Tag: omega-3
America’s health craze for fish oil is wiping out the world’s rarest shark
Another day, another round of headlines about China’s butchering of rare species. Today’s bloodbath bulletin concerns whale sharks, which feed on phytoplankton and can grow up to 40 feet (12 meters)—about the length of four station wagons. The shark is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine, News, Politics & Government, World
Fighting Fibro with Phyto
A light bulb went off in sixty-year-old Sues’ head when her twenty eight year old son was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Finally, a name was given to the condition that had plagued her family for generations. Sue had memories of her… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
School – Flu’s Favorite Subject
“Schools are a virus hotbed as the temperature drops in this extreme cold,” observes Suanne Davidson, a 6th grade middle school teacher. “Kids arrive each day homes throughout the entire community; each bringing unique pathogens into a single environment that… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Environment, Food, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine
The 7 Easiest Way to Stay Healthy
Sick and tired of getting sick and tired?? Want to improve your well-being, have more energy and maybe even live longer? Start working some of these fun immune boosters into your regular schedule, and you may be able to ward… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
Understanding Omega 3, 6, 9 Fatty Acids and EPA & DHA
You’ve probably heard the terms “fatty acid” and “omega 3″ before, but do you know what a fatty acid is or why your body needs it? What about the different types of fatty acids, what foods you can naturally find… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Nature’s Prozac Just as Effective
A growing number of observational and epidemiological studies have suggested that major depression is associated with reduced dietary intake and cellular levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Indeed, it has been previously shown that individuals suffering from major depression are… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
8 Natural Spirit Boosters
If you want some pep in your step or a dash of good cheer, look no further than the grocery store’s shelves. Not only are foods rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids healthful, but studies show they can… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Medicine
Hgh Doses of Omega EPA Saves Hit & Run Victim in Coma
First reported by CNN — It was mild curiosity that drew John Virgin and his son Bryce to the flashing lights and commotion of an accident scene near their home. In the back of John’s mind was his older son,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Medicine, News
Can you name the 3 Omega’s? Part 3 – DHA
The term Omega-3 fatty acids are describing 3 fats: ALA, EPA & DHA. Omega-3s are considered essential fatty acids, meaning that they cannot be synthesized by the human body – except for a limited ability by mammals. Omega-3 fatty acids… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine
