Is There Really a Cure for Almost Everything?

  By:  Suzanna Harmening

Fish oil-the cure all supplement?  True, nothing can cure all, but fish oil comes pretty darn close.  I started to take a daily fish oil supplement a few months ago to support my health. My husband has sworn by it for years and will continue to be an advocate for fish oil.  We have turned our family and friends on to it and hopefully you as well, by the end of this blog.

Where do I begin to inform you of the healing power that lies in our oceans and lakes?  Cod, salmon, tuna, shark, and mackerel are the most common fish that are used to produce this miracle supplement.  Fish oil is derived from the tissues of oily fish that contains DHA and EPA.  Docosahexaenoic acid known as DHA is a type of omega-3 fatty acid that provides the most benefits for the brain, heart, and body health.  Eicosapentaenoic acid known as EPA is also an omega-3 fatty acid that aids in the functioning of the brain, heart, and body.  Below are the some of the many reasons why you should include fish oil in your daily intake of nutrition. 

Brain Food     Our brain’s structure is made up of 60 % fat and for our brain cells to function properly, a diet rich in omega-3 fats is vital.  Fish oil is extremely important for a pregnant woman to consume for the proper development of the unborn child’s brain and eyes.     www.naturalnews.com/016353.html 

Heart Disease     Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of untimely death in the world.  Omega-3 fatty acids have an effect on the blood platelets that make them less sticky and help to protect the arteries’ linings.  Studies show that people who consume fish or fish oil supplements on a regular basis have less of a chance developing heart disease.  www.healthyomega3.com/fish-oil-heart-disease/

Eyes     Fish oil is known to significantly reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.  60 percent of the retina contains DHA, so adding in daily intake of DHA would greatly reduce your risk of cultivating macular degeneration.  www.eyedoctorguide.com/eye_vitamin_nutrition/fish_oil_for_eyes.html

Blood Pressure     Studies have shown that people with high blood pressure have seen a decrease in their blood pressure.  Omega-3 fatty acids can expand blood vessels and bring down the blood pressure level.    www.mind1st.co.uk/fish-oil-blood-pressure.asp  

High Cholesterol    Fish oil can reduce the incidence of heart disease by lowering your triglyceride levels and raising the levels of HDL.  They prevent the buildup of triglycerides, encourage the development of high density lipoproteins, and help to prevent harmful blood clotting.     www.oilofpisces.com/cholesterol.html   

Arthritis     Omega-3’s are effective in reducing the symptoms and pain of arthritis.  Joint tenderness and morning stiffness was shown to decrease with a daily intake of fish oil supplements.     www.healthyomega3.com/fish-oil-for-arthritis/

Weight Loss     Fish oil improves the efficacy of exercise in reducing weight.  Studies show that taking fish oil daily and exercising helps to lose weight better than those exercising without taking fish oil.  It also makes you less hungry by increasing the hormone levels of leptin to make you feel full for longer periods of time. www.thefactsaboutfitness.com/news/foildm.htm

Depression & Anxiety     The common disorders of depression, anxiety, sadness, restlessness, stress, decrease sexual drive, mental fatigue, suicidal thoughts, and other mental disorders can be relieved by taking omega-3’s.  It acts as a mood stabilizer by helping to maintain proper functioning of dopamine and serotonin levels.  www.easycalm.com/Anxiety-and-Fish-Oil.htm

Immunity/Anti-aging     It is believed that fish oil increases your immunity by enabling your body to resist such diseases as the common cold, flu, cough, lupus, certain cancers, heart disease, and others.  It is also thought that it helps with anti-aging by increasing the lifespan of cells.  www.topantiagingtips.com/fish.html

And Everything Else     There are many, many more benefits for taking fish oil such as;

§  Relieves menstrual pain, improves circulation

§  Slows osteoporosis and atherosclerosis, reduces inflammation

§  Prevents Alzheimer’s, treats ADD and ADHD

§  Treats acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and maintains healthy skin, hair, and nails

§  May prevent cancer, tumors, peptic ulcers

§  Safe for kids and pets as well

After reading everything that fish oil can treat or prevent; are you ready to add it into your daily nutrition?  Of course you are! So how do you know what amount is right for you?  You should always consult your doctor first, but to give you an idea click on the link to find the right dose.  www.omegavia.com/how-much-fish-oil-should-i-take/  I personally cannot swallow pills well, so I prefer the omega-3 squeeze that just squeezes into your mouth or into a drink similar to a ketchup packet.  It is called Coromega omega-3 squeeze and its orange citrus flavored.  Taking your fish oil right after a meal helps to eliminate any fishy burps that you may have heard about. 

Come back on April 15th when I discuss the supplements needed to maintain healthy joints and ease joint pain.