In recent years, interest in natural remedies has increased. Many people choose to take herbal supplements instead of medications. And one of the popular means for healing and cleansing the body is flax - seeds, reviews of the use of which are mostly positive. This plant has been popular for thousands of years. And in ancient times they knew about its beneficial properties. Therefore, flax was used not only for making clothes, but also as a he alth supplement.
Composition of flax seeds
Earlier it was believed that this remedy is suitable for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as it contains a lot of fiber and mucus. But recent studies by scientists have studied the composition of flaxseed in more detail. They found in it almost 20 types of protein, essential amino acids and many vitamins and minerals. According to the latest data, flaxseed contains:
- about 40 types of fatty acids, including polyunsaturated - Omega-3 andOmega-6;
- large amount of lignans, also called phytoestrogens for their ability to strengthen cells, improve immunity and resist the development of cancer;
- a lot of soluble and insoluble fiber, which cleanses the body and improves digestion;
- large amounts of rare trace elements such as selenium and vitamin F.
What is the use of flax, seeds?
Reviews of those people who tried to add this remedy to food, note that the state of he alth after that improves significantly. Research scientists have confirmed these facts and found out how useful flax seeds are for the body:
- lower blood cholesterol levels;
- improve protein metabolism;
- relieve pain from joint inflammation;
- strengthen immunity;
- normalize blood sugar levels;
- prevent cancer;
- strengthen the heart muscle;
- normalize hormonal balance;
- improve the digestion process;
- cleanse the intestines from toxins and deposits of fecal stones;
- stop the inflammatory process;
- heal wounds.
In what cases is flax, seeds used?
Reviews on the use of this product indicate its beneficial effect in many diseases. They are successfully used in such cases:
- to relieve inflammation in gastritis;
- to normalize brain activity;
- whenhemorrhoids, gout and rheumatism;
- to prevent blood clots;
- with high blood pressure;
- in diabetic patients;
- for allergies and asthma;
- to cleanse the body of toxins;
- with a tendency to alcoholism and drug addiction;
- for thyroid diseases;
- as an expectorant for coughs;
- to normalize kidney function;
- to improve vision.
Effective and outdoor use of linen. Its decoctions restore the skin after burns and frostbite, treat boils and abscesses, promote wound healing and relieve pain in muscles and joints. They are useful for improving the condition of the skin and hair.
But flax seeds are most often used for constipation. Such their use is recognized even by official medicine. Recently, it has also become popular to use flax and seeds for weight loss. Reviews about this are quite contradictory. Those who expected a quick effect were disappointed. After all, weight loss under the influence of this product occurs due to cleansing the body, improving digestion and reducing appetite.
Contraindications to the use of flax seeds
In case of serious diseases, treatment with flax seeds should be carried out only after consulting a doctor. But in general, this product is so useful for the body that its only negative effect is diarrhea. Therefore, it is not recommended to take flax seeds for digestive disorders and diarrhea. Strictly contraindicatedeat them for such diseases:
- for hepatitis;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- acute intestinal diseases;
- with acute cholecystitis.
Doctors also do not recommend the use of flaxseed during pregnancy, endometriosis and allergies. And for cardiovascular diseases, pancreatitis, ulcers and cholelithiasis, you can use them only in the form of a decoction. But even he althy people need to follow the norm in taking this remedy. Experts recommend taking them no more than 2 tablespoons per day. For children, the dose should be reduced by half. Studies have shown that overdose can cause nausea, stomach pain, weakness, high blood sugar, and even intestinal obstruction.
Flax seeds in diet food
It is very useful to add this product to regular meals. They give a pleasant taste to pastries: pies and pancakes, cookies and gingerbread. It is recommended to add flax seeds to salads, cereals and dairy products. You can use them whole or grind them into flour. Ground flax seeds are more convenient to add to pastries, yogurts and cereals. In this form, they are absorbed much better. Flaxseed porridge is very he althy.
It is prepared very simply: ground flax seeds need to be poured with hot water, but not boiling water, and covered with a lid. After a while, a he althy and nutritious product is ready. To taste, you can add honey, nuts or dried fruits to the porridge.
Ways to use flax seeds
On sale now you can find this product in anyform. Flaxseed oil contains more polyunsaturated fatty acids, flaxseed flour is better absorbed. But the most useful - whole seeds. After all, it is in their shell that lignan is contained, which has a beneficial effect on he alth and protects a person from cancerous tumors. Therefore, it is in this form that they are best used. How to drink flax seeds correctly?
- You can cook jelly. To do this, pour a tablespoon of seeds with a glass of boiling water and simmer over low heat for half an hour. After insisting, it is consumed along with the seeds.
- It is easier to prepare such an infusion in a thermos. Concentration - a tablespoon for two cups of boiling water.
- You can cook a decoction without a thermos. You need to insist it in a sealed container all night.
It should be remembered that such decoctions are stored for no more than a day, so every day you need to prepare a fresh portion. You can also add flax to compote, porridge or vegetable dishes.
For external use, ground seeds are used. They are tied in a rag bag and dipped in boiling water for several minutes. After cooling, apply to the affected area of the body.
Cleansing the body with flax seeds
A large amount of fiber allows you to effectively remove toxins from the body and soften the stool. It is very important to drink more water when using this product, so the cleansing process is easier. Flaxseed cleaning can be done in several ways.
- For three weeks, a mixture is used instead of breakfastfrom flaxseed flour with kefir. In the first week, they take 1 dessert spoon of seeds, in the second - 2, and in the third - 3. Kefir needs 100-150 ml.
- For a month, eat flaxseed porridge for breakfast, which is cooked in the evening. Half a cup of whole seeds should be poured with warm water. Eat them in the morning without s alt and sugar. The next meal is possible only after 4 hours.
- You can grind the seeds in a coffee grinder and eat them during the day, 2-3 tablespoons. You can simply drink them with water, mix with honey, yogurt or add to porridge.
- A more intensive cleansing process is carried out with the help of a decoction. You need to drink it 5 times a day for a glass. For better absorption, the decoction should be warm.
Folk recipes using flaxseed
- If you mix flaxseed powder with honey, you get an effective remedy for strengthening immunity. It can even be given to children over three years of age.
- How to drink flax seeds for constipation? It is recommended to drink a decoction or infusion of them half a cup in the morning on an empty stomach.
- If you take 100 ml of linseed jelly half an hour before each meal, it will help reduce appetite and reduce weight.
- If you pour ground seeds with sunflower or olive oil and insist in a dark place for a week, you get an excellent remedy for restoring the functions of the gastrointestinal tract.
- For hemorrhoids and fissures of the rectum, you need to do an enema from warm linseed jelly.
- Inhalations from flaxseed in milk help with sinusitis.
Treatment reviews
Most often people use seedsflax for constipation. There are many positive reviews about this treatment not only from patients, but also from doctors. They note that decoctions of seeds restore intestinal activity, improve digestion and heal the gastric mucosa in gastritis.
Many also successfully use flaxseed jelly to cleanse the body and lose weight. Those who understand that it will not work to lose weight with the help of this remedy are enthusiastic about the feeling of lightness and improvement in overall he alth. Many also like the effect of flax seed masks for skin and hair. And the negative reviews about this product, which can sometimes be found on the forums, are most often associated with its misuse.
