Monthly Archives: September 2020

What Can You Expect From Better Nutrition?

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Only a small number of people go through the experience of better health from improved nutrition. The vast majority of individuals in the Western world continue to consume the Western diet throughout their lives, and these people experience a slow … Continue reading →

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Convolvulus Seeds: Lysergic Acid Alkaloids

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Convolvulus is a large group of flowering plants that includes the morning glory plants (of which there are over 1000). Medicinally, convolvulus has been shown to have significant beneficial effects on mood. Extracts of both flowers and leaves show particular … Continue reading →

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Red Meat: Too Much Of A Good Thing?

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Red meat undoubtedly has some health benefits associated with consumption. In particular, red meat provides all the essential amino acids necessary for human growth and metabolism and is therefore considered a complete protein. In addition, red meat is an excellent … Continue reading →

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Meat or Fish?

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Meat and fish are excellent sources of protein. In this regard, both can be considered to contain all the essential amino acids required by humans. However, meat and fish differ in a number of ways and these differences can significantly … Continue reading →

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Convolvulus Pluricaulis as a Nootropic

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Convolvulus pluricaulis is a plant used in the Ayurvedic traditional medicine system of India. It is used as a general tonic. Evidence also suggests that Convolvulus pluricaulis has adaptogenic and anti-stress properties, and these may explain its ability to favourably … Continue reading →

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L-Theanine, Melissa officinalis, Magnolia officinalis

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Cocoa as a Mood Enhancer

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Moringa oleifera: Anti-Anxiety Herb?

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Moringa oleifera is a flowering plant that belongs to the Moringaceae family. Common names for the plant include the drumstick tree, moringa, the horseradish tree or Shevga. The plant is fast growing and drought resistant and is native to India. … Continue reading →

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How Easy Is It To Overeat Healthy Food?

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that it is relatively easy to overeat processed foods that are high in sugar and fat because they act as drugs in the brain. Such food, which includes most junk and fast foods, are able to activate similar … Continue reading →

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How To Limit Damage Caused By Processed Meat

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Processed meat has been shown to be associated with certain detrimental health outcomes, including an increased risk of gastrointestinal cancer. The reason for this is understood to be due to the presence of preservatives in the meat, which can include … Continue reading →

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