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- Drugs Versus Fish Oil For Allergies - Differences Clearly Explained - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMany naturopaths now recommend fish oil for allergies. There is a lot of confusion about what benefits fish oil can have for your allergies, so here's a basic analysis of the situation. An allergic reaction is an unnatural reaction of the body to some external substance, such as a pollen, a ...
Views: 3931 - Fish Oil And Flax Seed Oil - 3 Keys To Debunking The Myths - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMost people interested in the natural health sciences and in improving the quality of their lives have heard about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil capsules or flax seed oil. There is a lot of confusion about the difference between the two and whether fish oil is better than flax ...
Views: 3492 - Fish Oil, Lycopene And Coenzyme Q10 - Avoid And Treat Heart Disease Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt is now well established scientifically that concentrated fish oil can help treat and prevent heart disease by lowering triglycerides, lowering bad cholesterol, balancing out dietary saturated fats with healthy omega-3 fats and by keeping blood vessels clear of obstructions. Are there any ...
Views: 2707 - High Triglycerides - 2 Success Stories You Must Know About - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenWith all the focus in the last 15 years on cholesterol, mainly due to the many billions of dollars made by selling cholesterol-lowering drugs, the role of high triglycerides in heart disease has often been overlooked. There is simply not enough money to be made in lowering triglycerides. This is ...
Views: 2691 - Allergies And Hayfever - Fish Oil And Multivitamins Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenLet me share a story with you. I suffered from severe pollen allergies for approximately 8 years. During that time, as the allergies worsened, they affected almost every part of my life, including work productivity, social life, ability to exercise and so on... Eventually I noticed that I was ...
Views: 2397 - Nutrition Basics - 6 Keys To Better Health Through Better Eating - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenNutritional supplements can be a confusing topic. Unfortunately, the topic of healthy eating and what a healthy diet really is has become just as confusing. Personally, I have gone through many experiments and I have tried all sorts of nutritional plans, so I can speak about this with some ...
Views: 2286 - Fish Oil Benefits - How Long Before They Manifest? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMany people have asked me how long it takes before supplements, particularly molecularly distilled fish oil capsules, high in DHA and EPA, take to have their positive effect on our bodies. The simple answer is that it depends on your ailment. For serious degenerative diseases, like ...
Views: 1879 - Cholesterol Drugs Are Dangerous And Ineffective, Medical Researchers Say - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver the last 10 to 15 years, the drug companies have gotten so greedy that they are not happy with the profits they are making from ill people, they actually want healthy people to take prescription drugs for "preventative" reasons. One of the most prevalent methods that the have used, and one ...
Views: 1856 - Fish Oil - 4 Keys To Knowing How Much To Take - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenBy now, most people in the health sciences agree that taking fish oil capsules daily can greatly improve our health. The omega 3 fatty acids contained in it have been shown to have beneficial effects in depression, triglycerides, arthritis and child development. Estimates show that about 85% of ...
Views: 1816 - Concentrated Fish Oil And Adolescence - Avoiding ADHD, Acne And Depression - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIn modern society, teenagers are faced with many challenges which oftentimes can be difficult to overcome. Academic pressures, social pressures, acne and other problems can pile up and can become exacerbated by the hormonal changes taking place during adolescence. Oftentimes, these pressures can ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - Fish Oil For Skin Problems - How It Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThe omega 3 essential fatty acids found in fish oil, known as polyunsaturated fatty acids, or EPA and DHA, have been found to provide a multitude of benefits for the skin. First of all, omega 3 fatty acids decrease inflammation throughout the body, including causing a significant decrease in ...
Views: 1712 - Rheumatoid Arthritis - What It Is And How DHA and EPA From Fish Oil Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenRheumatoid arthritis is a condition involving inflammation of the tissues and joints, accompanied by swelling, soreness, stiffness in the joints when waking up, and general fatigue or malaise. The condition is not well understood by conventional medical doctors, but there are several theories ...
