Monthly Archives: October 2020

Polygonum multiflorum: Brain Friendly Plant

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Polygonum multiflorum is a medicinal plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Extracts of the plant are high in antioxidants, and this may explain some of the therapeutic effects of the plant. An anti-ageing effect has been reported for … Continue reading →

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Polygonum multiflorum: Medicinal Plant

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Polygonum multiflorum is a plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine. The plant is widely grown and harvested in mountainous parts of China, where it grows as a shrub on hillsides, forests and rocky areas. It is also grown … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Mechanisms of Weight Loss

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Stress and Fasting

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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What Are the Current Vitamin D Recommendations?

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vitamin D is an important hormone that plays a role in cell regulation and metabolism. In this role it can affect all aspects of cellular metabolism. It is becoming evident from research that the recommended intake for vitamin D may … Continue reading →

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Meat, Fish or Fowl?

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Robert Barrington

For those of us that like to eat animal products, there is a continual choice between the different forms of meat. Clearly there are taste differences between the various types of meat, but perhaps more importantly, there are also nutritional … Continue reading →

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The Main Benefits of Whole Grain Bread

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Bread is a widely consumed food. The exact type of bread consumed varies between different cultures and societies. In the West, white bread is widely consumed, and this is a relatively recent phenomenon. The main difference between white bread and … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten Benefits of Alcohol

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Excessive alcohol intakes are damaging to physical health and destructive to mental health. However, when moderated, alcohol can have a number of beneficial effects. One of the major effects of regular alcohol consumption is a beneficial effect on body weight. … Continue reading →

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Rhodiola rosea: Anxiolytic Herb?

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that has been evidenced to have anti-stress effects. These effects stem from the ability of phytochemicals within the plant to alter brain and hormonal activity. The main active principles within Rhodiola rosea are thought … Continue reading →

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Phenols as Antimicrobials

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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