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Health Benefits of Olive Oil

2009-12-03T19:00:00.000-08:00

Health Benefits of Olive Oil and the Mediterranen Diet

Health Benefits of Olive Oil
The health and therapeutic benefits of olive oil were first mentioned by Hippocrates, the father of medicine. For centuries, the nutritional, cosmetic and medicinal benefits of olive oil have been recognized by the people of the Mediterranean.
Olive oil was used to maintain skin and muscle suppleness, heal abrasions, and soothe the burning and drying effects of sun and water. Olive oil was administered both internally, and externally - for health and beauty.
Recent research has now provided firm proof that a Mediterranean diet, which includes olive oil, is not only generally healthy, but that consuming olive oil can actually help lower harmful LDL cholesterol. Olive oil contains antioxidants that discourage artery clogging and chronic diseases, including cancer.
There are three kinds of dietary fats: saturated (animal), polyunsaturated (plants, seeds, nuts, vegetable oils), and monounsaturated (olive oil). From a nutritional standpoint, all types of olive oil are approximately the same, with 80% monounsaturated, 14% saturated, 9% polyunsaturated fats on average.
Olive oil is rich in vitamins A, B-1, B-2, C, D, E and K and in iron. Olive oil, which is beneficial to the digestive system, does not necessarily keep you thin; it contains just as many calories as other oils (9cal/g).
Olive oil acts as a mild laxative, is a friend to the intestine and an enemy of ulcers and gastritis. Olive oil is a good tonic, with specific benefits for people suffering from heart disease.
Olive oil has been regarded as the "beauty oil". The body's cells incorporate the valuable fatty acids from the oil, making arteries more supple and skin more lustrous. The amount of oleic acid in olive oil is about the same as that found in a mother's milk and is thus the best growth supplement for infants.
Drunk before a meal, olive oil protects the stomach from ulcers. If a spoon or two is taken with lemon or coffee, it prevents constipation without irritating the intestinal tract. It is also effective in treating urinary tract infections and gall bladder problems. It is a perfect remedy for gastritis in children, it accelerates brain development and strengthens the bones. Olive oil dissolves clots in capillaries, has been found to lower the degree of absorption of edible fats, and consequently slows down the aging process.
Only animal-derived foods contain cholesterol. Olive oil is cholesterol-free. Cholesterol is not entirely harmful; it is an essential building block for cell membranes, nerve fiber coverings, vitamin D and sex hormones. The body manufactures all the cholesterol it needs, so any cholesterol in foods we eat is excessive. Excess cholesterol causes a gradual accumulation of fatty deposits and connective tissue, known as plaque, along the walls of blood vessels. Eventually, plaque builds up, narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow, in this way increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver and is vital for the structure of cell walls. In order to circulate through the bloodstream, it is "packaged" in fatty-protein wrappings called "lipoproteins". The low-density lipoproteins (LDL) distribute cholesterol throughout the body, dropping it off where needed. The liver also packages another type of cholesterol called high-density lipoproteins (HDL), which picks-up circulating cholesterol and returns it to the liver for reprocessing, or excretion. The LDLs are the ones that build up the walls of the arteries and so are tagged "bad" cholesterol. HDLs carry cholesterol away. So the more HDLs there are, the easier it is to unblock paths and rid the body of unwanted cholesterol. What the body really needs is a good HDL/LDL ratio. Polyunsaturated oils lower LDL ("bad") and HDL ("good") levels. Monounsaturated oils (such as olive oil), lower only LDL cholesterol, leaving HDLs to help clean out arteries.

