Monthly Archives: September 2018

Poor Glucose Tolerance Negatively Affects Mood

Glucose intolerance is a condition whereby the insulin receptor becomes desensitised to the action of insulin. This prevents insulin lowering blood glucose levels sufficiently in response to carbohydrate consumption, and as a result blood glucose control is diminished. Initially this … Continue reading

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High Glycaemic Diets Negatively Affect Mood

The association between the food we eat and health is very well established. We are what we eat, and a low quality diet devoid of essential nutrients is unable to provide the individual with the correct chemicals required for optimal … Continue reading

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Panic Attacks: Possible Causes

Anxiety is a common disorder in the modern Western World, with estimates indicating that 7.3 % of people in the United States may be sufferers. A sudden and extreme (paroxysmal) form of anxiety is a panic attack. It has been … Continue reading

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Blood Glucose Control Affects Mood

With nutrition often the most obvious solutions to problems are overlooked. This is certainly the case with the link between blood glucose levels and mood. The brain is a highly complex organ, and one that uses a large amount of … Continue reading

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Kasani (Cichorium intybus): More Evidence of Liver Protection

Kasani (Cichorium intybus), also known as chicory, is a perenial heraceous plant that contains a number of important phytochemical groups that show medicianl properties. Theses include sesquiterpene lactones (including lactucin, lactucopicrin, 8-desoxy lactucin, guaianolid glycosides, including chicoroisides B and C … Continue reading

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Sweeteners Sweeteners Everywhere

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Stress: How Does It Cause Mood Changes?

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Kasani (Cichorium intybus) for Liver Protection

Kasani (Cichorium intybus) is a herb that has traditionally been used as a general liver tonic in Ayurvedic medicine. The ability of kasani to protect the liver is well documented. For example in animals studies, extracts of kasani are able … Continue reading

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Kasani (Cichorium intybus): Liver Protective Herb

Kasani (Cichorium intybus) is a common herb also known a chicory, blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, horseweed or wild bachelor’s button. Kasani possesses a flower with a stem that can reach 100 cm, and the flower heads … Continue reading

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Himsra: Liver Protective Herb (More Evidence)

Himsra (Capparis sepiaria) is a herb that has been traditionally used in Ayurvedic, Unani and Chinese medicine. Himsra has a number of physiological effects that relate to its antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity. These properties give the herb a beneficial … Continue reading

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