Spirulina is one of the most concentrated natural sources of nutrition known and is the worlds's richest natural source of vitamin B-12. Spirulina contains 18 amino acids, protein, chlorophyll, Beta-carotene and its co-factors, and other natural phyto-chemicals.
It is believed that, for many people, spirulina enhances thinking processes, heightens attitudes and reduces cravings for sugar and other "mood foods"
Spirulina mixes easily, tastes great, has no aftertaste, can be taken on an empty stomach and it is a great energy booster.
Why You Need Spirulina
The spirulina plant is up to 70% protein and is higher in protein than nearly any other food. Compare spirulina at 65%-70% versus eggs (45%), brewer's yeast (45%), soybeans (40%), dried milk (35%) and beef (17%).
Spirulina is rich in vitamins and minerals and contains the entire B-complex group of vitamins. Previously substantial amounts of B-12 were thought to occur in animal sources. However spirulina contains twice the vitamin B-12 of liver. As a naturally occurring sources of B vitamins, it could replace the current need for synthetic B vitamins. The main pigment in spirulina is beta-carotene, which, when absorbed by the body, is converted to vitamin A. Two grams provide more than 100% of the RDI of vitamin A, plus calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and many trace elements.
Spirulina is an all natural superior form of nutritional support. Re-Vita uses a proprietary manufacturing method of cold processing whereby all naturally occuring Amino Acids, Enzymes, Co-factors and Chlorophyll are preserved. Plus , unlike most plants, spirulina stores its energy as pure glycogen, which the body can instantly convert into energy for better performance and stamina. It is an excellent high energy booster for athletes, health conscious people or anyone needing an energy boost.
What Is Cholesterol?
To understand high blood cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol), it is important to know more about cholesterol.
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to work the right way. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs.
Cholesterol is also found in some of the foods you eat.
Your body uses cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods.
Blood is watery, and cholesterol is fatty. Just like oil and water, the two do not mix. To travel in the bloodstream, cholesterol is carried in small packages called lipoproteins (lip-o-PRO-teens). The small packages are made of fat (lipid) on the inside and proteins on the outside. Two kinds of lipoproteins carry cholesterol throughout your body. It is important to have healthy levels of both:
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is sometimes called bad cholesterol.
High LDL cholesterol leads to a buildup of cholesterol in arteries. The higher the LDL level in your blood, the greater chance you have of getting heart disease.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is sometimes called good cholesterol.
HDL good cholesterol carries cholesterol from other parts of your body back to your liver. The liver removes the cholesterol from your body. The higher your HDL good cholesterol level, the lower your chance of getting heart disease.
What Is High Blood Cholesterol?
Too much cholesterol in the blood, or high blood cholesterol, can be serious. People with high blood cholesterol have a greater chance of getting heart disease. High blood cholesterol on its own does not cause symptoms, so many people are unaware that their cholesterol level is too high.
Cholesterol can build up in the walls of your arteries (blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body). This buildup of cholesterol is called plaque (plak). Over time, plaque can cause narrowing of the arteries. This is called atherosclerosis (ath-er-o-skler-O-sis), or hardening of the arteries.
Special arteries, called coronary arteries, bring blood to the heart. Narrowing of your coronary arteries due to plaque can stop or slow down the flow of blood to your heart. When the arteries narrow, the amount of oxygen-rich blood is decreased. This is called coronary heart disease (CHD). Large plaque areas can lead to chest pain called angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh). Angina happens when the heart does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina is a common symptom of CHD.
Some plaques have a thin covering and can burst (rupture), releasing cholesterol and fat into the bloodstream. The release of cholesterol and fat may cause your blood to clot. A clot can block the flow of blood. This blockage can cause angina or a heart attack.
Lowering your cholesterol level decreases your chance for having a plaque burst and cause a heart attack. Lowering cholesterol may also slow down, reduce, or even stop plaque from building up.
Plaque and resulting health problems can also occur in arteries elsewhere in the body.
Why Is Cholesterol Important?
Your blood cholesterol level has a lot to do with your chances of getting heart disease. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease. A risk factor is a condition that increases your chance of getting a disease. In fact, the higher your blood cholesterol level, the greater your risk for developing heart disease or having a heart attack. Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in the United States. Each year, more than a million Americans have heart attacks, and about a half million people die from heart disease.
How Does Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?
When there is too much cholesterol (a fat-like substance) in your blood, it builds up in the walls of your arteries. Over time, this buildup causes “hardening of the arteries” so that arteries become narrowed and blood flow to the heart is slowed down or blocked. The blood carries oxygen to the heart, and if enough blood and oxygen cannot reach your heart, you may suffer chest pain. If the blood supply to a portion of the heart is completely cut off by a blockage, the result is a heart attack.
High blood cholesterol itself does not cause symptoms; so many people are unaware that their cholesterol level is too high. It is important to find out what your cholesterol numbers are because lowering cholesterol levels that are too high lessens the risk for developing heart disease and reduces the chance of a heart attack or dying of heart disease, even if you already have it. Cholesterol lowering is important for everyone-younger, middle age, and older adults; women and men; and people with or without heart disease.
What Do Your Cholesterol Numbers Mean?
Everyone age 20 and older should have their cholesterol measured at least once every 5 years. It is best to have
a blood test called a “lipoprotein profile” to find out your cholesterol numbers. This blood test is done after a 9 to 12 hour fast and gives information about your:
Total cholesterol
LDL, or bad cholesterol – the main source of cholesterol buildup and blockage in the arteries
HDL, or good cholesterol – helps keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries
Triglycerides – another form of fat in your blood
If it is not possible to get a lipoprotein profile done, knowing your total cholesterol and HDL good cholesterol can give you a general idea about your cholesterol levels. If your total cholesterol is 200 mg/dL* or more or if your HDL good cholesterol is less than 40 mg/dL, you will need to have a lipoprotein profile done.
See how your cholesterol numbers compare to the tables below.
