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Asking Eric: I’m hurt that some of my family plans to skip my destination 40th birthday bash

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Dear Eric: I have a milestone birthday next year (40!) and have been telling family and friends that I’d like to have a party or gathering with them in my country of birth. I moved away from home 15 years ago to Europe. My parents, sister and sister’s family all live in the same city … Read more

Blend of reishi and four other mushrooms could reduce anxiety, says 12-week RCT

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There were also significant reductions in physical fatigue. The mix, commercially available under the name Restake, consists of five medicinal mushrooms: Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane), Cordyceps militaris, Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake), and Grifola frondosa (Maitake). These mushrooms have been reported to produce stress-relieving benefits. Lion’s Mane and Maitake, for example, were able to … Read more

Gut health in modern infancy impacts children’s immune health

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“Many babies born today, even under otherwise healthy conditions, are starting life with a microbiome that is fundamentally different from what human biology evolved to expect,” she told NutraIngredients. “This microbial gap is now linked to higher risks of allergies, immune-related conditions and other health challenges, making early microbiome restoration a central challenge—and opportunity—of modern … Read more

Can young children and toddlers have sweet fruit drinks

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Digestible carbohydrates from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and fruit juices pose a risk to children aged one to four, a new evaluation has claimed. Digestible carbohydrate consumption in liquid form at a young age can cause health issues later in life, compared with solid forms, a study evaluation published in the Nutrition Reviews has found. Drinking … Read more