. The best way to prepare this tea is
to boil a tablespoon of flaxseed in three cups of water for five
minutes, then strain and add some honey and lemon juice.
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MORNING
MUFFIN
Flax Seed Muffin Recipe
Preheat oven
to 350 F. Whisk together flour, milled or ground flaxseed and baking powder. In a
separate bowl, stir together remaining (wet) ingredients. Stir into dry
ingredients until just moistened. Pour into 2-3/4 inch muffin pan coated with
light butter. Bake until done, about 18 minutes. Can be frozen for use as
needed.
Makes 24 small muffins.
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TESTIMONIALS
COMMENTS
I am
sure that many people have not tried Interflax because they are
concerned they may get some kind of reaction from taking
flax. I must admit that after taking two tablespoons of
Interflax for two months I did get a reaction.
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SWEET
SNACK
 Slice
open a chilled banana in two parts. Pour warm pure honey down the center
of the banana. Sprinkle with Flaxseed. A splash of brandy is optional
for adults.
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recipes to
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