Histamine-mediated allergic responses like asthma and allergies are increasing in frequency and are difficult to target with modern medicine. This article discusses how a unique array of compounds within Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi), could play a major role in treatment of histamine-mediated allergic responses. Powell, M. (2006) [Electronic version]. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, May, 2006.
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As it is known that the human immune system becomes weaker and less efficient as we age, it seems reasonable that natural health practitioners would introduce measures to help their patients reduce or halt the age-related decline in immune system function; this appears to partially explain the rising cancer incidence that occurs as we age and our increased susceptibility to more virulent and life-threatening infections. In this regard, antioxidant supplementation of Reishi mushroom extract has shown a remarkable ability to forestall age-related changes to the immune system and to reverse many aspects of immune function in subjects showing some decreased immune capabilities. Meschino, J. (2002). Dynamic Chiropractic, June, 2002
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This article describes, in general terms how the Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has been used traditionally and in modern applications including asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. Dupler, D. (2001) Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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