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07 Oct

Oily Fish: A ‘Game Changer’ in Fight Against Heart Disease

Summary key points: Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death worldwide Fatty fish is a rich source for omega 3. Omega 3 plays an important role in preventing heart disease and reducing inflammation. Servings of 2 portions a week is the recommended amount of omega 3 in your diet Salmon, Tuna, Mackerel,[...]

07 Oct

Diabetes, Preventive, Supplements

Are Reishi Mushrooms Good For Diabetes?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Reishi Mushrooms: Reishi mushrooms have various health benefits Reishi mushrooms play a role in managing and treating diabetes We can find these mushrooms in various edible forms Contrasting data about the efficacy and safety of Reishi are present in the literature You should never mix Reishi with other medications Pregnant women[...]

14 Sep

Supplements

Health Benefits of Turmeric: 6 Most Important

Most Asked Questions About Health Benefits Of Turmeric Health benefits of Turmeric? What is Turmeric Good For? Should I take Turmeric Pills as Supplement? Should I use Turmeric in Meal? Health Benefits Of Turmeric If Included In Diet Turmeric For Inflammation What is Turmeric Curcumin good for? Turmeric As Anti-Aging Supplement Curcumin For Healthy Heart[...]

09 Sep

Weight Loss

Can Reishi Mushroom Help with Weight Loss?

Obesity is defined as having excess weight or increased fat accumulation that makes you susceptible to developing many diseases and sometimes can be fatal. Unfortunately, obesity doesn’t discriminate, it affects people of varying ages, races, and countries of origin. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated the obesity prevalence to be 39.8% among adults[...]

31 Aug

Preventive

Reishi Mushrooms and Allergies: Cause or Cure?

According to the NHS “An allergy is where your body reacts to something that’s normally harmless like pollen, dust, or animal fur. The symptoms can be mild, but for some people, they can be very serious.”1 Generally, the typical treatment for allergies includes avoiding exposure to allergens, antihistamines medications, and steroid tablets. Nevertheless, it differs[...]

22 Aug

Preventive

Antibiotics 101: How It Works, Types, Benefits & More

What is Antibiotics? Antibiotic refers to any substance that inhibits the growth and replication of a bacterium or kills it outright. Antibiotics are a type of antimicrobial designed to target bacterial infections within (or on) the body. This characteristic makes antibiotics slightly different from the other main kinds of antimicrobials widely used today, such as:[...]

15 Aug

Diabetes, Hypertension, Immunity, Liver Disease, Preventive

9 Benefits of Reishi Mushroom – Backed by Science

For many centuries, reishi mushroom has been tied to several beneficial properties when it comes to improving health and treating diseases. The secret behind all this propaganda surrounding reishi mushrooms goes back to its rich nutritional composition which gives it an edge when compared to other medicinal mushrooms from the same origin. In fact, Paul[...]

02 Aug

Immunity, Preventive

How Reishi Mushroom Boosts Our Immune System

The Reishi mushroom — or the mushroom of immortality — is known for its diverse health benefits in treating many ailments, strengthening the immune system, and modulating its functions. With that in mind, researchers have conducted many studies to determine its effect on immunity and identify its potential use in improving the quality of life[...]

27 Jul

Liver Disease, Preventive

Can Reishi Mushrooms Improve Liver Health?

The liver is one of the major organs in our body. It is responsible for many functions including digestion, detoxification, blood production, and storage of vitamins and minerals. The liver is also involved in the synthesis of bile, cholesterol, hormones, and vitamin D. In addition, the liver helps in regulating sugar levels in the blood.[...]

23 Jun

Immunity, Preventive

Foods That Boost The Immune System

Microbes are everywhere! On your phone, in your water bottle. On your hands before you wash them — on your hands after you wash them. And literally everywhere else on top of you too. Unfortunately, Microbes are omnipresent at every moment thus we recommend you 16 foods to boost the immune system and protect ourselves[...]