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Turkey Tryptophan and Sleepiness
A popular Thanksgiving myth is that consumption of turkey leads to enhanced sleepiness and that this is due to the presence of large amounts of the amino acid tryptophan.
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Does Turkey Make People Drowsy?
Tryptophan in turkey is often thought to cause post holiday drowsiness. This is not true though the meal does have something to do with it.
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The Top Ten Good Mood Foods
The feel-good chemical, serotonin, cannot be produced by the body without tryptophan. Without serotonin, people feel low. Ten foods are natural sources of tryptophan.
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Warm Milk and Cold-Water Fish – Yum!
Shiftworkers looking for positive food choices may have some help here
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Does Tryptophan Make You Sleepy?
Tryptophan is commonly blamed for the general malaise most people experience after eating Thanksgiving dinner, but is it really the culprit?
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Even Bugs Get Bugged
Aphids have endosymbionts that provide an essential amino acid called tryptophan. This endosymbiont is a bacteria called Buchnera aphidcola.
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Getting Enough Sleep: The Question of Drug Therapy
Getting enough sleep is crucial. Should you resort to drugs?
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Easy Recipe: Spicy Chickpea Stew
Chickpeas and potatoes contain an essential nutrient that lifts the mood. Combine them with exotic spices and create a tasty vegetarian dinner that keeps everyone happy.
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Best Foods to Beat Insomnia
Insomnia is a common symptom of conditions like depression and bipolar disorder, or can simply be caused by stress. The following foods can help you get to sleep.
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How Food Affects Sleep
Food and drink can directly impact sleep quality. The right combination of nutrients, eaten at the right time, can foster a good night's sleep.
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Melatonin Deficiency in ASD
A recent research article found that 65% of individuals with ASD have a reduction in melatonin. This is due to a reduced ability to convert serotonin into melatonin.
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Natural Anxiety Remedies for Cats and Dogs
Studies indicate that some homeopathic remedies can be ineffective or even dangerous for pets, while others may provide some benefits.
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Truth Behind Melatonin
This article on Melatonin will hopefully "shed some light" on some of those questions on this magical "drug of darkness".
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Turkey - A Healthy Thanksgiving Treat
It's turkey time, well almost. Did you know that turkey is a very healthy food? This article will give you some facts and information about good ole Tom Turkey.
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Herbal Help for Depression
Natural relief for depression...
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Amazing Benefits of Breastmilk
The numerous benefits of breastfeeding are well documented. Breastmilk is a living fluid filled with amazing antibodies, enzymes, proteins and a wide array of nutrients.
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The Food-Mood Connection
Food choices have an impact on our energy level and overall mood.
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Nutritional Supplements For Sleep
There are many safe and non-addictive nutritional supplements that can be useful for those who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
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5-HTP Helps with Ecstasy Addiction Withdrawals
Ecstasy addiction leads to depression and insomnia. This alternative medication helps with the drug withdrawal symptoms.
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Eating To Cheer Yourself Up
"You are what you eat" is an underestimated statement -- the types of foods you put in your body can directly affect your mental health leading to a depression.
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Health Benefits of Nuts
The humble nut is a health food that plays an important role in a health-supportive diet.
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Healthy Food that Relieves Depression
Everything we eat affects our moods. Mental health professionals agree that diet and depression go hand-in-hand, confirming that healthy foods relieve depression.
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Natural is Always Better...or is it?
It’s 100% Natural, therefore it must be good for you. At least that is the accepted argument of companies who promote "natural" cures for everything from the common cold to weight loss. But, is it always the best choice for those of us with thyroid disease?
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Natural Sleep Aids
This is the third in a series of four articles on the subject of insomnia. After a short review, this article gives some natural methods and treatments which have helped in cases of poor sleep.
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Benefits of 5-HTP for Fibromyalgia
The herbal supplement 5-HTP has a number of health benefits, and is proving to be hugely beneficial for those suffering from fibromyalgia.
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Nutrition and Mental Health
This article looks at the links between nutrition and mental health, offering a snapshot of the essentials required for a healthy, varied diet.
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Proteins And Fats Of The Human Body
Proteins and fats are essential to life and play an important role in the building and the repair of cells.
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Banana Bread Recipe
Discover the health benefits and nutritional content of bananas and try recipes for Banana Bread and Banana and Vanilla Smoothies
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Natural Anxiety Remedies
There are many natural remedies that are recommended for anxiety. Some of these are supported by empirical research, while others are likely to be ineffective.
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MindFul-Things Weekly July 19, 2002
Mindful Things Weekly July 19th, 2002.
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Does Food Affect Mood?
Are you grumpy, moody, perhaps even depressed? It could be due to the foods you are eating.
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Natural Remedy for OCD and Anxiety
Nutrition is important for a healthy nervous system. Lack of certain nutrients have been associated with anxiety. Replenishing the diet can have beneficial effects.
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Natural Sleep Solutions
If you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep then try these natural remedies before reaching for the sleeping pills.
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Nutraceuticals and Health Pt. 3
This is our third feature in our series on "Nutraceuticals and Disease Prevention or Health". This week we will look at three more herbs that will come in handy now that spring is here, and summer is just around the corner.
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The Chemistry of Food, Part 3--Proteins and Amino Acids
Proteins play many important roles in our bodies. This article discusses the chemistry of proteins and amino acids.
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Naturally Boost Your Mood
Everyone gets mildly depressed from time to time. There are several natural solutions to boost your mood without having to take medication.
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Niacin
Learn about Niacin, what it does, how much to take, what it is for.
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Vitamin B6
Find out about Vitamin B6
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Amino Acids Supplements
Diets today are composed mostly of processed foods. Are we getting enough amino acids? What are the benefits of amino acid supplements?
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Food to Counteract Depression
Mild to moderate depression can be alleviated with the use of a healthy, well balanced diet that boosts the consumption of vitamins and minerals for mental health.
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Kefir: A Food for Longevity
Kefir has been around for ages. Its numerous benefits have recently recieved much press. The advantages of including this superfood in one's diet is discussed.
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Night Eating Syndrome Help and Treatment
Night Eating Syndrome is an eating disorder that needs help to be overcome. Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating treatment are common.
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Proteins and Amino Acids
Proteins are a major component of all of our cells. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Amino acids can be grouped according to their chemical behavior.
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Small Molecule Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters are chemicals released by neurons for communication within the nervous system. Small molecules are one of the many that participate as signals.
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Treating Insomnia during Pregnancy
Almost all pregnant women suffer from insomnia and disturbances with their sleep. There are practical ways to get some help.
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An Introduction to Vitamins
A brief overview of vitamins, their purpose and actions. A forerunner to a long series covering each vitamin and mineral, what they do, how, and where to obtain them.
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Beating the Blues with St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort enjoys widespread use in Europe for the treatment of mild depression. Find out if this is an herb that could work for you.
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De Feet Stress!
Reflexology and it's relaxing qualities.
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Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
A brief description of Vitamin B6 - its value and functions to, and the effects on the body of its deficiency
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Valerian
Having trouble sleeping? Get your Z's the natural way.
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