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The Healing Powers of Mushrooms

Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms have more than 2000 years of history. They were reserved for royalty and regarded by the Chinese as the “Miraculous King of Herbs.”
Ganoderma lucidum has been recognized by practitioners of traditional Asian medicine as the highest ranked of all herbs found in the Chinese pharmacopoeia. The Chinese name for Ganoderma, Lingzhi, means spiritual potency,” while the Japanese name Reishi, can be translated as the “King of… Herbs.”
Dr, Shi-Jean Lee – the most renowned doctor of the Ming Dynasty – strongly endorsed the effectiveness of Ganoderma. He wrote that “long-term taking of Ganoderma will build strong, healthy body and assure a long life.”

Ganoderma is the worlds most researched medicinal mushroom, with benefits that include:
– supporting immune system cell growth
– promoting balance, i.e. boost energy if needed or promote calm if needed
– blocks inflammation
– encourages deeper sleep
– improves focus
– promotes clearer skin
– enhancing detoxification.

Lookfor a reputable company to purchase and try it. I am using the coffee and tea infused with Ganoderma from the company Organo Gold. The coffee and tea taste great and give me the added healing benefits of organic Ganodrema.
To read more about it, or to purchase it you can go to drrickert.myorganogold.com/EN.

 

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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

We have learned that in cases of Hashimoto’s ( Autoimmune thyroid disease) – as with all autoimmune conditions the problem is in the immune system not the thyroid.
Autoimmunity may be triggered by food sensitivities and nutrient depletions.
Some nutrients are essential to thyroid function, while others are required for proper immune function, gut and adrenal function, so a depletion may be affecting thyroid function directly or indirectly.
Appropriate nutrient supplementation can be helpful in not only improving symptoms but also reducing antibodies toward the thyroid itself and improving thyroid function.
What are some of the causes for nutrient depletions?
Commercial farming practices with synthetic fertilizer use and pesticides which can reduce the nutrient content of our foods.

Food processing can strip away nutrients from our grains.
Additionally, high carbohydrate diets, oral contraceptives, antibiotics and acid suppressing meds can impact the type of bacteria that we have in our digestive tracts. The good bacteria in our guts are responsible for extracting vitamins from our foods.

Acid reflux is very common in our American society. And acid-suppressing meds suppress stomach acid which is necessary to break down foods, especially proteins. So when one takes meds to block acid production you are starving your body of essential nutrients and amino acids.

I have seen people start to turn around Hashimoto’s disease by removing gluten and processed foods from their diet.
Wouldn’t you rather make dietary changes vs be on a lifelong medication to support your thyroid? I believe the bulk of you will answer yes.

 

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How does lack of nutrients Affect Your Mood?

As you can imagine diet and nutrition can have a huge impact on our moods and our well being.
We truly are what we eat or don’t eat. For instance water soluble B vitamins are very important for our brain and overall health. Water soluble means we urinate them out, so they need to be replaced often. In todays society with most of us being overweight, over stressed and fatigued and eating poorly – we turn to our doctors for help. Unfortunately a lot of Drs. prescribe prescription meds with out looking for the root cause of the illness.
For instance proton pump inhibitors – such as Nexium, Prilosec etc. These are often prescribed for heart burn. No specific work up is done to look for the cause and then the patient is put on a medication that is now possibly increasing our risk of dementia, osteoporosis and bowel infections.
One reason we believe these meds may contribute to dementia – is that they suppress stomach acid, which blocks the absorption of B12 from our foods.
B12 in particular – is needed to make red blood cells, and is used in the production of the lining of nerve cells. B12 works to protect the brain, and nervous system. It regulates rest and mood cycles and keeps our immune system functioning properly.
Severe B12 deficiencies can lead to depression, memory loss and paranoia, as well as possible brain shrinkage and dementia.
Please talk to your Dr. or even better – a functional medicine practitioner about better ways to treat heart burn and improve your mood.

 

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What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

The gut is 15 -20 feet long and has been called the second brain because of it similiarity to the brain. The gut houses 95 % of the serotonin in our bodies, this chemical is also found in our brains. Additionally the gut houses over 100 million nerve cells. The gut is a hollow tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. It is lined with cells that have tight junctions that open and close to allow food particles to reach the blood stream. The lining acts as a selective barrier to allow the right form and type of particles to enter. If toxins or foods damage these tight junctions then you have a “leaky gut” which allows food proteins, parasites, and harmful bacterial to enter into your blood stream that should not be there. Once in the blood stream the immune system reacts to attack these particles since it is not recognizing them as safe. With continued exposure to these substances you can increase your risk of developing autoimmune diseases. This is where the immune system gets confused and starts attacking itself such your joints, your thyroid etc.
Some things that can damage the gut lining and lead to leaky gut include gluten, ibuprofen and also antibiotics if used too frequently. Additionally chronic stress, infections, alcohol and overgrowth of bad bacteria can also be triggers.
With better education on nutrition of what to eat and what to avoid you can protect this very important organ. Doing so will although you to live a healthier and more comfortable life.

 

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How to improve your memory?

It has been believed for centuries that as we grow older, our brain functions continue to deteriorate, which also impacts and weakens our memory. However, recent medical researches and experiments have proved that our brain has the ability to grow new neurons, even as we age, a process known scientifically as neuroplasticity. The mental health of a person depends vastly on how active the person is – physically and mentally. If you keep forgetting things too quickly, or have noticed a sharp decline in your mental health in terms of memory recently, it is time to make some really important changes in your lifestyle to help sharpen and improve your memory.

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