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Dr. Rajan Merchant discusses the differences between different allergy medications.
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Suzanne Teuber, M.D., Associate Professor, UC Davis School of Medicine provides an overview of the main issues in food processing as it relates to food allergy. Dr. Teuber describes some of the issues that physicians deal with, as well as the need for consumer awareness. This presentation was part of a UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Food Safety Workgroup, to identify areas in which the safety of California foods can be enhanced through university research and outreach. Series: University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources [8/2003] [Health and Medicine] [Agriculture] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 7686]
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Asthma doesn’t need to be a prescription to sit on the sidelines of life! A plethora of treatments can help sufferers boast normal, active existences.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: http://www.healthguru.com/?YT
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Spoofing every allergy medicine out there the promises to cure your coughing, sneezing, aching headache, flu, stomach virus, back problems, chronic elbow and knee pain, sore throat, stuffy hear, ear infection, dry itchy red eyes, nasal congestion, cold sores, dry itchy skin, yeast infection, erectile dysfunction, and anal leakage.
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Approximately 3 million children under the age of 18, suffer from food allergies. Parents, and an allergy specialist, discuss coping strategies.
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More than 20 million Americans have some form of the disease known as asthma. Get the basics on this common condition.Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: http://www.healthguru.com/?YT
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Once again, Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto are in the top 50 for the worst allergy-prone cities in the nation. Experts say people may be suffering more than they need to because they don’t know how to treat their symptoms.
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Medicinal mushrooms, hugely popular for thousands of years in the Orient, are coming in vogue today also in the West. On the coattails of their increasing popularity follow issues of quality and ethical representation between competing brands.
All species of medicinal mushrooms appear haunted by this issue. Particularly so, it seems, is red reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), the oldest medicinal mushroom in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Please note, however, that the information in this article applies generally to all medicinal mushroom species.
The first and perhaps obvious caution is to stay away from cheap mass-produced brands of medicinal mushrooms that may only contain dried and pulverized mushrooms, in which case the medicinal compounds are still inaccessible behind the mushrooms’ cell walls.
But even among the truly effective therapeutic brands, which are plentiful, there are important differences. Each seems to claim superiority over other brands, not surprisingly, because why else would anyone buy them? This article aims to clarify the confusion of conflicting and sometimes misleading information that is out there.
There are primarily three ways to extract the medicinal compounds from red reishi. Each method pulls out different compounds, all of which have been proven by scientific research to be therapeutically important.
1. Hot Water Extraction (polysaccharides, etc.)
2. Alcohol Extraction (triterpenoids, sterols)
3. Fermenting (arabinoxylanes, etc.)
The most important hot water extracted compounds are the polysaccharides. Studies have shown them to possess strong anti-tumor properties, help boost immune system and be powerful antioxidants. [1]
Through alcohol extraction, we get triterpenoids, a large group of lipids with many sub-groups. Research shows triterpenoids help regulate clotting, blood pressure and cholesterol. More importantly, they are the anti-inflammatory compounds that are the reason why reishi often gets recommended for arthritis, asthma and allergies. [1]
Less researched are the “secondary metabolites” that come from fermenting reishi. “Secondary” because they result when the original medicinal compounds get broken down by bacteria. These new compounds have been shown to possess therapeutic properties that are unique, including immune enhancement, anti-tumor and blood-sugar regulation. [2]
Since this article is not intended to elevate any one brand over another, no brand names will be mentioned. Nevertheless, the author does know of two highly reputed brands (American and Japanese) that claim only hot water extracted red reishi is of any value and that alcohol extracts are useless.
Naturally, the reason they say so is because they want to sell their own brand. However, those statements are scientifically untrue. Hot water and alcohol extractions both contain critical compounds.
When looking for the best reishi extract, find one that uses at least the first two extraction methods in combination: Hot Water and Alcohol Extraction. Even better may be a brand that includes all three methods listed.
As a last point, when you look for the best reishi extract, one thing to look at is the form it comes in. For example, any reishi extract that fully dissolves in a water-based liquid such as coffee probably only contains hot water extracted reishi. So while reishi/ganoderma coffee certainly makes for a superbly delicious and healthy cup loaded with polysaccharides, it won’t include the important anti-inflammatory triterpenoids.
Alcohol tinctures, on the other hand, are well worth considering because they may be a blend of water and alcohol extracts. The way to tell is if the tincture is cloudy. When water-soluble polysaccharides get mixed with alcohol, they fall out of solution. Cloudiness in an alcohol tincture indicates high polysaccharide content. Just shake before taking. Tablets and capsules can contain hot water extract, alcohol extract or both. You need to find out from the manufacturer.
[1] Boh B, Berovic M, Zhang J, Zhi-Bin L. “Ganoderma lucidum and its pharmaceutically active compounds.” Biotechnol Annu Rev. 2007;13:265-301.
[2] Tang YJ, Zhang W, Zhong JJ. “Performance analyses of a pH-shift and DOT-shift integrated fed-batch fermentation process for the production of ganoderic acid and Ganoderma polysaccharides by medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum.” Bioresour Technol. 2009 Mar;100(5):1852-9.
Dr. Markho Rafael has worked in the health field since the early 90’s, currently focusing on medicinal mushrooms. He partners with Cordyceps Reishi Extracts, LLC on premium reishi extract and cordyceps extract plus the increasingly popular mesima mushroom and many more.