Animal fats, which contain saturated fatty acids, exponentially increase blood cholesterol levels. Polyunsaturated fatty acids lower both LDL and HDL levels in the blood, but they do not affect their ratio. Monounsaturated fatty acids on the other hand control LDL levels while raising HDL levels. No other naturally produced oil has as large an amount of monounsaturated fatty acids as olive oil, which mainly contains oleic acid. The modest amount of well-balanced polyunsaturated fatty acids in olive oil is well protected by antioxidant substances. It is widely believed that antioxidant substances such as vitamins E, K and polyphenols found in olive oil provide a defense mechanism that delays aging and prevents carcinogenesis, therosclerosis, liver disorders and inflammations.
Since olive oil is not tortured during extraction, these substances are left unspoiled, making the olive oil very stable even when frying. So contrary to common belief, olive oil undergoes a smaller degree of deterioration during frying than other oils.
Due to its chemical structure, olive oil is of unrivaled organoleptic value and thus the oil best suited for human consumption. It is very well tolerated by the stomach. In fact, its protective function has a beneficial effect on gastritis and ulcers. It is a cholagogue, activating the secretion of pancreatic hormones and bile much more naturally than prescribed drugs. Consequently, it lowers the incidence of cholelithiasis (gallstone formation). Its excellent digestibility promotes the overall absorption of nutrients, especially vitamins and mineral salts. It has a positive effect on constipation. Bones need a large amount of oleates and what source could be better than olive oil? Promoting bone mineralisation, it is excellent for infants and the elderly who have bone calcification problems. It also has beneficial effects on brain and nervous system development as well as on overall growth. It shields the body against infection and helps in the healing of tissues, internal and external. Olive oil is a panacea, the perfect oil for all ages. And every time scientists look into the reasons behind an olive oil advantage empirically known and employed by the peoples of the Mediterranean, it is certain that they will come across evidence of yet another unique biological attribute.

Fibromyalgia

2009-12-01T19:08:00.001-08:00

The word fibromyalgia comes from the Latin term for fibrous tissue (fibro) and the Greek ones for muscle (myo) and pain (algia). Fibromyalgia syndrome is chronic disorder which includes widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points that affects 3-6 million people in the United States. For reasons that are unclear, more than 90% of those who develop fibromyalgia are women. It is not currently known whether the predominance of women who suffer from fibromyalgia is a phenomenon of the socialization of women in the American culture or whether it is some combination of the female reproductive hormones and other genetic predispositions.

According to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), fibromyalgia is defined as a history of pain in all four quadrants of the body lasting more than 3 months. Pain in all four quadrants means that you have pain in both your right and left sides, as well as above and below the waist. The ACR also described 18 characteristic tender points on the body that are associated with fibromyalgia. In order to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a person must have 11 or more tender points. In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience:

* sleep disturbances
* morning stiffness
* headaches
* irritable bowel syndrome
* painful menstrual periods
* numbness or tingling of the extremities
* restless legs syndrome
* temperature sensitivity
* cognitive and memory problems (sometimes referred to as "fibro fog")

Fibromyalgia is often confused with another condition called “myofascial pain syndrome” or “myofascitis.” Both fibromyalgia and myofascitis can cause pain in all four quadrants of the body and tend to have similar tender point locations, but the two conditions are worlds apart. Myofascitis is an inflammatory condition due to overuse or injury to your muscles, whereas fibromyalgia is caused by a stress-induced change in metabolism and healing. Myofascitis tend to come on rather suddenly and is usually associated with a particular activity or injury, true fibromyalgia has a slow, insidious onset, usually beginning in early adulthood. It is very important to diagnose each of these correctly, for they require very different approaches to treatment. Unfortunately, fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, meaning it lasts a long time - possibly a lifetime. However. it won't cause damage to your joints, muscles, or internal organs.

The Basics of Fibromyalgia: The latest research indicates that fibromyalgia is a stress-related condition that is a cousin in Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (often referred to as simply ‘lupus’) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In all three of these conditions, there is the same predominantly female distribution, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, irritable bowel, as well as many other similarities. You can think about these three conditions as lying on a continuum with Fibromyalgia on one end, Lupus on the other and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the middle. All three of these conditions are caused by an abnormal stress response in the body, but with Lupus, the immune system is primarily affected, causing an autoimmune reaction that attacks your healthy tissues. On the other end of the spectrum is fibromyalgia, where metabolic abnormalities are primary. These metabolic changes are the result of a stress-induced decrease in blood flow to an area of the brain called the pituitary. This, in turn causes a decrease in a number of important hormones, such as the growth hormone releasing hormone (somatotropin) and the thyroid stimulating hormone. These hormonal changes lead to abnormal muscle healing, borderline or full-blown hypothyroid, as well as memory and cognitive changes.

