Monthly Archives: October 2016

Green Tea for Multiple Sclerosis?

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Multiple sclerosis is a condition characterised by a weakness in the skeletal muscles. The causes of multiple sclerosis are not fully understood, but relate to an autoimmune condition of the nervous system that leads to a loss of the myelin … Continue reading →

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The Connection Between High Blood Glucose and High Blood Cholesterol

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Pro-Oxidant Effects of Polyphenols

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Sugar Tax What About Fruit Juice

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Anti-Cancer Diet Recommendations

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The association between diet and cancer is fairly well established in the nutritional literature. Extensive research over the last 50 years has demonstrated that particular foods and particular food components may have specific anti-cancer effects. More recently, perhaps in the … Continue reading →

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Protein Stimulates Energy Expenditure

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Overfeeding is considered by many to be a cause of weight gain, However, it is often overlooked that overfeeding can increase energy expenditure. The relationship between energy expenditure and excess calorie intake is not fully understood but may relate to … Continue reading →

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Carbohydrate Timing: Post Workout Carbohydrate

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The general recommendation is to consume whole grain carbohydrate sources, and to avoid refined grains and sugars. The rationale behind this recommendation stems from the ability of refined grains and sugars to overload the liver and other cells with energy, … Continue reading →

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Eat More Cocoa, Improve Your Health

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

It is often considered that physiological and mental deterioration occurs inevitably during ageing. For example, muscle mass and blood pressure show detrimental physiological decreases and increases, respectively, as ageing proceeds. Mental function too shows a correlative decline with advancing years … Continue reading →

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Nice Data, Poor Conclusion: More Sodium Pseudoscience

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The mainstream medical establishment still pushes the paradigm that salt (sodium chloride) is a cause of high blood pressure. However, for the general population, those with good health, this is not evidenced in the scientific literature. Healthy individuals who increase … Continue reading →

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How To Reverse An Iron Deficiency

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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