Reishi: Effect On Diabetes

           MAINTAINING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

• Reishi was shown to be able to reduce the blood sugar levels significantly when taken orally as well as evoke a 1 to 4 fold stimulation of insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta cells.

• The pancreas is a versatile organ. It is involved in the production of many enzymes as well as hormones that are necessary for digestion. The BETA CELLS of the pancreas are responsible for the production of INSULIN, a hormone that usher glucose into the cells.

• Three species of Reishi have demonstrated their ability to lower glucose levels in the blood as well as increase the beta cells insulin secretion without causing any toxic effect to the various organs.
  
  INCREASE IN INSULIN SECRETION

• Reishi's ability to lower blood sugar levels as well as increase insulin release from the pancreas was seen to be due to the herb's polysaccharides (or complex carbohydrates) that induces the influx of Calcium into the pancreatic cells resulting in the release or secretion of the hormone Insulin.

• It has been shown that the entry of Calcium into the BETA CELLS of the pancreas causes the release of the hormone. Beijing , China 
  
  
  PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE OF THE BETA CELLS

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• Reishi protects the pancreatic BETA CELLS from alloxan-induced damage that may result in Diabetes.
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• Alloxan is a toxic compound that is a by-product of bleaching flour and several proteins. It has been strongly linked to the high incidence of type 1 Diabetes due its ability to destroy the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. 

• Reishi protects the pancreatic beta cells from the free radicals produced by Alloxan by neutralizing them with its anti-oxidant polysaccharides’ L, Lin ZB, Peking University Beijing, China.

        CLINICAL STUDIES ON TYPE 2 DIABETICS

• A double-blind, randomized, muti-center study evaluated the efficacy and safety of the Polysaccharide extract of Ganoderma lucidum in 71 patients confirmed with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Half of the group was given the  Reishi extract and the other half received placebo for 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, all of them were evaluated for the signs of change.

• After 12 weeks, the group that received the Reishi extract showed SIGNIFICANT reduction of their glycosylated hemoglobin A1C, fasting and plasma glucose levels while the group that received the placebo     had NO CHANGE or even a slight increase in all the parameters tested. The extract was also well tolerated.

Int J Med Mushr 2004, 6(1):30-8 A Phase I/II Study of Ling zhi Mushroom Extract in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus Gao Y, New Zealang; Land J, Dai X, Ye J, China; Zhou S, Singapore

 
REISHI AND DIABETIC COMPLICATIONS

PREVENTION OF DIABETIC KIDNEY COMPLICATIONS

•  Reishi prevents or delays the progression of the renal of kidney complications of diabetic mice. Reishi was able to REDUCE the serum Creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen levels, two of the most common tests for kidney functionality, as well as the blood glucose and triglycerides of Diabetic Mice.

    PREVENTION OF EYE AND NERVE COMPLICATIONS

• Glucose in high levels in the blood stream is converted to SORBITOL by the enzyme Aldose reductase. Sorbitol is a form of glucose that the body cannot use but that attracts a lot of water. Where ever it accumulates, Sorbitol induces damage due cellular swelling.  

• In the eyes, Sorbitol results in cataracts and retinal damage. In other parts of the body, they cause nerve damage as well blood flow obstruction.

Reishi BLOCKS the enzyme called Aldose reductase and prevents it from converting glucose into sorbitol on the lens of the eyes of diabetic mice. Furthermore, this study also showed the Reishi inhibits the accumulation of glucose and its by-product sorbitol in the lens, the red blood cells as wells as the sciatic nerves of diabetic rats.  These results suggested that Reishi  might possess constituents with antidiabetic and inhibitory effects on diabetic complications.

HOW REISHI GANODERMA CURES CANCER ?

Simple. It works on cell level of the entire body. When each cell is corrected, organs composition of

cells are corrected and thus the body composition of organs is corrected.

A doctor once said, " Cancer is a serious disease, but it is not fatal. Patients have a good chance to
recover." This statement sounds consolatory but basing on our recent research data, it can very well be
true.

The following findings were reported when reishi was used in combating cancer :

( 1 ) Reishi reinforces membrane of the cancerous cell to impede spreading.
( 2 ) It also prevents thrombi formation aiding in fusion of medications within the system.
( 3 ) Joint usage with other anti-tumor drugs and chemotherapy diminishes their side-effects and
heightens their effect.
( 4 ) It normalizes the overall body system thus decreases further health complications.

