Regarding flax seeds - they should be ground flax seeds to help with C. I buy a vacuum packed preground organic package and put it in the fridge or freezer upon opening. Ground flax seeds should be keep cool. If you want to grind your own then a coffee grinder works really well. I started with 2 tbsp. per day as per advice from my specialist although looking back I think that I should have worked up to that. Debbie, Ontario Canada