Total Cholesterol Level Category
Less than 200 mg/dL Desirable
200-239 mg/dL Borderline high
240 mg/dL and above High
LDL Cholesterol Level LDL Cholesterol Category
Less than 100 mg/dL Optimal
100-129 mg/dL Near optimal/above optimal
130-159 mg/dL Borderline high
160-189 mg/dL High
190 mg/dL and above Very high
HDL good cholesterol, protects against heart disease, so for HDL good cholesterol, higher numbers are better.
A level less than 40 mg/dL is low and is considered a major risk factor because it increases your risk for developing heart disease. HDL good cholesterol levels of 60 mg/dL or more help to lower your risk for heart disease.
Triglycerides can also raise heart disease risk. Levels that are borderline high (150-199 mg/dL) or high (200 mg/dL or more) may need treatment in some people.
What Affects Cholesterol Levels?
A variety of things can affect cholesterol levels. These are things you can do something about:
Diet
Saturated fat and cholesterol in the food you eat make your blood cholesterol level go up.
Saturated fat is the main culprit, but cholesterol in foods also matters. Reducing the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your diet helps lower your blood cholesterol level.
Weight
Being overweight is a risk factor for heart disease. It also tends to increase your cholesterol.
Losing weight can help lower your LDL and total cholesterol levels, as well as raise your HDL good cholesterol and lower your triglyceride levels.
Physical Activity
Not being physically active is a risk factor for heart disease. Regular physical activity can help lower LDL – bad cholesterol and raise HDL good cholesterol levels. It also helps you lose weight. You should try to be physically active for 30 minutes on most, if not all, days.
Things you cannot do anything about also can affect cholesterol levels. These include:
Age and Gender
As women and men get older, their cholesterol levels rise. Before the age of menopause, women have lower total cholesterol levels than men of the same age. After the age of menopause, women’s LDL levels tend to rise.
Heredity
Your genes partly determine how much cholesterol your body makes. High blood cholesterol can run in families.
Lowering Cholesterol With Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) TLC is a set of things you can do to help lower your LDL cholesterol. The main parts of TLC are:
The TLC Diet
This is a low saturated-fat, low-cholesterol eating plan that calls for less than 7 percent of calories from saturated fat and less than 200 mg of dietary cholesterol per day. The TLC diet recommends only enough calories to maintain a desirable weight and avoid weight gain. If your LDL is not lowered enough by reducing saturated fat and cholesterol intakes, the amount of soluble fiber in your diet can be increased. Certain food products that contain plant stanols or plant sterols (for example, cholesterol lowering margarines) can also be added to the TLC diet to boost its LDL-lowering power.
Weight Management
Losing weight if you are overweight can help lower LDL and is especially important for those with a cluster of risk factors that includes high triglyceride and/or low HDL good cholesterol levels and being overweight with a large waist measurement (more than 40 inches for men and more than 35 inches for women).
Physical Activity
Regular physical activity (30 minutes on most, if not all, days) is recommended for everyone.
It can help raise HDL good cholesterol and lower LDL and is especially important for those with high triglyceride and/or low HDL good cholesterol levels who are overweight with a large waist measurement.
Drug Treatment
Even if you begin drug treatment to lower your cholesterol, you will need to continue your treatment with lifestyle changes. This will keep the dose of medicine as low as possible, and lower your risk in other ways as well.
There are several types of drugs available for cholesterol lowering including statins, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, fibric acids, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors.
Your doctor can help decide which type of drug is best for you. The statin drugs are very effective in lowering LDL levels and are safe for most people. Bile acid sequestrants also lower LDL and can be used alone or in combination with statin drugs. Nicotinic acid lowers LDL and triglycerides and raises HDL good cholesterol. Fibric acids lower LDL somewhat but are used mainly to treat high triglyceride and low HDL good cholesterol levels. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors lower LDL and can be used alone or in combination with statin drugs.
Once your LDL goal has been reached, your doctor may prescribe treatment for high triglycerides and/or a low HDL good cholesterol level, if present. The treatment includes losing weight if needed, increasing physical activity, quitting smoking, and possibly taking a drug.
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4 Basic Principles in Ganotherapy
Illness is caused by 2 sources;
toxins in our body and
disharmony in body functions.
Ganoderma does not cure illness but it can help balance up our body system and improve immunity against diseases.
Any reaction that takes place is caused by our body system and not by the intake of Ganoderma.
The Dosage of Ganoderma taken is irrelevant to diseases.
For over 2000 years, Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma Lucidum) have been considered by the Chinese to be a high quality herbal medicine. In the traditional Chinese medical theory, Reishi or Lingzhi is among the highest ranking. It can improve overall health, increase the body's healing ability, promote longevity and it does not bring along any side effects even taken a long period of time. According to Dr. ShiJean Lee, the most famous Chinese Medical Doctor of the Ming Dynasty, long term consumption of Reishi will build a strong, healthy body and assure a long life. Modern medical research also proves that Reishi has a wide range of medical effects.
Its main function is to promote blood circulation and increase the metabolic activities of cells (detoxification) and also help the proper functioning of all internal organs (balance the body functions).
Lingzhi can be taken daily, for long periods, with out any adverse side effects. Long term use of lingzhi can help normalise body function and empower the immune system to fight disease. It is not merely a medicinal mushroom that heals a particular disease, but is considered to be an adaptogen, that is it helps to regulate and mobilise all bodily functions.
To achieve the highest ranking, a herbal medicine must satisfy the following conditions : It should be non toxic( have no side effects), Its effects should not be limited to a specific part, or organ of the body, - It should be able to normalize all of the body's functions.
Ganoderma Lucidum
For over 2000 years, Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma Lucidum) have been considered by the Chinese to be a high quality herbal medicine. In the traditional Chinese medical theory, Reishi or Lingzhi is among the highest ranking. It can improve overall health, increase the body's healing ability, promote longevity and it does not bring along any side effects even taken a long period of time. According to Dr. ShiJean Lee, the most famous Chinese Medical Doctor of the Ming Dynasty, long term consumption of Reishi will build a strong, healthy body and assure a long life. Modern medical research also proves that Reishi has a wide range of medical effects.