ACNE 101 The term “acne” refers to the existence of pustules and papules. Pimples, blemishes, spots, and zits are the most prevalent acne injuries. It is good to know which areas you are revealing your skin to. You may be exposing most of your skin into it without your direct discernment. Are you too stressed? Are you eating way too much unhealthy stuff? There may be certain foods that cause flare ups in your skin. Or is it a mixture of so many detrimental factors?
Beware. Your cosmetics have been labeled as “acne Catch-22″. Some examples like mineral oil, petroleum and sunflower oil do not permeate into the pores. Again, dead skin cells will mix with oil and clog your pores, then trap bacteria inside. The duration of acne’s disappearance (if any) is unpredictable. For most people’s cases, acne diminishes over time and tends to disappear or at the very least decrease after one reaches one’s early twenties.
ACNE CAUSES The cause of acne in pre adults is generally an increase in male sex hormones which people of both genders collect during puberty. Severe acne is inflammatory; However, it can conceal itself in non-inflammatory form too. The Journal of American Medical Association published an article which says “Diet plays no role in acne treatment in most patients. Big amounts of certain foods have not clinically increased acne. That doesn’t mean that you should eat foods high in sugar or fat.
SOME COMMON MEDICATIONS There are many common over-the-counter medications used for the treatment of acne, and not one of the following is a natural acne medicine because they contain one or more of the following ingredients: Benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, or salicylic acid. Each of these ingredients works a little differently. These non natural acne medications can be obtained in many forms, such as soaps, gels, pads, lotions, or creams.
HOW ABOUT POPPING? Never, ever try to pop you acne. Working on a pimple abrasion that’s not ready to pop can lead to skin marks, so better leave the pimple which is not yet ready to pop. Let it be, if it doesn’t want to pop. If you believe you have to do something, with a easy movement and a down-and-in motion, press from both sides.
HOW TO FACE THE PROBLEM IF YOUR FACE IS THE PROBLEM Can you imagine how your closeness would never be hindered? No more phobias. This program would take care of your body’s hormonal level to prevent your acne. It would help you to stop missing out and to meet your full potential. Don’t let a bunch of small inflamed lumps take over your life. Come on, there are a lot of things to achieve. This acne remedy might solve it all, so that you wont miss the adventure in your life!
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A 1999 research paper reported Hemlock Varnish Shelf (Ganoderma tsugae) to have “the strongest antioxidant activity of five species of Ganoderma [Reishi] tested,” a more potent free radical scavenger than Vitamin E. [831] Other published papers have also reported extraordinary antioxidant levels in Hemlock Varnish Shelf. [827, 828, 829, 830]
Hemlock Varnish Shelf (Ganoderma tsugae) is the local variety of Reishi (Ganoderma spp.) for eastern United States. It is common on Eastern Hemlock trees (Tsuga canadensis) throughout the Appalachian range.
Much of the therapeutic benefits are the same as those of the Common Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), which is the oldest used medicinal mushroom in Traditional Chinese Medicine with a 2,000 year history.
Hemlock Varnish Shelf is not limited to the U.S., though, and plenty of Asian research has been conducted specifically on this species of Reishi.
Grown commercially in Taiwan as a medicinal mushroom, Hemlock Varnish Shelf is exported to mainland China, where it is traditionally used to treat autoimmune diseases and asthma, as well as other conditions involving inflammation.
As far as modern research goes, a 2001 study reported “improved the survival rate of lupus” [800] when patients were given Ganoderma tsugae extract in addition to the conventional treatment.
In cases of asthma or lung inflammation, there have been three studies confirming the effectiveness of Hemlock Varnish Shelf. It’s been found to “exert anti-inflammatory effects on airway responses” [801] in cases of allergic asthma and broncheoalveolar inflammation. [802, 803]
One of the most novel uses of Hemlock Varnish Shelf is as a skin substitute during wound healing. The skin substitute material, commercially sold as Sacchachitin, has been proven in numerous studies to promote and speed up skin healing. It has been observed that “rapid wound healing” takes place when covered by Sacchachitin as compared to regular gauze [804] – a “wound area covered by SACCHACHITIN completely healed by 21 days, while that covered with cotton gauze did not.” [805, 806, 807]
Cancer research has also been conducted on Hemlock Varnish Shelf with encouraging results, [808, 809, 810, 811, 812] in particular in regards to breast [816] and lung cancer. [813, 814, 815] Ganoderma tsugae extract was shown in one study to be helpful in the prevention of metastatic tumors. [817]
As with the Common Reishi, Hemlock Varnish Shelf extract appears to be immunomodulatory [817, 818, 819, 820, 821, 822, 823] – meaning that it will adjust the immune system up or down depending on what is needed. It helps strengthen a weak immune system, [824] but will calm an over-active immune system in cases of inflammation [825] or autoimmune conditions.
Last but not least, a 2004 study concluded that Hemlock Varnish Shelf also possessed liver protective properties as well as being anti-fibrotic. [826]
Note: The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Never use any medicinal mushroom or herb without prior approval by medical doctor.
Dr. Markho Rafael has worked with natural health since finishing Chiropractic College in 1996. He currently specializes in medicinal mushrooms, working specifically with the extracts from Paul Stamets, which include reishi synergistic blends such as G5 (Five Ganoderma) and CordyChi Extract. For research references to this article, please visit the Ganoderma tsugae research list.