Monthly Archives: August 2018

Vitamin D Toxicity: Part 1

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D should really be considered a hormone rather than a vitamin as a dietary source is not required. Vitamin D can be produced in the skin by the action of ultraviolet light but diet can also contribute to total … Continue reading →

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Vitamin C Lowers High Blood Pressure

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

In life, sometimes the simplest things can be said to be the best. In the case of high blood pressure, what could be simpler than taking some vitamin C? The effectiveness of vitamin C tablets at lowering blood pressure was … Continue reading →

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Guduchi: Ayurvedic Treatment for Stress and Anxiety

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Allium Vegetables Treat Anxietry and Depression

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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What Is L-Theanine and Do You Need it?

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Robert Barrington

L-theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea (the Camellia sinensis plant). Chemically L-theanine is called 𝛾-glutamylethylamide. This amino acid does not form proteins like many other amino acids, but instead is found in its free-form. L-theanine is … Continue reading →

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Bad Weather? Time To Start Taking Vitamin D Again

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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L-Tryptophan: The Blood Brain Connection

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Robert Barrington

L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid. This means that the body cannot synthesis the amino acid, and so a dietary source must be provided for life to proceed. L-tryptophan has a number of interesting functions, one of which is its … Continue reading →

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Can Ginger (Zinger officinale) Lower Blood Sugar Levels?

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Ginger (Zinger officinale) is a medicinal plant that has traditionally been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It is the root (rhizome) of the ginger plant that possesses medicinal properties. Ginger root is readily available from supermarkets which makes it … Continue reading →

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What Role Does Vitamin D Play In Depression?

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Depression is increasingly common in the Western nations., This may relate to the mentally stressful lives these populations live. Depression can be severely debilitating to the sufferer, and research shows that in many cases depression is a chronic disorder that … Continue reading →

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How Does Vitamin D Relate To Fertility?

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Infertility affects 15 to 25 % of couples of reproductive age in Western countries. Infertility is therefore one of the leading causes of disease in Western nations. Because of the high rates of infertility, couples are increasingly turning to fertility … Continue reading →

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