Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or...
Read moreMy friend Mara often adds flax seeds to the homemade bread she bakes on a regular basis. While flaxseed may be good for managing digestive... Read more »
Flaxseed is a great diet addition if you are looking to reduce your risk for heart disease. Flaxseed is a rich source of omega 3 fatty... Read more »
Not so long ago I wrote about a study showing that exposure to aspirin is associated with a reduction in the risk for developing clinical... Read more »
You won't look at popcorn and butter the same way again. One of the great pleasures of seeing a movie used to be getting popcorn... Read more »
Although there are many degrees, causes and treatments for depression, studies show that there may be a connection between omega-3 levels... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Also known as: Linum usitatissimum, linseed. Potential uses: It's thought that lignan in flaxseed may bind to estrogen receptors and may reduce the... Read more »
Adding flaxseed oil to your diet may help prevent osteoporosis and ease diabetes, Egyptian researchers say. In an animal study, scientists found that... Read more »
A reader asks Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy if flaxseed or fish oil capsules are the better choice for lowering cholesterol. The... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Flaxseed, also known as linseed, has been talked about since the 1950s as a potential cancer-fighting food. The grain is available as flour, meal,... Read more »
Omega-3 fatty acid is often misnamed an “alternative” or “natural” medication. Penicillin was, of course, derived from a living organism... Read more »