Did You Know That Omega 3 Oils Are Essential Nutrients

The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage--at least it seems that way. If you've been thinking you need to know more about it, here's your opportunity.
Researchers in Denmark in the 1970's found that the Inuit people in Greenland, showed a much lower rate of cardiovascular problems than the people of Denmark. The answers that were found in this research showed that even though the Intuit people had a high consumption of fats, they were actually fats from fish, Seals, Whales and other sea foods, in fact they were Omega 3 fatty acids.

After that discovery, many studies were set up all over the world and they have shown that the original research was correct, in that Omega 3 oils did help to prevent Heart Disease, Cancer and Diabetes, together with the fact that they did help tremendously in improving overall health.

The following is a few of the diseases that can be helped or prevented with Omega 3 oils.
Heart Disease and Strokes, Auto immune Diseases, Breast, Colon and Prostate cancer,High Blood Pressure and Arthritis, (especially Rheumatoid).

Research in the past has also shown that a high intake of fish can help in the prevention of age related memory loss, consequently lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease, in fact it has shown that a large number of people have enjoyed an improvement in the quality of their lives, through taking Omega 3 Oils.

Those of you not familiar with the latest on Omega 3 Oils now have at least a basic understanding. But there's more to come.

It has been found that children who eat the oily types of fish on a regular basis, have a lower risk of developing Asthma, whilst children that do not have an intake of Omega 3 oils, are more likely to have behavioural problems and learning disorders. This could be a lead to problems like dyslexia, depression, eczema, violence, allergies, and arthritis.<

The old story that "Fish is Brain food" is very true as the human brain is mainly made up of fat and that fat is the type that requires omega 3 as nutrition, it is especially needed for pregnant mothers and for the development of the baby and its brain. Fish oil has been shown to lower Cholesterol and Triglyceride levels, which of course is beneficial to all.

Omega 3 oils can do a lot for your skin, it will improve the texture and help prevent age wrinkling and that is by consuming the oil, you don't have to rub it in to your skin, it really works from within your body. Omega 3 oils are very close to being a miracle as far as the human body is concerned, they are natural, and like Glyconutrients, the sugars that heal, they are essential for good health.

Everyone needs Omega 3 oils, normal adults need them to maintain health and prevent disease, older people need it even more to help their immune system fight off disease, and the important part that the oils play in helping to prevent the age related problems and diseases that develop as you get older, it might even improve longevity, but if it doesn't, it will definitely improve the quality.

Is there really any information about Omega 3 Oils that is nonessential? We all see things from different angles, so something relatively insignificant to one may be crucial to another.

4Steps to Control Your Diabetes. For Life

Diabetes is a serious disease. It affects almost every part of

your body. That is why a health care team may help you

take care of your diabetes:

n  doctor  n      dentist

n  diabetes educator  n   dietitian

n  eye doctor  n           foot doctor

n  mental health counselor  n  nurse

n  nurse practitioner  n            pharmacist

n  social worker  n  friends and family

You are the most important member of the team.

Step 1: 

Learn about diabetes.

Diabetes means that your blood glucose (blood sugar) is

too high. These are the main types of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes — the body does

not make insulin. Insulin helps the

body use glucose from food for energy.

People with type 1 need to take insulin

every day.

Type 2 diabetes — the body does not

make or use insulin well. People with type 2

often need to take pills or insulin. Type 2 is

the most common form of diabetes.

Gestational (jes-TAY-shon-al)

diabetes — may occur when a

woman is pregnant. It raises her risk

of getting another type of diabetes,

mostly type 2, for the rest of her life.

It also raises her child’s risk of being

overweight and getting diabetes. 

Diabetes is serious.

You may have heard people say they have “a touch of diabetes”

or that their “sugar is a little high.” These words suggest that

diabetes is not a serious disease. That is not correct. Diabetes

is serious, but you can learn to manage it!

All people with diabetes need 

to make healthy food choices,

stay at a healthy weight, and

be physically active every day.

Taking good care of yourself

and your diabetes can help 

you feel better. It may help you

avoid health problems caused

by diabetes such as:

n  heart attack and stroke

n  eye problems that can 

lead to trouble seeing or 

going blind

n  nerve damage that can

cause your hands and feet

to hurt, tingle, or feel numb.

