February, 2006

Man claims omega-3 fatty acids helped cure his cancer

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

The following is an article about a man who attributes his cancer recovery to omega-3 supplementation:

“Two weeks ago a study claimed that omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in ocean fish including salmon and tuna, don’t help protect against cancer. But that study was actually just a review of previous research on the subject.
Recently, […]

Allergies and Red Blood Cell Fatty Acids: EPA Linked to Lower Risk in Adults

Thursday, February 16th, 2006

The following article, featured in the December 2005 PUFA Newsletter, discusses a study which reveals a positive link between high-EPA fish oil supplementation and the reduction of allergies. I’ve experienced these benefits first hand, as I used to depend on 10mg Zyrtec year-round and, since taking high-EPA fish oil, no longer do.
Enjoy…
“Increasing prevalence in […]

Autism in children could be eased by increased intake of fish oils

Monday, February 13th, 2006

01/06/2005: Childhood autism may be linked to a deficiency of fish oils, researchers in Scotland have found. The exact causes of the developmental disorder, which can hamper communication and social interaction, remain unknown.
However, it is thought that genetic factors or a variety of conditions affecting brain development may be a factor. Now the results of […]

Warning Urged for ADHD Drugs

Saturday, February 11th, 2006

Yes, I realize that this blog is about the health benefits of high-EPA fish oil, but I simply had to include an article– published in February 10th’s Los Angeles Times– that covers a recent Food and Drug Administration panel’s recommendation to add a “black box” warning on stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity […]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Natural Way to Treat ADHD

Friday, February 10th, 2006

Few things strike fear in the heart of a parent more than the words, “we think your child should be evaluated for ADHD.” Without a doubt, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes headlines, at home and in the media. So many questions arise: What are the causes? Does it truly exist? What are the dangers […]

Could a test spell the end of dyslexia, ADHD?

Monday, February 6th, 2006

Until now, the only way to tell whether you or your child was truly fatty acid-deficient was to undergo blood testing. A new method of biomedical testing created by Marion Ross of the Ness Foundation (formerly the Highland Psychiatric Research Foundation) effectively measures indicators of such deficiencies using a non-invasive breath test. (See “Increased levels […]

Pouring oil on troubled daughters – and sons

Saturday, February 4th, 2006

I continue to be fascinated by the fact that schools, physicians and psychologists in my country, the United States, seem largely in the dark on the potential benefits of high-EPA supplementation for children. Meanwhile, several significant trials for students of all ages are underway in the United Kingdom. Why do Americans put so much […]

Another Reason to Add Omega-3 Fatty Acids to your Diet

Thursday, February 2nd, 2006

Andrew Stoll mentions in his book, The Omega-3 Connection, that excess Omega-6 consumption in the Western Diet was creating too much arachadonic acid in the body. That, in turn, was causing inflammatory reactions detrimental to human health. The following article echoes Stoll’s theories of Omega-6 inflammation:

Omega-6 Fatty acids stimulate tumor growth
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1 (UPI) […]

Adventures in High-EPA Fish Oil