Re: To All: a little about flax seed and oil-KIM

[Guest guest]

So you just drink the ground up flax mixed in with water? I'm

alittle confused on that part! Thanks for the other info, I had no

idea flax had so many benefits! It is on my list to get.

Thanks

Jen

> Hi ev eryone! I am a big believer in flax. Flax seed is a highly

> effective laxative. In order to use it in this way, measure two

> tablespoons of flax seed(ground) per one cup of water. To grind

mine I

> just use one of those coffee bean grinders. Just pulse a couple of

> seconds. You just want to break the shells. You will find there is

> brown and golden. Golden has more protein and less oil. If you use

> warm water, you can just stir the seeds in and drink the mixture

on an

> empty stomach. I like to do this at night. When purchasing flax

oil,

> make sure it is a high quality oil. It should say cold pressed and

> should also have a date on the side. I have been using Barleans

> lignan omega twin (it contains flax and borage oil. I usually

order 4

> at a time. Thet can be kept in the freezer for a year. I order

from

> vitaminlife.com.(order #705875000185). A few things flax

> does: Strengthens the immune system,Elevates the level

of

> estrogen in blood,Helps with smoother skin,increased stamina, It

has

> helped keep my eczema at bay, stronger cardiovascular system:

clear

> thinking, just to name a few. My husband and I do both

everyday.Flax

> contains antioxidants(such as vitamins C,E, and betacarotene).

Take

> Care! Kim