Category Archives: Potassium

A Short Word On Goats Milk

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Robert Barrington

It is estimated that Worldwide more people consume products made from goat’s milk than they do cow’s milk. This likely relates to the historical domestication of the goat which may have occurred as far ago as 8000 years B.C. This … Continue reading →

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Dandelion: Diuretic and Liver Tonic

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The name dandelion comes from the French for lions tooth (dent de lion). This is in reference to the jagged tooth like leaves that characterise the dandelion plant (Taracum officinale). Generally, gardeners think of dandelion as a weed on account … Continue reading →

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Potassium Chloride as an Alternative to Sodium Chloride

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Do Low Sodium Diets Lower Blood Pressure?

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Fruit And Vegetables Are Cardioprotective: Is Potassium Pivotal?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The theory that high sodium diets cause hypertension is controversial. This is because while some studies do show that high sodium diets cause blood pressure rises in certain subgroups of the population as a whole, they are not able to … Continue reading →

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Potassium and Blood Pressure: Evidence from Vegetarians

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The mainstream viewpoint is that high sodium diets cause high blood pressure. The solution to this problem we are told is to restrict dietary sodium in order to lower blood pressure. As with all good lies, this particular turd is … Continue reading →

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Does Sodium Really Cause High Blood Pressure?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The current mainstream medical consensus is that high sodium diets are a cause of elevated blood pressure, and that lowering sodium intake will reduce blood pressure. As with all good lies, this viewpoint is based on a half truth, which … Continue reading →

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Is A High Salt Diet Really A Macromineral Imbalance?

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The current mainstream opinion is that high salt (sodium) diets are a cause of high blood pressure. However, this opinion is controversial because results from studies looking at high sodium diets are not consistent. While some studies do show some … Continue reading →

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The Western Diets: No Plant Food Required

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that sodium chloride is not responsible for the hypertension epidemic in developed nations. Studies investigating the effects of salt have found that while a small sub-population of individuals may be affected negatively by salt, normal healthy individuals can … Continue reading →

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Western Diets: Poor Mineral Balance

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he macrominerals calcium, sodium, magnesium and potassium are required for a number of important physiological functions in humans. In particular the minerals form a complex interactive system that provides the mechanisms by which nerve impulses are fired and regulated. Correct … Continue reading →

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