Experts Discuss Incredible Edible Mushrooms
Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O. Osteopath, Medical Nutritionist
Dr. Mercola says:
Some of the most potent immunosupportive agents come from mushrooms, and science is just beginning to tap into this vast natural medicine warehouse.
There are mushrooms that kill viruses, mushrooms that kill bacteria, and even mushrooms that kill yeast-which may surprise you, given they're both fungi.
Some mushrooms destroy (unhealthy) cells, and others facilitate nerve regeneration.
Fungi are incredibly resilient, even surviving radioactivity.
They can actually harness radiation to thrive, as was found by a robot sent to map the inside of the entombed Chernobyl nuclear reactor in 1999.
The robot found a hardy fungus chowing down on 200 tons of melted radioactive fuel.
In addition to bringing us nutrition and powerful medicine, mushrooms offer great benefits for the planet.
You may be surprised to learn that mushrooms have the following green applications:
Of the 140,000 species of mushroom-forming fungi, science is familiar with only 10 percent, according to world-renown mycologist Paul Stamets in "The Most Powerful Medicine in Nature". About 100 species are being studied for their health-promoting benefits. Of those hundred, about a half dozen really stand out for their ability to deliver a tremendous boost to your immune system.
Shitake (Lentinula edodes) Shitake is a popular culinary mushroom used in dishes around the world. It contains a number of health-stimulating agents, including lentinan, the polysaccharide for which it was named. Lentinan has been isolated and supports healthy immune function, has protect your liver, relieve other stomach distress and balance blood chemistry.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Reishi is known as Lingzhi in China, or "spirit plant." It's also been called "Mushroom of Immortality"—a nickname that kind of says it all. Reishi has been used medicinally in Asia for thousands of years. One of its more useful compounds is ganoderic acid (a triterpenoid), which is being used to support healthy immune function. The list of Reishi's health benefits includes the following
Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) Cordyceps, also called caterpillar fungus or Tochukasu, is a favorite of athletes because it increases ATP production, strength and endurance, and has anti-aging effects. This parasitic mushroom is unique because, in the wild, it grows out of an insect host instead of a plant host. Cordyceps has an enduring history in both traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine. Cordyceps has (blood sugar balancing properties) and possible antidepressant effects, protects your liver and kidneys, increases blood flow, helps normalize your cholesterol levels.
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) Turkey Tail is also known as Coriolis, or "cloud mushroom." Science is showing that Turkey Tail mushroom holds an arsenal of healthy compounds. Two polysaccharide complexes in Turkey Tail are getting a great deal of scientific attention, PSK (or "Kreskin") and PSP, making it the most extensively researched of all medicinal mushrooms with large scale clinical trials.
A seven-year, $2 million NIH-funded clinical study in 2011 found that Turkey Tail mycelium improves immune function.
Check out these sites for wonderful information on the healing benefits of mushrooms:
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Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter and Ethnobotanist, is on The Medical Advisory Board of The Dr. Oz Show and is a regular guest on the show. He is also on The Dr. Oz Show's Sharecare website, where you can get expert answers to your health questions. Appearances on The Dr Oz Show enable Chris Kilham to inform a large viewing audience about the field of safe, effective plant-based medicines.
Chris Killham says:
Reishi mushroom are considered the Herb of Immortality,used in Asia for more than 5000 years by the aristocracy. Chris discusses the benefits of Reishi mushroom.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., is a Cardiovascular Surgeon, frequent guest on The Oprah Show and host of his own TV show.
Dr. Mehmet Oz says:
Reishi mushrooms have been used in traditional Asian medicine for more than 4,000 years to treat liver disorders, hypertension, arthritis, and other ailments. Modern studies show that they may help boost insulin levels, allowing the body to use blood sugar more efficiently for energy production. Additionally, reishi’s anti-inflammatory properties may neutralize the chemicals that drain your energy.
Defeat Energy Drain: Reishi Mushroom Extract says Dr. Oz
Between shuttling the kids to summer camps, battling to keep your yard in shape, and trying to stay cool in the hot summer sun, what should be the most relaxing season of all can leave you feeling the most drained! For an energy boost that will reinvigorate you throughout all those extra summertime activities, try reishi mushroom extract.
Reishi mushrooms have been used in traditional Asian medicine for over 4000 years to (support a healthy) liver , balance blood pressure, reduce joint inflammation and other ailments. Modern studies show that they may help boost insulin levels, allowing the body to more efficiently use blood sugar for energy production. Additionally, reishi’s anti-inflammatory properties may neutralize the chemicals that drain your energy. Try taking 1000 mg of reishi mushroom extract, 3 times per day, and get back to loving your summer!
