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Flax Seed Oil Feedback
Posted by Erex (Fayettville, Ny) on 12/24/2009
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After eating for a couple of months about 3 tablespoons a day of flax seeds, which I was taking for another condition, I found my nails started growing in clear and healthy. I learned this quite by accident.
Side Effects
Posted by Rob (Manhattan, New York) on 12/07/2009
Omega 3 ...too much of a good thing?
I find, especially with certain brands of omega 3 oils, that I experience an increase in anxiety & worry when I take too much. (tblspoon) Does anyone else experience this? I have a tendency to over do something that is "good" for me. I am constantly reminded that balance is key. Since most supplements are extreme, concentrated, it is probably prudent to take breaks...Dr. Sahelian often recommends 4 days on, with 3 days off. More so, listen to your body over what anyone tells you.
Side Effects
Posted by Charlotte (Cos Cob, Ct, Usa) on 12/07/2009
Hi Rob,
I have no problem with flax seed oil, which I can take in large quantities, but high potency omega 3 fish oil causes me to have weird, nightmarish dreams. I am sticking with flax!
Flax Seed Oil Recipes
Posted by Scott (Appleton, Wi) on 11/22/2010
Did he add the soaked seeds to his shake, or did he discard the soaked seeds and just drink the water?
Flax Seed Oil Recipes
Posted by Renu (Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab (india)) on 12/16/2011
Interested in all possible details and recipes of flax seed oil. Even itz usage..
Flax Seed Oil Feedback
Posted by Linda (CA, USA) on 01/31/2009
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I used to get zits after eating fried foods, chips and nuts or the week before my period starts. But since I've been taking 3 tabs flaxseed oil per day (1000mg), I've had absolutely NO zits. It also seems to keep my keloid scar flatter, too. I've read that flax seed oil (omega-3's) are anti-inflammatory so it makes sense.You can use fish oil too, but I don't like the fishy burp breath. Omega-3's are supposed to help prevent inflammatory diseases like heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, etc. For those who have a hard time swallowing the large tablets, there is always the liquid form which doesn't taste great but will do the job.
Pms
Posted by Jonna (Los Angeles, CA) on 05/28/2008
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I have been taking flax seed oil for my skin. However, one additional benefit I have noticed is that flax oil is very helpful during those hormonal fluctuations in my cycle (ie., PMS!). I take more or less depending on how I feel. I take up to 3 tablespoons as day starting a week before I get my period. It takes about an hour, but has an immediate calming effect. I would say the effect lasts about 8 hours before I need to take more. I have also noticed that on day 5 of my period, something shifts in my brain chemistry again (ie., emotional, easily triggered) and I up my flax seed oil dosage again. I am going to keep experimenting with the dosages and will let you all know. I am guessing this could be one of the best remedies to get through perimenopause and menopause. Any else had the same results as me?
Pms
Posted by Georgie (Manhatten) on 03/04/2008
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After my last period ended, I decided to try flax seed oil (highest lignan count that you can buy) for PMS symptoms. At the very start of my cycle, I started to take 1 tablespoon of flax in cottage cheese once, then twice a day after my system got used to it. I found that my stools were loose if 1 tablespoon of flax in anything other than cottage cheese. A week later I ran out of whole milk cottage cheese and opted for low fat cottage cheese. Low fat and flax oil was harder to digest and my stools became loose again. Make sure you take flax oil with whole milk, organic cottage cheese if possible! At any rate (and the main point of this story), hardly any PMS symptoms appeared! Mood was much more even keeled throughout the month and no breast tenderness whatsoever. In January I had tried ACV and Lugol's iodine with some success, but the flax has been the best remedy so far for PMS
Pets
Posted by Pinkie (Portland, Oregon) on 11/03/2007
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Thanks to Marina from Victoria,Canada on the flaxseed tip. My Morris is a orange mixed breed. Looks like (you guessed it) Morris on the commercial! His skin was dry and he had the welts on his neck. I read your posting, had some omega 3 and squirted it in his mouth. After 2 days I gave him a day off, the difference in his skin is unbelieveable. His coat, like when he was a tiny kitten. He's 5 months now. I have another mixed breed Mischief (she has a crooked tail:)normal skin & coat, but she will be the next one to benefit. They won't drink water with ACV in it but I'm working on a mixture they can't detect. Also plain yogurt no flavor, no nothing, will clear up parasites. A tip from a vet!
Pets
Posted by H Sparrow (Adelaide, Autstralia) on 05/04/2007
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I just began giving my dog an omega 3 and 6 oil to go along with his glucosamine HCL, and sashas blend. The oil is said to be dirived from cold pressed fish and flax seed oil it is a well known remedy for skin and joint problems due to the EPA's DHA's and ALA's. But after having a quick look over this site's list of poisonous and toxic plants to cats and dogs I noticed that flax is listed on it with a discription that reads a wildflower and herb whose seed pods contain poisons. Now as you can imagime this has got me quite worried and confused as to the integrity of these flax oil, and omega 3 oil products that are made especially for pets. If anyone knows a bit more about it or can comment on it it would be a great help to me and my dog.
Warning!
Posted by Barbara (Scottsdale, AZ) on 02/03/2007
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I was taking 9 capsules a day of flax seed oil which was recommended on the bottle. My fasting blood sugar went to 115-120. I have not taken the flax in two weeks and it is down to 100.
Warning!
Posted by Guy (Ventura, CA) on 05/18/2009
Hi Barbara from Scottsdale, AZ. Try taking lipase first thing in the morning on a empty stomach. That may help you to assimilate the oil. You don't need more than one capsule of flaxseed oil a day for it to work. If you can get flaxseed oil with vitamin E then get that one.
Warning!
Posted by Mary (Texas) on 10/10/2006
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I tried omega 3 for my tryglycerides and it did not work, but made me gain weight. Doctor took me off of it immediately. I am now trying the ACV twice daily in water. Crossing my fingers. Omega 3.......nothing. My cousin has had great success with ACV and water. Hoping it does the same for me.
Rash
Posted by Hollis (Birmingham, AL) on 05/27/2005
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I have had a chronic, bumpy rash on my upper legs for as long as I can remember. I started taking a fish/flax/borage combo supplement three times daily, as well as an Ester C supplement. My bumpy skin disappeared in less than a week! This had been a problem for me my whole life, and suddenly it was gone! When I stopped taking the supplements, the bumps came back. I don't know if it was the combo of the Ester C and Omega oils, or just the oils, but it works and I am so happy! My skin looks more plump and healthy than it used to... hmmm, maybe fish/flax can help wrinkles fade? Will work on that and report back.
Rosacea
Posted by Doug (Knoxville, TN)
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ROSACEA CURE: FLAX/BORAGE/FISH OIL. AFTER 3 MONTHS I HAVE NO SYMPTOMS.
Rosacea
Posted by Joyce (Bronx, NY)
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I've heard that Flax oil works better in women than in men. Men should take fish oil instead. Don't know the reason why, sorry.
