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Čaga: 'Gift from God'

  The Queen of Herbs When you first look at the growth of Čaga next to a birch tree, you are overwhelmed by its unique beauty. It looks like a big lump of charcoal growing gently outside the tree, but the real beauty of this mushroom is hidden inside. Čaga has acquired several nicknames throughout its long history with man. One of them is the 'Mushroom of Immortality'. Chinese healers gave it the title 'Queen of herbs' in the 16th century. Chaga has a rich history in Chinese medicine, where it is used to support 'Chi' or 'life energy'. Also...

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Cordyceps militaris: A powerful ally for health and performance

Cordyceps militaris is a remarkable mushroom that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries for its remarkable health benefits. Let's see what this mushroom really has to offer and why it is an indispensable support both for individuals who want to strengthen their health and for passionate athletes: General challenges Many people face stress, fatigue, a weakened immune system and aging. Cordyceps militaris represents an effective solution to these problems. Fatigue and lack of energy Cordyceps militaris is known for its ability to increase energy production in the body. Due to the improvement of blood...

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Omega 3 fatty acids

Dietary fats

How to re-establish and maintain a balanced ratio between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in the body and how to improve your health step by step?

Fats are an important part of a balanced diet. As a source of energy, they are essential for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, are important in the production of hormones, are a component of cell membranes, where they ensure the flexibility of the membranes, and are necessary for the development and functioning of the brain, nervous system and vision. The group of UNHEALTHY, saturated fats, includes animal fats found in red meat, whole milk,...

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The Scientist

The scientist is not only an excellent documentary about the life and work of Dr. Rafael Mechoulam, but above all about the history of cannabis research, its use in medicine then and now! In 2015, the documentary received the Hollywood International Independent Documentary Award.

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Pregnancy, breast-feeding and cannabis

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are special, sacred times in a woman's life. It's when the body is at its peak of strength and vitality, and every expecting woman should feel beautiful, healthy, and completely accepted. But sometimes, feelings can be different.

   

Pregnancy and cannabis

Research published in January 2014 in the journal Reproduction offered interesting evidence that proper care of the endocannabinoid system contributes to healthy placental development and, consequently, to a good pregnancy outcome.  

Breastfeeding and cannabis

They also found that cannabinoids...

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Natural solutions for diabetes

Synthetic drugs are not the only solution when it comes to type 1 or 2 diabetes. There is a growing awareness that we can also deal with diabetes naturally.

Diabetes naturally requires proper nutrition, adequate hydration, sufficient physical activity, and avoidance of chronic stress. In addition, spices, coconut oil, olive leaf extract, chromium and vanadium preparations, magnesium, matcha green tea, vitamin D, etc. can help.

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Hemp for health and living

On the one hand, we are witnessing an increasing enthusiasm for cannabis, but on the other hand, we are also hearing more and more warnings and stories about the dangers. In order for the many benefits of cannabis to come to your home or your body, it is good to know at least a few basic facts about cannabis or to rebuild your relationship with it.

 

Hemp and all its concepts

When we read and hear about cannabis, we usually hear the following terms: sativa, indica, medical, industrial hemp, cannabis, weed, marijuana, ganja, hashish, hashish resin or oil,...

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CBD and Migraine

Many of us believe that the summer light, warmth, more days off to rest... help calm or eliminate many of the problems that plague us throughout the year. Unfortunately, this is not necessarily true for those who suffer from migraine headaches. Why and how can CBD help them?

What is a migraine headache?

A migraine headache is a severe throbbing pain in the head (e.g., only on one side of the head) that can last from a few hours to several days. It is often a harbinger of...

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Hemp CBD and the “Gloomy Feeling”

Historical facts about the use of cannabis show that it was used, among other things, to alleviate various emotional tensions. Today, numerous studies confirm the validity of this use. CBD from cannabis shows a beneficial effect on well-being even in cases where this is already quite advanced, such as anxiety or depression. Let's look at some of the research results.

 

The calming potential of cannabidiol

According to current evidence, CBD exhibits numerous potentials (anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, neuroregenerative, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, antiepileptic, etc.), including effects important for...

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Take a breath, relax, and overcome your stress response

Since the beginning of humanity, our bodies have been responding to acute stressful events with a stress response, which we all know as “fight or flight,” to maintain internal balance. Although this response has protected us with all its internal mechanisms and allowed us to exist to this day, it can also endanger us and lead to illness.

 

What happens to us during the “fight or flight” response?

The "fight or flight" stress response that protects our internal balance...

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