Brian Downing
Contributing Writer
Brian Downing - Angie Guion
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the College of Mount St Joseph with a Bachelor's Degree in Socio-Psychology. Subsequently co-authored an article in Basic and Applied Social Psychology entitled, "An Attributional Explanation for the Effect of Audience Laughter on Perceived Funniness" (Volume 20, Number 4, 1998.)
Frequent freelance contributor to the All Music website from 2001 to 2005. Reviewed about 100 albums, artists and songs.
Other interests include photography, video editing, gardening, cooking, sports statistics, and sustainability.
Latest Articles
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What is Pycnogenol? The Many Health Benefits of Pine Bark Extract
Pycnogenol is a supplement made from the bark of the French Maritime Pine tree. The antioxidant can treat blood pressure, inflammation, ED, and diabetes.
Oct 7, 2011
- Brian Downing
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"Natural Viagra" - Herbal Aphrodisiacs and Male Enhancers
Many natural aphrodisiacs can enhance men's sex lives. Alternative remedies can act as "herbal Viagra" and improve sex drive and erectile dysfunction.
Feb 15, 2011
- Brian Downing
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Konstantin Boyarsky - The UK's Best Young Classical Composer
Konstantin Boyarsky, a principal violist at the Royal Opera House, is one of the UK's best modern composers. This interview highlights his life and work.
Dec 5, 2010
- Brian Downing
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Little Black Dots on the Sidewalk - Removing Gum from Concrete
The little black dots and spots on most sidewalks are not tar, but old chewing gum. Businesses must find cheap ways to clean and remove gum from concrete.
Dec 1, 2010
- Brian Downing
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The Best Healthy Biscuit Recipe
This healthy biscuit recipe is easy and uses no shortening. These homemade cloud biscuits are part of a delicious, vegetarian variant of the Egg McMuffin.
Nov 15, 2010
- Brian Downing
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The Smelly Fruit and Stinky Berries of the Ginkgo Biloba Tree
The Ginkgo tree's ripe berries have a putrid smell, much like vomit. This odor threatens the future of the world's oldest tree species in American cities.
Nov 8, 2010
- Brian Downing
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Covington and Cincinnati's Historic Roebling Suspension Bridge
The Roebling Suspension Bridge spans the Ohio River between Covington and Cincinnati. The historic bridge was the template for New York's Brooklyn Bridge.
Nov 4, 2010
- Brian Downing
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Pygeum Herbal Extract Offers Relief for Prostate Symptoms
Pygeum africanum is a supplement that treats symptoms of BPH, prostatitis, and sexual dysfunction. It has few side effects and is an alternative to Flomax.
Nov 3, 2010
- Brian Downing
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Radon Testing and Mitigation
Radon gas levels can be very high in many homes and basements. It is simple to test for radon with a detector, and radon abatement can reduce your risk for lung cancer.
Mar 11, 2010
- Brian Downing
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GLA for Diabetic Pain Treatment
Gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, is a natural alternative for pain treatment from diabetic neuropathy. It is found in evening primrose oil, black currant oil and hemp oil.
Mar 10, 2010
- Brian Downing
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