Comments on: Fish Oil vs Flax Oil? The Great Debate http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/ Dr. Nicole Sundene, naturopathic physician, answers your alternative medicine health questions at the kitchen table! Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:54:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Czes Kulvis http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-746 Czes Kulvis Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:40:27 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-746 That's especially important for sufferers of serious long-lasting, debilitating diseases etc. I know that very well as a former sufferer of Multiple Sclerosis. Omega3 EFA's are compulsory part of a complete nutrition. I included more information concerning different aspects of MS, including natural cures for MS, MS triggers etc on pages of my web site <a href="http://kulvis.com" title="Natural cures for MS" rel="nofollow">kulvis.com</a> Thank you Dr. Czes Kulvis That’s especially important for sufferers of serious long-lasting, debilitating diseases etc.

I know that very well as a former sufferer of Multiple Sclerosis. Omega3 EFA’s are compulsory part of a complete nutrition.

I included more information concerning different aspects of MS, including natural cures for MS, MS triggers etc on pages of my web site kulvis.com

Thank you

Dr. Czes Kulvis

]]> By: Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Oh My!! Natural Alternatives for Arthritis | Kitchen Table Medicine http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-615 Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Oh My!! Natural Alternatives for Arthritis | Kitchen Table Medicine Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:19:23 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-615 [...] upset you should take it in divided doses. Everyone with arthritis should most likely be taking fish oil as an anti-inflammatory measure, and I will write on herbal medicine for arthritis in an upcoming [...] […] upset you should take it in divided doses. Everyone with arthritis should most likely be taking fish oil as an anti-inflammatory measure, and I will write on herbal medicine for arthritis in an upcoming […]

]]> By: Alternative Medicine Solutions for Eczema and Other Itchy Skin Problems | Kitchen Table Medicine http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-588 Alternative Medicine Solutions for Eczema and Other Itchy Skin Problems | Kitchen Table Medicine Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:35:16 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-588 [...] just start drinking more water and taking fish oil. Dry skin is not hydrated skin. Good fats from fish or flax oil are needed to maintain a solid healthy barrier to skin. Nutrient deficiencies such as zinc, [...] […] just start drinking more water and taking fish oil. Dry skin is not hydrated skin. Good fats from fish or flax oil are needed to maintain a solid healthy barrier to skin. Nutrient deficiencies such as zinc, […]

]]> By: Deb http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-539 Deb Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:39:17 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-539 Great article! I'm going to give the fish oil a try as many of the deficiency symptoms are things I have had for years. Question: how long does it take to start to see the effects of taking Omega 3 oils? Great article! I’m going to give the fish oil a try as many of the deficiency symptoms are things I have had for years. Question: how long does it take to start to see the effects of taking Omega 3 oils?

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-506 Dr. Nicole Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:27:12 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-506 Hi Jack! Thanks for coming by. Still laughing over the "tirade" part of your comment...my family is very used to these frequent "tirades". Wow you are a real role model with your healthy eating! Keep up the good work, and thanks for stopping by :D Hi Jack! Thanks for coming by. Still laughing over the “tirade” part of your comment…my family is very used to these frequent “tirades”. Wow you are a real role model with your healthy eating! Keep up the good work, and thanks for stopping by :D

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-504 Dr. Nicole Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:17:53 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-504 Mel- you are welcome. Thanks for stopping by... Mel- you are welcome. Thanks for stopping by…

]]> By: Jack Payne http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-498 Jack Payne Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:14:04 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-498 Gotta say, I guess you know your stuff alright, Doc. I am very impressed with your tirade on Omega 3s. For the past 10 years I've been gulping down 3 tbsp./da. of Cod Liver Oil, plus 2 tbsp. / da of Flax Seed Meal as topping for my wheat germ, banana, and red grape breakfasts. I am a firm believer in the old adage: If a ton is good, two tons are better. Way to go, Doc. Go get 'em. Gotta say, I guess you know your stuff alright, Doc. I am very impressed with your tirade on Omega 3s. For the past 10 years I’ve been gulping down 3 tbsp./da. of Cod Liver Oil, plus 2 tbsp. / da of Flax Seed Meal as topping for my wheat germ, banana, and red grape breakfasts. I am a firm believer in the old adage: If a ton is good, two tons are better.

