Monthly Archives: March 2018

Valerian As A Treatment for Anxiety

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a condition characterised a low level chronic activation of the fear circuitry of the brain. This leads to a constant general feeling of discomfort and uneasiness that can impinge on a person’s life considerably. The … Continue reading →

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St John’s Wort in Moderate to Severe Depression

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington

St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) extract has been shown to be a beneficial herb for the treatment of mild to moderate depression. In this regard it outperforms a placebo and has shown to be as effective as tricyclic antidepressants and … Continue reading →

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Melatonin Against Winter Depression

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Melatonin is an endogenously produced hormone that is involved in the regulation of the circadian rhythms of animals. Evidence suggests that the circadian rhythms of depressed individuals are disrupted, and early wakening and insomnia are a common symptom of depression. … Continue reading →

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Alpha Linolenic Acid: Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is an essential fatty acid that has vitamin like effects in humans. Intakes of ALA must be balanced with intake of the other essential fatty acid linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)), and the dietary … Continue reading →

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Feverfew: The Anti-Anxiety Herb

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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The Mediterranean Diet

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Weight Loss Adapted To The Menstrual Cycle

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The menstrual cycle produces significant hormonal fluctuations. These hormonal fluctuation relate to the fertility cycle, and their primary purpose is reproductive. However, the hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle have a significant influence on the storage and utilisation of energy, … Continue reading →

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Short Chain Fatty Acids May Reduce Appetite

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Robert Barrington

There exists a highly complex negative feedback loop for appetite regulation. This feedback loop ensures that no overeating occurs and this helps maintain body weight within a set range. The hormones and nerve signals that regulate this feedback loop are … Continue reading →

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Cheap High Quality Foods

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Robert Barrington

There is a perception sometime that high quality foods are expensive. Often individuals claim that they cannot afford to eat well. This is generally not the case and many high quality health providing foods can be purchased cheaply. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Omega 3 Fats: Alpha Linolenic Acid Versus Eicosapentaenoic Acid

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Robert Barrington

There are two essential fatty acids in human nutrition. Alpha linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is the essential fat the belongs to the omega-3 family of fatty acids, and linoleic acid (LA, C18:2 (n-6)) is the essential fat that belongs … Continue reading →

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