Saturday 3 May 2014

The GANODERMA Story…


- The ‘King of Herbs’
 

Just recently I was introduced to the most amazing coffee I have ever had, which did not give me the jitters or caused any heart palpitations and most significantly it did not cause me to have a sleep deprived night even though I had it after 11pm! I have loved coffee from I was a child, however I have stayed away from it for years because of all the side effects I just mentioned, as some years ago when I was preparing for my designation exams and needed to stay up late at nights, I had a particularly strong brand (which will remain nameless here) and since then I have had all those reactions. So after experiencing this curious well tasting coffee, I sought to find out what made it so special and found out that it was infused with this incredible herb known as Ganoderma lucidum mainly found in Eastern Asia. I therefore decided to do some research on it myself to see if everything they were touting about his herb was true. Well whaduyahknow … I have discovered some awesome health benefits packed in this hardly known herb in the Western World! So as usual, in my quest to bring you information on little known natural health supplements I am sharing this information with you.


So what is Ganoderma Lucidum?
ganoderma.jpg Ganoderma lucidum is a potent immune system regulator, promising anti-cancer agent, and stress reducer, frequently used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is found in the bitter, hard Reishi Mushroom, which grows wild on trees and logs. According to www.Examine.com (who does research on supplements and serves as a reference guide):
Ganoderma lucidum has anti-oxidative effects when supplemented. It also has a therapeutic effect on insulin resistance, reduces the risk of prostate cancer, and can help treat a variety of conditions associated with metabolic syndrome.
 
The lingzi mushroom is well known for its anti-cancer effects. It is able to activate natural killer cells, increasing their activity and the body’s ability to fight tumors. Supplementing Ganoderma lucidum reduces the chances of metastasis, which is when cancer spreads to another part of the body.
 
Ganoderma lucidum has a variety of mechanisms, but they are focused on moderating the immune system. The lingzi mushroom is able to reduce immune system activity when the system is overstimulated, and bolster the immune system when it is weakened. In general, Ganoderma lucidum increases the amount of active immune system cells.

According to Web MD (www.webmd.com), these are the health benefits of Ganoderma Lucidum:

Ø       Herpes-related pain. Some people report that hot water extracts of reishi mushroom decreases pain when conventional treatment doesn’t work.
Ø       Boosting the immune system.
Ø       High blood pressure.
Ø       High cholesterol.
Ø       Viral infections.
Ø       Tumors.
Ø       Prostate cancer.
Ø       Heart disease.
Ø       Asthma and bronchitis.
Ø       Stress.
Ø       Kidney disorders.
Ø       Liver disease.
Ø       HIV disease.
Ø       Altitude sickness.
Ø       Fatigue.
Ø       Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Ø       Trouble sleeping (insomnia).
Ø       Stomach ulcers.
Ø       Poisoning.
Ø       Shingles.

 
Ganoderma though is not without its side effects: because of its potency in boosting the immune system, people suffering from Lupus and any other autoimmune disease which causes the body’s immune system to attack itself should not consume Ganoderma Lucidum. It also causes thinning of the blood (which is why it is so good with fighting heart diseases) and it can lower the blood pressure too much if it is taken while on medication for High Blood Pressure (so if you are on meds for hypertension or high cholesterol then perhaps you could cease taking them a bit and try Ganoderma lucidum for a while and you might find you do not need the meds again!). It has been found however that the benefits of Ganoderma lucidum greatly outweighs the cons.
 
Having discovered all of the above I have therefore decided to keep Organo Gold’s organic coffee and teas as a permanent fixture in my tea cupboard! What do you have in yours?
 
Be blessed and stay healthy!
sharbs
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Saturday 22 March 2014

SPIRULINA


- The most nutritious food source in the world!

 

What is Spirulina?

