Carolyn Guilford, CNC The goal of this series of articles and the goal of the Health Restoration 101 programs are to help you maximize your chances of living a longer, healthier life. Our programs are simple, comprehensive, well documented and easy to follow. “Nutrition Consulting Saves Lives”

We hear a lot about fish oils and omega 3’s, so you may be wondering what all the hype is about. What are the benefits, how to take it, how to keep it and is it really necessary? So many questions. Well, here is the scoop. The omega 3’s are an important category of unsaturated fats essential for normal growth and strong immunity. But, also, is supremely important for healing the body. You will see supplements DHA and EPA which are the long-chain components of omega-3 fatty acids. They are called essential fatty acids, because the body cannot make them and best utilizes it from the foods we eat. There are many nutrients that the body needs, which is why we encourage a diet containing an assortment of foods, so that the body is sure to get all the nutrients it needs. Research proves that adequate Omega 3 fatty acids in the diet, consistently, can prevent chronic inflammation, which is a leading cause of most chronic diseases to include heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. And can prevent heart attacks, and high blood pressure.

But also reduces the risk of all cancers, including breast, colon and prostate cancer. Prevents autoimmune disorders such as lupus, nephropathy, and fibromylagia. It can prevent depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, reduces joint, and back pain, and muscle pains, Reduces the risk blindness due to age-related macular degeneration, lengthens the life span of cells, which can lengthen the life span of our bodies.

It promotes mental health in schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, and restoration in cases of brain injury. Helps lose belly fat, and manage weight. This is just a short list to show how important to health and wellness the omega 3 fatty acids are to the body.

How can you get it? Best to eat the fish. Eating a serving of wild caught, small fish everyday, is the best way to go: salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, lake trout and sardines. Small fish have not accumulated a lot of contaminates, yet.

Low mercury fish includes: Anchovies Flounder Haddock Herring Mackerel Mullet Perch Pollock Salmon Sardine Sole Tilapia Trout Whitefish If you cannot eat fish daily, or, are concerned about mercury or other contaminates, then a supplement of Cod Liver Oil daily is a good substitute.

When buying fish oil supplements, always buy from a good source, and purchase a good brand. Look for it in a refrigerator, in a dark glass bottle. Take it home and refrigerate it. Take cod liver oil with food, either morning or afternoon.

If taken at bedtime it may energize you to the point of not sleeping. Sleep is important. Remember, Health is a Choice. If you have any comments or questions about health issues covered in this column, or an issue you’d like addressed, please call or write to:

Carolyn Guilford www.HealthRestoration101.com

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