Guest guest Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Hi Kay, As a health professional, I use this alot with my patients for all sorts of diseases. Fish oil should be of a pharmaceutical grade which has double distilled protocol to reduce the PCB, mercury and metal toxicities. My patients take Usana which is number one on the market as a supplementation according to Lyle Mac ( government personnel responsible for legislation of health products). I have excellent outcome with fish oil for arthritis, cholesterol, hugh blood pressure, alzheimer, parkinsons and other nuerodegenerative diseases, ADD ,ADHD and depression. The research I have been involved clearly states that fish oil is better than antidepressants. It also rebuilds cartilege lost when doing an x-ray after one year. With autistic children, it is great. There is a great book written by Dr. Barry Sears called Omega -3 and goes into detail on how omegas work and the importance of pharmaceutical grades. There is a major difference in non-pharmacologic brands. Because there is not a legislation at the moment on non-pharm. grades...this means what you get inside the bottle doesn't necessarily mean it is what is in it. People need about 4000mg per day for the normal person, those with inflammation or other diseases will need more. Fish oil consumption has become very popular...even the president urged Americans to take the fish oil! A recent research study, I came across was really interesting. It mentions that pregnant women should not eat fish more than once a month because of the possibility of neurologic problems for the unborn baby. It mentions how fish contains 40 times higher than the acceptable government level of PCB, mercury and heavy metals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Back in the 60's, my mother would mix the fish oil with Root Beer, and serve it in a small glass. Why Root Beer I'll never know. Harv in Michigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 There is a major difference in non-pharmacologic brands. How can I be sure of what I'm buying with fish oil? I bought a brand that was in the supplement isle of the local pharmacy. It doesn't specifically say that it is pharmaceutical grade. The capsules are 1,000 mg. Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Hi Kay, Most brands found in pharmacies aren't a pharmaceutical grade unfortunately. if you like I can send you a list from Lyle Mac book to you personally in an attachment since I can't send it through the newsgroup as such. You can look up the brand you bought if it made it to the list and compare. I pay mine about 14$ US and it is double distilled and had double quarentine. How much did you pay for yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 > > Fish oil consumption has become very popular...even the president urged Americans to take the fish oil! I can remember growing up with Cod Liver Oil. It tasted rotten and mothers made sure their kids all had their daily dose. We celebrated when they came out with the gelcap for it. No more untasty spoonfuls. I am talking the 40's and 50's when it was a staple in everyone's diet. +Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 I used to take a chewable tablet which was pallatible (sp?) but I can't remember if it did any good or not. It was a long time ago and much pain over the dam since then. I am sure that things which have been refined to take out things which are harmful ( like mercury and other heavy metals found in some fishing waters) have to be better for us all around. I know ppl who swear that eating fish is nothing but good for you and that there can't be anything wrong with fish. On the ohter hand here in the UP on health related bulletin boards there are posters to the effect that expectant mothers shouldn't eat fish which is more than a half inch over the legal limit. In other words they should eat only fish which are as small as what can legally be brought ashore. It makes sense that taking oils from huge fish would have more of the heavy metals concentrated in it than a smaller fish. Of course there still is no guarantee that the higher grade oils has the metals taken out unless it is so posted on the container I don't suppose. GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 These are " Nature's Bounty " . I paid $7.99 for 100 + 50 free. Hopefully I didn't waste my money on a product that is unsafe. Kay I pay mine about 14$ US and it is double distilled and had double quarentine. How much did you pay for yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Hi Kay, Natures Bounty is not a pharmaceutical grade, therefore it contains PCB, mercury and heavy metals. Having 50 free is alrwady a good indication the product doesn't cost very much to fabricate. Pharmaceutical grade have strict procedures to give the best quality possible. Personally, with what I went through in my past, I think I deserve the best to help me have the best quality of life. My arthritis, trigeminal neuralgia, asthma, high blood pressure and allergies lead to me have 15 different medications and a terrible quality of life. I will never forget it!! As a health professional, I didn't have much thought on supplementation until I went for the best pharmaceutical grade. It is why I use it in my practice today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 A naturopath I know here recommends Arctic brand fish oil and cod liver oil. Dr. Mercola recommends Carlson's brand. I notice that that site also had the eco-best and eco-worst fish: http://www.oceansalive.org/eat.cfm?subnav=bestandworst That is interesting to me, though I notice that they recomend some farmed fish, and I have read bad things about farmed fish being overcrowded and diseased. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 OOoops! The brand the naturopath recommends is Nordic Naturals fish oil and cod liver oil. But it says " arctic " in big letters. - T > A naturopath I know here recommends Arctic brand fish oil and cod liver > oil. Dr. Mercola recommends Carlson's brand. > > I notice that that site also had the eco-best and eco-worst fish: > > http://www.oceansalive.org/eat.cfm?subnav=bestandworst > > > That is interesting to me, though I notice that they recomend some > farmed fish, and I have read bad things about farmed fish being > overcrowded and diseased. > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Should be very good brand Tamara <tamaratornado@...