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Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

Bev Dunne

As a follow-on, this week I’m writing about another fungus known as Cordyceps also known as caterpillar fungus. This fungus has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries.  It is thought to have many health benefits including boosting immunity, reducing inflammation, increasing exercise performance, improving respiratory function plus anti-ageing properties.

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Win A Free Skinny Mocktail Pack For Dry July

Bev Dunne
If you’re participating in Dry July and looking for an alcohol substitute, why not try the Skinny Mocktails. The Skinny Mocktail range as I have written previously is a range of exciting and tasty mocktail powders. Skinny Mocktails are obviously beneficial because they are alcohol-free, however, these mocktails have an extra health twist. 

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Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

Going Dry This July? Help Your Liver Detox!

Bev Dunne
With next month being Dry July Month and if we’re considering abstaining from alcohol for July, maybe it’s also worthwhile considering, whilst we’re off the alcohol, going a step further and undertaking a liver detox to really give our livers a really good reboot. Undertaking a liver detox for 2 weeks can really make a difference in our energy levels and the general feeling of wellbeing.

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Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe

Bev Dunne
We know gut health is important for our general well-being. It is also extremely important in maintaining a healthy immune system. One of the benefits of including bone broth in our diet is to maintain a healthy gut.  

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Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

Vitamin C combination Ticks The Boxes

Bev Dunne
At this time of the year with winter arriving and those winter colds and flu ramping up, many are looking at their options regarding immune supplements. Last week I wrote about zinc and the role it plays in helping treat colds and flu, with studies indicating it may shorten the length of a cold by up to 50%.

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Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

Free Zinc Tasting at Go Vita

Bev Dunne
For many years we have been offering free Zinc testing in-store. It’s a simple test – in fact it’s a taste test, so not at all invasive. It may be worthwhile testing your Zinc levels, as Zinc deficiency can contribute to many health problems. It probably is more important at this time of the year as Zinc is believed to be helpful for our immune system.

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Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

A.I.A Considers Beetroot A 'Group A' Sports Supplement

Bev Dunne

The Australian Institute of Sport has in fact assessed beetroot juice and has classified it as a Group A supplement, implying there is sound scientific evidence for use in specific sports situations. The A.I.S. has a very helpful 3-page information sheet online explaining the benefits of supplementing with dietary nitrate/beetroot juice (1).

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Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

The Benefits Of Plant-Based Calcium

Bev Dunne
For decades we believed the best and probably only calcium supplements available were those extracted from minerals such as limestone. There are several types of calcium, however for some time, many have become aware of plant-based calcium, also known as green calcium. Instead of taking a calcium supplement derived from rock, many are now turning to the green calcium derived from algae.

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Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

Vitamin K2 & Bone Health

Bev Dunne
It is becoming more evident that Vitamin K2 plays an essential role in our bone health. In fact anybody who has spoken to me over the past decade will know I am a strong advocate for Vitamin K2 when it comes to bone health as well as heart health.

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Cordyceps- A Fungi With Huge Health Benefits

Tropical Alkalising Smoothie

Bev Dunne
Tropical Alkalising Smoothie Recipe

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