"Today is wide open for you. Decide on a course of action and move ahead. All around you is available for the asking. All you have to do is ask."
I would like to think that every single day is open to me for the asking. Remember and be careful about what you ask for! An action is a progess in your life. You make a decision to do something, then act upon it and move ahead with the plan. This is well thought out, not impulsive. Impulstivity is dangerous. It can get you in trouble. Whether things in life are good or bad, I say good morning to my Higher Power (I call him GOD) every morning. The best thing is that I get a response back from Gracie, my Amazon Green Parrot, who says "Good morning--Hello". Isn't life so good?!
Today, while seeing patients I wanted to discuss Flax. I was discussing adding flax seeds to your salad instead of your cereal in the morning (I also discussed adding fennel seeds to your salad to incerase your hair growth).
So let's discuss FLAX (Linum usitatissimum). I have been reading or rather glacing through 'Medicinal Plants of the Bible' and was so surpised to find many herbs mentioned in the Biblical texts.
"And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid." LUKE 23:53(King James Version)
Most people consider flax to be used for bowel issues (laxative) and to rediuce cholesterol. I doubt you thought it is a flowering plant. I utilize flax to help with colitis (I.B.S.), osteoarthritis and eczema. It is effective against autoimmune disorders, as well as multiple sclerosis and cancer. The studies of flax include reduction in the bad cholsterol (LDL), reducing post eating glucose levels (called post prandial) and decreasing markers of inflammation (CRP, ESR). Why is it used in heart disease? Its high content of alpha linolenic acids has made the ancient flax seed become our modern miracle food. Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is a type of plant-derived omega 3 fatty acid, similar to those found in fish like salmon. Aside from alpha linolenic acid, flax seed is rich in lignan. Lignan is a type phytoestrogen (antioxidant) and also provides fiber. Researches reveal that lignan in flax seed shows a lot of promise in fighting disease. The available forms of flax in capsules, oil, powder and even soft gel. Some use the seeds and use 2 1/2 teaspoons ground twice a day. Every individual has a different dose. IMPORTANCE: Flax seed oil is not the same as flax seeds. Flax seed oil is a concentrated source of ALA, which has been questioned for its potential association of increasing prostate cancer risk.
From Wilkopedia:
Flax (also known as common flax or linseed) (binomial name: Linum usitatissimum) is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is native to the region extending from the eastern Mediterranean to India and was probably first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent. This is called as Agasi/Akshi in Kannada, or Alashi in Marathi. Flax was extensively cultivated in ancient Ethiopia and ancient Egypt. In a prehistoric cave in the Republic of Georgia dyed flax fibers have been found that date to 34,000 BC. New Zealand flax is not related to flax, but was named after it as both plants are used to produce fibers.
Flowers Flax is an erect annual plant growing to 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) tall, with slender stems. The leaves are glaucous green, slender lanceolate, 20–40 mm long and 3mm broad. The flowers are pure pale blue, 15–25 mm diameter, with five petals; they can also be bright red. The fruit is a round, dry capsule 5–9 mm diameter.
The above left photograph is from Los Angeles CA I do not know the painter but I loved the painting. I will needle point it in the future.
Until tomorrow...
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