A Key to Beautiful Skin - Wonders of Flaxseed 2

So what is Flaxseed? It is linen seed. Due to its health benefits, it is considered the modern miracle food. Flaxseed contains omega-3 oils, omega-9 essential fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein, zinc and 50% more omega-3 oils than taking fish oil. It will not be an understatement to say flaxseed is the secret to health and beautiful skin, nails and hair.

The following are part of the benefits of flaxseed:

1. Rich source of omega fatty acids and lignans (a number of studies suggest that lignans are could be helpful cancer fighters).
2. Boosts the immune function.
3. Weight Management.
4. Stabilize hormone levels.

Ground flaxseed with a coffee grinder to break the skin and attain its full benefits. Eating it by itself does not taste very nice, but I suggest mixing it with apple juice or pineapple juice. ?

Two things should be put in mind when consuming flaxseed:

1. Do not heat it. The essential oils with heat turns into harmful ones.
2. Do not grind the seeds and leave it. Grind it everyday fresh. This is because flaxseed becomes oxidized very fast.

Flaxseed should be taken on average one tablespoon a day. For those suffering from eczema, 2-3 large spoonfuls is advised. 

If you are unsure of its effects, consult your physician. Add flaxseed to your diet and enjoy its effect!

For more information:

Flaxseed health benefits

For more flaxseed recipes:

Flaxseed Recipes

A Key to Beautiful Skin - Wonders of Flaxseed 1

For the past year and a half, I have been trying to find a solution for eczema. 

After tons of research, I reached to one very effective method - taking the appropriate vitamins to heal. 

Each person uses up their minerals and vitamins differently. Especially those who suffer from eczema are lacking in Omega 3. Omega 3 is known to improve skin tone, moisturize the skin, and above all decrease inflammation. 

Due to the shift in life styles, the amount of Omega 3 in our diet has decreased tremendously. Instead, the amount of Omega 6 is increasing which is present in oils such as sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil and cotton seed oil.

It will become slightly scientific so bear with me:

Omega 3 contains Alpha-linolenic acid which converts to good eicosanoid. Omega 6 contains linoleic acid which converts to bad eicosanoid. Bad eicosanoid causes blood vessels to narrow, inflammation to increase and hence worsens the eczema.

The ideal proportions for omega 3 and 6 is: 1 Omega 3 : 2 Omega 6 (1:2). However, due to the unhealthy lifestyles, the proportions people are taking has shifted to 1:16 (In the US). 

So what is crucial is to decrease the amount of Omega 6 and and increase the Omega 3 - and hence comes flaxseed. 

Our Amazing Ancestors

                 Picture of Kom Ombo temple taken by me.

This Eid vacation, I had the privilege to tour Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. I knew that Egypt contains thousands of priceless artifacts, but to see them with my own eyes was a completely different experience. The Ancient Egyptians had an empire with highly developed health care, language, living standards and above all religion. Their religion was polytheism, and they beautifully carved their Gods and Kings on the stone walls. 

Some people say the Pharaohs ruled Egypt as dictators. But how could anyone create such a great Kingdom without trust for their Kings and their religion? So what I think is this - they must have truly loved their King and believed strongly in their religion. How could the thousands of hieroglyphs and drawings be carved into the stone walls out of hate? It is way too beautiful. 

However, there is something that disturbs me  -  it is the lack of interest and knowledge the current Egyptians have for their history. It is ironic how soo many egyptians have never been to the Pyramids or other historical places, while millions of foreigners travel thousands of miles to see what we can see in just a few hours drive. This neglect towards our history is extremely disappointing. 

I must repeat again - Egypt has an truly priceless artifact. Because of these artifacts, Egypt’s toursim industry blooms creating a major source of income for the country. The scale of its greatness! Even after the Kingdom fell, the Kings dead, religion replaced and temples buried, our country is being blessed by what the Ancient Egyptians have left us. More respect and gratitude for our history is the least we can do. Perhaps this Eid vacation, reading a book about Ancient Egypt could be a good way to spend your free time. 

More information about Ancient Egyptian History:

Ancient Egypt explanation by the British Museum

Ancient Egypt Video