Flax Facts - Naturally Healthy Properties Of Flax Seed
Stephen White
The flax seed is an amazing seed indeed - it is a bit larger
than a sesame and it has a shell. The flax plant has provided
food as well as fiber for clothing as far back as recorded
history. Flaxseed oil also contains an omega-3 fatty acid that
is being investigated for its ability to reduce risk of many
conditions including hypertension, stroke, some cancers and
immune and inflammatory disorders and certain skin ailments.
Flaxseed oil is highly unsaturated and good for the heart. They
are high in fiber and are even thought to be able to treat
cancer.
1. Flax Seeds Slow Cancer
As was mentioned above, cancer is one of the things that the
simple flax seed can help treat. Eating just a few teaspoons a
day is all you need to slow the progression of cancer until you
can get some real treatment.
2. Promotes Ovulation And Normal Hormonal Balance
For women trying to get pregnant, the lignins found in flaxseed
can promote natural ovulation and extend the progesterone
dominant second half of the cycle. Consistent ovulation
improves their chances of conception. For women who are
experiencing pre-menopausal symptoms such as headaches, sleep
difficulties, breast cysts, fluid retention, anxiety, lowered
sex drive and heavy bleeding can use flaxseed to help restore
normal hormonal balance.
3. Heart Healthy
Flax is an essential fatty acid important for cell membranes,
regulation of blood pressure and other functions. This omega-3
acid may reduce blood clotting reducing the chance of a fatal
heart attack and lowering total blood cholesterol. It also is
known to lower LDL or bad cholesterol. Flax is also found in
soybean oil, walnuts and canola oil.
4. Rich In Fiber
You couldn't ask for a more healthy choice - flax is great for
your heart and helps to stabilize blood sugar in patients with
diabetes. Magnesium also is found in flaxseeds and help to
reduce the severity of asthma by keeping airways open and
relaxed. It can even cure headaches!
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