Monthly Archives: March 2018

Does Doxyclycline Cause Depression?

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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The Western Diet

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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How Absorbable is Zinc Carbonate?

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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High Carbohydrate Diets: No Energy Restriction Required

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Weight loss has become an important topic as more people struggle to maintain their normal body weight. The exact causes of obesity are complex, but one of the main drivers is the presence of high amounts of refined crystalline sugar … Continue reading →

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To Supplement or Not To Supplement? That Is The Question

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The last two decades has seen an explosion in the availability of dietary supplements. Selling dietary supplements is a big business, and whereas dietary supplements used to be only available in specialised health food shops, now supermarkets and other high … Continue reading →

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How To Make An Infant Sleep for Longer

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Robert Barrington

It is well established that diet can have a pronounced effect on sleep. Both caffeine and alcohol can for example disrupt sleep. Also, it is known that the macronutrient (fat, protein and carbohydrate) content of the diet can affect sleep. … Continue reading →

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Can you Control Anxiety With Diet?

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

The modern Western World appears to have created an epidemic of anxiety. This likely relates to the hectic nature of our existence, something which many are not able to cope with over the long term. Anxiety is difficult to define, … Continue reading →

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More On Fruit Juice and Fibre

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Fruit juice is increasingly being evidenced to be as detrimental to the health as soft drinks. The reason for this relates to the fact that both are concentrated sources of sugar. Sugar is detrimental to the health because it contains … Continue reading →

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Adaptogenic Phytochemicals

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Robert Barrington
Posted in Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Ginseng (Panax ginseng), Rhodiola rosea (roseroot), Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), Sour date (Zizyphus jujuba), Stress, Terpenes, Withania (Withania somnifera) | Comments Off on Adaptogenic Phytochemicals

Panax Ginseng: Effects in Humans

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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