Views: 1705 - Five Simple Steps To Avoiding Alzheimer's And Cognitive Decline - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenAlzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline are a growing problem in most modern societies. The stressful lifestyle, bad dietary habits and toxic environment all play a role in brain degeneration. Here are five things you can do to improve mental performance and decrease your chances ...
Views: 1642 - Fish Oil And Psoriasis - What You Absolutely Must Know - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenPsoriasis is a common skin disorder. It involves having thick, white scales on the skin. These scales usually have a red border, which becomes inflamed. Psoriasis is considered an autoimmune disease, meaning that it is an overreaction of immune system which causes this condition. Research has ...
Views: 1629 - Fish Oil - Why It Is Superior To Flax Seed Oil - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThere is plenty of evidence that fish and fish oil supplements have a multitude of health benefits, including improvement in the cognitive, visual, nervous and cardiovascular systems, as well as benefits in fetal and child development. The main constituents of fish oil are EPA and DHA, also ...
Views: 1512 - The Cholesterol Myth Exposed - What The Drug Companies Don't Want You To Know - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThe world of modern medicine is filled with myths, lies and deception. One of the biggest myths is that "high" cholesterol is bad for you and that you have to take pharmaceutical drugs in order to lower your cholesterol levels, or you will have a heart attack or some other disastrous health ...
Views: 1467 - Fish Oil - Pros And Cons Clearly Explained - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThere is so much health information out there these days that it's very easy to become confused. Do we need supplements? Do fish oil capsules have any real benefits? I will try to clear up some of the confusion when it comes to omega 3 supplementation and what to do about it. The short answer is ...
Views: 1462 - Fish Oil And Depression - 3 Quick Ways To Feel Better - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver the last years, as society has developed into an information society, depression has reached almost epidemic proportions. All the time, I see people around me depressed. Family members, friends and 2-3 years ago, myself. Here are three things you can do today to help yourself feel ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - Fish Oil - 3 Easy Ways To Avoid Buying Low-Quality Products - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenNowadays, few people question the usefulness of fish oil supplements and their associated benefits for our health. The problem is that there are so many supplements on the market today that it can become confusing when it comes to deciding what to buy. Here are three key distinctions you have to ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - Concentrated Fish Oil - Protect Yourself From Prostate Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver 100 studies in the literature now link prostate cancer with high levels of arachidonic acid in the blood. Arachidonic acid is an omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acid which is essential in the body. However, an excess of this acid can cause serious health problems such as inflammation, heart ...
Views: 1339 - How To Overcome Emotional Addictions - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt is actually possible to become addicted to negative emotions. When you get into a pattern of thinking that causes certain emotions, those emotions in turn feed the negative thinking patterns that created them in the first place. When people feel empty inside, they tend to fill the gap with ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - Heart Disease - Fish Oil With Lycopene And Q10 Can Prevent And Treat The Disease - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenHeart disease is one of the biggest killers in the developed nations. Heart disease is a multifaceted problem, but there are four undeniable factors that definitely play a role in its development and progression: 1. High LDL cholesterol. This cholesterol is mainly created by your liver and is ...
Views: 1319 - Fish Oil And Allergies - 2 Tips To Success In Curing Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenAfter suffering from severe seasonal allergies for about 8 years and trying everything I could find to get relief, I finally came to the following conclusion: that although certain supplements, like a molecularly distilled fish oil high in EPA and DHA can be indispensable in treating allergies, ...
Views: 1308 - Allergies - Fish Oil And Stress Reduction Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI was an allergy sufferer for many years. Over those years of trying anything I could get my hands on to find some relief, I noticed that there were two key things I had to do if I was to make myself feel better. Firstly, I had to reduce the amount of inflammation in my body. I had to change ...
Views: 1294 - Fish Oil - Two Key Questions Answered - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI'm sure that you've heard all the news about fish oil supplements and all the benefits they can confer on our health. Fish oil supplements have been proven by many scientific university studies to increase good cholesterol, lower triglycerides, lower C-reactive protein and inflammation, ...
