Evening Primrose Oil Benefits: Benefits Of Evening PrimroseEvening Primrose BenefitsEvening primrose oil benefits are many. Primrose is a traditional North American Indian herbal remedy used for healing ailments such as skin disorders and helping Alzheimer’s patients become more alert. Have you ever seen this herb bloom? The flowers only bloom once as night fall comes around. It takes only about one or two minutes for the petals to open. Then as the sun begins to shine in the morning, the petals fall off and the flower dies. Just a little trivia I thought you might be interested in. However, evening primrose definitely has its place in the naturopath field. Let’s take a look at some more benefits of this wonderful alternative medicine.
Evening Primrose Oil Benefits and Alzheimer’sAlzheimer’s is a fast moving mental decline in the elderly. Today this mental deterioration has become an epidemic and affects over half of the elderly over the age of 75 years old. It accounts for 30% of all nursing home admissions.There is a flicker of hope at the end of the tunnel. Studies have shown that Alzheimer’s patients given 90 mgs of zinc, 2 mgs of selenium, and 6 grams of evening primrose oil scored better than the placebo group on mental functions test. Alzheimer’s patients tend to be low in Vitamin B12. Oddly enough, even when they are given foods with adequate amounts of B12 it will not absorb into their system. For this reason, vitamin B12 shots are given to patients. Don’t let Alzheimer’s take away your loved ones. Do the research and find out all you can about alternative herbal remedies.
Evening Primrose Oil Benefits and ArteriosclerosisArteriosclerosis is a hardening of the arteries that begins to appear in people as young as 20 years old. It is known as the silent killer. One out of four people with hardening of the arteries has sudden death.Arteriosclerosis is the main cause of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and circulatory problems. Foods that have been linked to this disease are vegetable fats, sugar, and heated milk protein. Studies of shown that a vegetarian diet high in fiber and low in refined fats and oils significantly reduces arterial blockage in the arteries. Evening primrose lowers blood pressure and serum cholesterol naturally. Primrose also decreases the amount of insulin that is required for diabetics, and aids in weight loss! Other vitamins that should be taken together with evening primrose are zinc, vitamin C, B3, and B6. Primrose oil and Black currant oil both contain substances that open up blood vessel walls, improve circulation, and slows down cholesterol production.
Evening Primrose Oil Benefits and Skin DisordersDermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis are all skin disorders that can become bothersome when inflamed. The skin gets itchy with rash, dry, and red. What causes these conditions are many things. A few are prescription medications, an allergy to a certain food, vitamin deficiency, and even stress.Diet is an important part of having beautiful, trouble free skin. Antioxidants and calcium from food can actually help prevent wrinkled, aging skin. Evening primrose oil, fish oil, and essential fatty acids are all good for the skin and can be taken orally as well. These oils help to build up more efficient cell membranes resulting in beautiful skin. Living a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise will preserve youthfulness for a longer period of time. Don’t let health ailments such as irritable bowel syndrome, bronchitis, diabetes, allergies, and other digestive disorders upset your body’s balance and make you look older than your age. Take care of your health and your skin through a healthy eating lifestyle. Source: Natures Pharmacy – by Dr. Lynn Paige Walker and Ellen Hodgson Brown J.D
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