Omega-3

Heart health
Omega-3 Research on Cardiovascular Events Doesn’t Measure Up
Sep 20, 2012
It’s confusing. For years, we’ve been told to take our fish oil, since studies have touted the benefits of omega-3 for everything from protecting against cardiovascular disease to reducing joint…
Fish Oil Pills
Pharmacy Aisle Confusion: Three Misleading Claims on Fish Oil Labels
Sep 10, 2012
Choosing a fish oil supplement can be daunting. The shelves in the supplement aisle are lined with a plethora of brands, all claiming to be the best. How can you…
Omega-3 joint benefits for dogs
How Fish Oil Can Benefits Our Pets’ Health
Aug 3, 2012
Every morning Bo and I enjoy watching our 11-year-old, four-legged sweetheart fiercely defend his turf, leaping after the chipmunks that scamper in the trees over his head. Thor, part Australian…
Woman holding fish oil capsule
Omega-3 Supplements Not Working? This Is Why!
Oct 25, 2011
Every Saturday morning, when we set up our booth at the farmers’ market, we hear the same thing: “I already take omega-3 supplements, but I don’t really feel or see…
Woman with measuring tape
Count Quality Calories, Not Total Calories Says Harvard Study
Jul 28, 2011
It's hard not to let the words, “I told you so” bubble up inside me as I read the latest results from Harvard’s Nurses’ Health Study II. The findings concur…
Woman holding baby
How Omega-3 Fish Oil May Improve Allergies in Children
Apr 12, 2011
[caption id="attachment_185" align="alignright" width="263"] Several studies suggest babies of mothers taking omega-3 fish oil have a reduced risk of developing food allergies.[/caption] In the late 1990s research studies from Norway…
Woman Smiling
Flossing and Fish Oil: The Keys to a Great Smile
Jun 30, 2010
We have all heard about the importance of flossing to maintain healthy gums and teeth. Did you know that omega-3 fish oil might also hold a key to preserving that great…
Riding a Horse
Equine Athletes Share Their Omega-3 Secrets
May 25, 2010
What if a supplement could make exercising easier and more efficient? Well, the long-kept secret of the horse world is out, and it’s good news for athletes, morning joggers and…
Sperm Health
Making Babies: How Omega-3 Promotes Better Sperm
Aug 28, 2009
Last weekend, I attended a wedding. After the ceremony, I happened to talk with a specialist at a large fertility clinic in Oslo, Norway. She had heard about my expertise…