Update on Ganoderma and Crohn's

Hey,
So I've been drinking the Organo Gold Hot Chocolate on a daily basis, usually about twice a day. You quite honestly wouldn't believe the good it's doing for me.

1. Sleeping through the night, in a deep sleep - even my barking/whining puppy wasn't waking me up
2. Eating healthy meals - appetite is suppressed with using the beverages, so the meals/snacks I do eat are healthy
3. A ton more energy - we played 2 matches of volleyball on Thursday night - one person short, and we did amazing, I had a ton of energy and even stayed up for 3 hours after we got home, not like usual where I shower and go to bed
4. Although being a little stiff waking up after so much volleyball, the stiffness wore off fast
5. Crohn's - hasn't been acting up, no frequent trips to the bathroom or anything - it's been incredibly amazing - I don't even get stomach cramps
6. I had this bruise/bump on my foot for over a month, and it hurt like hell, I've noticed now that it's gone, there's no more raised portion, and the bruise has faded drastically, I believe it has gone away because of the Ganoderma effects. I'm not sure what it was from, but it was something that was definitely inflamed and was causing that area on my foot to be purple and look like a bruise

I'm loving this stuff so much, and loving the effects it's been having on my health! I've even lost about 4 pounds now in the past week. I'm going to start training for the "Gutsy Walk", and collect pledges to support research for Crohn's Disease and Colitis. I think it's a great opportunity, and right now I already have a team of 5 going, waiting to hear back from a few more people, and I'll post the pledge information once we've signed up :)

Even tonight, I had a hot chocolate about 4 hours ago, and I'm still quite awake and it's 12:39am. I'm really enjoying the spring weather, we cleaned my SUV today, it needed it badly, winter has been rough on the interior :(

Some body's gotta try this! No body's emailing, or commenting on trying this stuff out, or asking me questions, it's a bit disappointing. One can only see the benefits for themselves if they give the product a try. It costs significantly less. An example would be, Starbucks - Mocha Frap - $4.95 at the cheapest vs. Organo Gold Mocha made into a frap - $2.00 for a cup. Coffee at Tim's - $2-3 vs. Organo Gold Black Coffee - $0.85 a cup. I'm not a frequent flyer at Tim's or Starbucks because quite frankly the acidity of their coffee destroys my stomach, I get cramps and pains, and make frequent trips to the bathroom within 10 minutes of the first few sips, Organo Gold on the other hand, I don't have to make frequent trips to the bathroom because the acidity level in it is much lower. After Easter weekend I am going to start taking the capsules and see what they do for me, since I'm going to be training and all!

Happy Easter Everyone!

Benefits I've Noticed

Regenerating; (1-3 years)
It is a continuous process through-out life and during the process our body gains youthfulness. (Oxidation of the cells prevented and ageing of the cells delayed) The natural Immune System is activated at all levels. It is a process where our body continues functioning at its optimum level.

I'm not yet regenerating, but I do have more energy :)

Ganocelium is the Mycelium of Ganoderma Lucidum (the root of the mushroom) which has been dried and powdered at only 18 days old. It supplies a whole spectrum of vitamins to our body and serves as an oxygen supplier. 450 mg in each capsule.

Benefits of Ganoderma Lucidum;

·      Enhances the Immune System

·      Promote stamina and endurance I will test this out tomorrow at our Volleyball Playoffs

·      Relieves the symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux I don't suffer from either

·      Relieves the symptoms of Allergy and Hay Fever It's not yet allergy season here, but I can't wait to see if it does help

·      Temporary relief of the pain associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis I don't have RA but I do have a lot of swelling in my knee due to Patello Femoral Syndrome - where my knee cap is grinding down the cartilage and itself

·      Relief the symptoms of Influenza/Flu I do feel that it helped me get over the last bit of Influenza faster

·      Helps relieve Nervous Tension-Stress and mild Anxiety I don't suffer from anxiety issues, but I've noticed that my husband isn't as stressed

·      Temporary relief of Migraine Headaches

·      Relieves symptoms of PMS and of Menstrual Symptoms I'm very interested to see if it will help with my PMS and Menstrual Symptoms

·      Relieves symtoms of Pre-menstrual Symptoms/Syndrome

·      Relieves Sleeplessness This is true, I had two hot chocolate yesterday and I had no issues falling asleep

·      Temporary relief of Coughs

·      Formula to support Liver

Antioxidants neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals of normal cellular respiration and metabolism. Ganoderma is one of the most potent Anti Oxidants at 23,500 I.U’s

If healthy the body has a healthy heart, healthy blood pressure, healthy cholesterol levels, normal blood sugar levels, and a healthy respiratory system. All the organs in the body operate without problems.

