Flax seeds – is the richest plant source of essential polyunsaturated high fatty acids: Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9. These are vital acids that our body can not produce and we can only get them from food, which is consumed.
On the content of Omega-3 and Omega-6 flax seeds are superior to all other conventional foods of the human diet. If Omega-6 is contained in other products, the Omega-3 in sufficient quantity contained only in fish oil and flax seeds.
On the content of Omega-3 flax seeds are 2 times higher than fish oil. This is especially important for women.
Also flax seeds contain such vitamins as: D, E, B2, BZ, B4, B5, B6, B9, tocopherols, beta-carotene, minerals, and macro minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, chromium, selenium, aluminum, nickel, iodine, boron, and zinc.
Flax seeds contain from 30% to 42% dietary fiber, 7% is – fiber, which is an essential component of the human diet. It provides the motor function of the gastrointestinal tract, effectively purifying the human body.
Flax seeds are the richest source of lignans. Lignans have a preventing effect on the different stages of carcinogenesis, breaking the growth of tumor cells. Lignans of flax seeds have a powerful antioxidant effect. Because of that, they are recommended in the treatment of atherosclerosis and coronary heart failure.
Thanks to the unique natural properties of flax seeds, they are recommended to use:
- in atherosclerosis;
- for prevention and auxiliary treatment of cardiovascular diseases;
- to reduce the likelihood of blood clots;
- diabetes mellitus (Omega-3 improves the action of insulin and protects the body from the emergence and development of diabetes. This not only improves the perception of insulin, but also reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood);
- liver diseases to improve the functioning of the liver;
- and for the prevention of diseases of the thyroid gland;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- for lowering blood pressure and maintenance of the human immune system;
- to improve skin and hair;
- to facilitate the removal of toxic substances from the body;
- as a fortifying agent;
- flax seeds have a very strong antiparasitic properties.
Among people the flax seeds are considered to be a universal remedy against almost all diseases.
Flax seeds and health benefits
Flax seeds and diseases of the cardiovascular system: Because of the increase in the amount of cholesterol in the blood occurs hardening of the artery walls, increasing the number of plaques that impede blood flow in the coronary arteries feeding the brain. All this leads to atherosclerosis, the threat of heart attacks, paralysis. It is proved that flax seed contains Omega-3, which is called the natural elixir of youth. It reduces the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
Flax seeds have a very wide range of health effects. As a result, their use in food reduces the likelihood of blood clots in the heart, lungs, brain, reduces high blood pressure, reduced risk of heart attacks, microinfarcts, arrhythmia, diseases associated with the heart valves, coronary heart disorders and other cardiovascular diseases. Flax seeds are used in treatment for atherosclerosis, coronary and peripheral vascular disease, cerebral vascular and other diseases accompanied by hyperlipidemia {high fat diet, especially high cholesterol in the blood). Unlike medicines, flax seeds do not cause any side effects and have no contraindications.
Flax seeds and gastro-intestinal diseases: In modern times, people consume not enough fiber. The dietary fiber contained in flaxseed stimulates gastrointestinal activity (relaxation).
This is especially necessary for those who have the disorders in this area (ex., constipation, caused by various reasons). Polysaccharides have membrane static action, thus, flaxseed is applied as a coating, softening and anti-inflammatory agent for gastritis and gastric ulcer. Mucus of flax seed, when brewed with boiling water has a mild laxative properties. Taking it as ingestion, flax mucilage covers a thin layer of mucous membrane of the stomach and the esophagus, preventing them from irritation. This is particularly important at a stomach ulcer, which is usually accompanied by increased secretion of gastric juice. A layer of mucus is held for a long time, providing a protective and soothing effect in inflammation of the esophagus, gastritis, gastric ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcers, enteritis, colitis, chronic cholecystitis, hemorrhoids. Eating flaxseed normalizes the function of the liver.
Flax seeds are used also as an antiparasitic agent. In addition, flax seeds are used in food poisoning because polysaccharides reduce the absorption of toxins.
Flax seeds and diseases of the respiratory system: In the ancient Eastern medicine flax seeds were used as a drug having “dissolving”, “cleansing” and “softening” properties. As described by Avicenna, flax seeds help from the “mucous cough” if breathing is difficult. Flax seeds are prescribed as an expectorant for pneumonia, acute and chronic bronchitis, pleurisy. Flax seeds promote and treatment of asthma. Sometimes this requires the consumption of only a few days.
Flax seeds and anticancer activity: Flax seeds contain at least two components, which can prevent or reduce the risk of certain types of cancers induced hormone sensitivity, for example, breast cancer and prostate cancer. Diseases are due to violations of the process of metabolism in the body. Balance metabolism process is achieved using phytochemicals (lignans).
Lignans have potent anticancer effects. Also have anti-cancer effects of Omega-3.
Flax lignans in the colon as a result of microbial metabolism are transformed into active phytoestrogens: enterolactone and entirodiol that normalize hormonal balance and protect the reproductive organs of the progress of hormone-dependent cancers. This is particularly evident in the case of breast cancer.