Views: 1286 - Fish Oil And Depression - 2 Ways To Feel Better Faster - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIn the last 10 to 15 years, depression has become almost an epidemic. More and more people are suffering from it every year, either in mild, moderate or severe form. As someone who has personally suffered from mild to moderate depression in the past, I would like to give you two quick tips you ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - Fish Oil - How To Avoid Buying An Inferior Product - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI've been taking fish oil capsules every day for several years now. Over those years, I have learned some very useful things about omega 3 supplements and the different levels of quality of the oil they can contain. Some supplements are not what they claim to be. In fact, a few supplements on ...
Views: 1277 - Fish Oil And ADHD - 2 Key Things You Must Know - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenMany young children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Being hyperactive and not being able to concentrate in school are becoming more and more common. But it is an actual "disease" or does it have underlying causes, and, by removing these causes can we see improvement in our children's health? I ...
Views: 1262 - Breast Cancer - 3 Ways Fish Oil Protects Women - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenBreast cancer can be a devastating disease that can affect not only the women who have it, but also their families and loved ones. I have seen a lot of the emotional turmoil that families can be thrown into when somebody in the family is diagnosed with breast cancer or any other type of ...
Views: 1258 - Concentrated Fish Oil Benefits - How Quickly They Will Appear - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI've been involved in the natural health field for quite a few years now and one of the questions that people always ask me is how long it will take for a concentrated fish oil supplement to have a positive effect on their health. This is a complex matter, but basically it depends on 2 ...
Views: 1251 - Allergies - 2 Simple Things You Must Know In Order To Cure Them - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenI suffered from severe allergies for about eight years. Pollen allergies, food allergies, chemical allergies, you name it, I had it. During that time I tried everything, and I mean everything that I thought could have helped me. Over the years, I got wiser and wiser, and eventually I learned ...
Views: 1241 - 7 Fish Oil Benefits Easily Explained - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenA few years ago, I was suffering from all sorts of ailments, including severe allergies, bronchial spasms, soft tissue rheumatism and bad moods. After years of researching, I discovered several supplements that I now consider essential to take on a daily basis, the most important of which is ...
Views: 1235 - Fish Oil And Aging - Two Good Reasons Seniors Should Take A Supplement Daily - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenA lot has been said about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation. Here are two ways in which taking a fish oil supplements can help aging people live better lives. Cardiovascular benefits. It is well-established that high levels of triglycerides and homocysteine in the blood ...
Views: 1233 - Fish Oil Benefits - American Heart Association Review - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThe benefits of fish oil supplements have been much discussed in the last few years. Although a few studies have disputed the benefits of fish oil, the American Heart Association have now countered those by publishing a review of the available data. The researchers have concluded that there ...
Views: 1232 - Concentrated Fish Oil Prevents Diabetes And Heart Disease - Even In The Obese - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIf there was one product that could help you reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease, would you purchase it? There is lots of information floating around in the field of medicine, health and nutrition, but how much of it is true? Whom can you trust? After a decade of studying ...
Views: 1225 - Statin Drug Dangers - And How To Protect Yourself - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIn the last five years, I've lost count of how many family members or acquaintances of mine have come home from the doctor's office with a prescription for statins in their hands. There is a good reason for this. Statins, also known as cholesterol-lowering drugs, are a multibillion-dollar annual ...
Views: 1222 - 5 Allergy Tips - Fish Oil Can Have Benefits For Allergy Sufferers - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt's that time of year again. For many allergy sufferers, what should be the best time of year can become a total drain of one's energy and a very unpleasant time. I actually used to suffer from quite severe pollen allergies, dust allergies and chemical sensitivities. The good news is that I ...
Views: 1216 - Q10 Fish Oil - It Can Prevent Cancer And Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThere are plenty of supplements on the market today, and there is a lot of hype around, but which ones are actually worth taking? In terms of preventing the two biggest causes of death, cancer and heart disease, there is no doubt that taking fish oil with natural coenzyme Q10 is one of the best ...
