Your Medical Herbalist, Myco-Therapist and Nutritionist can prescribe medicinal mushrooms such as, for example, Coriolus/Trametes versicolor L. (Turkey Tail). The antiviral and anticancer role of Turkey Tail are proven by top level scientific research that is unparalleled in terms of safe immuno-modulation in human clinical trials. Despite such high level of safety, Turkey Tail is still considered a novel food in the West, such that it is available only under close clinical monitoring.
At the same time, let us remember that an apple a day, keeps the doctor away for the most common cold and flu and winter blues; just one piece daily is packed with vitamin C and soothes the tummy, whilst a crunchy carrot provides an extra dose of vitamin A and C, particularly if you then also drink zesty Zingiber officinale L. tea for a boost! That is Ginger, which is not just a spice, it’s like a superhero with its antioxidant powers and warming benefits. Whilst it adds a warm feeling and is perfect for chilly days, it will also cool down throbbing pain! So, drink ginger tea and make a mushroom soup with carrot, ginger and lemon to stay healthy or get better faster than ever. If you have joint or muscle pain, you can also easily mix 2-3 drops of pure ginger essential oil with a tablespoon of unscented cream or any edible oil and massage it twice daily before breakfast and dinner for best results. So, stay positive and ginger yourself up! If your symptoms do not improve within two or three days at most, please seek both herbal and medical consultations by the third day at the latest, in order for you to request your personalised prescriptions of medicinal herbs and mushrooms or standard antibiotics and other anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant medication from your GP, as required for your individual clinical case and circumstances.
IMPORTANT: Diabetic patients, those affected by disorders of blood sugar, blood pressure or other known metabolic illnesses should seek a herbal medical consultation as well as a visit from your trusted family doctor for adequate prevention and rapid treatment on the first available occasion. In case of breathlessness, for example if you suffer from asthma and/or experience sustained high fever, you may need to have your own oxygen bottle and mask at hand as well as a finger pulse oxymetre, which may reveal whether you need to call an ambulance or emergency service (Please read the instructions on how to operate your device). Your local emergency service may well provide you with the best quality of such equipment for your home use.
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