Monthly Archives: May 2020

Age-Related Greying of Hair

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Borage for Mood?

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Annona cherimola: Antidepressant Herb?

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Annona is a group of plants belonging to the Annonaceae family. A number of species from this group have been shown to have central nervous system effects and may have mood elevating properties. Studies with animals have shown that Annonaceae … Continue reading →

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5-Hydroxytryptophan for Weight Loss?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Robert Barrington

5-Hydroxytryptophan is a metabolite of L-tryptophan. It is found in a number of plants including the Griffonia simplicifolia plant. The 5-hydroxytryptophan in Griffonia seeds is bioavailable, and evidence suggests that when consumed it may increase brain levels of serotonin. Serotonin … Continue reading →

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Is Red Meat Really Bad For You?

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Robert Barrington

It has been claimed that eating red meat may be associated with certain detrimental health outcomes. However, it is important to understand two fundamental principles before any claim against red meat can be made. Firstly, not all red meat is … Continue reading →

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Cacao versus Cocoa

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Cacao and cocoa are derived from the Theobroma cacao plant. Both are made from the beans the plant produces. Cacao differs from cocoa in that it is less processed and thus resembles more the content of the original bean. Studies … Continue reading →

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Annona diversifolia: Anxiolytic Herb from Mexico

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Annona diversifolia is a plant used in traditional Mexican herbal medicine for the treatment of nervios. Nervios in Latin America is considered a state of bodily and mental unrest, possibly as caused by stress. One aspect of nervios that is … Continue reading →

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Can you Prevent Age Related Greying of Hair?

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Aralia continentalis (Manchurian Spikenard)

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Valeriana officinalis As An Anxiolytic?

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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