Important Elements found in Reishi ::
Through modern scientific analysis, there are more than 200 active elements found in Reishi. The main active elements are :
i) Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides stimulate or modulate the immune system by activating the immune cells such as macrophage and helper Tcells as well as increase the levels of immunoglobulin (antibodies) in fighting the unwanted foreign cells such as bacteria, viruses etc. It helps to cleanse toxic deposits from body, strengthen the natural healing ability of the body, convert abnormal cells into normal cells, strengthening the resistance of the body and thus improve overall health. Experiments at the Drug Research Institute in Toyama, Japan :confirmed that polysaccharides in reishi are responsible for the immune enhancement. In Japan, Reishi extract has been reported to be effective in treating patients with liver failure.
ii) Triterpenoids
Triterpenoids are responsible for Reishi's bitter taste and several of its medicinal properties. It is the component, which responsible in improving blood pressure and blood lipid. Triterpenoids have a kind of harmonizing effect on the body especially on the immune system as well as the circulatory system. It gives Reishi an adaptogenic quality, providing the person with protection. from a wide range of biological, environmental and social stresses.
iii) Adenosine
Adenosine improves blood circulation by inhibiting blood platelet aggregation. An earlier study done by a team of researcher from Beijing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine found that Reishi improves the function of red blood cells in transferring oxygen. They related this result to the adenosine in Reishi. Adenosine is also helpful in lowering the cholesterol level and regulating the metabolism and hence promoting vigour and vitality.
iv) Organic Germanium
The content of organic germanium in reishi is very high compared to any other herb in the world. The following are some of the functions of organic germanium in our body.
- Increases oxygen supply to the blood stream
- Revives cell tissues by increasing oxygen
supply to body organs.
- Increases body's metabolic rate.
- Eliminates electric energy around abnormal
cells and turn abnormal cells in to normal cells
- Relieves fatigue.
v) Ganoderic Essence
Ganoderic essence is a rare ingredient found in herbs. This is the element which gives reishi the shining property. Ganoderic essence can beautify the skin and it is helpful in treating skin related diseases. Because of Ganoderic essence, reishi can be used externally for skin related problems and for small cuts and wounds. Studies conducted by various researchers reveal that, continuous usage of Ganoderic essence can retard ageing.
In today's world, large proportion of the population is constantly in the state of 'preillness' due to environmental pollution, stresses and unhealthy lifestyle such as consuming diet which is high in fats, cholesterol, sugar, salt and with the abundant supply of frozen and processed foods compounded by chemical additives. Under these circumstances, it is wise to prevent any deterioration in health rather than seek a cure after illness prevails. As recorded in the oldest Chinese medical text, Reishi is to be sued for preventive measures rather than a cure. Therefore, Reishi is the best solution for modern day sickness because it is the nature's best gift for mankind.
Why to choose DXN Reishi
The cold treatment that adopted by DXN can 100% maintain all the Ganoderma's active elements so that the powder of Ganoderma still keeps its content after the concentration. The total concentration rate of this method is 20:1, which means that the Ganoderma powder of DXN has high therapeutic effect. Besides that, the cold treatment which can preserve all the Ganoderma's active elements is superlative to the boiling and heat dry method.
We are proud of the fact that the entire process of cultivation up to production of DXN Reishi are based on local expertise and material. Besides that, it has also been conferred with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certificate by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. This shows that the quality of DXN Reishi has achieved international level. In addition, many health institutes and organizations have certified our product quality such as ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and TGA.(Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia)
Many people have improved their health through DXN Reishi.
What is Reishi?
The mushroom known as 'Reishi' in Japanese, 'Lingzhi' in Chinese, ranks amongst the few highly prized herbs in the world. Botanically it is known as Ganoderma Lucidum. There are 38,000 varieties of mushrooms in the world. These constitute a higher order organism in the world of fungus. Of these only 2000 varieties of mushrooms are edible. Only 200 or so mushrooms possess medicinal properties. From amongst these, six varieties of red Ganoderma or Reishi, possess the power to heal and prevent diseases. It is classified as the supreme amongst herbs by the Chinese pharmacopoeia in use for five thousand years. Emperors have considered Reishi to be the herb granting immortality. It is more highly esteemed than Ginseng which is unable to detoxify cells.
Diseases in many countries have been cured by herbs, minerals and so on for thousands of years. India has its own highly sophisticated indigenous medical system as also do China and Japan. The mushroom known as 'Lingzhi' in Chinese, 'Mannentake' or 'Reishi' in Japanese and 'Young Zhi' in Korean, ranks amongst the few highly prized herbs in the world. It has been used as the "Mushroom of Immortality" for thousands of years. Botanically it is known as Ganoderma Lucidum. There are 38,000 varieties of mushrooms in the world. These constitute a higher order organism in the world of fungus. Of these only 2000 varieties of mushrooms are edible. Only 200 or so mushrooms possess medicinal properties. From amongst these, six varieties of red Ganoderma or Reishi, possess the power to heal and prevent diseases.
It is classified as the supreme amongst herbs in the earliest Chinese pharmacopoeia compiled around 500 B. C. Emperors have considered Reishi to be the herb granting immortality. It is more highly esteemed than Ginseng which is unable to detoxify cells.
There now exists 30 years of substantial modern scientific research conducted in Japan, Taiwan, China, USA, Canada, Poland and elsewhere, in vivo and in vitro substantiating its efficacy. Reports, results and findings may be found in prestigious medical research journals and are also available on the net.
It is a powerful anti-oxidant which is highly efficacious for both the prevention & cure of various diseases. It Is suitable for daily use as a health restorative having been acknowledged as such throughout the world. The Food & Drug Administration, FDA, USA, has categorised Reishi as a 'dietary supplement'.
In India it is now officially categorised as an ayurvedic proprietary medicine. or one which may be purchased over the counter without a prescription.
It is an excellent herb which enables the body to heal itself.
Reishi is the best solution for all health problems.
