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Benefits of Onagra Oil (Evening primrose oil)

May 13th, 2008 by admin

Onagra oil comes from onagra or primrose (Oenothera biennis and Oenothera lamarkiana), a plant from North America with medicinal properties. The oil is obtained from their seeds put under pressure in cold. This oil has a very good nutritional profile, it is very rich in poliinsaturated essential fatty acids: linoleic acid (70 %) and gamma-linolenic acid (10 %), both of the series of Omega 6 fatty acids, important precursors of diverse cellular mediators that are indispensable for the correct operation and stability of cellular membranes in our organism. They are also essential for the proper development of the nervous system, hormonal system and the regulation of the coagulation processes.

They are also precursors of the eicosanoids (prostaglandins, tromboxanes, leucotrienes and hidroxiacids), which regulate a myriad if important biological processes during all our life. In addition, onagra oil contains oleic acid in smaller proportion (a monoinsaturated fatty acid).

The essential fatty acids, the ones that can not be synthesized by our organism, must be gotten up with the diet. When the diet lacks these essential fatty acids, affections in the heart, circulatory system, skin, the immune system, the reproductive apparatus and the nervous system are likely to appear.

Some properties and benefits of the onagra oil

  • Regularizes anomalies or deficit of essential fatty acids
  • Alleviates the symptoms of eccema
  • Improves the prostate upheavals
  • Reduces the cholesterol levels, without causing side effects, reducing the advance of atherosclerosis
  • Reduces problems of arthritis and arthrosis by inhibiting the inflammatory processes
  • Improves the responses of the immune system
  • Eliminates the mucous dryness of eyes and mouth
  • Balances the behavior in hyperactive children
  • Regulates the liberation and action of the neurotransmitters of the nervous system
  • Improves acne, dandruff, nails and hairloss
  • Alleviates to the symptoms of the premenstrual syndrome (breast pain, mood, irritability, headache and retention of liquids) thanks to the stimulation of prostaglandins
  • Alleviates the symptoms of the menopause (retention of liquids, hot flashes, dryness, etc.)
  • Prevents cutaneous aging, hydrating the skin and favoring elasticity
  • Reduces the arterial hypertension through vasodilator action and prevents blood clots

Presentation and dose

Comes in capsules that also contains vitamins to avoids its oxidation. The capsules usually contain 500 and 1000 mg. Their dose depends on each patient and is recommended by the doctor or nutritionist.

Category: Skin, Cardio, General health, Nutrition, Hair loss, Cholesterol, Wellness, Aging, Beauty | 1 Comment »

Affordable home medical equipment

April 29th, 2008 by admin

Besides computers of impressive power and small but cool electronic gadgets, technology has provided us with great tools to improve our quality of life and enhance our chances for a longer and better life. Once restricted to hospitals and other care centres because of their complexity and elevated cost, electronic devices for monitoring and diagnosing various medical parameters are now available in small, portable and affordable home versions. Healthscape.co.uk

The benefits of having our own monitoring devices such as blood pressure monitors or ECG machines at home are obvious for those suffering from high blood pressure or heart problems: one can easily monitor and keep detailed records at different moments of the day, including just before bed! How often would one do it otherwise?

Healthscape is an all-in-one solution to acquire our own, top quality personal medical equipment including devices like body fat monitors, ECG machines, blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, digital thermometers, nebulisers and many more. In addition to quality and excellent prices,  Healthscape offers a great variety of free information and health resources making it a good resource to put in our browser’s bookmarks bar.

Category: Weightloss, Cardio, General health, Internet Resources, Obesity, Medicine, Homecare, Seniors, Diabetes, Wellness, Equipment | No Comments »

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