Some people may even lose

a foot or a leg

n  kidney problems that 

can cause your kidneys  to stop working

n  gum disease and loss 

of teeth

When your blood glucose is close to normal you are likely to:

n  have more energy

n  be less tired and thirsty and urinate less often

n  heal better and have fewer skin or bladder infections

n  have fewer problems with your eyesight, feet, and gums 

Step 2: 

Know your diabetes ABCs.

Talk to you health care team about how to manage your A1C,

Blood pressure, and Cholesterol. This can help lower your

chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes

problems. Here’s what the ABCs of diabetes stand for:

A for the A1C test (A-one-C).

It shows you what your blood glucose

has been over the last three months.

The A1C goal for most people is below 7.

High blood glucose levels can harm

your heart and blood vessels, kidneys,

feet, and eyes.

B for Blood pressure.

The goal for most people with 

diabetes is below 130/80.

High blood pressure makes your heart

work too hard. It can cause heart 

attack, stroke, and kidney disease.

C for Cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol).

The LDL goal for most people is below 100.

The HDL goal for most people is above 40.

LDL or “bad” cholesterol can build up and clog your 

blood vessels. It can cause a heart attack or a stroke.  

HDL or “good” cholesterol helps remove cholesterol 

from your blood vessels.

            Step 3: 

Manage your diabetes.

Many people avoid the long-term problems of diabetes by

taking good care of themselves. Work with your health care

team to reach your ABC goals. Use this self-care plan.

n  Use your diabetes meal plan. If you do not have

one, ask your health care team for one.

—      Eat healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables, 

—          ish, lean meats, chicken or turkey without the  

—          skin, dry peas or beans, whole grains, and low-fat 

—          or skim milk and cheese.

—        —   Keep ish and lean meat and poultry portions 

—          to about 3 ounces (or the size of a deck of cards). 

—          Bake, broil, or grill it.

—        —     Eat foods that have less fat and salt.

—        —     Eat foods with more iber such as whole-grain

—          cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta.

—      n  Get 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity on most

—      days of the week. Brisk walking is a great way to move

—      more.

—      n  Stay at a healthy weight by using your meal plan

—      and moving more.

—      n  Ask for help if you feel down. A mental health

—      counselor, support group, member of the clergy, friend,

—      or family member who will listen to your concerns

—      may help you feel better.

—      n  Learn to cope with stress. Stress can raise your

—      blood glucose. While it is hard to remove stress from

—      your life, you can learn to handle it.

—      n  Stop smoking. Ask for help to quit.
  

—      n  Take medicines even when   you feel good. Ask

—      your doctor if you need aspirin to prevent a heart

—      attack or stroke. Tell your doctor if you cannot afford

—      your medicines or if you have any side effects.

* Check your feet every day for cuts, blisters, red

spots, and swelling. Call your health care team right

away about any sores that do not go away.

n   Brush your teeth and loss every day to avoid

problems with your mouth, teeth, or gums.

n  Check your blood glucose. You may want to test it

one or more times a day. Use the card at the back of this

booklet to keep a record of your blood glucose numbers.

Be sure to take this record to your doctor visits. 

n  Check your blood pressure if your doctor advises.

Report any changes in your eyesight to your doctor.

Step 4: 

Get routine care. 

See your health care team at least twice a year to ind

and treat any problems early. Ask what steps you can

take to reach your goals. 

At each visit be sure you have a:

n  blood pressure check

n  foot check

n  weight check

n  review of your self-care plan shown in Step 3

Two times each year have an:

n  A1C test – it may be checked more often if it is over 7  

Once each year be sure you have a:

n  cholesterol test

n  triglyceride (try-GLISS-er-ide) test — a type of blood fat

n  complete foot exam

n  dental exam to check teeth and gums — tell your dentist 

  you have diabetes

n  dilated eye exam to check for eye problems 

n  lu shot

n  urine and a blood test to check for kidney problems

At least once get a:

n  pneumonia (nu-mo-nya) shot

How To Stay Calm When Life Isn't

No matter what is happening in the world around us, it is never necessary to become caught in depression, fear or other negativity. We are not the victims of the world we see, but have the ability to mobilize ourselves and take charge of the way we respond. There are simple steps to take which when practiced easily turn our state of mind around – and effect the world outside as well.