The introduction of Reishi in India has created a distinct paradigm shift in the concept of lifestyle management. It is a simplified approach in that the cause of disease is reduced to the fundamental parameters of the existence of toxins in the body and imbalance in its various systems. Through the use of Reishi normal body functions are activated and restored. These processes may be subsumed under the six parameters of detoxification, regeneration, balancing, enhancing metabolic functions, boosting the auto immune system and regulating the endocrine system. An individual is thus empowered to take care of one's ownself on a regular basis. This process is not disruptive to one's lifestyle. It works out to be far more economical in the long run as the occurrence of disease is prevented. For those who are suffering from any disorder, Reishi enables the body to return to normalcy without recourse to doctors and expensive and complex medical procedures.
Adaptogen--This term was coined in the 1940s and refers to a substance which is non-toxic, non-site specific, and has a balancing and normalizing effect on the body in various ways. Reishi fulfills each of these criteria.
Reishi is an unique nutrient, containing all the essential 18 amino acids, various vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It regulates the immune system of the human body stimulating it to constantly create healthy cells increasing longevity.
Dr. Deepak Chopra in Ageless Body Timeless Mind states that the entire body is consistently in flux renewing itself completely every 2.5 yrs. One's stomach lining is renewed every five days, liver every month, skeleton every three months and so on.
Reishi penetrates human cells and expels the toxins accumulated in them, rejuvenating them. Reishi purifies the blood, making it slightly alkaline and increasing its oxygen content. It nurtures the production of red and white blood corpuscles in the blood. Thus it enhances resistance to disease. Reishi thus enables the human body, suffering from acute, chronic and terminal illnesses to effectively heal itself. The healthy are empowered to ward off dis-ease.
This is so as the human body is its own best doctor.
It automatically carries healing compounds to the required cells which are treated and restored to health. An environment is created which invading bacteria and virus do not find conducive to their existence -- they simply leave! Moreover unhealthy cell growth is gradually stopped. Thus individual organs and the entire system is healed over a period of time. It is not possible to cure overnight a disease which has been nurtured over the years! People are becoming increasingly aware that they are involuntarily compelled to ingest toxins through the air, water, grains, fruits and vegetables. This has emerged as a contemporary and highly pertinent issue in India. Reishi is the herb par excellence for removing involuntarily ingested toxins from the body. Taken regularly it ensures that toxins are flushed out of the system every day rather than being stored in the body to cause chaos later on.
Reishi is highly effective for treating Chemically Induced Diseases to which modern medicine has no answer. These are caused by pollution and adulterated & contaminated food and drink -- heavy metals, pesticides, chemical fertilisers and common sugar high in sulphur content.
Reishi is ideal during adolescence, puberty, pregnancies & lactation. Hormonal secretions are balanced controlling morning sickness, mood swings, cravings &c associated with pregnancies. The foetus is provided the nourishment it requires for a healthy growth and delivery is facilitated. Lactating mothers are enabled to pass on the goodness of Reishi to their children ensuring a balanced growth. Post partum recovery is also facilitated in every way.
Reishi is a proven antidote to cancer. It relieves symptoms of insomnia. It is highly efficacious against allergies. It metabolises excess fats controlling obesity. It enables those underweight to revert to normal health.
Reishi counteracts Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, little understood by modern medicine. It is highly efficacious in treating liver problems particularly Hepatitis A, B & C, where the harmful virus are simply expelled by the body. It normalises both low and high blood pressure, inducing a sense of well-being, and is highly beneficial in all types of heart diseases.
Reishi is efficacious in rheumatism and joint pains. It is efficacious in the treatment of sciatica and other nerve related diseases.
Reishi should be taken half an hour before food except in the case of gastric problems. A daily intake of Vitamin C in equal proportion to Reishi, seems to facilitate its proper metabolisation and assimilation. Potassium Vit C is recommended in cases where sodium is contra-indicated. Those suffering from gastric problems may find it necessary to take Reishi an hour or so after food.
Active Ingredients of Reishi
Reishi contains over 200 bioactive compounds known to be highly efficacious in health restoration and maintenance, in balanced and mutually supportive proportions. Its active ingredients are:
1. High Molecular Weight Polysaccharides, 2. Triterpenoids 3. Organic Germanium,
4. Adenosine, 5. Ganoderic Essence, 6. Amino Acids, 7. Vitamins;
8. Minerals and trace elements; 9. Proteins & Fibre.
'Polysaccharides cleanse and detoxify the body; organic germanium enhances Cellular activity; adenosine regulates cholesterol and fats and prevents platelet formations; triterpenoids function as builders whilst ganoderic essences act as regenerators and anti-oxi-dants.' - excerpted from Life Positive Nov 01 issue.
Its mycelium contains:
High levels of the RNA which disrupt viral diseases by inducing interferon production; Oleic Acid, an inhibitor of histamine release; Cyclo-octasulfur, a strong inhibitor of histamine release; LZ-8, an immuno-modu-lating protein which significantly reduces but doesn't entirely shutdown antibody production.
The Uses of Reishi
Respiratory System: Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Tuberculosis, Common Colds, Influenza; Cough, Inflammation;
Nervous System: Insomnia, Stress and tension; Chronic Fatigue, Excessive sleep, debility; Muscular dystrophy, Myasthenia Gravis; Paralysis of one side or both sides; Headaches, Toothaches; Cataract and glaucoma;
Circulatory System: Hypertension -- high blood pressure, Hypo tension -- low blood pressure; Coronary diseases; Arteriosclerosis, Arrhythmia, Stroke; Reduction of Cholesterol (LDL); Anemia, Cold extremities.
Digestive System: Gastroenteritis, ulcers, hemorrhoids; Hepatitis, liver necrosis & gallstones-Obesity and underweight; Diabetes; constipation.
Skin: Aging; ugly spots; Acne; Hair loss; Dermatitis.
Excretory System: Nephritis, nephritis, renal failure etc.
Endocrine System: Stimulates it retarding aging. Hormonal imbalances; Obesity; Underweight.
