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It has been found to significantly improve the functioning of the
immune system whether the immune system is deficient or excessive. In
this sense, it is an immune "modulator"---that is, it helps to
modulate, or regulate, and fine tune the immune system. Our immune
system is a virtually miraculous network of activities designed over
millions of years to protect us from viruses, bacteria, parasites,
molds, dust, pollen and malignant cells.
It is the responsibility of the immune system to detect the intrusion,
or
invasion, of these entities and to mount a defense in order to
eliminate
them. A healthy immune system is capable of resisting most such
intruders
and a very hardy system may be able to resist invasions that many other
people's
systems cannot. If the immune system is weakened or malfunctioning, the
invading
microbes can easily establish a foothold in our body and disease sets
in.
Antibiotics can often be used to stop the invasion at this time, but
chronic
use of antibiotics further weakens the immune response. Furthermore,
antibiotics
are useless against viruses, pollens and most parasites. They are
certainly
useless against malignant (cancerous) cells generated in our own
bodies.
It is much better to resist the invasion from within with a fully
fortified
immune system and not become ill in the first place. This is where
herbs
like Reishi our now attracting the attention of scientists and
consumers
alike.
Chemical constituents known as polysaccharides play an important role
in
attacking cancerous cells, but not healthy ones, while simultaneously
strengthening
the body's overall immune functions. The polysaccharides appear to help
the
body attack microbial invaders such as viruses, bacteria and yeast.
Reishi
does not just "stimulate" the immune system. It regulates it. And that
is
what makes Reishi so precious. If the immune system is excessive, as is
the
case with auto-immune diseases and allergies, Reishi can have
significant
positive influence. A group of chemicals known as the ganoderic acids
help
fight auto-immune diseases such as allergies. Ganoderic acids inhibit
histamine
release, improve oxygen utilization and improve liver functions.
Ganoderic
acids are also potent antioxidant free-radical scavengers.
Reishi is widely used in Asia to improve the cardiovascular system. It
helps lower HDL (the "bad" cholesterol) and reduce excess fatty acids.
It has been found to prevent and treat hardening of the arteries,
angina and shortness of breath associated with coronary heart disease.
It has been demonstrated that Reishi can help reduce the side-effects
of
many kinds of chemotherapy and radiation treatment and simultaneously
contribute
to the rebuilding of the immune system---an essential part of the
recovery
from cancer. Reishi stimulates the production of interferon and
interleukins
I and II, all being potent natural anti-cancer substances produced in
our
own bodies.
It has also been approved in Japan and China for the treatment of
myasthenia gravis, a serious auto-immune disease. Besides that, it is
commonly prescribed by MD’s in Japan for chronic bronchitis, memory
loss, insomnia, hyperlipidemia and a whole range of degenerative
diseases of the elderly, including disorders associated with senility.
Reishi is a superb anti-stress herb. Throughout history it has been
used to bring balance into the lives of people who needed help in this
department, and that means most everyone. Deep in antiquity, it was
routinely used by
mountain hermits, monks, Taoist adepts and spiritual seekers throughout
Asia because it was believed to help calm the mind, ease tension,
strengthen the nerves, strengthen memory, sharpen concentration,
improve focus, build will power and, as a result, help build wisdom.
That is why it was called the "Mushroom of Spiritual Potency" by these
seekers. The people of Asia have never lost their faith in Reishi. They
believe more than ever in Reishi's power to improve the quality of life
by improving the inner life of a human being. All the scientific
validation only explains the physical nature of
Reishi, but it is the profound ability of Reishi to improve one's life
on
every plane that makes it so miraculous. Reishi is indeed calming and
centering.
Everyone who takes Reishi notices the peacefulness that seems to
accompany
its use. Many people are able to stop using chemical drugs. And Reishi
seems
to be cumulative, gradually strengthening the nerves and actually
changing
how we perceive life.
Duanwood Reishi is a substance that builds health on all levels. But
high quality Duanwood Reishi is among the rarest of jewels in Nature.
Life itself is based on the ability to adapt to the stresses, the
attacks, the challenges that come our way every day. Duanwood Reishi
seems to provide an incredible resource of the full range of energies
we need to meet these challenges. Duanwood Reishi is indeed "the great
protector," protecting us on every level---physically,
immunologically, mentally, spiritually. It helps us adapt to the world
and
provides additional power for us to achieve a superior level of life.
When
we are so protected and so provided for, we can achieve things that
otherwise
would be impossible. That is why Duanwood Reishi has been called the
"herb
of good fortune."
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Reishi mushroom is arguably the most revered herbal substance in Asia,
certainly ranking with ginseng as the elite substance for the
attainment of radiant health, longevity and spiritual attainment. It
has maintained that position for at least 2000 years, and its
reputation and value are only
increasing. Since Reishi has been known to have many functions, it has
been
the subject of a great deal of research in recent years. It is
absolutely safe, being non-toxic.
