Young and properly functioning skin has plenty of ceramides. Ageing and Disease reduce the levels of ceramides by replacing the polyunsaturated fatty acids that make ceramides flexible.

Globally there are approximately 1 billion women who are going through or have gone through menopause. In the Unites States alone the number is around 43 million. Between 1993 and 2000, the US 50+ population grew 75%.

During the menopause oestrogen levels drop, within one year all skin structures show signs of ageing. As oestrogen supports and protects all skin structures, the menopause results in decreasing barrier protection, heightened sensitivity, increased wrinkling, scaling, dryness, loss of firmness and flexibility and inflammation through the skin.

Linoleic acid, which is found in 50% of hemp seed oil has been clinically proven anti-inflammatory properties and are beneficial for post laser-treatment or peeled, stressed, acne-prone and sun damaged skin (apply directly onto damaged area).

MENOPAUSE recommended dosage: ingest 3 dessertspoons per day (min 6 weeks), reduce to 2 ongoing
DRY SKIN recommended dosage: ingest 3 dessertspoons per day, reduce 2 ongoing
LASER BURNS recommended usage: apply directly to effected burnt or sore area 3 times a day
MOISTURIZER recommended usage: apply 2ml to dry skin / face and hands twice daily.

Acne effects nearly 17 million Americans of any age and can be aggravated by many factors such as dietary, environmental, cosmetics, stress and pregnancy. Acne is caused by a hormone imbalance that cannot be healed externally. Fortunately skin care products containing GLA and LA have been found effective in the treatment of acne. Repressing the inflammation of the skin and thus preventing or alleviating breakouts.

Approaching a 100% of youth aged 12-17 will experience acne. For males this is more sever and they are less likely to seek treatment than women.

Recommended dosage: ingest 2 dessertspoons per day

Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder is associated to hyperactivity and reduced attention. In the United States over 100,000 high school children now use drugs such as Rytalin. Nutritional research indicates the cause as dietary in the vast majority of cases.

Diet has a key role in preventing and treating ADHD. Many suffers can be cured by identifying basic mineral deficiencies in iron, zinc, magnesium and calcium, all of which have been reported as deficient in ADHD cases.

Both the n-3 series (pre-cursor alpha linolenic acid) and the n-6 series (pre-cursor linoleic acid) have been reported as being significantly lower in children with ADHD . Other research has demonstrated that aggression has been significantly reduced in young males by the n-3 series. Research into n-6 or alpha-linolenic acid has yielded encouraging results and is ongoing.

Where immediate dietary causes have been less identifiable the use of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) supplements has shown favourable results. The brains' neuronal membranes are composed of phospholipids containing large amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids especially n-3 and n-6 acids (abundant in hemp oil), these humans cannot manufacture and are obtained in the diet. EFAs are also metabolized to prostaglandins which are important to control metabolic / cellular processes.

The Prostaglandin Cascade is a vital biochemical activity that regulates a number of important body processes such as blood pressure, heart and muscle contraction. A gland secretes a chemical message (a hormone) that attaches itself to the cell membrane of the target cell.

Hormones form prostaglandins from fatty acids extracted through the cell membrane. The prostaglandin enters the cell, providing instructions send by that hormonal gland and intracellular activity begins such as regeneration / maintenance. This occurs in a fraction of a second, immediately after the prostaglandins have delivered the message they are destroyed.

Hemp oil is natures most balanced source of Linoleic(LA) and Alpha-Linolenic Acid (LNA) with a ratio of 3 to 1 (LA:LNA) both are vital for the prostaglandins cascade.

Recommended dosage: ingest 3 dessertspoons per day

Cancer treatment may be assisted by administration of Linoliec Acid and Gamma Linolenic Acid. Cancer tissues and cells have lower contents of GLA and other related metabolite compared to healthy tissue. Linolenic Acid increases the rate at which cancer cells die-off.

News update: Reuters - May 10, 2000,
(London, adapted)

"GLA has been reported to kill brain and prostate cancer and inhibit the spread of malignant tumors by restricting blood vessel growth. GLA has NO SIDE EFFECTS.

In a study at the University of Nottingham 38 breast cancers patients were given oral capsules of GLA (2.8 milligrams per day) and Tamoxifen, compared to a control group of women who took just Tamoxifen.

The women taking GLA in addition to Tamoxifen achieved a faster recovery, suggesting positive responses to endocrine system (cell regulation) disorders".

Recommended dosage varies from super dose of up to 150ml per day reduce after initial week to 4-2 dessertspoons per day.

Arterial Plaque is the deposition of blood components on the interior walls of our blood vessels. Most cardiovascular diseases threatening human health are caused by arterial plaque.

This process may eventually block blood flow and cause arteriosclerosis and strokes, LDL cholesterol a sticky substance present in the blood has been identified as one of the main contributors to arterial plaque.

Other factors such as smoking, stress and intake of saturated fatty acids (Animal fat) are known to contribute to high LDL level in the blood.

Treatment of patients with daily doses of Linoleic Acid and Gamma-Linolenic Acid have shown to rapidly reduce blood levels of both LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol. Regular use of hemp oil may help reduce risks of Arteriosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases.

Recommended dosage: ingest 3 dessertspoons per day, monitor cholestrol levels.

PMS or premenstrual syndrome can include varying intensities of painful muscular tension, swelling of the breast, nervousness and irritability as well as aggression and depression.

Scientific investigation indicates women with PMS suffer from a fatty acid metabolism disorder, where the ability to convert Linoleic Acid into Gamma Linolenic Acid disturbs the supply of prostaglandins (cell regulators). A dosage of 1.4 grams Linoleic Acid and 155 milligrams Gamma Linolenic Acid over a twelve week period has been demonstrated in clinical trials to relieve premenstrual problems. GLA supplements are standard medication for PMS. Linoleic Acid is synthesized into GLA by the body. As explained there are numerous reasons for an inadequate supply of these Essential Fatty Acids.

Recommended dosage: ingest 3 dessertspoons per day over six weeks.

Some fatty acids including Gamma Linolenic Acid are effective for their anti-inflammatory and immune system stimulating factors.

A daily oral administration of 1.2-1.4 grams of GLA (corresponding to 3 to 4 dessertspoons of hemp oil) over a period of twelve weeks has been clinically proven to significantly alleviate the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Recommended dosage: ingest 4 dessertspoons daily for first initial month then 2 dessertspoons ongoing

GLA deficiency has been suggested in a number of clinical studies for multiple sclerosis, schizophrenic psychosis and cancer.

Multiple Sclerosis has been shown to occur more frequently in geographical areas where the diet has higher levels of saturated fat.

A dietary supplement of unsaturated acids has a positive effect on cholesterol levels, cell membranes and cell regulation. In cases of schizophrenic psychosis disturbances are found in the fatty acid metabolism which might be treated through administration of EFA's (essential fatty acids).