Reproductive System -- Ladies: Puberty, Irregular menstruation, Dysmenorrhoea; Improper ovulation; Uterine problems; Pregnancy; Childbirth; Post partum recovery; Lactation; Menopause, etc.
Reproductive System -- Gents: Erectile dysfunction, impotence etc.
The indiscriminate use of plastics for packaging foods and drinks has brought with it an additional problem. Research carried out in Europe in the previous two decades have conclusively proved that psuedo-oestrogen compounds leach out into foods and drinks in plastic containers in micro quantities, resulting in hormonal imbalances in men with disastrous consequences. The regular intake of Reishi not only flushes out these harmful compounds, simultaneously it stimulates the endocrine system to function normally.
Reishi is an unique nutrient which regulates the immune system of the human body increasing longevity.
Scanning is one of the principal actions of Reishi. Its active components are automatically guided to where they are required in any person.
Reishi penetrates human cells and expel the toxins accumulated in them, rejuvenating them. It flushes out the effects of various alleopathic medicines the person may have taken or might be continuing to take.
Reishi purifies the blood, makes it alkaline and increases its oxygen content. It increases the production of red and white blood corpuscles in the blood. Thus it enhances resistance to disease.
Reishi thus enables the human body, suffering from acute, chronic and terminal illnesses to effectively heal itself. The healthy are empowered to ward off diseases.
Reishi enables the body to take care of itself enabling it to identify and treat diseases of its own accord. This is so as the human body is its own best doctor. It automatically carries healing compounds to the required cells which are treated and restored to health. Thus individual organs and the entire system is healed over a period of time. It is not possible to cure overnight a disease which has been nurtured over the years!
Reishi is ideal during pregnancies & lactating mothers. Hormonal secretions are balanced controlling morning sickness, mood swings, cravings, imbalanced and insufficient diets &c associated with pregnancies. The foetus is provided the nourishment it requires for a healthy growth and delivery is facilitated. Lactating mothers are enabled to pass on the goodness of Reishi to their children ensuring a balanced growth. Post partum recovery is also facilitated in every way.
Reishi is a proven antidote to cancer. It relieves symptoms of insomnia. It is highly efficacious against allergies. It metabolises excess fats controlling obesity. It enables those underweight to revert to normal health.
Reishi is highly effective for treating Chemically Induced Diseases to which modern medicine has no answer. These are caused by pollution and foods and drinks -- synthetically flavoured drinks, chemically preserved foods, common sugar with high sulphur content, heavy metals, pesticides and chemical fertilisers.
Reishi counteracts Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, little understood by modern medicine. It is highly efficacious in treating liver problems particularly Hepatitis-B where the harmful virus are simply expelled by the body. It normalises both low and high blood pressure, inducing a sense of well-being, and is highly beneficial in all types of heart diseases.
Reishi is efficacious in rheumatism and joint pains. It is efficacious in the treatment of sciatica and other nerve related diseases.
The regular intake of Reishi also strengthens muscles, tissues and bones. People above 45 tend to accidentally pull muscles and suffer vertebral displacements, all of which may be prevented through the regular intake of Reishi.
Reishi should be taken half an hour before food. A daily intake of approx 1 gm of Vitamin C seems to facilitate its proper metabolisation and assimilation.
Why is Reishi so special?
Wild Reishi is extremely rare. Only one or two Reishi mushrooms may be found on a hillside. Although the fruit body, mycelium and spores of wild Reishi are all efficacious in treating diseases, in the past large quantities of Reishi had to be used to derive minimal benefits. As it was impossible to cultivate it, it was available only to emperors. Tradition maintains that the first emperor of China, Shih Huang Ti, sent a fleet with 250 young men and 250 young ladies to Japan in search of the 'hero of longevity' -- Reishi.
The quality of wild Reishi is also unpredictable. Only the fruit body can be harvested and that too, when the active ingredients have already diminished due to the vagaries of the weather, attack by insects and so on. Wild Reishi does not contain the potency of fresh mushrooms. On maturing the fruit body is hardened by fibers. This makes it more difficult for the body to extract and digest the active ingredients.
Its spores are microscopic, similar in size to bacteria. They are protected by two layers of hardened cell walls. These cell walls trap the active ingredients inside and are indigestible. Moreover, when buying wild Reishi, expertise is required in order not to confuse Reishi with the hundreds of other mushrooms, some of which are poisonous.
Reishi was earlier classified by color into 6 types: Red, Green, White, Black, Yellow, Purple. In 1972, researchers at Kyoto University in Japan successfully cultivated Reishi in the laboratory for the first time using 'spore separation'. From a single species, Ganoderma Lucidum -- Red Reishi. All six colours could be grown by varying the temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide content, and the available nutrients. The six types of Reishi are thus shown to be one single species. Now 'tissue culture' has become the accepted norm as it ensures consistency of harvests.
Reishi belongs to the Poly pore group. "Poly pores, commonly known as bracket or shelf fungi, are conspicuous mushrooms that grow off the sides of trees. On a walk through the forest one can commonly see many such bracket mushrooms."
"What is not readily visible to us however is the actual mushroom organism, or mycelium. Just as an apple is the fruit of an apple tree, so too is a mushroom the fruit body of a mycelial 'tree'. Mycelium is a network of threadlike filaments that originates from spores. The mycelium spreads throughout the nutrient base or substance, amassing nutrients as it grows. As long as environmental conditions are right, the mycelium will continue to grow and propagate until it exhausts the available nutrients."
"As long as nutrients are available, the mycelium can be considered perennial and will live for many years. At least once a year, mushrooms emerge from the mycelial network. As the reproductive organ of the fungus, mushrooms are the means by which spores are created and spread." -- excerpted from Reishi Mushroom : Herb of Spiritual Potency and Medical Wonder, by Terry Willard, Sylvan Press, 1991.
An excellent article about Reishi appeared in Health Foods Business Jan 1992: "Rei-shi: Ancient Medicine is Modern Hope" by Linda McGlasson, Assistant Editor. Life Positive, published from New Delhi, also carries an illuminating article on Reishi in its Nov 01 issue.