One of the major physical abnormalities that occurs with fibromyalgia lies in the muscle itself, where there is a build up of a protein called “Ground Substance.” Ground substance is normally found in muscle, bone and connective tissue all over the body and is responsible for making the tissues stronger and less susceptible to tearing. In a normal person, when a muscle is injured, the muscle tissue itself is able to regenerate and over time, completely heal itself. In a person with fibromyalgia, the muscle is unable to completely heal itself. Instead, an abnormally large amount of ground substance builds up in the injured area. It is the ground substance, coupled with local muscle spasm it creates that creates the muscle ‘knots’ associated with fibromyalgia.

Inside Out vs. Outside In

2009-12-01T17:05:00.000-08:00

Holistic Approach
The main difference between wellness care and standard medical care is that wellness care seeks to turn on the natural healing ability. Wellness care does not add something to the system, instead it removes anything that might interfere with normal function. Wellness care trusts that the body would know what to do if nothing were interfering with it. Standard medical care, on the other hand, seeks to treat a symptom by adding something from the outside – a medication, a surgery or procedure.
If a patient has high blood pressure, a standard medical approach would be to choose a drug that lowers blood pressure, and ask the patient to take the drug. This may serve to lower the blood pressure, but ignores the underlying cause that is making the blood pressure high, and runs the risk of side effects complicating the person’s recovery. Whether it’s a nutritional issue, faulty control by the nerve system or a manifestation of stress, the medication could decrease the blood pressure, leaving the problem causing the symptom of high blood pressure unaddressed. You could address the problem and use an alternative medication to help your body's defense system so that you can rid your body of high blood pressure.
Deadly Emotions: Understand the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection That Can Heal or Destroy You
The Wellness Approach: Wellness is a state of optimal conditions for normal function… and then some. The wellness approach is to look for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments would optimize the conditions for normal function. That environment encourages natural healing, and minimizes the need for invasive treatment, which should be administered only when absolutely necessary. When the body is working properly, it tends to heal effectively, no matter what the condition. When the body heals well and maintains itself well, then there is another level of health that goes beyond “asymptomatic” or “pain-free” which reveals an open-ended opportunity for vitality, vibrant health, and an enhanced experience of life.This is true for mental and emotional health as well as physical health. While some people may suffer psychological disorders, creating an atmosphere of mental and emotional wellness will address all but the most serious problems.

The Wellness Approach

2009-12-01T17:02:00.001-08:00

Wellness is a state of optimal conditions for normal function… and then some. The wellness approach is to look for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments would optimize the conditions for normal function. That environment encourages natural healing, and minimizes the need for invasive treatment, which should be administered only when absolutely necessary. When the body is working properly, it tends to heal effectively, no matter what the condition. When the body heals well and maintains itself well, then there is another level of health that goes beyond “asymptomatic” or “pain-free” which reveals an open-ended opportunity for vitality, vibrant health, and an enhanced experience of life.This is true for mental and emotional health as well as physical health. While some people may suffer psychological disorders, creating an atmosphere of mental and emotional wellness will address all but the most serious problems.

Colostrum: The Power Booster for Your Immune System

2009-12-01T15:15:00.000-08:00

Colostrum is a proven, effective immune system booster
Soon after giving birth, female mammals produce colostrum, which is a milk-like substance that jump-starts a newborn's immune system. Researchers now believe that the benefits of colostrum don't necessarily end there. If you have a compromised immune system or are just looking for a boost to your healthy immune system, colostrum may be the jump-start you need to fight infection or immune-related chronic diseases such as cancer.

The immune-boosting property of colostrum stems from molecules called transfer factors, which were first discovered in 1949 by Sherwood Lawrence. While treating tuberculosis patients, Lawrence noticed that immune response factors could be transferred from blood donor to recipient, hence the term "transfer factors." According to Burton Goldberg in Alternative Medicine, transfer factors "can 'educate' or modulate a recipient's immune system, teaching it to recognize these specific antigens and communicating the knowledge that they are present."

