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Posted by Michael Byrd on Jul 31 2008 | Tagged as: Fish Oil
Do you know that there’s a simple solution to prevent juvenile diabetes? It’s so simple you might not even guess it right. Want to know what it is?
It’s salmon!
Results of recent studies show that eating salmon can help prevent the onset of juvenile diabetes. And this is very welcome news for millions of children all around the world!
Understanding Juvenile Diabetes
There are two kinds of diabetes – type 1 and type 2. Both types render the body incapable of producing insulin or storing glucose properly leading to blood sugar problems.
Juvenile onset diabetes (type 1) usually begins in childhood or adolescence. It is an autoimmune disease that results in the permanent damage of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. This condition can be life-threatening, unless treatments such as insulin injections or pancreas transplant are provided.
What’s more disturbing is the fact that insulin-dependent diabetics may develop some disabling or life-threatening complications over time.
Do you know that within 15 years of the onset of the disease, over 80% end up with major eye damage while another 35% die from heart attacks before their mid-fifties?
Still others develop various cardiovascular diseases such as angina, atherosclerosis and high blood pressure, nerve damage (neuropathy), osteoporosis, and some skin and gum problems.
Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, traditionally affects adults over the age of 40. But because of poor lifestyle choices, this type of diabetes is currently wreaking havoc among children and adolescents, too!
Indeed, diabetes is not something to be taken lightly. It’s a good thing that a simple yet very effective solution has been discovered in omega 3 fatty acids.
The nationwide study at the Norwegian Institute of Health established the role of omega 3 fatty acids in controlling diabetes. The study showed that giving cod liver oil to children during their first year of life reduced the risk of juvenile diabetes by as much as 25%. Now, that’s some significant result, if you ask me! This discovery was so important it was published in the highly respected, peer-reviewed American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Does it have anything to do with my earlier statement that salmon prevents juvenile diabetes? Yes, it does! Scientists believe that the underlying reason for these amazing results is the inflammation-reducing properties of omega 3 fatty acids in certain fish and fish oil supplements with high EPA and DHA content. And salmon is, by far, the richest source of EPA and DHA!
And here’s some other good news. Research also shows that when taken by a pregnant or nursing mother, most of the life-long benefits of EPA and DHA are passed on to the child. These nutrients significantly enhance a baby’s nervous system, improve his sense of vision and hearing, and significantly contribute to his brain development. In fact, babies who received significant amounts of omega 3 early on were observed to possess higher intelligence as compared to their peers!
So you see, omega 3 does not only protect your child from juvenile diabetes, it also helps him to grow smarter, stronger, and healthier.
Give your child the gift of health and intelligence. Eat the recommended serving of omega-3 rich fish and make Salmon Oil Plus a part of your daily diet. I’m sure you won’t regret it!
Posted by Michael Byrd on Jul 30 2008 | Tagged as: Omega 3
Beware of inflammation – it strikes just about anyone, young or old, male or female, rich or poor, and it can affect any part of your body. It can attack the joints (arthritis or bursitis), the walls of the bladder (cystitis), the pharynx (pharyngitis), the blood vessels (vasculitis) and any other body part that you can think of!
How do you know when a specific body part is inflamed? Among the many symptoms of inflammation includes redness and swelling of the affected area or areas, along with heat and pain. People suffering from inflammation often complain of pain, discomfort, and decreased mobility.
Most inflammation can be seen and felt, but there are a lot that goes undetected. According to researchers, this type of inflammation (commonly referred to as micro-inflammation) is the most common cause of diabetes, cancer, heart diseases, and most degenerative diseases.
Now you see why inflammation should never be taken for granted – it may just cost you your life!
However, inflammation is not always bad for our body. In fact, there are times when it can even save your life. Inflammation is our body’s natural response to an infection – it is our body’s protective mechanism at work.
So, how do we keep inflammation from being the “bad guy”? Simple – strike a healthy balance. As long as you are eating the right kinds of foods and getting the right amounts of nutrients your body needs, you don’t have to worry about anything. You can be sure that your body is getting all the right fuel needed to regulate its own inflammatory response.
And what are these nutrients? It’s the omega 3 oils found in fish such as salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel and anchovies! These fish contain all the 8 members of the omega 3 family essential in maintaining a healthy body and taking care of inflammation, among others.
But if you can’t eat enough fish to take care of your body’s omega 3 requirements, take the next best thing instead – Salmon Oil Plus. Experts agree that the omega-3 in good quality fish oil is the same as those found in fatty fish. And without doubt, Salmon Oil Plus is the best fish oil supplement there is.
Why don’t you try it yourself and see how good it really is?
Posted by Michael Byrd on Jul 28 2008 | Tagged as: Omega 3
Is there a way to get your cholesterol level down without using drugs? Do you want a safer, more natural way to keep the numbers down? Well, I have some good news for you. It can be done! All you need is to take some small baby steps at a time, and make a commitment to keep at it until you finally reach your goal.
There’s no question about it, all of us wants to live a healthy, happy life. But if you have high cholesterol blood levels and high triglycerides, too, then your chances of suffering from heart disease, stroke and diabetes are significantly increased. But as I said earlier, you can still do something about it.
Want to know the secret? The key to maintaining a healthy cholesterol level is in your diet!
By the way, do you know that your body naturally produces cholesterol? Yes, it does! And the amount varies depending on your genetic makeup, the way you live and your diet. So, when you eat foods rich in cholesterol such as meat, dairy, poultry, eggs and fish, you also put in additional cholesterol in your body. And here is where your problems start.
What’s frightening is that high cholesterol blood levels may increase your risk of developing arteriosclerosis. And nobody wants it and the risk of possible heart attacks, that’s for sure!
Well then, will eliminating all saturated fats from your diet and replacing them with unsaturated fats do the trick? Well, not really. While it’s true that reducing your overall fat intake (particularly saturated fats) may be beneficial, certain fats are necessary in maintaining good health. And some saturated fats can actually help lower cholesterol and protect you from arteriosclerosis and heart disease, too!
One classic example is cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, herring, sardines, and anchovies. These fishes all have one thing in common – they are all proven to dramatically reduce a person’s risk of heart disease, and yet they all have saturated fat and cholesterol!
So, what do you need to do? Here are some suggestions on how you can improve your diet to prevent cholesterol problems and other related complications from ruining your life:
Every effort you take to keep your cholesterol numbers down is worth it. Just take a deep breath, relax and take some small baby steps one at a time. This will get you started on the right path towards healthy living!