The properties of flax lignans are useful in the prevention and treatment of cancer of female and male reproductive organs, including the breast, uterine, ovarian, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic mastopathy, endometriosis in women, prostate cancer in men.
Inclusion in the diet, together flaxseed with additional nutrients provides high anti-cancer effect. Flax seeds must also be used for the prevention of this terrible disease.
Flax seeds and radiation exposure: Flax seeds in some cases, protect the body from the harmful effects of radiation exposure, facilitate the excretion of radionuclides in the radioactive contamination. By using flaxseed can rid the body of radionuclides, one cup of flax seeds pour 2 liters of boiling water and infuse it in a boiling water bath in a tightly sealed container for 2 hours to cool. Take about 1/2 g cup 6-7 times a day before meals.
Flax seeds and diabetes: According to Canadian researchers use of bread with 25% addition of flax seeds – leads to the fact that normal postprandial rise in blood sugar is 28% lower than when using a bread without the addition.
Flax porridge reduces dependence diabetics from insulin injections. In diabetes occurs lack of education and entry into the blood insulin – the hormone of the pancreas.
Frequent consumption of small amounts of flaxseed contains omega-3, enhances the action of insulin and protects the body from the emergence and progress of diabetes.
Flax seeds and diseases caused by deficiency of prostaglandins: Polyunsaturated fatty acids, in sufficient quantity contained in flaxseed are precursors of prostaglandins and have a pronounced anti-inflammatory action. They are very useful in pulmonary diseases, gastritis with high acidity and gastric ulcer, reduce peripheral vascular resistance, thereby reducing blood pressure, take part in the transmission of nerve impulses, restoring the work of the various bodies, promoting the normal development of pregnancy and childbirth.
Flax seeds and inflammatory diseases: Omega-3 helps with gastro-intestinal diseases, diseases of the genitourinary system, radiation damages the skin and burns. Ground flax seeds are recommended to take postoperative patients, since it increases the overall immunity of the body, prevents the formation of inflammatory processes. Omega-3 and lignans contained in flaxseed, simulate the immune response and may play a positive role in clinical practice regulation of autoimmune diseases, such as arthritis and lupus. For example, the inclusion of flax seeds in the diet in the treatment of arthritis is pretty successful. It is useful to lubricate sore spots with flax seed oil. Observations have shown that 60% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis were able to completely refuse to accept anti-inflammatory drugs, and another 20% are cutting taking them.
Flax seeds and diseases of the genitourinary system: Through cleansing, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of flax seeds, they are used for diseases of the genitourinary system.
Flax seeds and sexual dysfunction in men: Flax seeds increase the production of testosterone, the male sex hormone, stimulates spermatoginez improves erection and thus effective in impotence.
This action in the male body is due to the fact that flaxseed is a source of phytoestrogens.
Flax seeds in different periods of women`s life: Flax seeds promote normal fetal growth and development, increases lactation in nursing mothers. Flax seeds minimize menopausal discomfort, reduces bone pain, vaginal discharge eliminates, reduces irritability, restlessness. This is largely due to the fact that flax seeds are a source of phytoestrogens.
Flax seeds and obesity: Due to the abundance of polyunsaturated fatty acids, flax seeds help to burn saturated fat, large amounts of which are contained in foods of animal origin.
Flax seeds and allergies: Eating flaxseed helps reduce allergic reactions. As a result of reduced allergic and inflammatory processes, the patient’s condition improves.
Flax seeds and mental illness, alcoholism, drug addiction: According to data obtained by Dr. D. Rudin, deficiency of Omega-3 fats is one of the causes of most mental illnesses and mental disorders. In this regard, the use of flax seeds contributes to amelioration in schizophrenia, depression, alcoholism, drug abuse (particularly during withdrawal syndrome), a number of behavioral disorders. (Biologi Phychiatry, Vol. 16, №9, 1981)
Flax seeds during stress and neuralgia: The stress produces biochemical toxic substances that destroy the body. Omega-3 hinders their formation. Flax seeds have a calming effect, which is important in stressful situations.
Flax seeds and condition of the skin and hair: Flax seeds provide a normal healthy skin and hair. Prevent them from age-related changes contribute to the return of “youthful skin.” The use of flaxseed in the diet helps to improve the condition of patients with skin diseases whose treatment is often ineffective.
Flax seeds and water retention: Water retention (edema) in the form of edema observed in some types of overweight, postmenopausal cardiovascular disease and other diseases in which present complicated the conclusion of sodium and water by the kidneys. Eating flaxseed helps kidney function in these diseases.
Other cases: Flax seed helps with multiple sclerosis; Omega-3 is needed to improve vision (retinal); the function of the adrenal glands and the thyroid gland; sperm production.
The use of flax seed in medical purposes:
- For the treatment and prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract as a coating and a laxative means: 2 tbsp. tablespoons flax seeds pour 1 cup of boiling water and allow to infuse for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drink slimy infusion of 0.5 cups before eating.
- For constipation, swollen flax seeds taken orally 3 teaspoons 2-3 times a day, wash down with water.
- For the treatment and prevention of diseases of the heart and blood vessels, for cancer of breast and prostate: 2 tbsp. of flax seeds pour with 1 glass of boiling water, infused for 10 minutes. and is taken orally.
