Flaxseed Oil for Acne and Dry Skin: Dosage, Benefits and a Topical Treatment

Flaxseed oil is the richest natural source of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), comprising over 50% of this essential omega-3 fat for healthy skin.

Unfortunately, ALA consumption has dropped significantly in recent decades. By comparison, most people’s intake of omega-6 fats, like linoleic acid found in vegetable oil, has increased dramatically.

If you want to address skin problems like acne, or a dry and flaky complexion, then flaxseed oil can help remedy this imbalance.

How Omega-6 Fatty Acids Cause Skin Inflammation

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How to Use Flaxseed Oil for Weight Loss

Both flaxseed oil and ground flax can help with weight loss in ways that most people wouldn’t expect and it has nothing to do with dieting.

Ahead is a look at how taking flaxseeds can help suppress appetite, improve metabolism, enhance digestion and increase thermogenic fat burning.

Extreme Diets Don’t Work

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Flaxseed Oil: Best Dosage and How and When to Take It

Flaxseed oil has many nutritional benefits. There are some potential side effects though and it’s important to take it properly.

Here is a flax oil dosage method based on slow increase to greatly reduce the chances of a negative reaction.

Also ahead, how and when to take it for the best results and a method to work out your own ideal daily intake.

How and When to Take Flax Oil for Maximum Benefit

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How to Build a Healthier Salad in 4 Simple Steps

Salads are great for a healthy lunch or light, yet nutritious dinner. The key to making them better is to move beyond the old iceberg lettuce, tomato and olive oil combination.

Start but getting more adventurous with better tasting greens like arugula, baby spinach or radicchio and more interesting fruits, vegetables and other toppings.

Here’s a simple 4 step formula to create delicious tasting salads that are also very good for you.

How to Make Healthy and Delicious Salads

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