More energy thanks to Mycotherapy

Hello,

my name is Gianni, I am 63 years old and have a great dream: to run the next New York marathon. In my wife’s opinion, I am crazy, but I know I can do it. I am perfectly aware of the fact that this is an arduous undertaking, but who said that it is impossible? I am fit and in good shape and although I have never run long distances, I still have a good degree of training. Every day I walk for at least an hour at a brisk pace, three times a week I run at a gentle pace for 50 minutes, at the weekend I go trekking in the mountains and during the winter season I ski. I have already started training for my goal, under the guidance of an expert. However, I wonder if there is any supplement or natural remedy that could help me at this time, making me feel less tired and increasing my energy. Can you suggest me something?

I congratulate you on your enthusiasm and tenacity. There are people who, after a certain age, feel too old and unmotivated to do even the most mundane activities while you are full of enthusiasm about reaching your goal. I can reassure you immediately by confirming that this is not an impossible objective, however demanding it may be. Of course, you will need commitment and willpower to succeed, but I would say that you have both of these qualities in abundance. With the right advice, you can definitely achieve your goal. Among the strategies that I would like to suggest to you, there is also, and above all, an ad hoc cure based on medicinal mushrooms, which can help you in many ways.

The importance of lifestyle

Undoubtedly, contacting an athletic trainer was an excellent move. In this way, you can start working out gradually, hence strengthening your muscles, increasing stamina and enhancing the cardiovascular system, without jeopardizing your health. It is also important to follow a balanced diet, preferring fresh and genuine products (yes, to seasonal fruit and vegetables, whole grains, legumes) and limiting meat and dairy products. It is also necessary to eliminate alcohol and smoking and limit stress as much as possible.

The most suitable mushrooms

As for natural products, as I mentioned before, mycotherapy, treatment with medicinal mushrooms, is a very useful resource in these cases. The most suitable remedy is Cordyceps which, not surprisingly, is used by athletes to optimize sports performance. In fact, it is able to significantly increase energy and facilitate recovery from fatigue: thanks to its ability to oxygenate the blood, it gives about two hours a day more vitality in everyday life and improves sports performance by about 10%. Agaricus also significantly increases physical and mental strength, because it raises the levels of brain mediators (norepinephrine and dopamine) involved in the production of psychophysical energy. That's why it’s ideal to combine the two remedies. Moreover, the two mushrooms promote the psychological and emotional abilities necessary for demanding tasks, such as preparing for a marathon and the race itself. Finally, they protect against accidents and the production of free radicals, harmful molecules, and help to quickly eliminate lactic acid, which is formed in the phase of maximum intensity of physical effort.

Considering the effort you will need to make, I recommend that you also add Reishi which, with its powerful anti-inflammatory activity, helps to prevent and resolve micro-traumas and inflammation.

I would also like to emphasize that mycotherapy is accepted in sport by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) because it is not a doping substance.

Each mushroom should be taken at a dose of 2 grams per day, for a minimum of 3 months.

But even after the first three months people who use them normally continue in order to benefit from that extra physical and mental strength and extraordinary well-being. They can be taken for life, indeed in the East mycotherapy is one of the cornerstones of health and longevity.

See you next week
Dr Walter Ardigò