Of course, HIV and hepatitis concerns make modern blood transfer a risky method of boosting recipients' immune systems with transfer agents. In 1999, fifty years after Lawrence's discovery, researchers discussed the potential role of transfer factors in modern medicine at the Eleventh International Conference on Transfer Agents in Mexico. Bovine colostrum was a hot topic at the convention; it is the most abundant source of transfer factors known today.

Bovine colostrum is replete with transfer factors such as hydrogen peroxide and IgG-type immunoglobulins. You may already be familiar hydrogen peroxide -- the stuff the school nurse put on your skinned knees. Our healthy cells regularly produce hydrogen peroxide to attack invading pathogens; in fact, doctors in the British army who were aware of this fact used intravenous hydrogen peroxide to treat influenza in India.

Bovine colostrum's high concentration of IgG-type immunoglobulins is especially significant for people suffering from acquired immune deficiency syndrome. While a healthy immune system can easily fight a form of diarrhea called cryptosporidiosis, it can be deadly for AIDS patients. IgG-type immunoglobulins are particularly effective against Cryptosporidium parvum, the microorganism that causes this form of disease. In fact, according to the Health Science Institute's Underground Cures, "colostrum is able to ameliorate or completely eliminate the clinical symptoms of those suffering from cryptosporidiosis."

By boosting your immune system, colostrum also proves an effective anti-cancer treatment. As you may already know, cancer is related to immune deficiency. Cancer cells develop in our bodies all the time, but our immune systems effectively kill the cancer cells before they further develop and symptomatically appear as the disease we know as "cancer." The development of cancer indicates that the immune system was ineffective in fighting the malignant cells that appeared; these cells took advantage of a weakened state, grew, and spread out of control.

Boosting your immune system builds your body's defenses against naturally occurring cancer cells, thereby preventing a full-blown progression of the disease. If you already have cancer, colostrum is vital for your treatment. Its immune-boosting abilities will help your body fight off the cancer. Colostrum furthermore contains the antioxidant phytic acid, which prevents iron from reaching and nourishing cancer cells.

Transfer factors may become a valuable way to treat communicable disease in the future as researchers learn more and gain the ability to isolate specific factors. In fact, transfer factors may someday cure the diseases ravaging the world population, such as AIDS and Ebola. After the tragic 2002 Ebola outbreak in Uganda, freelance journalist Sam Wainaina explored the potential benefits of transfer factors in Africa. In his article, Wainaina concluded that had transfer factors been used during the outbreak, it could have been contained sooner, saving lives and avoiding mass hysteria.

Research for cures through transfer factors continues, but you can take advantage of the benefits of colostrum and the amazing transfer factors it contains today. If your immune system is compromised, you don’t have to wait to help yourself by learning more about colostrum supplements now.
Monday, July 25, 2005 by: Dani Veracity, citizen journalist

The Importants of Antioxidants

2009-11-30T18:11:00.000-08:00

How Antioxidants Work
What do antioxidants really do? Shield our cells from free radical damage.

To understand how they work, think about peeled potatoes and sliced apples. If you leave them on the counter for several minutes, they turn an unappealing shade of brown.

That’s because when you cut the apple or potato, you exposed the inner flesh to air, allowing oxygen to react with chemicals found under the skin.

Squeeze on some orange or lemon and you won’t have this unappetizing problem. The vitamin C in the juice is an antioxidant, a compound that combats oxidation and prevents cellular damage.

It’s the same with your body. Pollution, toxins, smoking and normal metabolism create damaging free radicals – highly reactive molecules ready to pounce on any nearby molecule, including proteins and DNA.

Fortunately, antioxidants can protect your DNA and other molecules by stabilizing free radicals before they have a chance to strike.

Eat fruits, vegetables and other antioxidant-rich foods every day and your body will have more molecules that can react with free radicals.

