We are bombarded nowadays with information & publicity about how the Omega-3 essential fatty acids help to maintain the health of the joints heart & circulation & boost the brain power of children. Fish oil is then usually recommended as the best source of the Omega-3s. Well it is the best source of the essential fatty acids EPA & DHA which are the end line of essential fatty acid metabolism. These two essential fatty acids are made however from the Omega-3 essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid which is found in many plant oils. The best available source being flaxseed oil also known as linseed oil. The reason fish oils contain EPA & DHA is because the fish eat plankton etc high in alpha-linolenic acid. Our bodies just like the fish are perfectly able to produce EPA & DHA from alpha-linolenic acid. So throw the fish back into the sea stop squeezing the oil out of them & use pure organic flax instead. Two teaspoonfuls of Flexy Flax daily will provide you with 4.5g of alpha-linolenic acid & 1.46g of the Omega-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid. There is also 1.9g of the Omega-9 essential fatty acid oleic acid in two teaspoonfuls. ...

We are bombarded nowadays with information & publicity about how the Omega-3 essential fatty acids help to maintain the health of the joints heart & circulation & boost the brain power of children. Fish oil is then usually recommended as the best source of the Omega-3s. Well it is the best source of the essential fatty acids EPA & DHA which are the end line of essential fatty acid metabolism. These two essential fatty acids are made however from the Omega-3 essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid which is found in many plant oils. The best available source being flaxseed oil also known as linseed oil. The reason fish oils contain EPA & DHA is because the fish eat plankton etc high in alpha-linolenic acid. Our bodies just like the fish are perfectly able to produce EPA & DHA from alpha-linolenic acid. So throw the fish back into the sea stop squeezing the oil out of them & use pure organic flax instead. Two teaspoonfuls of Flexy Flax daily will provide you with 4.5g of alpha-linolenic acid & 1.46g of the Omega-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid. There is also 1.9g of the Omega-9 essential fatty acid oleic acid in two teaspoonfuls. ...

Passion flower is still official in many pharmacopoeias & is always used as a sedative, sleep aid & treatment for anxiety & nervousness. Passion flower is the first herb that herbalists will prescribe for insomnia. In such cases it is often combined with valerian. Passion flower, like valerian, encourages restful sleep without any of the problems associated with orthodox sedatives, such as the morning 'hang over'. Passion flower is also an excellent remedy for any anxiety related conditions & is often prescribed for patients who are experiencing the physical symptoms of anxiety such as irritable bowel, breathlessness or palpitations. Along with its anti-anxiety effect the alkaloids are known anti-depressants, gently elevating levels of neuro-transmitters in the brain & balancing mood. Passiflora is also a useful herb in the management of the pain caused by neuralgia & shingles. ...

Passion flower is still official in many pharmacopoeias & is always used as a sedative, sleep aid & treatment for anxiety & nervousness. Passion flower is the first herb that herbalists will prescribe for insomnia. In such cases it is often combined with valerian. Passion flower, like valerian, encourages restful sleep without any of the problems associated with orthodox sedatives, such as the morning 'hang over'. Passion flower is also an excellent remedy for any anxiety related conditions & is often prescribed for patients who are experiencing the physical symptoms of anxiety such as irritable bowel, breathlessness or palpitations. Along with its anti-anxiety effect the alkaloids are known anti-depressants, gently elevating levels of neuro-transmitters in the brain & balancing mood. Passiflora is also a useful herb in the management of the pain caused by neuralgia & shingles. ...

What we have here is an herb that is loaded with phyto-oestrogenic chemicals, the most important of which, when compared to other herbs, are the isoflavones. Trifolium contains the four main isoflavone phyto-oestrogens. Other herbs don't have all of them. This herb (or other phyto-oestrogen sources herbal or dietary) should be commenced at the first sign of any menopausal symptoms. Indeed, women are particularly well advised to make sure that there are sources of phyto-oestrogens such as beans & peas or soya in their diets all the time. In fact, phyto-oestrogens are absorbed better if you have a healthy gut flora. You can therefore take an acidophilus supplement along with the phyto-oestrogens to optimise their absorption. Men should also remember that the isoflavones are good for treating prostate enlargement also. ...