Hemp is for Health & Beauty

Hemp foods have been used for centuries to benefit medical conditions ranging from skin disorders to cardiovascular disease. Hemp seeds provide a perfect balance of essential amino and fatty acids. These vital nutrients cannot be manufactured by the human body and must be present in our diet to ensure a healthy lifestyle.

Hemp seed oil works by providing the body with high levels of the two essential fatty acids; alpha linoleic acid and linoleic acid. These fatty acids are then converted by the body to produce a multitude of secondary metabolites that have biochemically important effects on the body. The oil may be taken directly and has a pleasant nutty flavour, unlike most other edible oils. As a dietary supplement it is also available in capsule form.

Medical studies have demonstrated that many common illnesses are related to deficiencies or imbalances of fatty acids in the diet. Symptoms are often related to a lack of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and their respective metabolite derivatives, the eicosanoids (which include prostaglandins) and arachidonic acid.

The essential fatty acids in hemp oil can be of benefit in the relief of medical conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, premenstrual tension, menopause, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. In addition, hemp oil can be used externally and may be extremely beneficial to sufferers of eczema and psoriasis.

Hemp oil may also have significant therapeutic benefit for multiple sclerosis, diabetes, cancer, chronic depression, and attention deficit disorder.

Hemp oil has been used as a beauty product by humans since the beginning of recorded history. A wide range of body-care products containing hemp oil are now available, including soaps, shampoos, conditioners, hand creams, shower gels, massage oils, lip balms, and moisturising body lotions.

About 75 % of the fatty acids in hemp oil are essential fatty acids (EFAs), which are known for their excellent emollient and lubricating properties. Long term usage of EFAs help dry-skin problems when consumed as food or when applied topically in skin-care products that contain hemp seed oil.

Hair-care products contain hemp oil lipids, which make hair more manageable, add body and enhance shine. The oil may also give relief from a dry, itchy scalp. The anti-inflammatory properties of the oil can further aid in the healing of minor skin abrasions and acne.

Why Choose Hemp Oil/Seeds for Health?
Hemp seed oil may remove plaque and cholesterol from veins and arteries by making blood platelets less sticky.

Hemp seeds are typically 24% protein, contain all of the essential amino acids in nutritionally significant amounts and in an easily digestible form, and a handful of seeds per day provides the min daily requirement.

Hemp seeds and oil have a delicious nutty flavour. They are tasty as well as nutritious.

Hemp oil is about 70-75% by volume essential fatty acids (EFAs), typically 50-55% Omega 6 (linoleic acid), about 20% Omega 3 (alpha-linoleic acid) and 1.7% Super Omega 6 (GLA). It features a very high percentage of EFAs compared to other
food oils.

Hemp oil contains high amounts of the 2 EFAs which cannot be produced by the body. (EFAs govern growth vitality and state of mind, and enhance immune response, in addition to building strong hair and nails)

Hemp seed oil has skin softening properties, stimulates hair and nail growth and induces over time smooth, unblemished, satiny feeling skin.

Hemp Seed Oil, when used regularly, will help to keep skin toned and firm and also serves as a digestive aid.

Hemp Seed Oil when applied to the skin forms a thinner film than other oils, which helps skin retain moisture more effectively.

MotherHemp Ltd, Tilton Barns, Firle, Lewes, East Sussex. BN8 6LL (UK)
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