Monthly Archives: September 2018

Citrus Fruit: Anxiety and Depression

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Can B Vitamins Improve Mood?

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Energy Restriction and Fasting As A Treatment For Depression

It is known that diet can have a significant influence on mood. A healthy diet has been shown to improve mood in both the short and long term. One of the reasons for this may be that poor quality diets … Continue reading

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Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) for Anxiety and Depression?

Black nightshade is a perennial herb that is distributed widely throughout the World. It can be found in wooded areas and open fields, and produces a dark purple berry. Traditionally the fruit of black nightshade has been boiled to produce … Continue reading

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Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum): Liver Protective Herb

Kakamachi (Solanum nigrum) belongs to the Solanaceae (nightshade) family of plants, and is a perennial herb found throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America and Australasia. Other common names for the herb include European black nightshade, black nightshade, duscle, garden … Continue reading

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Ayurvedic Mandur Bhasma: Hepatoprotective Effects

Ayurvedic medicine is an Indian form of medicine that dates back many thousands of years. In ayurvedic medicine, a bhasma is a metallic or mineral preparation, which is treated with herbal juices or within a decoction and exposed to heat. … Continue reading

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Vinegar For Better Blood Sugar Control

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Mandur Bhasma: Hepatoprotective Agent

mandur bhasma (also called mandoor bhasma) is an Ayurvedic formula made from the ferric oxide form of iron. This iron is processed to improve its bioavailability. This processing involves calcination (heating) the iron oxide in order to purify it. Mandur … Continue reading

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Sugar Sugar Everywhere!!

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Antidepressants as Antioxidants

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