Monthly Archives: July 2019

Epilobium angustifolium (Fireweed) (210719)

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Dog Rose (Rosa canina)

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Effects of Vitamin D on Mental Health: Antioxidant Effects?

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is often referred to as a vitamin, but in reality it is a steroid hormone. Dietary sources of vitamin D include fish and their oils. The best source of vitamin D is endogenous synthesis through the skin. Vitamin … Continue reading →

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Vinegar: Beneficial to Blood Sugar

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Robert Barrington

One of the causes of disease is an inability to properly control blood sugar levels. Large fluctuations in the amount of glucose in the blood, over time, may lead to insulin resistance, weight gain, central adiposity and diabetes. It is … Continue reading →

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Is Vitamin D an Effective Antidepressant?

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that large proportions of those living in high latitudes are deficient in vitamin D. This relates to the fact that dietary source of the vitamin are not commonly consumed, and the sun in these high latitude regions is … Continue reading →

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Dairy as A Weight Loss Food Group

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Dietary calcium may cause weight loss because it is able to alter calcitriol levels. This suppression of calcitriol may have effects on adipocytes such that intracellular calcium ion levels fall. This then triggers a release of lipids from the adipocytes, … Continue reading →

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Rhodiola Rosea Increases Exercise Performance

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that is indigenous to the mountainous regions of the arctic circle. A number of benefits have been attributed to intake of Rhodiola rosea, and these effects include improvements in mental and physical performance. The … Continue reading →

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Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Maca (Lepidium meyenii)

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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More On Green Tea

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Tea is a drink made from the Camellia sinensis plant. After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. Green tea is particularly healthy because of the way it is prepared, and in this regard contains high amounts … Continue reading →

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