Omega-3 fatty acids: are supplements truly necessary for optimal brain health?

'Greater intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) is associated with decreased risk of brain disorders (such as Alzheimer’s disease) and cardiovascular disease.^1-3 DHA is a crucial factor in early brain development because it is a major constituent of cell membranes in the brain, retina, and nervous system. There is significant evidence in the fossil record that a increase in DHA availability in the diet of early humans was responsible for the expansion of the brain into the large, complex organ it has now become.'


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Why Hemp? Six Reasons at Least

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Very recently, I received an email in response to an article posted on Natural News several weeks ago. The reader was critical of Dr. Blaylock's advice for fish oil as an Omega 3 source in my article. He thought I should have referred to hemp oil as an exceptional source of Omega 3 (for vegetarians and vegans in particular) and even for carnivores, since mercury routinely gets sucked up by fish in our polluted waters. Not to mention the controversy over-harvesting (of fish) and the dangers of consuming farmed fish. Farmed Fish Could Give Humans Mad Cow Disease.

So, I started looking into hemp, and I have found more than one reason why hemp oil, seeds, and powders should be consumed as "super foods".

1. Hemp is the best source of plant based essential fatty acids with its perfect 3 to 1 ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3.
   
2. Hemp also contains Omega 9, giving you the complete trio of essential fatty acids.
   
3. Hemp contains the most protein and best balance of amino acids than any other plant source.
4. Hemp is rich in antioxidants and vitamins C and E.
5. Unlike soy or legume protein sources, hemp's protein is easily digested without the enzyme inhibitors that create gas.
   
6. Toasted hemp seeds are tasty and hemp oils are better tasting than fish oils.
   

And it doesn't have to be certified organic. Hemp is hardy enough to not need insecticides and pesticides. Canadian hemp is THC free. So you can't get high. Ah well!

Even though the chemical industries have pressured or bought the powers that be in the States to prohibit growing hemp for decades, THC free hemp products from Canada are allowed. The nervous system and brain needs Omega 3, which is low or missing completely from other food sources, while the cardiovascular system needs Omega 6 and 9.

Health Maven is pleased to offer Hemp USA products via our blog (see banner). While you're here take a minute and peruse their varied hemp offerings. We think they are one of the very best hemp distributors on the planet.

Background Read: Dr. Andrew Weil,
Therapeutic Hemp Oil, Omega-3s and GLA

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Life extension: 4 simple techniques to add more birthdays!

There are so many ways to make our lives longer, or extend our lives. A lot of people are taking so many food supplements and vitamins believing it will extend their lives. There is nothing wrong with food supplements and stuff like that. There are just some things/ food that are often taken for granted, and they are the ones who are helpful to us.

At the moment billions of people are still hoping for longevity. Experts said that this is not impossible. Especially if it will be combined with proper diet and healthy lifestyle. This is an important key and it could be better with the addition of:

1. Eat fish - Countries like Italy, Greece, Israel, France and Spain are the leading countries that has longer life span.Their biggest secret lies in the consumption of complete meal rich with whole grains, olive oil, fresh vegetables and fish that are irresistibly delicious. eating fish can :

• helps form red blood cells
• maintains nerve and gastrointestinal tissues

and of course fish has essential fatty acids or EFA that are found in fish oils. A very popular Omega 3 can help us reduce heart attacks, heart failure, stroke and others. so no wonder some fish are close to our hearts.

2. Know the latest - Watch news, read the latest magazines, wear new clothes, surf the internet.
keep yourself updated. Some people says that the news nowadays can give us heart attacks instantly. but of course you have to know more than that. If you keep your self updated to almost anything. It can actually make your brain younger.

3. Laugh - of yes we all know that laughter is the best medicine,( do we always laugh?) but sometimes people forget to laugh, we tend to be serious most of the time. When there are so many problems. Most of the people take things so serious that they get depressed, pressured and unhappy. be happy. watch Comedy shows/movies. laugh with your children. Make fun of yourself every now and then. Remember feeling young can actually make us look young. Extend your lives, laugh!

4. Drink and drink more. Drinking more water, coffee, tea and wine ( in a well balanced way) Can give you benefits especially when you take the enough amounts, again.. enough amounts. Wine and tea prevents heart diseases and certain cancers. While coffee makes diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Kidney stones and liver diseases maintain it's normal condition. Prevents it from getting worst. always remember! Right amounts only! Again.. Prevention is always better than cure.

Stay happy!

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