2009-11-29T00:16:00.000-08:00

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GANODERMA LUCIDUM OVERALL BENEFITS:
Ganoderma Lucidum (also known as Lingzhi in China; Reishi in Japan and Youngchi in Korea) . For centuries, Ganoderma is claimed as "King of Herbs" by herbal practitioners in China and Japan for its efficacy in the maintenance or improvement of general well-being. Lingzhi has been listed as a Chinese herb and classified as a Superior Herb dating back to 2800 Before Century.

This is one of the treasures of traditional Chinese medicine. Being named as the "King of Herb", it is proven by Pharmaceutical studies and clinical research that Lingzhi help to prevent from and cure diseases, and prolong life. In the famous ancient Chinese medical publications, "Shen Nong's" and "Pen-ts'ao Kan-mu" (Compendium of Material Medical) written respectively in the Han and Ming Dynasties, there are detailed descriptions of the Lingzhi effects. Contemporary studies further proved its medicinal effects, and confirmed that Lingzhi polysaccharide is the key ingredient to maintain physiological balance and prolong life. Today, Lingzhi has been formally recognized as a medicine listed in the China state pharmacopoeia. At the same time, Lingzhi has been sanctified by the State as a new food resource, and it is proven to be safe without any toxicity. Lingzhi can be served both as food and medicine.

Scientific studies find that Lingzhi is rich in effective pharmaceutical ingredients. They can be divided into 10 categories: Lingzhi polysaccharide, polypeptides, 16 types of amino acids (7 of which are indispensable to human), protein, steroid, triterpene, mannitol, coumarin, alkaloids, organic acids (mainly fumarate), and micro-elements, such as Ge, P, Fe, Ca, Mn, Zn, etc. Lingzhi can help to maintain the balance within the body. It cures diseases related to cardiac and brain vessels, digestive system, neural system, endocrine system, respiratory system, and locomotory system. Its effect is particular prominent to Tumor, Hepatic diseases, and preventing Aging.

Lingzhi Key Effects:
Lingzhi is used very widely. According to the concept of Chinese medicine, Ganoderma Lucidum can penetrate into and work on the five key human organs, so it can be served for impairment of the heart, lung, liver, pancreas, and kidney. Ganoderma Lucidum can cure the sickness of various human systems including Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive, Neural, Endocrine, Locomotory, etc, involving medical, surgical, Gynecological, Paediatric, and ENT. All these are because of its fundamental effect of "supporting the vital essence and securing the root", thus to improve the immune system. It differs from any other medicines that are used to cure specific disease, or supplementary nutrients that only address particular body requirements. Ganoderma Lucidum helps regulate entire body mechanism and metabolism to ensure that all organs function properly. Some specific effects of Ganoderma

Lucidum are as following:
1. Effect on Tumour
Main cause to the development of tumor is the disorder of or poor performing immune system. Ganoderma Lucidum can best regulate and activate the immune system. It prominently enhances the body immune function and increase self defense capability against tumor. Ganoderma Lucidum enhances the function of monocytic macrophage via activating synthesis of interleukin H. It also enhances blood synthesis capacity, particularly white blood cells level. Combining with the inhibitory effect on cancer cells provided by certain ingredients in Ganoderma Lucidum, it becomes one of the most effective medicines for anti-tumor, prevent cancer, and supplement to cancer treatment. Ganoderma Lucidum possesses hardly any toxic to human body. This unique feature of enhancing immunity without toxigenicity is the definite advantage of Ganoderma Lucidum over any other immune system intensifier.

2. Liver Protection & Detoxification
Ganoderma Lucidum is able to protect the liver from damaged by various physiological and biological factors. Moreover, effect can be obtained either pre-or post-damage. Ganoderma Lucidum speeds up metabolism of both medicine and toxic substances in liver, leading to curing of toxicated hepatitis. Ganoderma Lucidum is also suitable for treating chronic hepatitis, effectively eliminating the related symptoms as dizzy, fatigue, and so on. Ganoderma Lucidum can be used to treat chronic toxicosis, the various kinds of chronic hepatitis, and other hepatic diseases.

