You may have heard about the amazing benefits of turmeric and curcumin. Probably like most people you want whole foods not supplements. Turmeric tea or golden turmeric milk gives you all the anti-inflammatory benefits from this amazing spice and is boosted Continue reading
This linseed shaving gel contains no chemicals, no preservatives. It’s got just one ingredient, well two if you include the water… Linseed contains mucilage that is a natural lubricant and is very soothing taken internally or when applied the skin. This recipe makes a very soothing shaving gel, Continue reading
In colder parts of Northern India people eat linseed as a winter food because it helps them burn calories more freely which keeps them feeling warmer.
This property of linseed Continue reading
“I feel better now than I did 20 years ago”
I was lucky. I discovered linseed and it was brilliant, Continue reading
Throughout history and all round the world linseed is used as traditional home remedies and in natural medicine as a treatment to provide relief for many health conditions. Continue reading
The picture is of a farmer, holding a flax (linseed) plant standing in front of a venerable Chinese gentleman with two two attendants. The gentleman is expounding the health benefits of eating linseed in the autumn; evidently they had the same issues with autumn causing dry skin that we tend to get in winter here. Eating the right amount of linseed according to traditional Chinese medicine is supposed to restore moisture to the body and counteract the harm caused by climatic dryness of autumn.
Flax Farm linseed oil is a rich source of omega-3, (ALA) which is so useful for keeping the skin smooth and supple. It comes in convenient capsules and as oil for adding to food, smoothies and salads etc. Use 1-6 capsules per day depending on age and severity of problem or 1-4 teaspoons of the oil.
The image is from Wellcome Images in Wiki Commons
Linseed (flax) can be used for supporting supple, healthy skin. See linseed for the skin.
Flax Farm linseed and cold-pressed linseed (flaxseed) oil are available from the Flax Farm shop.