- In general for health and for preventive measures can just keep eating whole flax seeds, add them to the food (according to some reports not less than 5 g. per day), and for treatment – 50 g. per day during one to several months (ex., there are reports that the use of flax seed in an amount of 50 g. per day for several weeks led to a positive result for the work of the heart muscle, immune system and did not cause the occurrence of side effects) .
- The infusion of flax seeds: 2 tablespoons of flax seed to pour with a glass of boiling water and infuse for 20 minutes. Consume 100 – 150 ml. 2-3 times a day 0.5 hour before eating, if coughs and as a laxative for constipation, especially in chronic colitis.
Use of flax seed in cosmetology
The great seductress of all times and nations – Cleopatra, gave to flax seed a special place in her famous cosmetics laboratories. In conjunction with the various components, flax beneficially affects any skin.
For those who love their skin:
- Mask of flax seed in dry facial skin is recommended to use 2 times a week: a handful of ground seeds pour with a little hot water, infuse for an hour. To grease the face with the resulting infusion and leave for 30 min, then rinse with warm water, dry and apply a skin moisturizer. The mask softens the skin, making it more oily, relieves irritation.
- Another mask: two tablespoons of flaxseed pour with 2 cups water and boil until mushy state. The resulting mass is hot (through a layer of gauze) put on the face and neck for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, and then rinse with cold one. If vasodilation – imposed cool mask and wash well with cold water. The mask has nourishing and smoothing effect, protects against wrinkles and folds. It is used for dry and thin, skin often having inflammation.
- With aging and dry skin the masks of chamomile and flaxseed are very useful. Prepare a cup of chamomile (2 tablespoons of dry inflorescences for a glass of boiling water), into cooked infusion put 1 tbsp. of flaxseed and stir well. The mush is applied onto the face. After 15 min, remove the mask with a cotton swab, wipe the face with a boric acid solution. Within an hour after the procedure, stay home.
- When going out br sure to lubricate the face bold or moisturizing cream. Mix equal parts of milled flaxseed flour and water, let it swell, then thickly, lubricate the face with this mixture. In 30 min. Mask must be rinsed with warm water.
- This one is recommended for dry and sensitive skin. 2 tbsp. of flax seeds boil for 10-15 minutes with 1 cup of water over low heat. The resulting gelatinous mass must be cooled, then added a teaspoon of white clay or talc, and stirred well. This mask should be kept on your face for 15-20 min. Then rinse with warm water. The mask is useful in loose, dry and normal to oily skin. Dry chapped skin must be first lubricated with fatty cream.
- A teaspoon of flaxseed and the same portion of ground oatmeal pour with fresh milk and let it infuse. Gruel with a brush or a broad brush, apply on face and neck for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. It works well on oily skin.
- If you have blackheads put on thoroughly cleansed face once a week, warm compress of flaxseed in the bag of gauze for 15-20 minutes. After its removal, lightly pressing 2 fingers to remove black comedones. Hands must be absolutely clean, better wrap your fingers two pieces of gauze soaked in a solution of hydrogen peroxide.
- Mask of flax seeds makes the skin and neck smooth and delicate. For that gruel of flaxseed broth must be lubricated on the neck and chest, cover with parchment paper and top with a towel. After removing the mask, skin is sprinkled with cold water and applied the cream on.
- When you have double-chin, in the evening, before going to bed, make a hot poultice of flax seeds, boiled in milk. Keep it about half an hour.
- Sty first is treated by cold compresses of boric acid, and later – by hot compresses of decoction of flaxseed.
- If the skin of the lips starts to peel off, there are red stains, it is recommended to wipe it with decoction of flaxseed. If your skin is very dry and cracked, it is recommended to do the bath of decoction of flaxseed. Dip the hands in the broth for 10 minutes. And then lubricate fatty nutritious cream or fish oil without first rinsing.
- Daily warm foot bath with a decoction of flax seeds (2 tbsp. per 1 liter of boiling water) relieves fatigue, improves blood circulation, cleanses the skin. Into water of room temperature, add the broth flaxseed. Put the feet and keep for 10-15 minutes. You can make and contrast baths, alternately dipping feet for 2-3 minutes into the cold and then hot water. You can add the hot water into decoction of flaxseed when it is necessary to.
- Baths of decoction of flaxseed and potato peelings are recommended for corns, callous skin and cracked heels.
- Too dry, flaky skin can be helped with bath of thick flaxseed and chamomile broth (100 ml of each component to the bath). The duration of the bath is 10-15 minutes.
- Infusion (1 tsp. of flaxseed to shake for 15 min. in 30 ml of hot water) or decoction of flax seeds (1 tsp. of seeds to boil for about a minute in 1 glass of water, to infuse, stirring frequently, for 2-3 hours and strain) can be applied to wet hair by winding on rollers. This method is quite time-consuming, but the flax keeps hair better than any hair spray, and hair thus will never be sick and split.
SLIME OF FLAX SEEDS IS PERISHABLE THEREFORE IT SHOULD BE PREPARED DAILY
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