Flax seed is the richest plant form of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to reducing the risk of cancer. It is a grain much like oat and wheat, however, its nutritional value is far superior and it is also high in fiber. Most of the flax seed that you’ll find on the market is grown in Canada and although a lot of people don’t know much about it, it is considered one of the original “health” foods. Flax Seed has been used as a healing “medicine” dating back to as early as the Roman Empire. If flax seed
May 2011
Flax Seed: New Dietary Supplement or Ancient Miracle Medicine?
by Sheila McCormick on May 30th, 2011Keep Moving! Exercise Improves Quality Of Life For Elderly People
by Sheila McCormick on May 27th, 2011Go for a swim. Plant a garden. Ride a bike. Take a walk. Learn a new dance step. Participate in an exercise class. Elderly people who do some or all of those things are making an important investment in their ability to remain healthy, vibrant and independent. In fact, research has shown that men and women aged 65 and older live 40% longer if they get some form of exercise. The rapid growth of the elderly population has put a spotlight on the importance of exercise in order to reduce the possibility of disability and age associated diseases. Almost anyone,
Small Changes Prevent Big Footprints
by Sheila McCormick on May 25th, 2011The more we learn about carbon footprints and greenhouse gases, the more mindful we become about the damage that is being done to Mother Earth. The fact is that much of the damage could be prevented with just a little effort. Surveys show that most Americans acknowledge the environmental crisis we are facing and most are concerned about global warming. Unfortunately, too few people translate those concerns into positive action. Some think that “going green” is expensive. They think greening their home has to mean installing fancy solar panels, radiant heat floors or expensive outdoor greenhouses. But it can begin
Women’s Health: The Impact of Bone Loss and the Importance of Calcium and Vitamin D
by Gillian Birch on May 2nd, 2011Statistics show that a massive 28 million middle-aged and older people are at risk of suffering from osteoporosis and it is particularly high in women after menopause. The word “osteoporosis” actually means “porous bones” and it is a common bone disorder which causes the weakening of bones which then can be easily fractured. Hip fractures related to low bone density problems are a leading cause of elderly patients having to be admitted to a nursing home for care, with 1.3 million osteoporosis-related fractures being reported each year in the United States. Commonly these fractures occur in the spine, the hip