Monthly Archives: February 2021

Immune Boosting Mushrooms

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Lycopene for Health

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Amaranthus spinosus: Antidepressant Herb

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Amaranthus spinosus, commonly called spiny amaranth, spiny pigweed or thorny amaranth, is a plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. The plant grows native to the tropics and is considered a weed. However, the plant is consumed as a food … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants: Associated with Lower Anxiety Scores

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Inflammation in the brain is associated with the development of mood disorders. This occurs because inflammation can cause damage to tissues via the generation of free radicals. A number of studies have shown that control of these free radicals, either … Continue reading →

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) for Sleep and Well Being

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that is used in Indian traditional medicine for its mood elevating effects. The herb has been extensively evidenced to attenuate the stress response, and in doing so alleviates the symptoms associated with stress, including insomnia … Continue reading →

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Passionflower as a Sleep Aid

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Mood disorder can cause insomnia, because they change the way the brain functions. In particular, neurones in the hippocampus become dysfunctional, and this has a whole range of knock on effects that include an inability to sleep normally. The disturbed … Continue reading →

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Silver as a Bactericidal Agent

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Robert Barrington

A number of metals have been shown to have useful health effects. Silver is one metal that has some interesting health properties. In one role, silver appears to be an effective agent at killing bacteria. In particular, colloidal silver has … Continue reading →

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Beetroot as a Source of Nitrates

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Walnuts as a Source of Alpha Linolenic Acid

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Erythrina variegata: Antidepressant

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Erythrina variegata is a plant that belongs to the Fabaceae or legume family. Erythrina variegata is a deciduous tree that is commonly referred to as tiger’s claw or the Indian coral tree. The plant is native to parts of Asia … Continue reading →

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