Monthly Archives: April 2022

Combination Herbal Therapy to Treat Inflammation

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Evidence continues to accumulate that suggests that combinations of herbs are useful in the treatment of disease. Combinations of herbs are often more effective than single herbs because the phytochemicals they possess, and the effects they have, are slightly different. … Continue reading →

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Is Drinking Water Protective of Depression and Anxiety?

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that a poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle is associated with the development of mood disorders. Researchers have observed a number of dietary factors that can significantly improve mood and some of these are easy and cheap to … Continue reading →

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Ocimum Plants and Anxiety

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Ocimum plants are a group of plants, many of which are considered to possess medicinal value. In particular, Ocimum plants have been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, immunomodulatory, memory enhancing and anti-diabetic effects. Ocimum bascilicum is commonly called basil, … Continue reading →

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Ultra-Processed Foods and Depression

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Ultra-processed foods are those formulations of ingredients, mostly for industrial use only, derived from a series of industrial processes. Foods that are considered ultra-processed foods include frozen dishes, soft and sweetened drinked, distilled alcoholic beverages, frankfurter sausages, savoury snacks and … Continue reading →

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Piper methystucium as an Antidepressant

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Piper mythysticum is commonly called kava. The roots of the kava plant are thought to confer significant anxiolytic effects on humans and animals. The effects of kava are thought to be conferred through the activity of kavalactones acting on the … Continue reading →

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Digestive Function of the Pancreas

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Robert Barrington

The pancreas is a fist sized organ that sits roughly between the spleen and the duodenum. The pancreas is composed of two main types of tissue that comprise endocrine and exocrine functions. The acinar cells make up the exocrine glands … Continue reading →

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Tribulus terrestris: Neuroprotective?

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Tribulus terrestris is a plant used in traditional medicine for its anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, antispasmodic, cardioprotective, diuretic, immunomodulatory and nervous system activity. Evidence suggests that Tribulus terrestris contains phytochemicals that confer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the consumer. These antioxidant and … Continue reading →

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Nutrients for the Treatment of Thyroid Health

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Robert Barrington

The thyroid gland is pivotal in the metabolism of the organism. Hypothyroidism, or low activity of the thyroid, produces a sluggish metabolic rate which is characterised by the inability to correctly use energy to produce movement or heat. Treating hypothyroidism … Continue reading →

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Lamiaceae Plants as Antimicrobials

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Laminacae plants belong to the mint family of plants. These plants are characterised by their distinctive aroma and taste that results from their essential oils. The essential oils of Lamiaceae plants have been shown to possess significant antimicrobial effects against … Continue reading →

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Salvadora persica (miswak) as an Anxiolytic

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Salvadora persica is commonly called miswak or the mustard tree. The plant contains a range of phytochemicals that may contribute to its medicinal effects. Experimental models using animals suggest that miswak may have mood elevating effects. For example, in one … Continue reading →

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