The Magic of Mushrooms

Medicinal mushrooms and mushroom extracts have a history of use in healing for thousands of years, particularly in Asian cultures. Current research confirms that mushrooms have anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties with many positive studies showing mushrooms to have numerous protective effects on the body which are causing some people to call mushrooms the original superfood! Mushrooms contain B vitamins, trace minerals and fibre but most importantly their ‘magic’ is their high levels of beta-glucans compounds that keep immune cells alert and the amino acid ergothioneine which helps control inflammation in the body. Use mushrooms to strengthen your immune system, improve

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How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

 Working on your fitness is quite an essential part of staying healthy. Still, having the motivation to exercise doesn’t come easy for everyone. Whether you struggle to make it fun or can’t seem to get started, it can soon become a daily battle. So, what do you about it? We’ve got some great tips below. Join a Group There is nothing wrong with exercising alone, but those who struggle to get motivated may find it doesn’t do them any favours. However, if you were to join a group or gym class, you are committed to the task of working out,

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What Happens During Cataract Surgery

Cataracts can induce clouded or blurred vision and also make bright lights extremely troublesome with regards to your vision. If you have a cataract that makes it challenging for you to do your usual activities, your ophthalmologist can recommend cataract surgery. When cataracts overlap with the care of another eye condition, cataract surgery can be prescribed. For example, physicians can prescribe cataract surgery if cataracts make it harder for the ophthalmologist to control or treat astigmatism or normal vision correction, such as short-sightedness. Although cataract surgery is a relatively routine procedure, with a high success rate, and an extremely low

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Vaginismus Treatment with Botox 

If you’ve got frown lines and wrinkles, then you may have considered talking to your GP about Botox treatment. However, did you know that suffers of the painful condition vaginismus may also see relief from the same ingredients within Botox? What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is a painful condition that causes muscle spasms in a woman’s pelvic floor muscles. As a result of these spasms, sexual intercourse, gynaecological exams, and tampon insertion can be both painful and challenging. During any of these activities, a woman’s pelvic floor muscles can tighten up and contract. Muscle spasms, pain, and even temporary cessation of

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