Effects of Ganoderma Lucidum - It enhances a whole spectrum of vitamins and minerals to our body. It serves as a brain tonic, oxygen supplier and provides the basis for body growth. 

Through its polysaccharide content, GL effectively prevents growth of abnormal cells and controls their spread.

·      Helps in strengthening the body Immune System

·      Reduces sugar level in blood and revives pancreas function 

·      Discharges water-soluble toxins

Contents of Ganoderma Lucidum;

•                Polysaccharides

•                Organic germanium

•                A whole spectrum of Vitamins

•                A whole spectrum of Minerals

•                Amino acids

Detox/Healing Process

I've found that in the detox stage I'm urinating a bit more, and also I'm drinking a lot more water as my body is wanting more.

Detoxification (CLEANSING) (1 - 30 weeks)
Detoxification is the first step to healing, and healing the body is your first step to a longer life.

·    During this phase, the unwanted / harmful matters (called the toxins) are removed from the body. The body using its own natural excretory mechanism, which is activated by Ganoderma, carries out this process. This phase takes place for about 5-12 days, depending on the level and quality of toxins.

·    Uric acid, excess cholesterol, fat deposits, calcium deposits, and chemicals are toxic. The detoxification phase helps to remove such toxins from the body. The toxins are removed from the body though;

A). Sweating


B). The circulation system  - (kidneys and liver) & then discharged from the body through urination & stools.


C). Boils, rashes, phlegm and mucus discharge.

During this process of detoxification, water-soluble toxins (e.g. sugar, uric acid) find their exit through urine and sweat. Fat-soluble toxins (e.g. cholesterol) are easily disposed off through phlegm.

During the detoxification phase, the sometimes body feels hot and thirsty. This is a sign that the body needs more water to discharge the toxins. Ganoderma by itself is not heat inducing.

Sleep and eating times are most important. When you are healing, your body uses energy to self-restore.  If you eat late (after 8 pm) it will use that energy to digest your food instead. The healing process occurs between 11 pm – 2 am, while you are (or should be) in deep sleep. If your body systems are not in “rest” mode at those times, the healing is drastically hampered.

When detoxifying for the first time, some may experience a reaction within 3-10 days, and some can have a reaction 2-3 months later.  The reaction may not be limited to one experience only. Most people will get some sort of reaction. A light reaction may last up to 2-5 days, a severe may last 7 to 30 days.

It is to be understood that health improvement largely depends on the consumers own body condition, level of toxins in the body, duration of suffering from any ailment and the other lines of treatment one is undergoing. But one can certainly expect a good overall improvement in health with continuous consumption of Ganoderma over a 12-month period.

Regulation (1-12 months)
The bio-Chemical as well as bioelectric factors of the body are balanced and the organ functions are regulated to normal levels.

Building (6-24 months)
In this phase, the damaged cells are repaired and reconstructed. Inactive cells are re-activated. Body’s natural immune system is activated.

Process of building & healing parts of the body that have sustained injuries or damage. Strengthening the Immune System, physical strength, and mental calmness, more resistance to diseases. Supplying essential elements to the body, such as minerals and triterpenoid for the recovery of bodily functions.

Ganoderma, My Own Research

So I did some of my own research on the Ganoderma and the benefits of it. The following information is what I've found, most of it is straight from some websites that I found it on, but I felt it's highly beneficial to know this information, rather than just information from the company. You get to learn more, the more you research.

The benefits of Ganoderma are wide and varied. Ganoderma works on the body at a cellular level to improve ones health and general wellbeing.

Cardiovascular Benefits -
Ganoderma Lucidum has been shown in some studies to inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce blood pressure. In studies of people with hypertension, researchers found blood pressure was significantly reduced over two-weeks' time with Ganoderma (Reishi) supplementation.

Immune Benefits
- Ganoderma Lucidum is commonly prescribed by practitioners for long-term immune system support. In studies involving patients with advanced tumors, the patients were given Ganoderma Lucidum for thirty days. Researchers found a marked immune-modulating effect as demonstrated by an increase in T lymphocytes and decreased CD8 counts. Patients also reported reduced side effects due to chemotherapy or radiation as well as post operation recovery.

Blood Sugar Balance - 
Studies have shown Ganoderma Lucidum to have a blood sugar lowering effect. Much of this activity appears to be due to polysaccharides known as Ganoderans A, B, and C.

It appears there are three main mechanisms behind this hypoglycaemic effect. This includes Ganoderma Lucidum's ability to elevate plasma insulin levels, to enhance peripheral tissue utilization of glucose, and to enhance liver metabolism of glucose.

