Hepatoprotective Effects of Mushrooms

March 19, 2022

Medicinal mushrooms are a type of edible fungi that have various healing properties, from their nutrition and unique medicinal constituents.

The number of different kinds of mushrooms in the earth is estimated to be around 140,000. And it’s about only 10% of the species have already been described and about 2,000 of them are edible. Less than 25 species are largely used as foods, being produced in commercial scale. As food the mushrooms are world-wide appreciated for their taste and flavour and are consumed both in fresh and processed form. They are poor in calories and rich in proteins, fibers, carbohydrates, and important vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, ascorbic acid and minerals. Studies have demonstrated that the regular consumption of mushrooms or the consumption of isolated bioactive constituents present in mushrooms is beneficial to health. They are usually considered functional foods or nutraceutical products.

Helichrysum italicum: from traditional use to scientific data

March 16, 2022

Medicinal plants play an important role in the discovery, isolation and creation of the new drugs, such as morphine, digitoxin, quinine, reserpine and pilocarpine. Helichrysum italicum (family Asteraceae) has been used for its medicinal properties for a long time and, even nowadays, continues to play an important role in the traditional medicine of Mediterranean countries. Based on this traditional knowledge, its different pharmacological activities have been the focus of active research.

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

March 13, 2022

Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting the sugar from apples. This turns them into acetic acid, which is a main active ingredient in vinegar and may be responsible for its health benefits.                                                                 

The main substance in vinegar — acetic acid — can kill harmful bacteria or prevent them from multiplying. It has a history of use as a disinfectant and natural preservative.                                                                                   

Apple cider vinegar has shown great promise in improving insulin sensitivity and helping lower blood sugar responses after meals.   

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

March 13, 2022

Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting the sugar from apples. This turns them into acetic acid, which is a main active ingredient in vinegar and may be responsible for its health benefits.                                                                 

The main substance in vinegar — acetic acid — can kill harmful bacteria or prevent them from multiplying. It has a history of use as a disinfectant and natural preservative.                                                                                   

Apple cider vinegar has shown great promise in improving insulin sensitivity and helping lower blood sugar responses after meals.   

Benefits of Heat Therapy for Lower Back Pain

March 10, 2022

Since warmth and heat is usually associated with comfort and relaxation, heat therapy goes a step further and can provide both pain relief and healing benefits for many types of lower back pain. Moreover, heat therapy for lower back pain can be used  in the form of heating pads, heat wraps, hot baths, warm gel packs, etc. and it is inexpensive and easy to do.

Massage for Plantar Fasciitis

March 6, 2022

Nothing can disrupt normal daily living quite as much as pain that keeps you from moving around.

If you’re experiencing pain in the bottom of your heel, it may be worth getting checked out. Your plantar fascia ligament may be inflamed, which could be causing your pain.

Depending on the cause and the extent of the inflammation, you may find relief with a nonsurgical treatment, but in severe cases, you could consider a surgical procedure.

What is plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis causes pain in the bottom of the heel. The plantar fascia is a thick, weblike ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot. It acts as a shock absorber and supports the arch of your foot, helping you walk.

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common orthopedic complaints. Your plantar fascia ligaments experience a lot of wear and tear in your daily life. Too much pressure on your feet can damage or tear the ligaments. The plantar fascia becomes inflamed, and the inflammation causes heel pain and stiffness.

Fortunately, stretches and foot massage that you can do at home may help relieve pain and prevent the condition from becoming chronic. Here are some tips for self-massage with spiky massage ball you can try at home.

Nutmeg: A Natural Remedy For Insomnia

March 4, 2022

Nutmeg is one of our most powerful herbal sedatives. It possesses potent medicinal properties that can help calm the nerve and release serotonin which induces sleep .This Indian spice also contains trimyristin, a natural chemical that helps in inducing sleep, relaxing our tired muscles and nerves, and set in a sense of calm. Some other components of nutmeg that have certain medicinal properties myristicin, elemicin, safrole, or eugenol.

Reishi Mushroom Benefits

March 2, 2022

Throughout history in holistic medicine, reishi mushrooms have been considered adaptogenic herbs. This means they help your body deal with the negative effects of stress, such as increased inflammation, depleted energy levels, damaged blood vessels and various types of hormonal imbalances.

The use of the reishi mushroom was first recorded over 2,000 years ago. It was frequently referred to as the “Mushroom of Immortality” in ancient texts. Around 200–250 C.E., the “Divine Farmer’s Classic of Pharmaceutics” categorized different varieties of mushrooms based on which part of the body they benefited.

Basic Foam Roller Stretches for Back Pain Relief

February 28, 2022

If you're one of the estimated 85% of adults who have experienced low back pain, you know how challenging it can be to get relief. Depending on the nature of the discomfort, foam rolling may be worth trying. Foam rolling exercises make a fantastic addition to your self-healing repertoire. This self-myofascial release technique can safely and effectively relieve tension, tightness, and pain in your back.You can use these foam rolling exercises in conjunction with other healing approaches, such as massage, acupuncture, or hot and cold therapy.

Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils against the Clostridioides difficile

February 20, 2022

The repeat use of antibiotics produce increased bacterial resistances and changes in the normal gut ecosystem. An infection that develops in the gastrointestinal tract caused by the Clostridium difficile bacterium is referred to as a C. difficile infection. Most individuals develop this type of infection because they have taken antibiotic medications to treat an unrelated infection that has thrown their gut microflora out of balance and allowed for the overgrowth of the Clostridium difficile bacterium. C. difficile  that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon.

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