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Fish Oil Fast Fact 528: Fighting ADHD Naturally

Michael Byrd — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:44:48 +0000

If your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may be struggling with the decision about whether or not to medicate him or her. It is a tough call, with doctors, teachers and parents all weighing in with convincing arguments on both sides of the question.

While ultimately you will have to make this important decision in the best manner possible for your specific child, you may be interested to know that many parents report controlling ADHD naturally using omega 3 fish oil.

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that your body needs in order to function but cannot make on its own. Nearly all western diets have an inherent omega 3 fatty acid deficiency, even if they are otherwise extremely healthy in nature.

Children diagnosed with ADHD often also have omega 3 deficiencies, leading some researchers to link the two issues. While fish oil is not a cure for ADHD, you should definitely consult your doctor if you want to fight ADHD naturally. Omega 3 fish oil could be the answer you are looking for.

Fish Oil Fast Fact 525: Fending Off Flu with Fish Oil

Michael Byrd — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:42:15 +0000

The commercials are everywhere: “Get your flu shot!” But I have to admit, I don’t have any “high risk” members in my household right now, and I’m not a big fan of contributing to the formation of a new race of super-bugs via this mass inoculation that doesn’t ever really seem to have much of an impact on the actual flu season.

If you’re like me and you don’t want to get a flu shot but also would like to hedge your bets against barfing this flu season, consider taking a daily dose of omega 3 fish oil.

Fish oil is full of omega 3 fatty acids, which not only keep your heart healthy and your memory sound, but also contribute to fortifying your immune system and warding off everything from muscle aches to the common cold. So this year, don’t succumb to flu season. Fend it off with fish oil!

Fish Oil Fast Fact 519: Beating the Holiday Blues with Fish Oil

Michael Byrd — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:36:41 +0000

Most of us love the holidays, but we find ourselves sick, worn out and often stressed at the end of them. This period of let-down after the Christmas season has come to an end is often referred to as the holiday blues, and some years busy people find that they are attacked by these blues before the holidays even come to an end. The best way to beat these blues is to not become overwhelmed.

“Ha! Easier said than done,” you are probably thinking. However, you can beat the holiday stress and fortify your immune system at the same time by taking a daily dose of omega 3 fish oil.

Omega 3 fish oil is full of omega 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids build up your immunity while helping your brain deal with the added stress that is placed on top of your daily grind during the holidays. Stay healthy and happy all holiday season and right on into spring by taking a daily dose of omega 3 fish oil starting today!

Fish Oil Fast Fact 513: What Every Mother Should Know About Fish Oil

Michael Byrd — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:01:20 +0000

If you are a mother, then you probably spend a lot of time thinking about how to make life as good as possible for your children. Not only do you want them to be happy, but you also want them to be healthy. And sometimes, health can be harder to come by.

One of the best ways to help your child be healthy is to make sure that they do not have any nutritional deficiencies. While most of us know that our kids need a daily vitamin supplement, not everyone is aware that omega 3 fatty acids are also not a major component in most children’s diets and need to be supplemented via a fish oil supplement.

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential nutrients, which means that the body cannot function without them but also cannot manufacture them on its own. They play a critical role in heart health, memory function, coordination and muscle development, immune strength and even ability to focus in school and at home.

So make sure that your child is getting every advantage when it comes to good health that he or she can by giving them a daily boost from omega 3 fish oil each day!

Fish Oil Fast Fact 511: Figuring Out the Dementia Dilemma

Michael Byrd — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:59:28 +0000

One of the things that fish oil is most well known for is helping with memory. As a result of the dramatic recall benefits associated with omega 3 fish oil, many scientists hoped and even believed that fish oil might be a good treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease and senile dementia. Recently in the media, there have been reports that fish oil may not actually improve Alzheimer’s Disease.

However, more and more research indicates that omega 3 fish oil reduces stress, improves your ability to recall facts, faces and figures and helps with coordination and mental outlook.

Basically, even if omega 3 fish oil cannot be linked directly to improvement in Alzheimer’s patients, it can be directly linked to improvement in a number of associated symptoms. Furthermore, preventing omega 3 deficiencies can help your body build up a resistance to many age-related memory issues and other health issues, so instead of worrying about one direct link, fight the aging process in general with fish oil starting today!

Fish Oil Fast Fact 484: Fish Oil Fights Arthritis!

Michael Byrd — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:15:25 +0000

Many of us have relatives that have arthritis, and most of us expect that as we age, we, too, will develop the problem to some degree or another. However, the fact of the matter is that you do not need to plan for aching, swollen joints. In reality, you can fight arthritis off literally years before you are destined to develop it with a daily dose of omega 3 fish oil.

Omega 3 fish oil is high in omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential to your body’s ability to function. Although your body needs them to work effectively, it cannot produce them on its own. As a result, most people tend to have omega 3 fatty acid deficiencies, which contribute to arthritis.

Omega 3s are anti-inflammatory agents that prevent aching and swelling. Whether or not you have arthritis yet, take care to fight tomorrow’s arthritis today with omega 3 fish oil!