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Dr. Michael Murray, N.D. is a Naturopath and a leading authority on natural medicine. He is co-author of A Textbook of Natural Medicine, the definitive textbook on naturopathic medicine for physicians, as well as the consumer version - the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. He has also written over 20 other books including What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know. Dr. Murray is a graduate, former faculty member, and serves on the Board of Regents of Bastyr University.)
Dr. Michael T Murray says:
Reishi is the premier longevity herb in classical Chinese medicine and is the medicinal mushroom/herb most often used as a general health tonic. Preliminary clinical studies have shown it to be helpful in boosting the immune system and in the treatment of viral infections, including hepatitis B. Unlike shiitake and mistake, the beneficial effects of reishi appear to be primarily due to its triterpene fraction rather than its polysaccharides.
Medicinal Mushrooms according to Natural News
Reishi has antihistaminic properties:
Japanese researchers have also found that reishi acts as an antihistamine, making it useful for treating allergies. Lanostan, a compound found in reishi, appears to control the release of transmitting chemicals in the body, thereby inhibiting the release of histamine. Since reishi also promotes the adrenal function and immune reaction, it has added effectiveness in controlling the body's reaction to an allergen.
Attaining Medical Self Sufficiency An Informed Citizens Guide by Duncan Long, p.196
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PLEASE NOTE: My purpose in publishing this information about Ganoderma Lucidum, is to inform, educate and enlighten the public about the millions of studies for Ganoderma Lucidum, to educate you about the many natural substances occurring in mushrooms with intrinsic healing properties. There are no guarantees when you use products containing Ganoderma Lucidum/Reishi, that symptoms may disappear, nor do I diagnose or treat health conditions. Always consult with your health care professional before you begin a new product and please do not replace a natural product for your medicine without your doctor's approval.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS:
MUSHROOMS ARE A NOURISHING FOOD.
EAT MUSHROOMS EVERY DAY AND STAY HEALTHY.
Email: drshellie614@gmail.com Cell: 602-708-9018
Dr. Mercola says:
Some of the most potent immunosupportive agents come from mushrooms, and science is just beginning to tap into this vast natural medicine warehouse.
There are mushrooms that kill viruses, mushrooms that kill bacteria, and even mushrooms that kill yeast-which may surprise you, given they're both fungi.
Some mushrooms destroy (unhealthy) cells, and others facilitate nerve regeneration.
Fungi are incredibly resilient, even surviving radioactivity.
They can actually harness radiation to thrive, as was found by a robot sent to map the inside of the entombed Chernobyl nuclear reactor in 1999.
The robot found a hardy fungus chowing down on 200 tons of melted radioactive fuel.
In addition to bringing us nutrition and powerful medicine, mushrooms offer great benefits for the planet.
You may be surprised to learn that mushrooms have the following green applications:
- Eradication of carpenter ants by producing a pesticide that tricks the ants into eating it
- Producing a low carbon footprint type of ethanol
- Breaking down the neurotoxins in nerve gas
- Producing a fully compostable fungal-based packing material that could potentially replace plastics and styrofoam
- Bioremediation: Cleaning up waste from petroleum, toxic chemicals (PCBs, TNT), and bacteria such as E. coli
Of the 140,000 species of mushroom-forming fungi, science is familiar with only 10 percent, according to world-renown mycologist Paul Stamets in "The Most Powerful Medicine in Nature". About 100 species are being studied for their health-promoting benefits. Of those hundred, about a half dozen really stand out for their ability to deliver a tremendous boost to your immune system.
Shitake (Lentinula edodes) Shitake is a popular culinary mushroom used in dishes around the world. It contains a number of health-stimulating agents, including lentinan, the polysaccharide for which it was named. Lentinan has been isolated and supports healthy immune function, has protect your liver, relieve other stomach distress and balance blood chemistry.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) Reishi is known as Lingzhi in China, or "spirit plant." It's also been called "Mushroom of Immortality"—a nickname that kind of says it all. Reishi has been used medicinally in Asia for thousands of years. One of its more useful compounds is ganoderic acid (a triterpenoid), which is being used to support healthy immune function. The list of Reishi's health benefits includes the following
- Antibacterial, antiviral , antifungal properties
- Antiinflammatory
- Immune system up-regulation
- Normalization of blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure
- Reduction of inflammatory symptoms in men
Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) Cordyceps, also called caterpillar fungus or Tochukasu, is a favorite of athletes because it increases ATP production, strength and endurance, and has anti-aging effects. This parasitic mushroom is unique because, in the wild, it grows out of an insect host instead of a plant host. Cordyceps has an enduring history in both traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine. Cordyceps has (blood sugar balancing properties) and possible antidepressant effects, protects your liver and kidneys, increases blood flow, helps normalize your cholesterol levels.