Scar tissues surrounding cancerous cells cause continuous infection. The permanent thrombi formed
serve to isolate the diseased area. In this respect, thrombi became an aid in arresting the spread of
diseased cells. On the other hand, medication is unable to act on the disease area due to the thrombi
barrier. Anticoagulant is employed to dissolve this build-up and to inhibit further platelet bonding. Such
treatment carries a high risk since patient now has no defense against bleeding. Reishi's ability to
inhibit thrombi formation with none of the side effects of modern medication proves to be invaluable
contribution in the fight against cancer.

Following the increases in cancerous cells, some of the thrombi multiples are carried along other parts
of the system, e.g. phlebitis and spontaneous bruises are caused by clogged blood vessels.
Arteriosclerosis is the more fatal system of such blockage. Cerebrum and coronary arterial block lead
to stroke, cerebral vascular accident, myocardial infarction etc.. In fact, cancer patients die more
frequently from related complications than the disease itself. Reishi's ability to prevent thrombi
formation indirectly plays a significant role in preventing such medical complications.

The prestigious Japanese doctor, Dr Fukumi Morishige, M.D.,Phd., currently involved in the research
of reishi's role in cancer control, is a researcher at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science & Medicine -
an American institute that had been awarded the most Nobel prizes. He also occupies an important role
in Europe's medical field as well, and is the only Japanese authority employed by the international
cancer group.

The following is his speech and case reports on reishi.

I have been a surgeon for 37 years and have performed numerous operations. I have a keen interest in
surgery especially when I was young but gradually questions began to appear. I always feel that the
ideal would be to induce the natural immunity power within oneself.

……I was provided with large quantities of reishi essence by Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd. of Japan. I

administer the same to my patients in mega dosage combined with Vitamin C. Within one year, about
500 kilograms of reishi essence (approximately 6000 kilograms of premium reishi) was used on my
patients. An interesting fact have surfaced during my treatment is that where large doses of reishi
essence induce melena ( i.e. several grams or more daily), combination with Vitamin C put a stop to
this. Furthermore, numerous observations have confirmed the fact that cancer patients are generally more susceptible to contract other diseases due to their lowered body resistance. However, after being
treated with reishi, complications due to such inflections are greatly diminished. I have assigned
random cancer patients to administer reishi essence with a control group of patients with other illness,
e.g. arthritic rheumatism, chronic bronchitis, hepatitis etc., that is, people with lowered body
resistance to diseases.

Immunogloburin test determines the level of immunity. We have found that after ingesting resihi, level

of IgA, IgG, IgM have increased. This proves that reishi can elevate the body's resistance level.

At this time, I have 140 cancer patients. All have metastic cancer except 6 with breast cancer and 60
are being hospitalized. We have zeroed in on these cancer patients. Up to today (Spring of 1988), about
300 patients have underwent testing.

WHY IS REISHI EFFECTIVE AGAINST CANCER: POLYSACCHARIDES

Before I give case examples, I would like to unveil the secret of why reishi is so effective in the
treatment of cancer. The conclusion is not fully understood at the present time and when it is, then,
men would have found the ultimate cure for cancer. Employing all the latest medical technology, it is
found that the polysacchrides in reishi are effective in suppressing cancerous cells. Japanese scientists
are the first in making this discovery. Perhaps this had something to do with the fact that the country
employs herbal medicine in treatment of diseases and conducts vigorous researches into
polysaccharides. This fact is recognized in North America and is further awaiting findings from such
Japanese researches.

WHY ARE POLYSACCHRIDES IN REISHI EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER

Polysacchrides are made up of a high number of molecular components - up to millions of atoms and
this makes it difficult to be absorbed into the human body system. In order to make it easily
assimilated, its high count has to be lowered and using Vitamin C with reishi does just that. The
polysacchrides are converted into oligoglucan that has a low molecular count and can be easily
absorbed. It in turns stimulates the uacrophage which triggers the immune system in our body. Macre
meaning big. This type of cell can devour any foreign organisms. They are not active when the body is
functioning normally, but, in the presence of foreign organisms (e.g. bacteria), they become very
active in attacking such bacterial foreign matters. The white blood cells in the blood stream comprise
the initial defense against diseases but they are ineffective in chronic cases or malignant type of
matters, at which time, the lymphocyte becomes the second line of defense. Failing that, the last
defense will be the macrophage - it is like a sleeping lion being awakened to attack with truly
exceptional result! They are capable of sweeping away any foreign organisms thus destroying the
cancerous cells in the process. Under the microscope, the macrophage is observed to be one tenth the
size of a cancer cell, yet, it possesses the power to destroy the latter. From this, we can understand
their invaluability to the human body. However, the macrophage cannot be easily activated. We have
found that aggregated atoms are responsible for this activation of the macrophage, and reishi contains
the substance to manufacture these aggregated atoms.