Fish Oil Fast Fact 440: Stability Through Fish Oil

Michael Byrd — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:05:53 +0000

One of the hardest things to deal with when you work, live or love a person with a mental illness is the chronic instability. Even individuals who live successfully with these issues often deal with mood swings and periods of time when they may not have total control over their emotions. This can be extremely hard not only on the person dealing with the disability, but also on the people around them.

Fortunately, new studies indicate that fish oil – long used to treat depression naturally – can help a wide variety of patients establish a more stable mood and actually improve mindset. By getting a daily dose of fish oil and the mood-stabilizing, anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids it contains, you may be able to help keep your life on an even keel without having to resort to strong medications.

Summer Vacation – Why My “Bikini Bod” Wishes I’d Take More Omega 3

Michael Byrd — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:40:36 +0000

So it’s finally here: summer vacation. I’m sitting here with my laptop on my lap and my toes in the sand with my sunglasses on and coconut oil on my shoulders. I’m loving it. Well, I’m loving almost all of it. I’m not really loving my swimsuit this summer, I have to admit. I’ll tell you why: I haven’t really been as dedicated as I should be to my “bikini body” this year, and it’s starting to get out of hand. And when I work out, because I’ve also been slacking on the omega 3 fatty acid end of things, I’m not really getting full value for my efforts either.

Basically, omega 3 fatty acids, essential nutrients found in fish oil, can dramatically improve the results of your workout. That is why so many bodybuilders load up on the things. And while I’m not interested in becoming quite that muscle-bound, if I’d run a few more laps, lifted a few more weights and taken a few more omega 3 fish oil doses, I bet I’d be looking down at a flatter, more toned stomach today.

However, instead I ate less healthy foods, forgot my daily omega 3 supplement and ran the minimum required amount for cardiovascular health. Yay, me.

Fortunately, it’s not really too late – especially with the amped-up power of an omega-3 fueled workout behind me. In fact, as soon as I finish typing this blog post, I’m going to head out for a nice beach run. I’ll know I’m getting the best benefits because my workouts will all be powered by omega 3 fish oil – the best workout maximizer around!

Learn more about how omega 3 fatty acids can boost the effectiveness of your workouts at http://www.omega-3.us.

Diet Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk

Michael Byrd — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:36:03 +0000

According to a study that included more than 3,000 older U.S. adults, patients who have high levels of omega 3 fatty acids in their blood are about a third less likely to develop diabetes over the next decade. Counterparts with lower levels of omega 3s are far more likely to develop the disease as they age. In a similar study, 43,000 Singapore adults were evaluated for omega 3 fatty acids and it was determined that those in the group who had higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids were less at risk for diabetes, even if they did not get their omega 3 fatty acids directly from diet, but rather from supplements.

Of course, the researchers were quick to point out that omega 3 fatty acids and fish oil alone are not likely to prevent diabetes. It is also important to exercise and eat a healthy diet on a daily basis. However, if you already have a proclivity to developing diabetes, taking an omega 3 fish oil supplement can potentially help you supplement your other preventative efforts and avoid the disease. In fact, some researchers fear that their results will actually end up leading people to believe that fish oil is a “magic bullet” against the disease.

While taking a fish oil supplement alone may not protect you from diabetes and other diseases, omega 3 fatty acids are probably the closest thing to a magic bullet that can be found in the “real world.” These fatty acids are essential nutrients, which means that your body needs them to function but cannot manufacture or synthesize them on its own. Because omega 3s are anti-inflammatory agents, their absense creates – or at least contributes – to a host of health issues that might otherwise not be a problem for you. This is why adding an omega 3 supplement to your daily diet can revolutionize the state of your health.

Learn more about the role that omega 3 fatty acids play in your health at http://www.omega-3.us.

Keeping Hair Healthy with Omega 3 Fish Oil

Michael Byrd — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:27:20 +0000

I envy those hair-color models on television. Their hair is so thick and lush, and the color is so bright and vibrant. Even at its best, I don’t think that my limp, mousy hair can really compete – oh, and last time I dyed it blond it broke off in my hands for weeks. So yeah, my hair leaves a little to be desired.

I was complaining about this to a friend of mine (she’s heard that lament a time or two before) just the other day. However, usually, she chimes in and we bemoan our barely-adequate hair-fate together. This time, however, she was strangely silent. In fact, I started to get a little offended. This was supposed to be a pity-party and I was the only one participating! Then, I took a closer look at her hair…

It definitely seemed healthier. In fact, I would have sworn it was thicker and more luxurious. And while the color was not really that much different than it used to be, it is amazing what a little volume and body can do. “You’ve been holding out on me,” I accused her. She laughed, insisting that everything was the same — except her hair, of course!

Well, we examined just about every aspect of her hair care, and it was true, she hadn’t changed anything. In fact, the only health and beauty change she had made was that about three months prior, she had started taking an omega 3 fish oil supplement. I knew that fish oil was good for your heart, but who knew it was so great for your hair as well? Turns out, any number of researchers and scientists suspected, but it’s not really out there in the hair-care world right now.

I can tell you, though, her hair looks fantastic. And I’m on my way out the door to buy some omega 3 fish oil supplements of my own!

Learn about more benefits of omega 3 fish oil at http://www.omega-3.us.