Spirulina is a type of algae specifically a water plant that has been considered as a rich source of food. For a long time now, spirulina has been used as a dietary supplement. One of the Spirulina Benefits is that it is an excellent source of vegetable protein. The level of protein that spirulina contains is said to be higher than the ones found in beef and fish. It also provides a lot of multivitamins such as Vitamin B12 as well as minerals such as Sodium, Potassium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus.

Spirulina supplement is actually one of the richest and most complete food source present in the world. It has over a 100 types of nutrients, more than any other type of grain, plant, or herb. The product is widely used as a food supplement to boost ones energy, maintain health, and reduce weight among other uses.

Spirulina is a great product that people can use to improve their overall health. Spirulina can help people prevent some serious health problems, such as allergies, diabetes, oral cancer, and obesity. Many doctors recommend the it and there is no side effect that can be caused by the consumption of Spirulina.

Spirulina contains many essential nutrients for human body. These nutrients are required by our body to grow properly. It has some important nutrients, such as B complex vitamins, vitamin E, and also beta-carotene. These vitamins are good for improving our overall health. This product also contains high amount of protein. Therefore, it is considered as one of the best protein sources for many people. It also contains some other nutrients, such as minerals, cholorphyll, and also antioxidants. These active ingredients are good to improve the overall human health.

The supplement actually contains about 60% of protein, 12-13% of vital minerals such as Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorous as well as a complete group of vitamin B. It’s also rich in several anti-oxidants, which protect body cells. In fact it is the only source of the antioxidant phycocyanin.

Spirulina is green in nature, and hence it contains a significant amount of phycocyanin and chlorophyll, the latter absorbs energy from the sun to manufacture carbohydrates which boosts your energy.

Some people due to various inevitable medical issues have been forced to become vegetarians, lack of animal meat in their body several amino acids unavailable for the normal metabolic processes of the body. To counter this, these individuals can take spirulina to fill these gaps as it is very rich in them.

Though spirulina can not instantly reduce ones weight, it comprises the necessary nutrients for our bodies that are quickly assimilated. It also contains a compound known as gamma linolenic acid; it is present in human breast milk and helps to enhance healthy baby development. Spirulina can also benefit individuals who suffer from both malnutrition and poor nutrition due to its high level of nutrients as well as ease of assimilation properties and helps our systems to absorb nutrients from the foods we take.

The Spirulina Benefits

Nature is considered as the basic source of every human need. While there are already beneficial microorganisms living inside a human’s body, there are still lots of microorganisms need by humans that can be found in nature.

Some of these microorganisms have already been used back then because of the benefits that these microorganisms contains. Spirulina is one of the microorganisms that hold very essential substances that are beneficial to human’s health. That is why various supplements have already been formulated out of it.

Spirulin benefits also contain beta-carotene that helps in protecting the cells and gamma-Linolein acid. Gamma-Linolein acid is considered to be beneficial because of its ability to reduce cholesterol and prevent any heart ailments.

Spirulina is a powerful antioxidant and due to that, many people are able to lose weight easily. One of the most vital spirulina benefits, which were proven by research, is that it can aid in fighting cancer and any viral illnesses. It is also proven to enhance a person’s immune system. It was also proven that spirulina helps in increasing the libido level of individuals.

As mentioned, spirulina benefits are not a new knowledge from the human race anymore because as it was said, spirulina supplements have already been long used even before. Due to that, individuals already know its capability and what it can offer to them.

Aside from the mentioned spirulina benefits, this supplement is also proven to protect the person against various kinds of infections such as AIDS and influenza. It also contains lots of amino acids, which is considered to be one of the most helpful substances that can help in preventing different kinds of heart diseases.

By taking spirulina, you will be assured that you will get a total health benefit because it does not only help in preventing heart diseases but also prevent depression and diabetes.

Another benefit of spirulina is that, like green tea, it is also one of the most natural anti-aging products that can be found in the market. For those people who have a problem with their metabolism, you can just take spirulina and your metabolism will be improved. Spirulina also have the capability to strengthen your teeth and your bones as well as improve you eyesight. Once you have taken spirulina, you will be assured that you will get a total health benefit.

