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Flax seed

bebu
bebu
When I was at my psychiatrists today she mentioned that she wants me to start taking flax seed - seems to think this will help. Has anyone ever heard of this?? I know she wanted me to take omega 3, but apparently that is fish oil and I'm a veggie, so she suggested flax seed. Just curious if anyone else has been told this and if it helped them. Thanks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i take it..but i take it cause it's great for your skin and hair. took a couple months to notice..but this past winter my skin didn't dry out like it normally does. i don't think it helps my craziness..lol..but hey..good for the skin.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Flax seed IS really good for you; I use it. I know that omega 3's are really important; my dr has me on them. But I am not sure what kind of help they would be for derpession, except to help in general good health.
brainoverload
brainoverload
flex seed is a natural all purpose helper.it can heal some body and brain problems. i have been eating it since i was a kid. my grandpa said it healed him. it will never hurt you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi, scrunchie!

Yes, it's actually helped me. And I wasn't even taking it for it's mood-enhancing properties, can you believe it?

I bought "Bob's Red Mill Flax Meal" (ground flax seed) in order boost my toddler's fiber and omega oil content, and started having it every day. I was feeling better emotionally and energy-wise. Then when we ran out, it took me about three weeks to get another bag and in that time I found myself feeling more sluggish and blue. So, my evidence is totally anecdotal but hopefully still helpful.

Bob's Red Mill has a website where you can get locations near you where they sell it. Offered commonly at places like Trader Joes and Whole Foods.
deleted_user
deleted_user
There is research to suggest that Omega 3 can help with depression. I started taking flax seed capsles and my joint pain was greatly reduced. Changed to Fish Oil as I read the body processes it better. Both seem to help though. My depression did get somewhat better as well but his may have been due to less pain. Try it if you doc is recommending and maybe it will help!
deleted_user
deleted_user
just my hair and skin. dammit. lol
pantherizfree
pantherizfree
I shall have to get some and try it. Thanks for this info everybody.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sounds good--I have to get some--I'll look at Trader Joe's.
Sorry Di--hair and skin only---how bout the pits??? LMAO!!!!!!
pantherizfree
pantherizfree
bump
deleted_user
deleted_user
nancy...dont be jealous.
deleted_user
deleted_user
There is some science behind this, so follow doctor's orders....

http://www.lipidworld.com/content/3/1/25
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