> wrote: OOoops! The brand the naturopath recommends is Nordic Naturals fish oil and cod liver oil. But it says " arctic " in big letters. - T / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2005 Report Share Posted July 20, 2005 Some people say keeping the fish oil in the fridge so they are cold when you take them will cut down on the " fish burps " . Try it and see if it helps. Marilyn >From: " jmatovu2003 " <jmatovu2003@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Skin Problems - Any help ? >Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:59:36 -0000 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Try Flax Oil instead, it has the same benefits. Georgina from Raleigh, NC Re: Skin Problems - Any help ? >>Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:59:36 -0000 >> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I use both flax oil and fish oil. I buy them at Wal-mart. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I buy the combination of Borage, flax and fish oil at Wal-Mart. It doesnt cause any type of burping or intestinal problems with me. Anne Hansen > I use both flax oil and fish oil. I buy them at Wal-mart. > > Margaret > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Carolyn- Thank YOU for posting the question and mentioning the fish oil. I too, am open to alternative treatments, and have considered acupuncture, though my daughter is toooooo young to lay STILL through that. So, I've put it on the back burner for the future. I look forward to what the herbalist suggests;please keep us posted! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hi folks: Please tell me if there is some kind of fish oil that is more easily digested than others. When I take fish oil and Vit E, the " end " result is something resembling molten lava. I would dearly like to be able to take fish oil for all the associated benefits but am unable to digest it as you seem to have that ability. Any advice here?? I am now taking the water-soluble ADEKs but that does not include fish oil. Lorna, Vancouver, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 did you find a way to take fish oil without the heartburn and refluxs? I have the same problem when I take it. > > Hi folks: > > Please tell me if there is some kind of fish oil that is more easily > digested than others. When I take fish oil and Vit E, the " end " result is something > resembling molten lava. I would dearly like to be able to take fish oil for > all the associated benefits but am unable to digest it as you seem to have > that ability. Any advice here?? I am now taking the water- soluble ADEKs but > that does not include fish oil. > > Lorna, Vancouver, Canada > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 No, I have not found a way to take it. But it just occurred to me that when I was a very small girl at school we were made to take cod liver oil and those of us who gagged were given an orange wedge to bite into immediately after the oil was administered. I haven't the courage to try that but wondered if you have....maybe bite into an orange and take a couple of chewable Vit C too. Beats me....but I wish somebody would invent some way to get it in and keep it in for people like us. I honestly can't afford to lose my breakfast too often. Best of luck....Lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Fish oil and flax have helped me alot. I decreased in hundreds of simple partials and nine seizures a month. Been taking it for about three years or so. take care epilepsyapproach/ > > Hello, > > My daughter's (general absence seizure) neuro at Seattle Children's is > recommending fish oil for his seizure patients. There are so many > studies now showing the benefits. We started and saw some immediate > response, but after reading more about the dosages we changed the > type. She now is taking Carlson's Super Omega 3, twice a day. Since > increasing to twice a day, we haven't seen any seizures for 5 days. > > Since the brain is made of 60% fat, it make sense to me to add GOOD > fats to help the brain function better. You need to make sure there are > enought EPA's and DHA's in the fish oil and buy from a company that > screens for mercury, etc. > > Candie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I totally believe in CLO. It has made a great difference in my son who is 3 and has absence seizures and grand mal. Carlson's is good but I have found that Nordic Naturals is better. You might try reading Sally Fallons book on nutrition " Nourishing Traditions " . Since changing, my son has started gaining weight, his attention span is better, and his anger issues have decreased. Dawn --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. $510,000 Mortgage for $1,698/mo - Calculate new house payment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 How do you get the CLO in him? mix it with something, my son will not swallow pill age 11 and is very picky and underweight. --- Dawn Ballard <quackers2fl@...> wrote: > I totally believe in CLO. It has made a great > difference in my son who is 3 and has absence > seizures and grand mal. Carlson's is good but I > have found that Nordic Naturals is better. You > might try reading Sally Fallons book on nutrition > " Nourishing Traditions " . Since changing, my son has > started gaining weight, his attention span is > better, and his anger issues have decreased. > > Dawn > > > --------------------------------- > Sponsored Link > > Mortgage rates near 39yr lows. $510,000 Mortgage for > $1,698/mo - Calculate new house payment > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 How do you get the carlson's super omega in her? Thanks for your help --- candielovesdesign <csshipman@...