Views: 1206 - Concentrated Fish Oil High In DHA Prevents Macular Degeneration - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenAge-related macular degeneration is a growing problem among older adults. It involves the degeneration of vision in the center of the visual field. People who suffer from this condition can find it difficult or impossible to read and also to recognize faces. It can actually be quite ...
Views: 1202 - DHA Fish Oil And Pregnancy - Three Reasons Why All Breast-Feeding Women Should Take A Supplement - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenDHA, a fatty acid found in fish, is one of the most important components of human brain cells. It is actually the backbone of the structure of the cells themselves. In fact, human brain tissues are actually built from DHA. Obviously, for future mothers, it's very important to learn how this ...
Views: 1178 - Fish Oil - 3 Reasons To Give Your Children A Daily Supplement Starting Today! - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt's no secret that many kids growing up today eat way too much junk food. Chips, fried foods, Doritos, you name it, they eat it. It's also no secret that many of these junk foods have a lot of cholesterol. Sadly, it's not always possible for parents to control what their kids eat, especially ...
Views: 1177 - Fish Oil - 5 Reasons To Boost Your Levels Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids Now! - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIn recent years it has emerged that the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in our diet is one of the most important predictors of many of our modern-day ailments. Here are five great reasons to increase your levels of omega-3 fats by taking molecular distilled fish oil capsules. 1. ...
Views: 1170 - Cholesterol - Natural Therapies Such As Fish Oil Are Better Than Dangerous Statin Drugs - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOver the last 20 years, many things have been written about cholesterol, which levels of cholesterol are healthy and what, if anything one should do to protect oneself. The medical establishment tends to promote dangerous statin drugs, which, not coincidentally, generate billions of dollars of ...
Views: 1168 - DHA Fish Oil - How To Boost Your Child's Brain And Visual Development - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenThe brain of a fetus grows extremely fast during the first trimester. Many of the building blocks of a healthy mind and body are built at this early stage. Two areas in which fish oil capsules have been scientifically proven to boost infant and child performance are cognitive and visual ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Concentrated Fish Oil - The Secret Behind Lower Triglycerides, Cholesterol And A Healthy Heart - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenIt has been known for several decades now that the traditional native populations of Greenland, northern Canada and Alaska have very low rates of heart disease, in spite of the fact that they eat a diet very high in saturated fat and cholesterol. In fact, their traditional diet consists of about ...
Views: 1161 - Fish Oil Capsules - Three Amazing Health Benefits - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenWe've all heard about the positive effects of omega-3 supplements on our health. So, is it the real deal or is it just hype? Let me share with you a personal experience. Over the last eight years or so, I had suffered from a candida infection which had caused all sorts of problems in my body, ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Concentrated Fish Oil Helps Prevent Alzheimer's - Study - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenAlzheimer's can be a devastating disease which affects not only the person suffering from it but also his or her entire family. This is something I know from personal experience, having seen a family member waste away from the disease. But what is the cause of Alzheimer's? There are a lot of ...
Views: 1157 - Concentrated Fish Oil - 3 Types Of Health Problems It Helps Avoid - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenFish oil is one of the very few supplements that, when taken daily, can truly be said to have wide-ranging, long-term health benefits. It can affect several biological systems, improving their functioning and helping us avoid disease. Here are 3 categories of health challenges that can be ...
Views: 1154 - DHA Fish Oil - Three Ways It Gives Your New Baby A Great Start - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOmega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that are essential in the human diet. People of all ages need them in order to maintain good health. Getting enough of two of these acids, namely, DHA and EPA, is particularly important for babies and children. All pregnant moms and children should be ...
Views: 1136 - Fish Oil - 3 Keys To Buying The Best Product - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenOmega 3 fatty acid supplements are one of the most important health products you can buy. They have so many health benefits that it would take several pages to document them all. Those benefits include cardiovascular, mental health and anti-inflammatory benefits. But how do you make the right ...
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