REISHI - A HIGH MOLECULAR POLYSACCHARIDES

Now let us look at some reishi usage case studies.

1. Brain tumor patient recovering consciousness in just 2 months.

We have made many discoveries. Using brain disease patients as examples, one 70 years old plus

patient in the hospital had a 5 cm brain tumor. He had already lost consciousness despite surgery. He began the reishi treatment around June of 1986 and by September, he had recovered his senses, but
the size of the tumor had remained the same. However by December, the tumor had decreased in size,
even the neurologist was amazed. The patient now feels very well. Initially he was administered 6
grams of reishi essence through a stomach tube. After the recoverey of his senses, oral intake was
administered. The patient did not like the bitter taste of reishi essence, so the amount was reduced to
3 grams. Although the dosage had been reduced, his brain tumor eventually shrunk to about 1 cm. With
the return of his memory, he left the hospital and stayed home with the family instead.

2. Recession of lung cancer within 6 months.

I once treated a fifty plus female patient who had breast cancer. After her breast surgery, she had
developed metastasic lung cancer. Later she deteriorated to hemoptysis. She began to use about 6 gm.
of reishi daily for 6 months and the cancerous lung tumor disappeared. Before, she is often short of
breath, but now she can walk up the stairs effortlessly. Therefore, she has complete confidence in the
continuation of the reishi treatment.

3. Breast cancer cured in 2 months with mega dosage.

This patient had breast cancer and the cancer cells had matastased to the bones. She had not been able to move from the head down. The pain was excruciating. Luckily, her digestive system was not affected and she was able to take 9 grams of reishi essence daily which was later increased to 20 grams. In just 2 months, she felt no pain. She had been discharged from the hospital after she made progress in her walking ability.

4. Cancer of rectum spreading to the liver with remarkable recovery in 6 months.

Some time ago, this patient came to the hospital for treatment of metastasis of rectal cancer to the
liver. He was given 6 grams of reishi essence. In 6 months, CT scanning reported that the cancerous
tumor had decreased to about 1 cm in size, but the CT specialists did not believe in the merits of reishi
and insisted that there was a mistake in the scanning. I was angered by this and argued that not only
had the patient's CEA swelling came down but his general health had also improved. Was it not enough
proof? Ordinarily, it is difficult to treat rectal cancers. Some cases are even terminal. This patient had
such a smooth recovery which could only be credited to reishi. Generally speaking, it is easier to treat
rectal tumor under 3 cm in size.

5. Pancreas cancer patient can walk again.

A 60 year old male pancreas cancer patient had surgery and was in a better state for a while, but later
deteriorated. He had edema and lost weight. Examination results revealed that he had extremely high
count of CA19-9CEA. I informed him that with his present treatment he would die within a short period
of time. I advised him to be hospitalized. Due to financial reasons, he was given another kind of
medication but he reacted unfavorably to it. Therefore, we had to change his treatment to 9 grams of
reishi essence orally and 30 grams of Vitamin C through intravenous injection daily. The patient had
since completely recovered and various examinations could not detect symptoms of any kind. He have
gone back to work but continues to take 5 grams of reishi daily. He comes for a follow-up examination
every 2 weeks and repeat CEA examinations show that his CA19-19 count continues to drop.

There are many more such cancer cases in my hospital. Although cancer cases involving the brain, lungs and liver are more serious, I feel that it is easier to treat than the cases involving the digestive organs. It is harder for the patients of the latter to ingest reishi orally.

Reishi is just as effective against other chronic diseases and optimum results are obtained when

combined with the intake of Vitamin C. Especially true for long term prevention use.