3. Effect on Cardiovascular
Clinical studies and experiments with animals confirm that Ganoderma Lucidum can effectively dilate coronary artery, increase coronary vessel blood flow, and improve circulation in cardiac muscle capillaries, thus increase the supply of oxygen and energy to cardiac muscle. Therefore Ganoderma Lucidum helps to protect the heart from shortage of blood supply, and it is ideal for both curing and preventing heart diseases like nausea. Ganoderma Lucidum can obviously reduce the level of Blood Cholesterol, Liporotein and triglycerides in hypertensive patienst. It prevents the formation of arterial atheromatous patches. If patches are already formed, Ganoderma Lucidum will reduce cholesterol in arterial wall and soften the blood vessel to avoid further damage. It also partially improves blood circulation, and inhibits platelet aggregation. All these effects contribute to preventing various kinds of stroke.

4. Aging Prevention
The polysaccharides and polypeptides found in Ganoderma Lucidum can effectively delay aging by the following mechanisms.
1. To enhance and regulate immune function. Such enhancement and regulation can effectively delay aging in adult and aged people. For the youngster, the immune system will be optimized to ensure healthy growth.
2. To regulate metabolism and enhance synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. Research works have shown that Ganoderma Lucidum enhances synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins in blood plasma, liver, and bone marrow, hence effectively prevent aging. It is observed that the use of Ganoderma Lucidum to prevent aging benefits not only the aged, but also the young, since growth and development process will ultimately lead to aging.

3. Effect on Free Radicals. One cause of aging is the reduction of self-originated antioxidant or Anti-Oxidant-like material (such as SOD)in the body. These Anti-Oxidants are essential for encountering damage to the body by free radicals. Ganoderma Lucidum polysaccharides possess the properties that are very similar to SOD which can remove the free radicals and prevent its damage to the body by stopping over-oxidation of lipid. Such action protects the cells and delays their aging.

4. Ganoderma Lucidum polysaccharides prominently enhance DNA synthesis in cell nucleus, and increase the number of cell divisions, which results in delayed aging.

5. Effect on Neurasthenia
In Chinese medication, Ganoderma Lucidum has been used to treat neurasthenia and insomnia since it works on the central nervous system. Extract from Ganoderma Lucidum can inhibit and reduce the level of body activity. This inhibitory effect is quantitative and is helpful for resuming the order of activity level. The fact that Ganoderma Lucidum can delay the death as the result of over-dosage of a central stimulant such as caffeine demonstrates shows that Ganoderma Lucidum works on the central nervous system by applying an inhibitory effect.
In ancient Chinese medical publications, Ganoderma Lucidum can serve to "stabilize emotion", "Increase Wisdom", and "Enhance Memory Power". Recently, it is reported that Ganoderma Lucidum has prominent effect on insomnia caused by neurasthenia: Effectiveness is 87.14% to 100%.In general, effect becomes obvious after a period of 10 to 15 days, when sleep improved, appetite increased, and body weight gained. Related headache and dizzy will be reduced or stopped. Ganoderma Lucidum has a relatively strong effect on the central nervous system that makes Ganoderma Lucidum an effective substance for treatment of neurasthenia and insomnia. Ganoderma Lucidum is becoming more and more indispensable to the sufferers of neurasthenia and insomnia. To date, the effect of Ganoderma Lucidum on neurasthenia and insomnia has been clearly described and stated in the China State pharmacopoeia.

6. Effect on Hypertension
Ganoderma Lucidum can effectively reduce blood pressure of an anesthetized rabbit: systolic and diastolic pressure lowered by 15% and 25% respectively. Related neural activity is also inhibited: inhibition is 20% and 40% respectively. According to a report of a hospital, there had been 18 cases of high blood pressure successfully cured by Ganoderma Lucidum extract, effectiveness up to 88.9%. It was stated that the effect of reducing blood pressure by Ganoderma Lucidum was mainly the result of inhibition to the sympathetic nervous system. From another report, among 30 cases using Ganoderma Lucidum products to cure high blood pressure, effectiveness was 88.3%. Moreover, it was found that Ganoderma Lucidum also extends and stabilizes the effect of reducing blood pressure of other medicine.

