The Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) tree, commonly shortened to ‘vitex’, Abraham’s Balm, Monk’s Pepper, Lilac Chastetree, or the chaste tree as it is often known has been […]
The plant Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) which is found throughout Europe and some Western parts of Asia could offer the insomniac some relief and relaxation by acting […]
Widespread interest in the potential health benefits of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) especially in conjunction with polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LC-PUFAs) abounds. Animal studies […]
Pseudostellaria heterophylla (Miq.) Pax is more commonly called Hai Er Shen (Kid Ginseng), Tai Zi Shen (Prince Ginseng) or False Starwort. It is a member […]
This is a question I’m often asked by students studying food technology and nutrition because there are some distinct differences between the two diets. There […]
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder and urethra and is usually caused by bacterial infection. It can be a difficult infection to remove and very […]
Introduction On Proteins For People Protein is the main source of amino acids. Here we describe some of the top food sources in some detail. […]
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera. Dunal) is an adaptogen known primarily for its stress-reducing properties. It’s also known as Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry and winter cherry, a […]
Circadian rhythms are essentially about how our body clock works to you and me. Recent evidence from a study by the National Institute for Health […]
High sugar intake regularly receives a poor press and this isn’t helped with a recent study into its effects on the progression of a severe […]
♦ A new study with mice genetically predisposed to glaucoma did not develop this condition when provided with drinking water containing vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinamde). Glaucoma […]
There are plenty of supplements out there with fake claims attached and many containing illegal substances within their formulations. When you are selling any health […]
A couple of basketball fanatics in the USA were just commenting on a game involving Kansas Jayhawks and how fit these guys must be. It […]
Eating disorders have significant impact on women’s health, perhaps more so than any other condition. What is often regarded as affecting young women in particular […]
Trying to go the extra mile in the gym means forcing the body to achieve more than might be possible. Sports supplementers take L-Arginine which […]
♦ cola de quirquincho is a popular aphrodisiac and memory enhancer in Argentina. The aerial parts of Huperzia saururus (Lam.) Trevis. (syn. Lycopodium saururus Lam., syn. Urostachys […]
♦ Chromium supplements are sold on the basis that they increase lean body mass, help reduce body weight and decrease body fat levels. ♦ Is there […]
Kidney Vetch, woundwort or Ladies Fingers is scientifically known as Anthyllis vulneraria. It is an extremely bright flowering plant and often clothes fields where it’s yellow-orange colour […]
A good friend of mine referred me to articles that astaxanthin intake was linked to improvements in mental health, notably dementia and recently to reducing […]
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