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Flax Oil Benefits

Heart Disease - Flax oil lowers blood pressure and triglycerides. Flax oil decreases the probability of a heart attack and stroke, because it helps keep the arteries clean and free of plaque and cholesterol.
Cancers - Omega-3's in flax oil dissolves tumors - Dr. Johanna Budwig has documented over 1000 cases of successful cancer treatment using Flax Seed Oil along with additional nutritional support.
Diabetes - Omega-3's in flax oil lowers the insulin requirements, close monitoring is necessary. Flax oil also aids in circulation which is an important factor for diabetes. One form of diabetes even orginates from a lack of Omega-3's and and excess of hard fats aggravated by a lack of vitamins and minerals in the diet.
Arthritis - Omega-3's in flax oil have been found effective in the treatment and prevention of arthritis.
Flax oil may noticeably relieve asthma within a few days of use.
PMS - many forms of PMS are complete within one month of using flax oil, vitamin and herbs also contribute
Allergies - Omega-3's help to decrease allergic response.
Flax Oil also helps with the following Inflammatory tissue conditions - water retention, skin conditions, calmness under stress, visual function, adrenal function, sperm formation, MS, and more
The Omega-3's in flax oil are recommended for everybody because these essential nutrients are commonly lacking in North American diets. It must also be noted that in order for the Omega-3's to do the work, other essential nutrients (a good multiple vitamin) must be present in the diet in adequate amounts.

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