Way to go, Doc. Go get ‘em.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-486 Melissa Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:31:05 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-486 Thanks for reminding me to get off the couch and take that stuff in my fridge! If my family takes it regularly we all notice a difference. Thanks for reminding me to get off the couch and take that stuff in my fridge! If my family takes it regularly we all notice a difference.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-484 Dr. Nicole Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:53:01 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-484 Hi Lori! Thanks for stopping by. I do not currently use krill oil. Not because it isn't a great source of omega 3's and other vitamins, but because I try to stick with products that have passed independent laboratory testing at www.consumerlabs.com if you care to read their reports. Because of all the contamination in our oceans and because krill are bottom feeders we need to be very careful that products are free of heavy metals such as mercury, lead, etc. I use carlson cod liver oil for omega 3's because it is safe and effective. The krill contains omega 6 and beta carotene, but those are very simple to get from other avenues of the diet. Until consumerlabs tests krill I will be hesitant to prescribe or recommend it. I am not saying that it isn't a potential safe option though, I just tend to be conservative in my product recommendations. Hi Lori! Thanks for stopping by. I do not currently use krill oil. Not because it isn’t a great source of omega 3’s and other vitamins, but because I try to stick with products that have passed independent laboratory testing at www.consumerlabs.com if you care to read their reports. Because of all the contamination in our oceans and because krill are bottom feeders we need to be very careful that products are free of heavy metals such as mercury, lead, etc. I use carlson cod liver oil for omega 3’s because it is safe and effective. The krill contains omega 6 and beta carotene, but those are very simple to get from other avenues of the diet. Until consumerlabs tests krill I will be hesitant to prescribe or recommend it. I am not saying that it isn’t a potential safe option though, I just tend to be conservative in my product recommendations.

]]> By: Lori Scott http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-483 Lori Scott Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:22:52 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-483 Do you have any comments on Krill Oil? Do you have any comments on Krill Oil?

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-479 Dr. Nicole Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:52:27 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-479 Hooray! Ding-Another life saved!! Flaxseeds are the best. The flaxseed people should pay me to promote them everywhere I go... Thanks for all your positive encouragement Barbara. You are the best thing that has happened to this blog... the world needs more people out there like you that are dedicated to just randomly motivating and inspiring people. Thank YOU! Hooray! Ding-Another life saved!! Flaxseeds are the best. The flaxseed people should pay me to promote them everywhere I go…

Thanks for all your positive encouragement Barbara. You are the best thing that has happened to this blog… the world needs more people out there like you that are dedicated to just randomly motivating and inspiring people. Thank YOU!

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-474 Barbara Swafford Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:08:31 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-474 Hi Dr. Nicole, This post was so timely. I had a bag of flaxseeds in the frig and reading this post last night reminded me to grind them up and put them in my morning smoothie. The winter has made my skin dry, so I'm hoping adding the flax seeds to my daily diet will alleviate that problem. You're the best. :) Hi Dr. Nicole,

This post was so timely. I had a bag of flaxseeds in the frig and reading this post last night reminded me to grind them up and put them in my morning smoothie. The winter has made my skin dry, so I’m hoping adding the flax seeds to my daily diet will alleviate that problem.

You’re the best. :)

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-470 Dr. Nicole Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:10:55 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-470 Hi Shilpan- I think I was reading your blog last night actually...thanks for stopping by. Now you don't need to worry about eating too much fiber in the form of whole foods, only if you are using supplemental fibers in which those should be taken away from medications and vitamins because it will decrease their absorption. Minerals like iron and zinc will get bound to fiber (which is exactly why it is such a great detoxification agent for heavy metals). No worries though if it is just from food. Hi Shilpan- I think I was reading your blog last night actually…thanks for stopping by. Now you don’t need to worry about eating too much fiber in the form of whole foods, only if you are using supplemental fibers in which those should be taken away from medications and vitamins because it will decrease their absorption. Minerals like iron and zinc will get bound to fiber (which is exactly why it is such a great detoxification agent for heavy metals). No worries though if it is just from food.

