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Fish Oil - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Fish oils are derived from such cold-water fish as salmon, cod, tuna, or mackerel. They have recently acquired a new visibility as dietary supplements because they are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omm....

Flaxseed - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Flaxseed (also called linseed) comes from the flax plant (), which belongs to the Linaceae plant family. The flax pla...

Essential Fatty Acids - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are fats that are essential to the diet because the body cannot produce them. Essential ...

Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Omega-3 fatty acids are one of two groups of fatty acids—the omega-3s and the omega-6s—that are vital t...

Omega-6 Fatty Acids - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Omega-6 fatty acids are one of two groups of essential fatty acids (EFAs) that are required in human nutrition. (The ...

Medium-Chain Triglycerides - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a special class of fatty acids. Normal fats and oils contain long-chain fatty a...

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Integrative Medicine: Nutrition
Integrative Medicine: Nutrition

An Integrative Medicine Nutritionist, MaryBeth Augustine describes the nutritional profile of Hempseed Oil; the Therapeutic role of EFAs (Essential Fatty Acids); and a comparison of Hemp Oil to Fish Oil, Flaxseed Oil and Soybean Oil.

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For centuries herbs have been used for healing and medicinal properties. Some herbs are used as aphrodisiacs to set the mood and enhance sexual energy. The herb lavender is a great herb to "set the...

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What do obesity, diabetes and fertility have in common? All three of these issues can be affected by the consumption of trans fats. Trans fat is the one kind of fat that you should...

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Beets are high in folic acid and potassium, and are a good source of vitamins A and C. As a root vegetable, they provide lots of fibre, and they helps support the liver in its detoxification job....

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