If you have a torn meniscus, you may: 1  Be unable to extend your leg comfortably and may feel better when your knee is bent (flexed). 2  Develop pain gradually along the meniscus and joint line when you put stress on your knees (usually during a repeated activity). 3  Have swelling, stiffness or tightness in your knee.
Flax (also known as common flax or linseed), with the binomial name Linum usitatissimum, is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae.It is a food and fiber crop that is grown in cooler regions of the world.The textiles made from flax are known in the West as linen, and traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes and table linen.t is a food and fiber crop that is grown in cooler regions of the world. The textiles made from flax are known in the West as linen, and traditionally used for bed sheets, underclothes and table linen.
Flaxseeds (also called linseeds) are a rich source of micronutrients, dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, also known as ALA or omega-3. The seeds come from flax, one of the oldest fiber crops in the world-known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and China.Flaxseed is a source of healthy fat, antioxidants, and fiber; modern research has found evidence to suggest that flaxseed can also help lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.laxseed is a source of healthy fat, antioxidants, and fiber; modern research has found evidence to suggest that flaxseed can also help lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.