Caffeine and Coffee
Side effects of caffeine – who is at risk?
Caffeine is a drug that can be safely consumed by most adults in the amounts of up to 400mg per day (about 4 cups of espresso coffee). For some people…
Diet Related Diseases
Treating ADHD with omega 3 – what is the evidence?
There is no doubt that obtaining omega 3 fatty acids from diet or supplements has many health benefits. In addition to their many applications, omega 3 supplements are popularly used…
Diet Related Diseases
ADHD Supplements – are they effective?
Although there is no cure for ADHD, there are several treatment options available. The most common and effective are pharmaceuticals and behavioral therapy. However, other complementary options are also available.…
Caffeine and Coffee
Green coffee bean extract: does it work? Is it safe?
Green coffee bean extract is popular for its weight loss and blood pressure lowering properties. This article discusses the evidence behind these two health claims and whether green coffee bean…
Diet Related Diseases
Benefits of flaxseed – evidence based
This article discusses the most publicized health benefits of flaxseed and the evidence behind the common health claims. Flaxseeds are one of the most nutritious foods. Their benefits are not…
Fat and Cholesterol
Flaxseed side-effects, risks and warnings
Flaxseeds are mostly known for their dense nutrient composition and health benefits similar to chia seeds. Flaxseed side-effects are, however, not uncommon and worth considering before adding them to our…
Fat and Cholesterol
What is flax? All about flax and flaxseeds
Flax is a plant that is native to Western Asia. It has been used as early as 30,000 years ago. One of the earliest records of flax usage were in…
Diet Related Diseases
ADHD treatment – medication and therapeutic options
There’s no cure for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, treatment involving a combination of medications, psychotherapy and natural therapy can help control many ADHD symptoms. This article focuses on…
Caffeine and Coffee
What is cocoa? Health benefits of cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
This article answers questions such as: what is cocoa powder, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, cocoa beans, cocoa nibs, cocoa liquor, what are the health benefits and health promoting components of…
Diet Related Diseases
ADHD symptoms – how is it diagnosed?
The purpose of this article is to provide the basic background knowledge on ADHD symptoms that is useful for discussing natural ADHD treatments through dietary restrictions or nutrient supplements. ADHD…
Diet Related Diseases
Is there a diet for ADHD? Can food make a difference?
There is no “ADHD diet” that could be used globally. There are, however, dietary tools that can be used to design an individual diet for ADHD therapy. Research on the…
Diet Related Diseases
What is elimination diet?
The elimination diet is not a new concept, although it has gained popularity in recent years. It was first proposed in 1926 by Albert Rowe to combat food allergies. (1)…