What is the Difference Between Prescription Fish Oil and Over the Counter Supplements and Why You Need to Know
on 2013-05-23
You may have seen the commercials. They just stated appearing the past few months because the F.D.A. approved launch of a prescription drug for fish oil. It seems to be a quality product but consumers are now asking - what is the difference between prescription fish oil and over the counter supplements? The short answer is not a lot ' except the price.
Right now, there is only one generally available prescription fish oil product on the market. It used to be called Omacor and as I mentioned it ...More…
Fish Oil May Help You Burn Fat... But Not THAT Much Fat!
on 2013-05-22
Unless you've been living under a rock somewhere for the last several years, you've probably heard about the health benefits of eating fatty fish or taking fish oil supplements. Well, it looks like you might be able to add fat loss alongside the other benefits like heart, blood (cholesterol/triglycerides), brain, skin and joint health (and the rest of the list, which is too long to print here).
The biologically active ingredients that seem to make fatty fish so beneficial are are the long chain ...More…
Flinders Ranges Mogurnda Fish
on 2013-05-21
Gudgeon in Flinders RangesMogurnda belongs to family Eleotridae- a family of fish that has 150 species and 35 genera. They are located in freshwaters and salty waters of New Zealand, Australia and Hawaii. It is known as bullies in New Zealand and called as sleepers or gudgeons in New Guinea and Australia. They are called sleepers because the variety of fishes stays still in the very bottom of the water to wait for prey. As soon as they see their prey, they then snatch the food in avery quick ...More…
Can Omega Three Rich Fish Oil Reduce The Chance of Blood Clot Formation in Dialysis Patients?
on 2013-05-20
Somewhere around half a million people in the United States must receive some form of dialysis, with many of these requiring ongoing, life saving, dialysis. But with dialysis comes a number of risks. One of the most serious is the risk of blood clot formation. Amazingly, just about half of those who must undergo dialysis (who have received an access graft) will suffer blood clot formation within the first two years.
What are access grafts and why are they necessary?
The dialysis process is ...More…
Key To A Healthier Life - How to Select The Best Fish Oil Supplement
on 2013-05-19
Fish oil supplements have the ability to aid in the treatment of a large number of health concerns, from heart disease and high cholesterol to weight loss and skin care. Be warned, not all supplements are created alike - some are better than others. I have listed the components of a good fish oil supplement to help you choose the best one for you.
Pristine Waters Provide The Best Quality
Look for fish oil supplements that are free of contaminants and impurities. Sometimes the fish used in ...More…
Fish Finder with Sonar Sensor
on 2013-05-18
I am coming to get you with this awesome sonar fish finder! If you enjoy fishing, then you'll have the time of your life finding fish with this fish finder that uses sonar technology, by showing you exactly on the LCD screen of the finsh finder if there are any sea creatures in the area, or if you're just wasting your time.This really cool fishing gadget has revelutionized fishing entirely for millions of people world wide. Did you ever spend hours at a river bed, or a lake side just waiting to ...More…
A Common Sense Approach To Picking The Best Fish Oil Suppliers
on 2013-05-17
It seems like it would be an easy task to determine which fish oil suppliers provide the best combination of high quality and good value, enabling us to make the appropriate purchasing decision, both for ourselves and our families. But sadly this in not the case.
As I write this article I am looking at the labeling of a couple of products purchased from different fish oil suppliers. You would have to look closely to find the reason why one is substantially less expensive and probably less ...More…
Fish Oil For Skin Health Is An Added Bonus To This Popular Supplement
on 2013-05-16
Many articles have been written regarding improvements in our cardiovascular system by adding the oil of fish to our diets because of the omega-3 essential fatty acids it contains. New research has shown that fish oil for skin health is an added bonus of these fatty acids.
The skin can benefit from this special oil by improving the moisture content and displaying greater elasticity. Less creases form and dryness is no longer an issue.
A benefit fish oil for skin has is its help with ...More…
Information on the Flax Seed Oil vs Fish Oil Debate
on 2013-05-15
Much has been written about the health advantages of flax seed oil vs fish oil. I would like to delve into the nutritional aspects of both, and also explain how the body breaks down certain foods it uses to help us understand if we are getting the complete benefit of what we consume.
First of all, both of these types of oils contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are so important to maintaining good health. Omega-3s are crucial for the membranes of all our body cells and is very important in ...More…
Do Arthritis Fish Oil Supplements Really Work To Ease The Symptoms of Arthritis?
on 2013-05-14
With more and more people suffering from this condition, finding a natural treatment has become even more urgent. Arthritis fish oil supplements are shown to have a great impact as long as you choose with care.
In some studies, volunteers who had been taking these arthritis fish oil supplements were able to significantly reduce their prescription meds, with some coming off them altogether. As with any medication, you should speak to your doctor before making any changes.
So what makes fish oil ...More…