In conclusion, reishi has been proven to exert significant effect on diminishing pain, fortifying the
body's immune system and prolonging life. Even though its role in cancer control has not been
determined 100 percent yet. Medications presently employed to combat cancer have their effect but
unfortunately these also produce serious side effects. Reishi have a history of 3,000 years, during which
time it is widely used by many people with no reported unfavorable side effects. I therefore
recommend reishi for treatment and prevention as a safety measure. I hope that people from all walks
of life will take a concerned interest and share in this project. Hopefully, in the very near future, reishi
can bring a brighter outlook to the human race in the conquest of longevity.

Million thanks Dr Fukumi Morishige, cancer patients will never forget you..

Please note that the patient who is undergoing any other line of treatment should not stop those treatment. Reishi should be taken along with those medicines. Reishi is a food supplement only and not a drug or a chemical and not a replacement for any medicine.

Reishi Ganoderma does not cure any disease by itself. It builds up your immune system and
restores the body functions. Your body when in good shape is the best doctor and can fight off any
disease.

So, try Reishi and live happily without any diseases.HEALTH is WEALTH.

Weight Loss with Chinese Herbs

Chinese herbs can be used to influence the body's metabolism in different ways. Most people who need to lose weight would like to have their metabolism run more efficiently. There are a number of herbs that can help people in their quest for a healthier, more efficient metabolism in order to ensure that any efforts to lose weight are blessed with success. There are three types of herbs that can assist people trying to lose weight. The first type of herb is the type that "transforms phlegm" in Chinese medicine terminology. These herbs can help the body to process fats more efficiently and prevent the accumulation of unhealthy fats and fluids in the body. Some herbs in this class that may assist weight loss include citrus aurantium, immature citrus peel, and magnolia bark. Glechoma and hawthorn berry can also help by "transforming phlegm". 
Citrus Aurantium contains synephrine, which has been shown to have fat-burning properties in research done at McGill University in Montreal. It improves the thermogenesis of brown fatty tissue in the body, which is generally the fat that is the most difficult to burn off. Citrus Aurantium does not have any negative impact on the nervous system like ephedra does. Speaking of ephedra, I do not recommend its use for dieting. Chinese medicine has traditionally used it for severe and acute conditions, such as asthma attacks. It is not intended to be used as a dieting tool or to get a high. These uses can leave a person ultimately more fatigued and adrenal-depleted in the end. Citrus Aurantium is an infinitely safer option for those interested in weight loss.

Other herbs that can help boost metabolic function are herbs that increase the qi and yang energy of the body. This class of herbs includes ginseng, astragalus, and atractylodes. Other herbs in this category include ginger, cinnamon, epimedium and eucommia bark. These herbs can also give a person an energy boost. This can encourage the person to remain consistent with his or her exercise routine. These herbs also encourage healthy digestion and generally make a person's metabolism run faster and more efficiently. This group of herbs can be particularly helpful for those people whose weight tends to accumulate around the abdomen.

Detoxifying, bitter herbs like ganoderma are another class of herbs that can assist with weight loss. These herbs tend to reduce inflammatory, acidic conditions in the body that often trigger the cravings people have for inordinate quantities of unhealthy food. These herbs are particularly useful in people who tend to have voracious appetites for spicy, oily, and sweet foods. They also may have a tendency towards acne or oily skin, and a slightly reddish, or ruddy complexion. These herbs include Chinese rhubarb, coptis, and scute.

Other herbs can be used to control and balance out the emotional conditions that trigger overeating. People who find themselves eating out of stress, sadness, depression, anxiety, or PMS can find that these herbs balance out their emotional life and reduce their cravings for food. These herbs include magnolia bark, bupleurum root, mint, zizyphus and biota seeds, and longan fruit.

Other supplements that can assist in a healthy weight loss program are kelp, apple cider vinegar, vitamin B6, and flaxseed oil. Drinking green tea regularly can also be quite helpful.

It is important to remember that all of these supplements are beneficial for promoting weight loss because they promote a healthy metabolism, a healthy energy level, a healthy digestion, and a healthy mental attitude, but that dietary and lifestyle changes are crucial in order to see the results that you want. Nevertheless, Chinese Medicine can be a great ally in the quest to shed pounds more efficiently.

Dr. Farah Khan, DOM is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She offers information and products related to different health conditions at her web site at http://www.yinessence.com/home.htm, including FormuSlim and Citrus Aurantium for weight loss. 

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