Guest guest Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 > i have two boys and a girl. my naturopath has > instructed me many times not to give flax seed to > my boys, but it's very beneficial for girls. i > was hesitant to give you this information because > i don't like giving a statement without reasons > why. i'll find out and give you more information > later. > Interesting. My naturpath advised me to give it to my son as did my Pediatrician who has a wholistic practice. I'm curious how the info. you have is different. We also use hemp seed, borage seed and olive oil. Peace, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 i have two boys and a girl. my naturopath has instructed me many times not to give flax seed to my boys, but it's very beneficial for girls. i was hesitant to give you this information because i don't like giving a statement without reasons why. i'll find out and give you more information later. --- Virginie Van Mol <virginie.vanmol wrote: > Hello, > > I'm new to this group. I've been lurking for a > while and haven't introduced > myself.. so now it's time to do it ! > > I'm a mama of two boys (10 months and > 2y10months) and tandemfeed my two > boys. I'm vegetarian for about 15 years now and > our children are also > vegetarian (ovo - lacto vegetarian). > At the moment I'm a stay-at-home mum. > I've been reading some e-mails about flax oil > and want to know more about > it. What is it good for, how do you use it, how > much do you give to your > children (baby), etc. I live in Belgium > (English isn't my mother tongue) and > flax oil is rather expensive as it is an > American product. But I like to > know more about it as it may be usefull to us. > > My son of 10 months doesn't eat a lot yet (even > my son of almost 3 does not > eat as much as his little friends). When I'm > eating myself I try to give him > some of mine but he refuses most times. Because > he is still brestfed I'm > not worried although some peaple make me > sometimes insecure. Do you give > vitamins and what kind of ? Or other suplements > ? > > Thanks for your answers, > Love, > Virginie > > > > > ===== delmetria l. millener, freelance writer/editor business: 972-709-0589 | fax: 972-572-1087 thawriter | www.artisticalchemy.org i write for the very reason i breathe... Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Hi and welcome, Virginie, How wonderful you're tandem breastfeeding your boys! And how wonderful they're vegetarian! I *just* read a scientific review that said that DHA from flax oil does *not* get into mothers milk in any decent amount (but DHA from fish does, and to a lesser extent, DHA from leafy green vegetable and walnuts). I am a bit suspect of the article, but until more comes out about it, and in general to make sure your baby gets what he needs, you may want to give him a bit of the oil mixed in whatever he eats. It will also help him get a taste for it, since it can be unpleasant to some people. Since he doesn't eat much solid food, try to blend it into what he does eat, but don't worry too much. Once he starts eating more solids you can increase his dose. I wrote this article http://www.vegfamily.com/articles/flax-seed-oil.htm and in it I talk about the doses for babies and small children, as well as how you can use it. There is a *lot* of info about the benefits of DHA (which is the long-chain essential fatty acid known as omega-3 or n-3) all over the web and especially veg*n support sites (www.pcrm.org and www.vegfamily.org to name 2) but briefly, it is a major ingredient in brain and eye development, helps the body convert food to energy, helps regulate hormones, helps promote a healthy heart and blood system, may help prevent cancer (helps protect against free-radicals), and the list goes on. As far as the cost goes.... It's probably worth the cost of the import, but you can also buy flax seeds and grind them and use them in recipes. Is it not available as a nutritional supplement by prescription? At 10 mos I think the usual advice is that your younger son wouldn't need vitamins or other supplements. Your older son is old enough, if you think his diet needs a boost (which may depend on how much he still nurses). Shortly after my son turned 2, I started to give a vegan multi- and a Greens (green food) supplement. Your English seems fine but if you need clarification, let me know. Hope that helps. ~Doh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Doh - You are always such a wealth of information. I enjoyed reading your article. Rachael , Doh! <dohdriver> wrote: > ...I wrote this article > http://www.vegfamily.com/articles/flax-seed-oil.htm and in it I talk about > the doses for babies and small children, as well as how you can use it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 Hmm. I've been told that for depression and other mood disorders, flax and other vegetarian sources are not effective, that only the fish oils will work. Any idea if that's true? Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 > Sandra Mort <sandra.mort > Re:new and flax oil > > Hmm. I've been told that for depression and other mood disorders, flax and > other vegetarian sources are not effective, that only the fish oils will > work. Any idea if that's true? > Sandra, The problem is that studies have only been done with fish oil. Preliminary studies with flaxseed oil are promising, but seem to indicate a less noticeable improvement of symptoms. ~Doh ------- " They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. " ~ Ben Franklin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 Damn. Less noticable doesn't sound too promising to ME... Sandra > The problem is that studies have only been done with fish oil. > Preliminary studies with flaxseed oil are promising, but seem to indicate a > less noticeable improvement of symptoms. > ~Doh > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 Hi, Thanks for the info and Doh, for the interesting article and info. We're using it in the meantime. I have to say that it has a special taste. In mashed potatoes it's OK, in yogurt too, but pure it is not very tasty. Any tips on how to use it else are welcome. to d.millener : do you have any information about not giving it to boys ? I'm not worried but like to know why your naturopath said so. Virginie (mama van Tobias 02/03/00 en Tijs 28/02/02) Belgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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