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many foods available that will reduce the inflammation and pain associated with arthritis. Eating a diet free from processed foods and sugar will help minimize inflammation, but eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and oleocanthal will create heightened results when taken regularly. Fish Omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in several types of fish, are shown to fight inflammation in individuals who have arthritis. It is thought the more omega-3s the individual consumes, the lower the…

In the year of 2014 the month of September an article was published in an ‘Emergency Nurse’ journal. The heading of this article is “Protein Test May Ensure Quick Diagnosis of Heart Attack.” We all know that the odds of knowing when a heart attack may happen are very low. While a group of research nurses have come to the conclusion that you may be able to predict when a heart attack may happen by doing a simple protein test. Heart attacks can be fatal and hard to detect. This is what makes this…

Pasture feeding has beneficial effects on n-3 fatty acids, notably eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5n-3) and docasahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6n-3)” (Webb & Erasmus 2013). Unlike Martz, they go into detail about nutritional benefits of pasture raised beef, owing the difference in flavor that can sometimes occur to an increased presence of fatty…

Lifestyle and dietary habits can prevent the body from utilizing omega 3-fatty acids from plant sources and converting them into beneficial long chain omega-3 EPA and DHA. A good digestive system is one of the major keys to optimise the absorption of omega-3. The body goes through the complicated process of transporting the fats from the diet into the intestinal cell, then from the intestinal cell to the lymphatic system and then to the blood, ensuring you receive adequate amounts of nutritional…

Fish oil is a popularly dietary supplement. This oil is derived from the fatty tissues of cold water, oily fish. It is a rich source of two essential omega 3 fatty acids called EPA and DHA. Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, meaning that the body cannot make them and must be obtained from the diet. These fatty acids are now relatively rare in modern diets, which results in an imbalance that promotes several diseases and drives inflammation. Taking fish oil supplements regularly has…

A heavyset man who would go clobbering around in his boots and overalls, basically glaring at anyone who came around him, is what some people remember of my father. All his friends and family remember him as a man with too many jokes to tell. My father was very intimidating to people at first glance with his bulky 6’4’’ frame. His salt and pepper hair contrasted greatly from his dark olive complexion. Behind his think glasses hid a stern face, but soft, tired brown eyes. Even though he was…

and DHA are converted into three series prostaglandins. The first series helps reduce the tendency to inflammation. Series two prostaglandins promote inflammation and are synthesized from the Omega 6 fatty acid. There has been a high ratio from Omega 3 fatty acids to Omega 6 fatty acids (“Fish Oil”). By providing fish oil to your dog that has kidney disease you are not only helping them have a better life, but you could also be protecting them from another disease. It is important that you take…

human body and it is something we can only receive from food. Your body cannot produce these essential fatty acids so it is important you eat foods that contain them. According to countless studies there are so numerous benefits from the intake of Omega 3/6 fatty acids, it is shown to help lower risk of heart disease as well as protect against Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. In my family, heart disease is very common both my grandparents on my fathers as well as mother’s side have heart…

that there are lower EPA and DHA of omega-3 fatty acids intake in vegetarian diets, vegetarians are still reported to have less negative mood and depression. With the proof of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) and the Profile of Mood States (POMS), these two tests have illuminated that “the vegetarian diets are not likely associated with poor mood states or depression as compared to omnivorous diets, despite negligible sources of the long-chain omega-3 fats.” This shows the positive…

Among the many supplements available for alternative and supplementary therapies, echinacea and flaxseed are two popular ones used today. Despite the disbelief of some in the use of alternative medicine, research shows that it does have effects on the body and it is important for healthcare workers to be aware of these effects to ensure the best care for their patients. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the therapeutic effects, indications, contraindications, side effects, cost, and…