The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals & Herbs published by Reader's Digest carries an article on Reishi as also do various other modern self-help books on health. Clearly it has now been acclaimed as an excellent health restorative the world over.
Modern bio-engineering technology has succeeded Reishi has been available in health stores in Japan in making Reishi available to all. The quality of the mushrooms harvested can be carefully controlled by providing the best conditions and proper nutrients during cultivation. The harvesting and extraction processes can be timed at the precise stage when the mycelium contains the maximum amount of active ingredients.
Further investigations have discovered that the largest amount of active ingredients exist in the mycelium, and that the mycelium is more easily digested. Fresh mycelium is available, and there is no chance for mistaken identity. Without the obstacles of the fibers, the extraction is more complete and the extract is more digestible. Hence latest research on the medicinal properties of Reishi is being carried out on mycelial extracts. A technology has also been evolved to crack open the spores so that its nutrients may be metabolised.
Reishi in its pure and powdered form is now available as capsules. The fruit portion is available as Reishi Gano [RG] whilst the mycelium as Ganocelium [GL]. The use of capsules makes it possible to avoid its bitter taste, standardize dosage and make it readily available. The capsule casing available in India is purely vegetarian.
Moreover, toothpaste, coffee, tea, chocolate, soaps, oil, shampoo and so on are also being manufactured using Reishi. Tea is itself an excellent antioxidant. Combined with Reishi its harmful qualities are negated. The chocolate drink is made from pure cocoa powder -- a rarity in India. Similarly the coffee contains pure coffee conforming to international standards which again is in India.
Reishi tooth paste or Lingzhi, is a multiple use product which may be used as a cream, antiseptic ointment, made into a drink to counteract stomach aches and of course used as a toothpaste for the cure of bleeding gums, pyorrhea and so on. The soap kills the bacteria which thrive on the skin particularly in moist areas, thus removing body odours. Moreover it keeps the skin soft. It's also efficacious in the treatment of various skin diseases. Gano oil too has multiple applications. It helps alleviate joint pains and is useful in paralysis. Used as a general massage for children, it helps the development of their bones. The oil is non-sticky and may be used any time during the day. Some have even found their hair regenerated. The shampoo used regularly, nurtures the hair and retards hair loss.
Reishi is cultivated under strictly controlled organic conditions by DXN in Malaysia since 1993. After harvesting, it is immediately freeze dried and processed into powder, made into capsules and so on using ultra modern techniques. Thus its natural properties are preserved. It is certified both by local and international authorities. The company has also developed its own technique of cracking open reishi spores, making their goodness available.
A similar organic processing plant has been established in Pondicherry June 2002. RG & GL powder is directly imported from Malaysian, blended with the powder of Shiitake, another medicinal mushroom. It is then made into capsules using vegetarian capsule shells. Reishi Tea is also prepared there. Tea being in itself a powerful anti-oxidant, its action is enhanced by blending with Reishi. The harmful effects of tea are also neutralised. Moreover, a cup or two a day can also serve as a maintenance dose in lieu of the capsules. Soon the company intends to make available Reishi sweets and chocolate in the country.
Reishi has been available in health stores in Japan and various countries in the west for nearly three decades now. It is also legally mandatory for cancer treatment there to include Reishi as a supplement. People there, increasingly health conscious, are invariably turning to the wisdom of the east for better lifestyle management. It has now been accepted through the world as a remarkable health restorative. The famous Tata Memorial Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai and the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala have reportedly started trials with Reishi. Similarly AIIMS in New Delhi also has many doctors who are working with it. A recent report in The Telegraph from Kolkata, Sep 1, 03, refers to Reishi growing in the wild on certain trees in southern India. Company Stockpoints have recently been opened in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Australia & New Zealand, SE Asia, making Reishi a globally accepted supplement.
The intelligent reader will be careful to check out various sources of information concerning Reishi. Research presentations by scientists constitute the only reliable source of knowledge. There are also a large number of websites which may be accessed.
Other sites may be found by entering Reishi, Lingzhi or Ganoderma as topics in various search engines such as google.com. To search for studies of the effect of Reishi on a particular disease please search for 'ganoderma in name of disease' and so on.
Reishi is currently being scientifically cultivated, processed and marketed by DXN Marketing SON. BHD, Wisma DXN, 213 Lebuhraya Sultan Abdul Halim, 05400 Alor Setar, Kedah DarulAman, Malaysia, DXN's farm has been conferred the prestigious ISO 14001; its products have been conferred the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificate by the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Govt of Malaysia whilst TGA has been awarded from Australia. ISO 9002 certification has also been awarded for the capsules,
Website: www.dxnindia.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. At what age can one start taking Reishi?
From conception until death.
2. Does it have any side effects?
It has no side effects whatsoever, only ailment reflections. These are the body's language of communication indicative of the removal of toxins and are temporary. They indicate that regeneration is taking place within and are nothing to be afraid of.
3. What should do I do if ailment reflections are severe?
Drink plenty of water and reduce your intake, but never stop taking capsules. Should you stop their intake, you will merely undo the gains achieved through the use of Reishi. It is best for you to bear these symptoms which will soon disappear.
4. Which diseases does it cure?
Reishi enables the body to heal itself of all diseases.
5. Should I stop all medicines and take only, this?
No, never. Reishi is not a medicine nor is it a substitute for medications. You need to continue your treatment as advised by your doctor, simultaneously taking Reishi. Over a period of time you will find that the requirement of other drugs will diminishes Reishi strengthens the body and rejuvenates it.
6. Can it postpone or is it an alternative to surgery?
No. An acute condition is to be promptly treated nor is surgery to be postponed. Reishi treatment is permanent but special medical attention is mandatory for any acute or serious condition requiring immediate attention.
7. How can I trust that this is a "sarvaroga nivarani" [an aid to the cure for any disease] ?
This may be verified only through personal experience. You are advised to use it yourself. Thousands of patients have benefited from using it. It has no side effects whatsoever. Your body will respond to the product and you may experience an ailment reflection from using it.
