These days people are going nuts over supposedly “cure all” herbal food supplements which are being incessantly advertised in Philippine television and radio. Though having no guarantee to cure all types of diseases, many are being marketed as a potent food supplement against all known diseases.
Maybe the reason behind all these craziness lies in the failure of traditional western medicine to live up to its expectations in the “art of healing”. Also, recent surveys have shown that the younger generations are more prone to the diseases which are normally experiences when one reaches the age of 50 and above.
Thus the entrance of another natural herbal food supplement, flaxseed, which is said to improve ones health, came as no surprise. Using flaxseed for health reasons has long been practiced around 5, 000 BC in places such as Egypt, Greece and Rome. Believed to have possessed magical powers, people worshiped it because it not only improved energy and health conditions but was also able to heal the intestine and other skin conditions.
However, it was only later that health professionals highly recommend the consumption of flaxseed because their findings have shown flaxseed to be beneficial to health. Taking advantage of the findings, medicine and drug companies are busily commercializing flaxseed.
Flaxseeds are composed of 30% fiber and 40% healthy fat. Its high fiber content allows flaxseeds to improve hypoglycemia and diabetes condition. It also decreases the chances of having heart diseases, coronary artery diseases and stroke. Flaxseeds also contain lignans, which help the heart and also contain anti-cancer properties, and Omega 3 fatty acids, which nourishes the brain and give a healthy glow to the skin and hair. Also, when Omega 3 is combined with fiber, it helps in hastening the burning of fat by making person’s metabolism to burn at a higher rate.
Zigfred Diaz is a huge of the Food Supplements however this is not what his blog is all about. He writes on several interesting topics including Philippine politics and Current events, financial management, investments, law and business. Go visit his blog today!
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