Monthly Archives: November 2019

The Pharmacology of Lavender Essential Oil

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Lavender is a description of a group of plants that belong to the lavendula genus of flowering plants. Lavender is used therapeutically as a mood stabiliser, and in this regard perhaps the most common specie of lavender for this use … Continue reading →

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Lavender Essential Oil for Anxiety

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Lavender is the common name for a group of plants belonging to the Lamiaceae (mint) family of plants. Like many mint plants, lavender is associated with an essential oil that gives a distinctive aroma. Lavender is a plant associated with … Continue reading →

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Aromatherapy for Mood Disorders?

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Aromatherapy is the use of the aromas of the essential oils from plants, along with massage, to cause physiological changes. For example, aromatherapy oils have been shown to cause relaxation or stimulation of humans and animals. This likely relates to … Continue reading →

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Tea Versus Coffee

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Polygonum multiflorum

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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More Evidence That Antidepressants are Antioxidants

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Although antidepressant drugs are widely prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and depression, it is not fully understood how they work. Medical literature suggests that modern antidepressants work by increasing levels of serotonin, noradrenaline or dopamine in the brain. This … Continue reading →

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Antioxidants as Therapy for Low Mood

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Exposure to stress is a primary factor in the development of mood disorders. Stress is able to cause mood disorders because one of the downstream effects of the presence of high levels of stress hormones is the production of inflammation … Continue reading →

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Does Caffeine Consumption Cause Anxiety?

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Robert Barrington

It is often reported that tea and coffee are able to trigger anxious symptoms in certain people. However, this anecdotal evidence is not supported by studies that have investigated the effects of caffeine, coffee and tea on the symptoms of … Continue reading →

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Caffeine Consumption and Depression

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Many people associate caffeine with nervousness and the development of anxiety. In the short term, this may be the case, and those with anxiety are advised to avoid excessive intakes of caffeine, particularly from coffee, unless habituated to the intake. … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Vegan Diets

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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