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Benefits And Deficiencies Of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
Our bodies can-not manufacture the essential fatty acids Omega-6 and Omega-3 from foods we eat. They must be supplied daily in the diet, or in supplement form.
Our daily supply of Omega-6’s is usually not a problem, because they can be found in all foods containing nuts, seeds, grains, beans, as well as in the oils pressed from these, such as sesame, canola, walnut, safflower, sunflower, rice, soy, and peanut oil.
On the other hand, most people’s daily nutrition is deficient in Omega-3, which is primarily found in fish, and in Flax and Chia seeds.
Benefits Of Selenium For Heart, Cancer, Babies, Thyroid And Other.
According to the highly-recommended resource book “Prescription for Nutritional Healing” by Phyllis Bach:
“Selenium deficiency has been linked to cancer and heart disease. It has also been associated with exhaustion, growth-impairment, high-cholesterol levels, infections, liver impairment, lower cognitive function, pancreatic insufficiency, and… sterility.”
Also interesting is that Selenium is one of the essential nutrients in the function of our thyroid gland.
Benefits Of Selenium And A Funny Story Behind It
The following Health Pearl actually caused some, let’s say, misunderstanding amongst several radio listeners back in 1996. This was in large part do to my Dutch accent…
It doesn’t take away from the overall message, though: SELENIUM is very important for our health, including fighting viruses and helping our thyroid function at its best.
SEX HORMONES Explained... With A Twist!
Men and women make the exact same hormones. However, Men produce more Testosterone and DHEA, women produce more Estrogens and Progesterone.
In order to live a long quality life, it's very beneficial to understand certain terminology and verbiage. Mitzi and Jacobus provide some of that here. You will become exited, you will feel empowered and hopeful to take more control over your health. Understanding how un(der)educated we've have all been in this life, this entertaining podcast will be an eye opener!
Men's Health
Dr. Hillary Lampers, ND discusses men’s health with Jacobus.
Together, they dissect the various environmental, social, and emotional factors that can negatively affect the health of the modern man.
An insightful exploration, especially for the man who feels like maybe he’s not experiencing his best self.
Are cell phones and ED (erectile dysfunction) related? Is the concept of “toxic masculinity” contributing to Male anxiety. Are PSA levels checked correctly, in regard to men’s cancer? What about Testosterone therapy, DHT, and Andropause? Men need to understand their hormones (better), such as Pregnenolone, Androstenediol, Progesterone, Cortisol levels, Cortisone and Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)?