Monthly Archives: August 2016

Dietary Fat and Its Connection to Depression

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Are You Getting Your Minerals?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Why Are Nuts A Weight Loss Food?

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The traditional paradigm of weight loss suggests that the amount of weight gained or lost is a result of the energy input and energy expenditure of an individual. In this respect, it would be expected that increased physical activity and … Continue reading →

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Potassium to Sodium Ratio

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Green Tea Increases Energy Expenditure

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Adenosine Receptors and Caffeine

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Adenosine is a predominantly inhibitory neurotransmitter located in the central nervous system of animals. Adenosine acts of adenosine receptors which include a number of subgroups. While evidence suggests that adenosine can have excitatory effects in some neurones, generally activation of … Continue reading →

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How Does Green Tea Cause Weight Loss?

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a drink that has traditionally been considered a health tonic. Modern science has corroborated this traditional belief, and many studies have provided evidence that regular consumption of tea confers a number of health benefits. The health benefits of … Continue reading →

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The Thermogenic Effects of Green Tea

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a decoction of the Camellia sinensis leaf. Tea comes in a number of different forms including green tea, oolong tea and black tea, with the degree of fermentation during processing determining the final product. Fermentation can alter the … Continue reading →

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Caffeine and Sleep

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Sleep problems are common for many following Western lifestyles. Studies have investigated the reasons contributing to this widespread insomnia and a number of possible theories have been suggested. However, taken as a whole the scientific evidence suggests that insomnia is … Continue reading →

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What if you had a chance….

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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