Flaxseed oil has become one of the most exciting and sought after products in health food stores today, both for its preventative and curative properties. Research on flaxseed and the omega-3 fatty acids it contains has resulted in a near panacea regarding the number of diseases for which it provides symptomatic relief and a curative influence. Flaxseed oil fights heart disease by decreasing dangerous low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides, the tendency of blood to clot inappropriately, and the tendency of arterial walls to accumulate atherosclerotic plaque. Flax is also an incredibly rich source of a group of compounds called lignans that may prevent certain types of cancer-especially breast and prostate cancer. The list of major maladies beneficially impacted by omega-3 fatty acids includes: CancerHeart diseaseDiabetesHigh blood pressureRheumatoid arthritisAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderDepressionAllergies Dry skin, psoriasis, eczema This list represents just a portion of the overlooked and under-appreciated healing potential of flaxseed oil. Now learn why flax is so important to your health and how you can easily make flax part of your daily diet.

Includes 101 Flaxseed Oil Recipes for a Healthier Life. Flax and flaxseed oil are nature's richest source of omega-3s and contain twice as much omega-3 fatty acids as fish oil products - without the aftertaste and at a more affordable price. The Healing Power of Flax reveals how this important missing nutrient in your diet can help prevent heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain and inflammation. Flax is also an incredibly rich source of a group of compounds, called lignans, that may prevent certain types of cancer, especially breast and prostate cancer. High quality, cold-pressed flaxseed oil has a delicious, nutty flavor, making it easy to incorporate into your diet as a salad dressing, stirred into oatmeal, mixed into yogurt or combined with a blender drink.