8. Is Reishi efficacious in all diseases?
Yes. It is the same body that produces all diseases. Reishi detoxifies and corrects imbalances in the system which is activated to heal itself.
9. I am healthy! Why should I take Reishi at all?
By regularly taking Reishi your body will continue to flush out the toxins one involuntarily ingests through food & drink. Your immune system will be regulated reducing possibilities of contracting diseases. Although you may currently feel healthy any dormant disease may surface as your immunity goes down. A minimum maintenance dose of 1 pair of capsules per day ensures that normal metabolic processes continue unhampered.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)Promote your longevity with an "Elixir."Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), which is called Ling Zhi in Chinese, Mannentake or Reishi in Japanese and Young Zhi in Korean, is one of the most famous medicinal mushrooms in the world. It has been used as the "Mushroom of Immortality" for thousands of years. During the last two decades, researchers have found various bioactive constituents which have a wide range of actions, including boosting immune function, specifically natural killer cells, macrophage and interferon, as well as anti-viral and anti-bacterial; cardiovascular support, lowering blood pressure and serum cholesterol and protecting the heart. Research also demonstrated possible usefulness for allergies, bronchitis, cancer, HIV, inflammation, liver and radiation protection.Bioactive constituentsBeta-glucan, Heteroglucan, proteoglycan, Triterpenoids, Steroids, Germanium, Triterpenes, NucleotidesBioactivities1.) Anti-tumor activity: Immune enhancement, Increasing IL-2, IL-6 and TNF-a production, Interferon-inducing activity, Inducing cancer cell apoptosis and Cytotoxic effect2.) Anti-HIV: Cytopathic effect, Inhibiting HIV-1 PR enzyme3.) Anti-hypertension: Inhibiting angiotensin-1 converting enzyme4.) Anti-diabetes: Adjusting insulin sensitivity5.) Anti-hyperlipemia: Inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis6.) Hepatoprotection: Lowering GOT and GPT, Improving chronic hepatitis7.) Anti-thrombogenicity: Inhibiting platelet aggregation8.) Anti-allergy: Inhibiting histamine release9.) Cardiovascular tonic: Increasing blood flow of coronary arteryReferences:(1) T. Mizuno et al, Nippon Nogeikagaku Kaishi, 58(9):871 (1984); 59(11):1143 (1985)., (2) T. Kikuchi et al, Chem. Pharm. Bull., 33:2624 & 2629 (1985); 34:3695, 4018 & 4030 (1986).,(3) A. Morigiwa et al, Chem. Pharm. Bull., 34(7):3025 (1986)., (4) Y. Kabir et al, J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol., 34:433 (1988)., (5) H. Kikino et al, Planta Medica, 4:339 (1985); 55:358 (1989)., (6) T. Mizuno et al, Food Review International, 11(1), 151 (1995)., (7) M. Hattori, Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Ganoderma lucidum in Japan, 128 (1997)., (8) W.B. Stavinoha, Proceedings of the 1st International Sympoium on Ganoderma lucidum in Japan, 99 (1997)., (9) H.W. Kim et al, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 1(2):121 (1999)., (10) R.Y. Chen et al, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 1(2):147 (1999)., (11) Q.H. Zheng et al, International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 1(3): 207 (1999).
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Reishi Mushroom: Herb of Spiritual Potency and Medical Wonder
This book examines the history and use of Reishi, known by the Chinese as Ling Chi, and to mycologists as Ganoderma lucidum. In this book full of anecdotal reports, Dr. Terry Willard discusses the medical properties of Reishi and its heralded place in Eastern history and medicine. 167 pages. 8 pages of color plates. Softcover.
MRHW $14.95
MycoMedicinals®: an Informational Booklet on Medicinal Mushrooms
In response to growing public interest in Fungi Perfecti's MycoMedicinal® products, Paul Stamets has assembled a comprehensive reference booklet on the medicinal properties of a select group of mushrooms. Nine different species are detailed: Reishi, Maitake, Yun Zhi, Zhu Ling, Lion's Mane, Himematsutake, Enokitake, Shiitake and Cordyceps. This full-color resource guide includes answers to frequently asked questions and an extensive bibliography. 48 pages,softcover.
Sugars That Heal: The New Healing Science of Glyconutrients
By Emil I. Mondoa and Mindy Kitei. This fascinating new book offers a detailed look into the eight essential sugars—known as saccharides—that are the building blocks of cellular intelligence: the ability of cells to work together to maintain health. Sugars That Heal offers a complete health plan to insure that readers obtain all eight glyconutrients through both common foods and nutritional supplements. Mushrooms and mushroom products are discussed as ideal sources for many of these crucial compounds. 256 pages, hardcover. MSTH $22.00
Spontaneous Healing: How to Discover & Enhance
Your Body's Natural Ability to Maintain & Heal Itself
By Dr. Andrew Weil. In this national best-seller, Andrew Weil discusses natural and noninvasive methods for activating the body's self-healing properties. Medicinal mushrooms are highlighted as one of several potent tonics for stimulating the immune system. Hardcover. 310 pages. MSHA $22.95
Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing, & Cultures
By Christopher Hobbs. This book covers a wide range of mushrooms used throughout the world for medicinal purposes, with notes on history, use, and methods of preparation. This book is an important bridge between East & West, enlightening to read, and filled with useful references. 252 pages. MMME $18.95
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Wang, S.Y., M.L. Hsu, H.C. Hsu, C.H. Tzeng, S.S. Le, M.S. Shiao, & C.K. Ho, 1997. "The anti-tumor effect of Ganoderma lucidum is mediated by cytokines released from activated macrophages and T lymphocytes." International Journal of Cancer. 70(6): 669-705.
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Dharmananda, S., 1988. "Medicinal mushrooms." Bestways Magazine, July, pp. 54-58.
Hobbs, C., 1997. "Mushroom medicine" Vegetarian Times, Nov. pp. 96-98.
Hobbs, C., 1997. "Medicine mushrooms" Herbs for Health, pp. 52-53. Jan/Feb.
