Category: Omega 3

Omega-3 Unravelled

Omega 3 supplements seem to have invaded chemist’s shelves, health food shops and supermarket aisles. The variety of brands, prices, formulations and other factors are vast and so how do you choose?
For an overview of the common components in most commercial Omega 3 products check out this earlier post.
I’ve been asked these questions by readers [...]

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Posted in Omega 3, Pregnant, Vitamin D on Jul 1st, 2009, 1:19 am     

Vaccinate or Wait?

The annual media buzz about flu vaccination has begun as the vaccine companies PR campaigns kick into gear.
There is no doubt that vaccination is effective in minimising disease. But the real question is…
Why do we need  vaccination?
The answer to that question is usually an emphatic – “To increase your protection!” or, “To  boost your immunity!”
What [...]

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Omega 3 – Are You Wasting Your Money?

What’s all the fuss about Omega 3 and how do you choose one from the other with the huge range available?
First up here’s a crash course in biochemistry. Omega 3 is one of a group of Essential Fatty Acids that you need in your diet. They are……. well…… essential. Why? Because we need them and [...]

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Posted in Chronic Illness, Do No Harm, Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 3 on Feb 11th, 2009, 11:08 pm