Stress Mushroom Support

Description

Stress is one of the most toxic situations that we deal with on a daily basis. It tears down the immune system and causes an environment in which disease can easily fester.

 

Reishi mushrooms have a very long history in China and Japan for their vitality and longevity-enhancing effects. It has been studied for decades and it has been confirmed that it is immune modulating, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, and hepaprotective.  It is used for arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, hypertension, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, gastric ulcers, hepatitis, nephritis, and cancer.  Studies have shown that it reduces the adverse effects and improves the quality of life of people undergoing chemotherapy

 

Turkey tail mushroom:  Another wonderful mushroom with immune modulatory activity has the ability to enhance both innate and adaptive immune responses. A Beta glucan extract from turkey tail has been shown to improve immune function and also demonstrated anti-cancer effects in human studies.  In clinical studies, there was a significantly improved survival rate among cancer patients particularly those with breast, colorectal and gastric cancer compared with standard cancer treatments alone.  It naturally contains prebiotics which have shown to positively alter the gut microbiome.

 

Lion’s main is a wonderful mushroom that could protect against dementia. It contains two special compounds that stimulate the growth of brain cells. Additional studies have shown that it may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. It also may help relieve mild symptoms of depression and anxiety and may speed recovery from nervous system injuries. It also may help reduce the severity of brain damage after a stroke. Lions mainly protect against ulcers in the digestive system as well by inhibiting the growth of Pylori, a bacteria that not only has been linked to ulcers but also stomach cancer.  One animal study showed that it was more effective at preventing alcohol-induced stomach ulcers than the traditional acid-lowering drugs, without any side effects.

It reduced inflammation and the bowels are helpful for diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s.

Another wonderful benefit is that it reduces the risk of heart disease. One study showed that it improves fat metabolism and lowers triglyceride levels. It may also decrease blood clotting which is a risk of heart attacks and strokes. It helps manage diabetes symptoms by improving blood sugar control.  One way it does this is by blocking the activity of the enzyme alpha glucose, which breaks down sugars in the small intestines.  In diabetic nerve damage, six weeks of supplementation with lion’s mane significantly reduced pain, lowered blood sugar levels, and even increased antioxidant levels.

In the fight against cancer, Lion’s main causes cancer cells to die at a faster rate. The study was done on cells of liver, colon, stomach, and blood cancer.  It was more effective than traditional cancer medications at slowing the growth of tumors and reducing the spread of cancer to the lungs in cases of colon cancer.

 

Ashwagandha has many benefits.   It reduces anxiety and the effect was similar to that of lorazepam.  It is also beneficial in reducing cholesterol while also decreasing blood glucose.

Ashwagandha is very beneficial in protecting against stress-induced gastric ulcers.  It has demonstrated Anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities in vitro. Two human studies showed promising effects in reducing arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

For people who suffer from low thyroid function, this herb increased serum concentrations of both T3 and T4.  It also is a nice addition to cognitive function and improves attention, and impulse control, which is beneficial for people with ADHD. In children with memory deficits and older people with loss of memory, it showed improved cognitive function. Some other neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and Alzheimer’s disease also showed promise.

 

It may help reduce symptoms of menopause for women and improve male fertility.

 

When it comes to immunity, there was a significant increase in white blood cell count and platelet count.

It has been shown to have anti-tumor effects on ovarian cell carcinoma and lung adenoma.

In cases of auto-immune disease like lupus and ankylosing spondylitis, it shows to balance the immune system by immunosuppressive action on B and T cell activity in hyper-immune/autoimmune states.

 

One study showed a reduction in blood sugar levels pulses making it another promising natural remedy to improve insulin sensitivity.

 

It protects both liver and kidneys from a variety of toxins.

It has similar Anti-inflammatory effects to that of hydrocortisone.

 

Holy basil: see Holy Basil

Lemon balm:   Lemon balm is said to soothe symptoms of stress, help you relax, and boost your mood. It may help reduce anxiety, boost cognitive function, and can help ease insomnia and other sleep disorders.

Lemon balm also seems to possess some anti-viral qualities. When applied to cold sores at the 1st sign of eruption, people were less affected.  It also helps with frequent abdominal pain and discomfort due to dyspepsia.

Bacopa:  Has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to improve memory, enhance learning and treat mental and behavioral defects.

It shows significant improvement in verbal learning, memory acquisitions and retention, alertness, concentration, comprehension and delayed recall. It also demonstrates anti-anxiety and anti-depressant activities in both animal and human studies.  It has tranquilizing effects and improves motor performance.

 

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.