> wrote: > Hello, > > My daughter's (general absence seizure) neuro at > Seattle Children's is > recommending fish oil for his seizure patients. > There are so many > studies now showing the benefits. We started and > saw some immediate > response, but after reading more about the dosages > we changed the > type. She now is taking Carlson's Super Omega 3, > twice a day. Since > increasing to twice a day, we haven't seen any > seizures for 5 days. > > Since the brain is made of 60% fat, it make sense to > me to add GOOD > fats to help the brain function better. You need to > make sure there are > enought EPA's and DHA's in the fish oil and buy from > a company that > screens for mercury, etc. > > Candie > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I am glad that your daughter is responding to fish oil. Dr. Bromfield from Harvard either just finished the latest investigation or close to finishing up his large study in using fish oil for epileptic patients. I believe the earlier results are positive but I have to tell you all that there could be exception. I gave my son fish oil in 2004 before Prof. Bromsfield's study and my son suffered the only grand mals he ever had in his life - a total of 9 grand mals within the 45 days when he was on fish oil. In fact, both Prof. Bromfield and I used the same Carlson brand fish oil. So I just would like to let every one knows that there is at least one known exception. So if you would like to try out fish oil, please starts slowly and observes very carefully. http://www.epilepsy.com/articles/ar_1088094124.html CY candielovesdesign <csshipman@...> wrote: Hello, My daughter's (general absence seizure) neuro at Seattle Children's is recommending fish oil for his seizure patients. There are so many studies now showing the benefits. We started and saw some immediate response, but after reading more about the dosages we changed the type. She now is taking Carlson's Super Omega 3, twice a day. Since increasing to twice a day, we haven't seen any seizures for 5 days. Since the brain is made of 60% fat, it make sense to me to add GOOD fats to help the brain function better. You need to make sure there are enought EPA's and DHA's in the fish oil and buy from a company that screens for mercury, etc. Candie --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Get an Online or Campus degree - Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's -in less than one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hello Cy, Thank you for sharing your experiences with Omega 3. Your posting got me to wondering whether the same was true of my son. I too started my son (age 22) on Omega 3 fish oil (4.8 grams per day) during this past year, based on a number of favorable reports in the medical literature, including the one you mentioned. My son's tonic-clonic seizures also increased in frequency during the period he was taking the Omega 3, but I suspect that this was independent of the Omega 3 supplementation. His seizures returned after 15 months of being seizure-free, and that is why we started the supplementation in the first place. I suspected that rather than aggravating the situation, the Omega 3 just didn't help, but your experiences are causing me to reexamine my conclusion. That's the problem with individual case studies --things could be just mere coincidents rather than causal. Before starting the Omega 3, I first checked to see if there was a possibility of it interacting with Lamictal, and found nothing to indicate that it would. However, during the time that my son was on Omega 3, his serum Lamictal level was dropping for unknown reasons, even with increased Lamictal dosages. Although the epileptologist too was not aware of any research to suggest that the Omega 3 was responsible, he nonetheless recommended that we stop the supplements " just in case " this was the cause. However, my son's tonic clonic seizures continued even after we stopped the Omega 3. Maybe we can find some commonalities between our sons and their reactions to Omega 3. What type of epilepsy does your son have? How long has he had seizures, etc.? Readers interested in a scientific article supporting the use of Omega 3 fish oils should go to the following link http://neurobiologyoflipids.org/content/1/2/neurolipids072002-01.html, C Fu <cyfcais@... m> To Sent by: @yah cc oogroups.com Subject Re: [ ] Fish Oil 11/22/2006 01:40 AM Please respond to @yah oogroups.com I am glad that your daughter is responding to fish oil. Dr. Bromfield from Harvard either just finished the latest investigation or close to finishing up his large study in using fish oil for epileptic patients. I believe the earlier results are positive but I have to tell you all that there could be exception. I gave my son fish oil in 2004 before Prof. Bromsfield's study and my son suffered the only grand mals he ever had in his life - a total of 9 grand mals within the 45 days when he was on fish oil. In fact, both Prof. Bromfield and I used the same Carlson brand fish oil. So I just would like to let every one knows that there is at least one known exception. So if you would like to try out fish oil, please starts slowly and observes very carefully. http://www.epilepsy.com/articles/ar_1088094124.html CY candielovesdesign <csshipman@...> wrote: Hello, My daughter's (general absence seizure) neuro at Seattle Children's is recommending fish oil for his seizure patients. There are so many studies now showing the benefits. We started and saw some immediate response, but after reading more about the dosages we changed the type. She now is taking Carlson's Super Omega 3, twice a day. Since increasing to twice a day, we haven't seen any seizures for 5 days. Since the brain is made of 60% fat, it make sense to me to add GOOD fats to help the brain function better. You need to make sure there are enought EPA's and DHA's in the fish oil and buy from a company that screens for mercury, etc. Candie --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Get an Online or Campus degree - Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's -in less than one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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