]]> By: Shilpan | successsoul.com http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-467 Shilpan | successsoul.com Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:40:26 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-467 BTW, I couldn't resist but to subscribe to your blog. Thanks for everything, Shilpan BTW, I couldn’t resist but to subscribe to your blog.

Thanks for everything,

Shilpan

]]> By: Shilpan | successsoul.com http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-466 Shilpan | successsoul.com Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:37:49 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-466 Dr Nicole, Wow! You are wealth of knowledge. I needed to be a regular reader. I am eating lots of grains. Is too much fiber intake harmful for your body ? Also, I have a blog http://www.successsoul.com/blog/ Please visit when you get a moment. Thanks Shilpan Dr Nicole,

Wow! You are wealth of knowledge. I needed to be a regular reader. I am eating lots of grains. Is too much fiber intake harmful for your body ?

Also, I have a blog http://www.successsoul.com/blog/

Please visit when you get a moment.

Thanks
Shilpan

]]> By: Chelle B. http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-456 Chelle B. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:54:28 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-456 I've been using fish oil for about six years, and I can't begin to say enough great things about it! I recommend it to EVERYONE!! :) I’ve been using fish oil for about six years, and I can’t begin to say enough great things about it!

I recommend it to EVERYONE!! :)

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-452 Dr. Nicole Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:44:21 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-452 Anything that is an "itis" means inflammation...so most anti-inflammatory treatments will be helpful such as fish oil. It is good to start with foods as medicines because they are low force interventions with the least side effects. Bursitis may be more mechanical in nature but it couldn't hurt to add some fish oil in to the routine and see if that prevents an episode. Especially because good oils help keep the joints lubricated. Kind of like the tin man in the Wizard of Oz :D Anything that is an “itis” means inflammation…so most anti-inflammatory treatments will be helpful such as fish oil. It is good to start with foods as medicines because they are low force interventions with the least side effects. Bursitis may be more mechanical in nature but it couldn’t hurt to add some fish oil in to the routine and see if that prevents an episode. Especially because good oils help keep the joints lubricated. Kind of like the tin man in the Wizard of Oz :D

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-449 Jennifer Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:47:53 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-449 OK, thanks! Is Omega 3 good for bursitis? Sometimes it rears it's ugly head on me in my shoulder, and I've never found anything to help it... It's been over a year now since it's been around. Mabe it will never come back. OK, thanks! Is Omega 3 good for bursitis? Sometimes it rears it’s ugly head on me in my shoulder, and I’ve never found anything to help it… It’s been over a year now since it’s been around. Mabe it will never come back.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-448 Dr. Nicole Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:20:07 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-448 Hi Jennifer- so it is probably ok, but to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck keep it in the fridge or freezer. I think buying a bag of pre-ground flaxseed is just expensive hype when you can get a much better deal by grinding them fresh yourself...and it is much healthier. I would just use up that bag and then switch over when you are done with it. Hi Jennifer- so it is probably ok, but to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck keep it in the fridge or freezer. I think buying a bag of pre-ground flaxseed is just expensive hype when you can get a much better deal by grinding them fresh yourself…and it is much healthier. I would just use up that bag and then switch over when you are done with it.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-447 Jennifer Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:16:24 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/fish-oil-or-flax-oil-the-great-debate/#comment-447 hmmm. thanks Dr. Nicole. The bag of flax seed I bought was already ground... It said to keep it refrigerated, so I'm doing that. What happens to it after it has been ground? I knew this Omega 3 stuff was really good, but I didn't know it was that good. hmmm. thanks Dr. Nicole. The bag of flax seed I bought was already ground… It said to keep it refrigerated, so I’m doing that. What happens to it after it has been ground?
I knew this Omega 3 stuff was really good, but I didn’t know it was that good.

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