Monthly Archives: January 2021

The Human Stomach

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Aegle marmelos (Bael)

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Myrtus communis: antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Myrtus communis (myrtle) is a medicinal plant that grows as a small tree to a height of about 2 meters. In the Bible, Nehemiah 8:15 mentions the use of myrtle in relation to the celebration of the feast in the … Continue reading →

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Myrtle (Myrtus communis): Mood Elevating Herb for Sleep Disorders

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen perennial shrub belonging to the Myrtaceae family of plants. The plant possesses multiple stems and produces a white flower, being found growing in humid regions of Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia and India. … Continue reading →

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Rose Oil Aromatherapy for Anxiety

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Plants contain essential oils, and many of these have been shown to have medicinal effects. Essential oils from plants can be absorbed through the respiratory system, and then can have physiological effects. Rose sent is known to affect the central … Continue reading →

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How Does Sleep Relate to Mood?

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Self reported symptoms of anxious and depressed individuals often include an inability to sleep consistently or deeply. Results dating back to the 1960s suggest that anxiety and depression may result in changes to sleep patterns as measured electroencephalograms. For example, … Continue reading →

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The Damask Rose (Rosa damascena): Chemical Composition

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Robert Barrington

The medicinal effects of the Damask rose relate to the chemical composition present in the petals, leaves and stems of the plant. These chemicals can be broadly split into the essential oil and the non-essential oil components. The essential oils … Continue reading →

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Soy For Mood Elevation

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Quercetin as a Mood Elevating Therapy

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Lack of Sleep: Serious Health Effects

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Obtaining enough sleep is a necessary requirement of health. The exact amount of sleep necessary will vary between individuals, but is likely to fall between 8 and 10 hours a night for most people. Children and those who are physically … Continue reading →

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