Monthly Archives: December 2019

Are Berries Protective of Anxiety?

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Fruits and vegetables may be protective of mood disorder because of the phytochemicals they contain. One group of phytochemicals in plant foods that have shown protective effects on mental health are the flavonoids. Berries are a rich source of flavonoid … Continue reading →

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Is Garlic an Antidepressant?

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a herb from the Liliaceae family. Evidence suggests that garlic confers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on animals and humans due to the complex phytochemistry it possesses. One of the health effects of garlic may be … Continue reading →

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Can Garlic Reduce Anxiety?

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a herb that has been traditionally used as a medicine. The medicinal properties of garlic relate to the complex phytochemistry it contains. This chemistry includes compounds that provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the consumer, and … Continue reading →

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Ginger as a Treatment for Anxiety

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a plant that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family of plant. The roots of ginger are commonly used as a spice, but also have medicinal effects. Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression are known to be … Continue reading →

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Triterpenoid Saponins in Pulsatilla Plants

Posted on December 8, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Pulsatilla Plants

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Ginkgo Biloba: Sleep and Mood

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Extracts of ginkgo biloba are widely available as tablets. Research shows that standardised extracts of ginkgo biloba are effective at increasing blood flow to the brain, and this provides a cognitive benefit. The ability of ginkgo biloba to alter brain … Continue reading →

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Inflammation, Oxidative stress and Mood Disorders

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Robert Barrington

The biochemical changes that occur to cause depression and anxiety are of interest to researchers because an understanding of these factors can allow treatments to be found. It is known that mood disorders such as anxiety and depression are triggered … Continue reading →

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Lettuce as an Anxiety Treatment

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a plant belonging to the compositae family of plants. Lettuce possesses a number of medicinal properties and that may relate to the phytochemicals it contains. Lettuce is an important source of nutrients and is perhaps best … Continue reading →

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Lettuce Seeds as a Sleep Aid and Anxiety Treatment

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Garden lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a member of the Compositae family, and is a popular food that is consumed all year round. Commonly the leaves of the plant are eaten in salads, but traditional medicine uses the seeds of the … Continue reading →

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