Richard Aiken
Nootropic Caffeine
Why is it that aqueous extracts of the Tea Plant is the most consumed beverage in the world? It’s not the taste – it’s because it’s...
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Richard Aiken
- Feb 8, 2017
- 1 min
Maca root: increases energy, stamina, and immunity
Maca has been cultivated and grown high in the Andean Mountains of Peru for thousands of years. Like Rhodiola, it flourishes in extreme...
Richard Aiken
- Feb 5, 2017
- 2 min
Rooibos anti-stress antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and antiviral activity
by Richard Aiken MD PhD @rcaiken Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is a bush native to the Cedarberg Mountains in the Western Cape region of...
Richard Aiken
- Sep 24, 2016
- 5 min
Saffron for depression
by Richard Aiken MD PhD According to ancient Greek mythology, Hermes and his friend Krokos were horse-playing and Hermes accidentally...
Richard Aiken
- Apr 11, 2016
- 11 min
World’s Healthiest Smoothie?
Where do you get your calories? Your phytonutrients? by Richard Aiken MD PhD Green leafy plants generally have a very high nutrient to...
Richard Aiken
- Jun 10, 2015
- 2 min
The epic meal
“How does it taste?” “It tastes nutritious.” This is a question and answer often heard in our household. First allow me to introduce my...
Richard Aiken
- Feb 18, 2015
- 1 min
Holistic Holiday at Sea
I recommend this vegan cruise that stops at exotic ports of call and offers a wide variety of lectures, workshops, and private...
Richard Aiken
- Feb 4, 2015
- 1 min
Zen-hot chic choc – Superfood Hot Chocolate With Coconut Oil, Maca + Turmeric
This “bullet-proof” hot chocolate recipe is 100% real food, packed with superfood pow-er, and is the perfect afternoon kick me up to keep...
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