7. Treament of Diabetes
The constitutes in Ganoderma Lucidum that reduce blood glucose are Ganoderma B and C. The principle is by enhancing utilization of blood glucose by body tissues. Ganoderma Lucidum serves as a substitute to insulin to inhibit release of fatty acids. It thus improves symptoms in high blood glucose and high urine glucose patients. Blood glucose will be reduced from 173 to 116, cholesterol from 233 to 179, beat-protein from 580 to 465. Water-solubility polysaccharides in Ganoderma Lucidum suppress insulin-independent diabetes. The health food products manufactured by Japan Numata Kenji, has been widely used for the treatment of diabetes.

8. Effect on Chronic Bronchitis & Bronchus Asthma
Ganoderma Lucidum can stop coughing, clear sputum, and suppress asthma. It also relieves the symptoms of the related illnesses. Since Ganoderma Lucidum can activate the immune system, it can prevent from flu, and thus above syndromes. Ganoderma Lucidum is particularly suitable for the treatment of the patients categorized as "cold and wet" by Chinese medicine, while for the "Hot and Dry" patients would be relatively less effective. The average effectiveness is 80%.

9. Effect on Hyper Susceptibility
When the body is invaded by an antigen that elicits an immunological reactions and results the various abnormality and immuno-pathological symptoms, Ganoderma Lucidum can be used to suppress the reactions and resume the body order. The experiment shows that Ganoderma Lucidum can stop the release of hyper susceptible factors and prevent the development of allergic reactions. Therefore, Ganoderma Lucidum is relatively more effective over other current medicines when treating the illnesses caused by abnormal hyper-reactivity or autoimmunity such as allergic Asthma, Erythematous lupus vulgaris, Rheumatoic arthritis, Rheumatoic heart diseases, allergic rhinitis, skin diseases, etc. Ganoderma Lucidum can also help to cure the toxification patients as the result of pro-longed usage of hormones.

10. Effect on Beauty Care
Ganoderma Lucidum has been named the "Medicine of "Eternal Life". It is mainly contributed to the effect on skin protection, and Delaying aging. Ganoderma Lucidum can retain and regulate the water in skin and thus can keep the skin elasticity, hydrated and smooth. It also inhibits the formation and deposition of melanin in skin. Today, the beauty care products made from Ganoderma Lucidum are becoming the new stars in the industry. Taking Ganoderma Lucidum food products will obtain synergistic effect. To add Ganoderma Lucidum into the bath will Not only keep the skin smooth and lustrous, but also prevent it from bacterial infection.

In addition to the above effects, Ganoderma Lucidum stimulates blood synthesis in bone marrow and increase WBC level, which make it suitable for the treatment of low WBC symptom caused by over dosage of radiation and blood diseases, etc. By enhancing the body immune system, Ganoderma Lucidum can defend the body from viral infections like AIDS virus. Ganoderma Lucidum also promotes tolerance of the body to adverse environment. It suppresses over contraction of smooth muscle in uterus to remedy the functional uterine bleeding. Ganoderma Lucidum is also effective for the pigment denaturation in retina, the underdeveloped brain, as well as abnormal muscular development. Ganoderma Lucidum is also an effective pain reliever for Headache, Neural pain, Cancer pain, etc.

Reaction After Serving Lingzhi
Serving Lingzhi should follow the concept of Chinese food treatment: "No dizzy, No recovery". At the beginning, some people may feel dizzy, pelvic fatigue, itching, thirsty, or even the increase of defaecation and urination. However, these reactions demonstrate the effectiveness of Lingzhi to the body. The toxicity is Dissolved, Mobilized, and Excreted. Therefore, these reactions are normal.

How can one fungus help the human body in so many ways?
Traditional Eastern medical science explains Reishi's wide range of medicinal applications better, perhaps, than mainstream medicine ever could. According to Eastern thought, the body needs to defend itself against threats to its "Equilibrium." These threats can be physical, such as viruses and bacteria that cause infection, Emotional, such as stressors that cause Anxiety, or Energetic, in that they reduce alertness. Whatever the threat, Reishi helps the body maintain its defense against these threats to its equilibrium, helping the body to maintain balance. In this sense, if the body is out of balance, this is why an equilibrium-enhancing remedy such as Reishi can help so many diverse ailments. Help Your Body Help You

Reasons Why You Should Make The Healthy Switch

2009-11-29T00:03:00.000-08:00

MORE Reasons why you should consider switching to Gano Excel Healthy Beverages and Supplements.