Jones, K., 1997. "An ancient Chinese secret promotes longevity and endurance." Healthy & Natural Journal, vol. 3, issue 3, pp. 90-93.
Jones, K., 1997. "Shiitake: medicine in a mushroom" Herbs for Health, pp. 48-50, 54. Jan/Feb.
Smith, C. 1994. "Gold medal herbs". Natural Health May/June, pp. 85-87
Stanislaus, C., 1996. "Ling Zhi - medicine of kings." New Editions Health World, pp. 38-41.
Steinman, D., 1995. "Potent protectors." Natural Health, Nov-Dec. pp. 92-95; 134-135.
Weil, A. 1993. "Boost immunity with mushrooms." Natural Health, May-June, pp. 12-16.
Weil, A., 1997. "Miraculous mushrooms." Dr. Andrew Weil's Self Healing Newsletter, May, 1997.
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Hobbs, C., 1995. Medicinal Mushrooms: an Exploration of Tradition, Healing and Cultures. Interweave Press.
Jones, K., 1997. Cordyceps: Tonic Food of Ancient China. Sylvan Press.
Jones, K., 1995. Shiitake: The Healing Mushroom. Healing Arts Press.
Stamets, P. 1993. Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms. Ten Speed Press.
Stamets, P. 1999. MycoMedicinals®: an Informational Booklet on Medicinal Mushrooms. MycoMedia® Publications.
Willard, T., 1995. Reishi Mushroom: Herb of Spiritual Potency and Medical Wonder. Sylvan Press.
Journals and Notable Proceedings
on the Medicinal Properties of Mushrooms
"Ganoderma: Systematics, Phytopathology and Pharmacology" ed. by P.K. Buchannan, R.S. Hseu, and J.M. Moncalvo. Proceedings of Contributed Symposia 59,B 5th International Mycological Congress, Vancouver, August 14-21, 1994.
"Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products" ed. by S.T. Chang, J.A. Buswell, and S. Chiu. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products, August 23-26, 1993, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
"Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products" ed. by D.J. Royse. Proceedings of the Second International Conference, University Park, Pennsylvania, June 9-12, 1996.
"Mushrooms: The Versatile Fungus-Food and Medicinal Properties" ed. by T. Mizuno in Food Reviews International vol. 11, no. 1., 1995. Marcel Dekker, Monticello, New York.
http://www.wellnessgarden.com/herbalremedies.html
Super Reishi Essence: Broken Spores of Ganoderma Lucidum. Prescribed by Chinese doctors for deficiency fatigue, neurasthenia, insomnia, tuberculosis, hepatocirrhosis, bronchial cough in elderly persons and carcinoma / cancer. May speed T lymph cell transformation, enhance phagocytosis of macrophage and increase white blood cell, promote serum agglutination, raise activation of glutathione peroxidase in blood, and inhibit metastatic tumor.
http://www.mb.com.ph/AGRI/2002-02/AG0202065816f.txt
Practical technologies in February Agriculture Don’t fail to buy a copy of the February issue of Agriculture magazine published by the Bulletin. This issue which is just off the press contains a lot of practical ideas for agri-people "seccontent" Take, for instance, the article by Tony Cooper on Aquaponics wherein nutrient wastes from fish raised in tanks are used to fertilize hydroponic production beds of vegetables and ornamentals via irrigation water.
Tony Cooper is a British national living in Angeles City who has been developing and testing aquaponic systems suitable for the Philippine climate.
Medicinal mushrooms being grown in the Philippines are also the subject of an article by Dr. Tricita Quimio of UP Los Banos. One of the mushrooms she cites is the Ganoderma, a medicinal mushroom which is actually a “hard polypore” that is now extensively studied abroad and now imported in the Philippines in processed form — Gano-coffee and Ganoexcel. Dr. Quimio says that some local growers have started to grow this polypore so we don’t need to process them. The dried fruits, she says, can be merely boiled in water and taken in as tea. The cultivation technology and “starters” and/or spawns are also available at UPLB, according to her.
Dr. Quimio adds that a recent report has indicated that Ganoderma can reduce side effects of chemo or radiation therapy such as fatigue, hair loss, loss of appetite and bone marrow suppression; and prolong survival by minimizing metastasis or cancer cell recurrence.
She adds that latest report on Ganoderma’s medicinal properties is that
the spores have a reversing effect on nerve system degeneration as in Alzheimers and Parkinson’s disease.
More research, specifically in Shanghai, China, is undergoing on this aspect.
Alternative names: Ganoderma lucidum,Divine Mushroom,Lingshi,Tree of Life
Scientific studies show that Reshi mushrooms have been successful in treating:
Blood Pressure ,Cancer ,Diabetics,Anti viral ,HIV virus
Description:
The Reshi is a woody mushroom, very solid and hard. It is a Polypore with a Kidney like shape. Its cap varies between 5 to 20 cm. It has a shiny glossy enameled appearance. The cap color can be reddish brown to a dull red in color. Outside edges are white, turning brown red. Its fragrance is musty. The mushroom is typically extracted by steaming , and used as tea, or in soups.
Medicinal Properties:
The Cheese and Japanese tout this mushroom for its health invigorating effects, and longevity, treatment of cancer, and treating disease. Reports show the chemical ganoderic acid to be present in the reshi mushroom which has a anti-coagulant activity. Kabir et al, clinical study showed a modulating effect on blood pressure and lipid levels.
In 1995, Yun et al, found that a mice model of lung cancer, showed a significantly lowered growth of lung tumors. Mizushina et al in 1998, reports on two unique DNA polymerace alpha type inhibitors found in the Reshi mushroom. Even in large dosed Reshi is non toxic to healthy cells as shown in Kim et al, 1986, study.
An antiviral chemical was isolated by Kim et al which reduced replication of the HIV virus. Though there have been no clinical tests done, the Chinese history reports that Reshi stimulates sexual interest, especially in older gentlemen.
Reshi gano can create wonders in your life. It can change u totally, make u a new person, it will recreate u totally.
Welcome to the world of GANODERMA.