It is very important to both learn and take these steps. Depression and fear can easily become addictive. The longer we stay in negative states of mind, the more difficult it can become to leave them ..Our world then grows smaller and we begin to develop catastrophic expectations. We lose touch with our own power to take charge, to choose actions and perceptions which counteract the negativity. However, it is the right and responsibility of every mature adult, to steer their lives in the direction of their own choosing. The tools offered both in this article and program make it easy to do. They all result in a process of Centering. The more we practice these steps, the stronger we grow, and the more we can see negativity for what it is, something that has no power other than that which we give it.Centering
This practice of Centering is universal. Many forms of exercise, martial arts and meditation are ways of achieving centering and balance. They are ways of tapping into the fundamental strength and courage all individuals are endowed with. In Zen they say, "Open the treasure house within." This reminds us that we are endowed with gifts which are far greater than we currently realize or employ.

In this article, some Centering practices will be offered. While these are simple, they are very powerful. When they are taken on and practiced daily, an individual calms down and changes will soon be seen.


Attention
We are what we think about.. Morita, a Japanese psychiatrist, the founder of Morita Therapy, states that all neurosis comes from frozen attention that has gotten stuck and fixed upon recurring negative thoughts. The more we give attention to that which is destructive, the more strength it has to rule our lives. This can be counteracted rather easily.

Take back your attention. Do not let it be absorbed by all that is presented to it. The power of focus is the power of life. Spend time each day developing focus and concentration. Withdraw yourself from the chaotic external world for a period of time each day, and pull your attention back within. Sit with a straight back, do not move and concentrate upon your breath. Let random thoughts come and go. Do not suppress them, but do not let them grab your attention away. At first you may be besieged by many surprising thoughts and feelings, but if you simply notice them and then return your attention to your breathing, these will soon die down.

Count your breath from one to ten, then all over again. Do this for at least ten to fifteen minutes without moving. By not moving we are stopping what is called the monkey mind, the mind, which jumps from one thing to the next, fears, demands, grabs and sabotages our lives. It is the monkey mind, which causes our sorrow and fear. But it is only a part of us, it cannot take over our lives, when we take our attention back. By doing this daily, we are strengthening new parts of ourselves, which can guide and lead us in a new direction, one of meaning, and well-being 

This wonderful time spent with oneself is a simple way to attain perspective, become able to see clearly and be rooted in the larger truth. This time becomes a fortification against many storms, which naturally besiege us. We develop a place within ourselves, which we can always return, for wisdom, strength and comfort. When we allow the external world to consume us, we are simply giving our natural treasures away.

Rather than struggle to analyze and undo our patterns, we work directly with our attention. The question before us always is: What am I focusing on this moment? Am I present to the breathing, or lost somewhere in a dream, dwelling upon the pains and wrongs I think have others have done me, or the terrible things that can happen someday?

Reality continually renews and confronts us with new tasks, challenges, opportunities and solutions, day after day. Are we in touch with this ever flowing reality? Are we asking ourselves what is available now, what gifts we are receiving and what we can give to others, or are we dwelling upon how wronged, threatened or deprived we've always been?

Gratitude
As we do this faithfully, the second step of Centering appears. At a certain moment we become aware that depression and gratitude cannot co-exist in the same person at the same time. When our focus and life are primarily self absorbed, revolving around self-centered dreams, what we need and what others are thinking of us, we live in a prison without bars. Underlying feelings of worthlessness emerge, producing additional depression, hostility and stress.

In Centering as we become aware and grateful our focus naturally changes to all that we are receiving, to what others need, what we can give, what has to be done. And then we do it. We take action. We do not hesitate. When our focus is placed upon simple daily actions, and upon doing "deeds of service", the monkey mind is dismantled and passing emotions do not take center stage.

As we Center we learn to do each action with full attention, (no matter how small or large). We do not dwell upon the outcome. Our joy and satisfaction comes from acting with a whole heart and mind. Results and consequences are secondary, and take care of themselves. When we are not absorbed by concern for outcomes, how much anxiety can we ever have?

The most powerful antidote to psychological suffering is an individual's sense of self worth. When we are taking actions that are meaningful to us, self-respect develops naturally. When our behavior arises out of a grateful mind, each individual inevitably finds a personal alignment between their daily actions and highest values. As they become more and more occupied with that which is valuable, and life giving, their resourcefulness increase as does their sense of worth. They can then handle any difficult situation and give what is needed to all. Living in this manner, life feels like a gift they are constantly receiving, and they become a gift to life as well.