There are therefore several health benefits that individuals can experience by taking supplements that are made from these algae. So why not pay a visit to your health food store and pick up a bottle?

Stay blessed

Sharbs

 

Saturday 1 February 2014

MARINE PHYTOPLANKTON

-Newest Kid on the ‘Superfoods’ block!

 

A new microalgae product has emerged on the natural products market known as Marine Phytoplankton. Unlike most of the other microalgae products on the market that are freeze dried into powders, tablets or capsules, the Marine Phytoplankton product is mainly raw, unprocessed, in liquid form and full of life!

Note however that there are other products in the marketplace today that sound like they deliver marine phytoplankton, but they actually deliver only miniscule portions of the phytoplankton along with lots and lots of filler. Be very careful therefore to choose well known established brands whenever you are choosing your natural products. Look for a particular strain called Nannochloropsis gaditana. A very well recommended brand is Ocean’s Alive from Sunfood Nutrition, strongly touted for its potency as it is raw, unprocessed and nutrient dense.  
 
So the latest Superfood King on the block makes a claim of being the most nutritionally-potent superfood product that can provide you with astonishing health benefits. This is a superfood that contains potent anti-cancer nutrients, elements that help reverse heart disease, nutrients for protecting brain function and even specific minerals and phytochemicals that can help normalize body weight.


So what is Marine Phytoplankton?
Well I will use an excerpt from Mike Adams article in Natural News.com:


“Much like chlorella and spirulina, marine phytoplankton is a single-celled organism that's been on planet Earth for literally billions of years. It is the life form responsible for creating an oxygen-rich environment on our planet. Without it, the atmosphere would have remains inhospitable to humans and other mammals that depend on oxygen, so it is no exaggeration to say that marine phytoplankton created the opportunity for human life on Earth. (That's worth noting because it turns out that marine phytoplankton can also protect human life on Earth right now!)
Like all microalgae that grow in the ocean, this particular strain of marine phytoplankton (there are more than 40,000 strains of microalgae, but this one was chosen for its potent health benefits) is rich in chlorophyll, trace minerals (from the ocean water) and carotenoids. It is the carotenoids that give it color, and as anyone who has been paying attention to nutrition already knows, the pigmentation nutrients are the medicines!

Just like with fresh vegetables, it is the color itself that provides the most potent medicine. The purple anthocyanins in purple cabbage, for example, are anti-cancer nutrients. The phycocyanin in spirulina is also a super potent anti-cancer nutrient. The carotenoids in carrots protect the nervous system, and the red pigments in astaxanthin are miraculous fat-soluble antioxidants that give your muscles and tissues superhuman-like protection against aging and oxidation. (See my detailed article on astaxanthin here: http://www.naturalnews.com/023177.html )”

What health conditions can marine phytoplankton help treat or cure?

Based on research done on its properties, Marine phytoplankton can help to prevent, treat and cure the following conditions:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Type-2 diabetes
• Autoimmune disorders such as lupus
• Eczema and skin disorders
• Breast cancer, prostate cancer and other cancers
• Heart disease and atherosclerosis
• Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Parkinson's disease and other neuromuscular disorders
• Liver disease and hepatitis
• Depression, mood swings and behavioral disorders
• Eye disease
• Infertility and reproductive system disorders
• Infections and common colds
• Asthma and respiratory disorders
• Kidney and bladder disorders
• Osteoporosis and skeletal disorders
• Chronic pain and joint pain

Of course this author can give no guarantees, but I will tell you that if I had any of the above conditions I would prefer to give Marine Phytoplankton a try before any of those chemicals which they have in mainstream medicine that, when advertised, cause a long list of side effects in order to cure the one condition! This makes absolutely no sense to me...would you prefer to take a chance with a natural product without any side effects or with a synthetic man-made one that has a long list? The choice of course is always yours.

Be blessed and stay healthy!
sharbs