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The Maitake Mushroom

Sunday, 13 November 2022, 09:27 Last update: about 4 years ago

The maitake mushroom is scientifically known as Grifola frondrosa and is native to Japan. This wild mushroom may also be found in China and North America too. The word "maitake" in Japanese means...

Your legs deserve the best with Venalta Softgels

Sunday, 13 November 2022, 09:20 Last update: about 4 years ago

Many people, especially at the end of a busy day, experience an unpleasant feeling of heaviness and swelling in the legs, and sometimes even a little tense to the skin. Alta Care Laboratoires...

Long COVID affects more older adults; shots don't prevent it

Tuesday, 8 November 2022, 10:44 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

New U.S. research on long COVID-19 provides fresh evidence that it can happen even after breakthrough infections in vaccinated people, and that older adults face higher risks for the long-term...

Heal Thyself: Most who tear Achilles tendon can skip surgery

Monday, 7 November 2022, 10:54 Last update: about 4 years ago Associated Press

It's a weekend warrior's nightmare. You're playing hoops in the driveway and go up for a lay-up. You land and hear a pop: you've torn your Achilles tendon. Do you have surgery or hope it heals with...

Flodol Heat Rub for pain relief

Sunday, 6 November 2022, 09:13 Last update: about 4 years ago

The upcoming cold winter weather can cause slow and achy joints, making it hard to get moving. Joint pain is especially common in winter season, making life difficult especially for arthritis...

How may palm dates relieve constipation?

Sunday, 6 November 2022, 08:44 Last update: about 4 years ago

Constipation is the sixth most commonly reported gastrointestinal (GI) disease and is described as: 1)     the inability to pass less than 35g of stools...

Neuralta Tablets B1 B6 B12: for a healthy nervous system

Sunday, 30 October 2022, 11:41 Last update: about 4 years ago

Neuralta B1 B6 B12 Tablets by Alta Care Laboratoires have been scientifically formulated to help give your brain the nutrients it needs - a combination of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12,...

Zellweger spectrum disorders

Sunday, 30 October 2022, 08:42 Last update: about 4 years ago

Zellweger spectrum disorders (ZSDs) are also named peroxisomal biogenesis disorders. These diseases have an influence on peroxisomes which are cell parts playing an essential role in multiple body...

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