Susan Smith Jones, Ph.D. for the Black Vegetarian Society of Georgia talks about the benefits of this wonderful seed. Here is Jones’ quick bio:

Susan Smith Jones has a B.S. in psychology, M.S. in kinesiology and a Ph.D. in health sciences and has been a fitness instructor at UCLA for 20 years. In 1985 and again in 1988 Susan was selected by the President’s Council of Physical Fitness and Sports as one of the ten “Healthy American Fitness Leaders” She is the author of several books including her latest, The Main Ingredients of Health & Happiness (Dawn Publications). 1-800-645-7475.

In the last 10 years a plethora of scientific studies has been released on flaxseed and its amazing oil, known as alpha-linolenic acid (LNA) or omega-3. At a recent conference held at the Flax Institute of the United States, scientists focused attention on flaxseed and its role in healing and preventing numerous degenerative diseases.

Research and clinical experience demonstrate the following benefits from regular regular consumption

of flaxseed:

1. Cancers. For over 35 years, German lipid researcher Johanna Budwig has been using flaxseed oil successfully in cancer therapy. She has more than 1,000 documented cases of successful cancer treatment with flaxseed oil as the main treatment.

In his New York City clinic, the now deceased Dr. Max Gerson, used fresh flaxseed oil as the principal

cancer fighting agent. More recent research shows that LNAs kill human cancer cells in tissue cultures

without harming the normal cells. Breast, lung and prostate cancer cell lines were studied. As mentioned

above, research evidence suggests that lignans may fight off chemicals responsible for initiating tumors

and block estrogen receptors, which may reduce colon cancer risk. And according to Dr. James Duke of the

U.S. Department of Agriculture, flaxseed contains 27 identifiable cancer preventive compounds.

2. Heart Disease …< more>