Health and Fitness Oasis

Holistic medicine and health food professionals are extolling the benefits of flaxseed oil and milled flaxseed. This plant, originally found in Europe, has been used as a source of fiber for many years.

Flaxseed contains lignans, which are used to counter hormone related problems and also to ward off the ill effects of bacteria and fungi. There are several studies that show the benefits are extensive while there are other scientists who claim the research isn’t conclusive and more studies are required before physicians could recommend the use of flaxseed oil for specific ailments.

More recently scientists have discovered that the plant and oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for people who are suffering from cardiac problems and lupus. Read the rest of this entry »