Diseases and Conditions
It should come as no surprise to most people that there is dissent in the ranks of those who profess knowledge about the best nutrition for human beings. During the last decade or two views on the healthiest way to eat have branched off in many different directions from which conflicting ideas are hotly, and…
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The Inuit have often been cited in the past as support for a ketogenic diet. This is due to the incorrect belief that the Inuit have an unusually low risk of heart disease and that the reason for this might be due to ketosis (a high level of ketones in the bloodstream) caused by their…
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The customary therapy for depression since the 1950s has been based on the theory that depression is caused by neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain. Therefore drugs that can positively affect this balance are the treatment of choice. But antidepressants have not proven to be an effective solution for many people suffering from depression. Today the…
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Plant-based diets have been linked to significant improvements in physical health in a multitude of studies. But it seems that mental health can also be positively affected by a healthy diet. Major depression is a mood disorder manifested by feelings of sadness and hopelessness not related to events happening in a person’s life that interfere…
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The intensely yellow spice known as turmeric is the ingredient in curry powder that gives it its golden hue. The health benefits of turmeric have been extensively studied with earliest accounts dating from 600 BCE (1,2). In 1748 the therapeutic potential of turmeric’s primary active component, curcumin, was first reported (2,3). Further investigation followed with…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
