Monthly Archives: February 2019

Does Aspartame Cause detrimental Mood Changes Including Depression?

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is increasingly being added to a greater number of foods. The aspartame molecule is comprised on three main components, the amino acids L-aspartate and L-phenylalanine, as well as methanol. The methanol fraction of the … Continue reading →

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Artificial Sweeteners: Always Read The Label

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Artificial sweeteners are increasingly being added to food and drinks. In particular, over the last 10 years or so, there has been a gradual increase in the appearance of artificial sweeteners in soft drinks and fruit juices. Artificial sweeteners have … Continue reading →

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Aronia Melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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More on The Protective Effect of Citrus Fruit on Mood Disorders

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Plant material that is high in antioxidants shows the ability to have beneficial effects of mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Citrus fruit is high in a number of phytochemical antioxidants particularly vitamin C and a number of polyphenols … Continue reading →

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Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) In Polyherbal Formulas

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Robert Barrington

A polyherbal formula is a combination of herbs. These herbs are usually selected because they share properties that make them useful against a particular disease or condition. Ayurvedic medicine uses combinations of herbs as polyherbal formulas because traditionally they have … Continue reading →

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Polyherbal Formulas to Treat Mood Disorders

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Herbs and phytochemicals have been extensively researched for their ability to treat mood disorders. In many cases these effects are comparable to those of pharmaceutical drugs. A number of mechanisms by which herbs and phytochemicals can affect the central nervous … Continue reading →

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West Himalayan Fir (Abies pindrow): Another Anxiety Treatment

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

The west Himalayan fir (Abies pindrow) is a tree that is native to the Himalayan regions around Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and Nepal. The evergreen tree grows at altitudes of 2000 to 3000 meters, and can reach up to 60 meters … Continue reading →

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Convolvulus pluricaulis as an Antidepressant

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Convolvulus pluricaulis is a traditional herbal remedy that is used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine. Evidence suggests that extracts of convolvulus pluricaulis are effective at modulating the central nervous system. Studies show that extracts of the plant may act a mood … Continue reading →

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More On Antioxidants and Mood Disorders

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

When energy is utilised in cells the resulting oxidative phosphorylation produces free radicals including reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS). These free radicals are required in small amount for normal cellular processes such as immunity and signalling … Continue reading →

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Carotenoids in Tea

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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