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) Turkey Tail is also known as Coriolis, or "cloud mushroom." Science is showing that Turkey Tail mushroom holds an arsenal of healthy compounds. Two polysaccharide complexes in Turkey Tail are getting a great deal of scientific attention, PSK (or "Kreskin") and PSP, making it the most extensively researched of all medicinal mushrooms with large scale clinical trials.
A seven-year, $2 million NIH-funded clinical study in 2011 found that Turkey Tail mycelium improves immune function.
Check out these sites for wonderful information on the healing benefits of mushrooms:
- Healing-Mushrooms.net is an encyclopedia of medicinal mushrooms with a searchable database, abundant resources and fungi photos
- MedicalMushrooms.net is another encyclopedic database with information about many of the medicinal mushrooms
- MushroomExpert.com can help you with mushroom identification
- Paul Stamets' YouTube video channel has about 30 videos of wild mushroom hunts and all sorts of informational videos, including mushroom identification and cultivation
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Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter and Ethnobotanist, is on The Medical Advisory Board of The Dr. Oz Show and is a regular guest on the show. He is also on The Dr. Oz Show's Sharecare website, where you can get expert answers to your health questions. Appearances on The Dr Oz Show enable Chris Kilham to inform a large viewing audience about the field of safe, effective plant-based medicines.
Chris Killham says:
Reishi mushroom are considered the Herb of Immortality,used in Asia for more than 5000 years by the aristocracy. Chris discusses the benefits of Reishi mushroom.
******************************************************************************************************
Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., is a Cardiovascular Surgeon, frequent guest on The Oprah Show and host of his own TV show.
Dr. Mehmet Oz says:
Reishi mushrooms have been used in traditional Asian medicine for more than 4,000 years to treat liver disorders, hypertension, arthritis, and other ailments. Modern studies show that they may help boost insulin levels, allowing the body to use blood sugar more efficiently for energy production. Additionally, reishi’s anti-inflammatory properties may neutralize the chemicals that drain your energy.
Defeat Energy Drain: Reishi Mushroom Extract says Dr. Oz
Between shuttling the kids to summer camps, battling to keep your yard in shape, and trying to stay cool in the hot summer sun, what should be the most relaxing season of all can leave you feeling the most drained! For an energy boost that will reinvigorate you throughout all those extra summertime activities, try reishi mushroom extract.
Reishi mushrooms have been used in traditional Asian medicine for over 4000 years to (support a healthy) liver , balance blood pressure, reduce joint inflammation and other ailments. Modern studies show that they may help boost insulin levels, allowing the body to more efficiently use blood sugar for energy production. Additionally, reishi’s anti-inflammatory properties may neutralize the chemicals that drain your energy. Try taking 1000 mg of reishi mushroom extract, 3 times per day, and get back to loving your summer!
***************************************************************************************************
Dr. Michael Murray, N.D. is a Naturopath and a leading authority on natural medicine. He is co-author of A Textbook of Natural Medicine, the definitive textbook on naturopathic medicine for physicians, as well as the consumer version - the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine. He has also written over 20 other books including What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know. Dr. Murray is a graduate, former faculty member, and serves on the Board of Regents of Bastyr University.)
Dr. Michael T Murray says:
Reishi is the premier longevity herb in classical Chinese medicine and is the medicinal mushroom/herb most often used as a general health tonic. Preliminary clinical studies have shown it to be helpful in boosting the immune system and in the treatment of viral infections, including hepatitis B. Unlike shiitake and mistake, the beneficial effects of reishi appear to be primarily due to its triterpene fraction rather than its polysaccharides.
Medicinal Mushrooms according to Natural News
Reishi has antihistaminic properties:
Japanese researchers have also found that reishi acts as an antihistamine, making it useful for treating allergies. Lanostan, a compound found in reishi, appears to control the release of transmitting chemicals in the body, thereby inhibiting the release of histamine. Since reishi also promotes the adrenal function and immune reaction, it has added effectiveness in controlling the body's reaction to an allergen.
Attaining Medical Self Sufficiency An Informed Citizens Guide by Duncan Long, p.196
***************************************************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE: My purpose in publishing this information about Ganoderma Lucidum, is to inform, educate and enlighten the public about the millions of studies for Ganoderma Lucidum, to educate you about the many natural substances occurring in mushrooms with intrinsic healing properties. There are no guarantees when you use products containing Ganoderma Lucidum/Reishi, that symptoms may disappear, nor do I diagnose or treat health conditions. Always consult with your health care professional before you begin a new product and please do not replace a natural product for your medicine without your doctor's approval.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS:
MUSHROOMS ARE A NOURISHING FOOD.
EAT MUSHROOMS EVERY DAY AND STAY HEALTHY.
Email: drshellie614@gmail.com Cell: 602-708-9018