Anti-inflammatory Effects - 
Studies have shown that hot-water extracts of Ganoderma Lucidum have anti-inflammatory effects. One study found that 50 milligrams of Reishi powder had comparable effects to 5 milligrams of hydrocortisone.

Liver Protector
- Ganoderma Lucidum is commonly used for its hepatoprotective (liver protective) action. One study of patients with hepatitis B and elevated liver enzymes (SGOT/SGPT) and bilirubin were given Reishi for three months. Significant reduction in SGOT and SGPT were noticed within one month. After three months all values were within normal range.

Oxygenation -
One of the unique uses of Ganoderma Lucidum is for altitude sickness. Reishi appears to reduce altitude sickness by oxygenating the blood. This benefit was studied in Asian mountain climbers that ascended mountains as high as 17,000 feet with minimal reaction.

Cordyceps Information

Cordyceps for Stamina & Vitality

Our living environment has become increasingly more polluted, our diets unhealthy with processed foods that are full of preservative, harmful fats, refined carbohydrates, and sugars that fill our stomach but do not nourish our body optimally. On top of that we are leading very busy, hectic, and stressful lifestyles. Even though we boast to have the best and modern timesaving electrical gadgets and appliances most people are left with no time or no stamina for exercise, which everyone knows, is vital for health.

All these have put a great deal of strain on our immune system which has to constantly function on a hyper mode, trying hard to neutralize the environmental pollutants we are exposed to and ingested toxins from foods and drugs, trying to help your body maintain a state of homeostasis or balance for optimum health. When this physiological balance is not restored, the common physical symptoms that will manifest are:

·      Allergies

·      Cancer 

·      Cardiovascular disease 

·      Obesity 

·      Chronic fatigue syndrome 

·      Depression 

·      Aging prematurely

The Immune System is a complex network of specialized cells and organs such as the spleen, thymus and bone marrow that defense any foreign viruses or bacterial when they invade your body. We get sickly easily because of an impaired Immune System. T-cells are a product of the thymus gland, which protects you against harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites, but it shrinks as we age, reducing the production of T-cells. This is why it's so important to boost your immune system, as you get older to avoid sickness. Many are searching for natural healthy diets, nutrition supplementation and exercise to nourish and strengthen their Immune System to work more efficiently.

The discovery of medicinal mushrooms such as cordyceps and Ganoderma Lucidum (reishi) or Lingzhi has been documented in many reputable studies on its ability to restore our bodies' balance and natural resistance to disease.

What is Cordyceps?

Cordyceps or Cordyceps Sinensis is a rare parasitic organism grows primarily on the Tibetan plateau at high altitudes of 14,000 feet. In Chinese, its name means 'winter worm, summer grass' or "caterpillar fungus." It is nature's cross marriage of the insect and plant kingdom. When it was first discovered about 2000 years ago the Chinese thought the herb was a worm. The fungus mushroom is a product from a type of fungus which parasites upon the larvae of the Chongcao bat moth and forms a fungus/larva composite body, and it takes five to seven years to complete its life cycle.

As part of the Chinese culinary delicacy, the Cordyceps mushroom was sed in soups and brews with pork and poultry. Due to its scarcity and high price, its use was reserved exclusively for the Emperor's Palace in China. Cordyceps has been recognized for centuries and has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). For generations, it has been considered the premier agent in the Chinese culture for:

• Strengthens kidney functions
• Restoring energy
• Treating lung problems
• Longevity and equality of health 

In 1993, three women Chinese athletes set new world records in the National Games in China. Their coach attributed their success to intensive training and supplementation with the Cordyceps mushroom. Today many scientific studies have proven the numerous health benefits from this fungus. Recently, a small study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting (1999), showed that a cordyceps-based supplement (CordyMax, Pharmanex) significantly increases maximal oxygen uptake and anaerobic threshold, which may lead to improved exercise capacity and resistance to fatigue.

Health Benefits of Cordyceps; 

•                Enhances endurance, stamina and exercise performance

•                Reduces fatigue 

•                Relieves asthma 

•                Fights sexual dysfunction 

•                Improves libido in man and woman 

•                Promotes healthy lung function 

•                Improves kidney and liver functions through metabolizing and excreting toxic substances 

•                Promotes healthy cholesterol levels 

•                Improves respiratory functions 

•                Promotes natural vitality

Everyone from young to old can enjoy the benefits from Cordyceps mushroom which is sold in forms of its natural dry fruiting body, powdered form, tinctures, dietary supplement or in tonic soups