Cardiovascular Problems:
Caffeine increases your heart rate, elevates your blood pressure, and can contribute to the development of heart disease. Both decaf and regular coffee increase your cholesterol and homocysteine, the biochemical that science has linked to increased risk for heart attack. Caffeine is also linked to coronary vasospasms, the cause for 20% of all fatal heart attacks which kill otherwise perfectly healthy people.

Stress:
Caffeine stimulates the excretion of stress hormones which can produce increased levels of anxiety, irritability, muscular tension and pain, indigestion, insomnia, and decreased immunity. Increased levels of stress from caffeine can keep you from being able to make healthy responses to the normal daily stress everyone is subjected to in their lives.

Emotional Disturbances:
Anxiety and irritability are hallmark mood disturbances associated with caffeine consumption, but equally important is depression and attention disorders. Depression may occur as part of the let down after the stimulant effects of caffeine wears off. It may also appear during the recovery period after quitting caffeine while the brain's chemistry is readjusted. Caffeine rather than increasing mental activity actually decreases blood flow to the brain by as much as 30% and negatively effects memory and mental performance.

Blood Sugar Swings:
Diabetics and hypoglycemics should avoid caffeine because it stimulates a temporary surge in blood sugar which is then followed by an overproduction of insulin that causes a blood sugar crash within hours. If you're trying to loose weight, this rollercoaster will actually cause weight gain since insulin's message to the body is to store excess sugar as fat.

Gastrointestinal Problems:
Many people experience a burning sensation in their stomach after drinking coffee because coffee increases the secretion of hydrochloric acid leading to an increased risk for ulcers. Coffee, including decaf, reduces the pressure on the valve between the esophagus and the stomach so that the highly acidic contents of the stomach pass up to the esophagus leading to heartburn and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. With America 's high consumption of coffee, its no wonder the best selling over-the-counter drugs are the so-called antacids.

Nutritional Deficiencies:
Caffeine inhibits the absorption of some nutrients and causes the urinary excretion of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and trace minerals, all essential elements necessary for good health.

Male Health Problems:
Coffee is an irritant to the urinary tract and bladder. It is also a diuretic that aggravates conditions associated with frequent urination. Eliminating coffee and caffeine often relieves symptoms associated with frequent urination due to enlarged prostate glands.
Dr. Milton Krisiloff, M.D. has found that in the majority of cases, men can significantly reduce their risk for urinary and prostate problems by making dietary changes which include eliminating coffee and caffeine.

Female Health Problems:
Fibrocystic breast disease, PMS, osteoporosis, infertility problems, miscarriage, low birth weight infants, and menopausal problems such as hot flashes are all exacerbated by caffeine consumption. Women on birth control pills are particularly at risk since they have a decreased ability to detoxify caffeine.

Adrenal Exhaustion:
Caffeine consumption leads to eventual adrenal exhaustion which can leave you vulnerable to a variety of health disorders related to inflammation, autoimmunity, and fatigue.

Aging:
Many people find in their forties that they can no longer tolerate the same level of caffeine consumption as they could in their twenties and thirties. The production of DHEA, melatonin, and other vital hormones start to decline and caffeine speeds up that downhill drop. Caffeine dehydrates the body and contributes to the aging of the skin and kidneys. It has been shown to inhibit DNA repair and slow the ability of the liver to detoxify foreign toxins.

Exhausted Adrenal Glands:
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It causes the adrenal glands to secrete adrenaline, the hormone your body depends on in emergencies to elevate your heart rate, increase your respiration and blood pressure for a rapid flight-or-fight response. When you overuse stimulants, the adrenals become exhausted. If your caffeine sensitivity has diminished or you're one of those who claims you can drink 3 shots of espresso and go right to sleep, guess what? Your adrenals have given up responding. This means you have less resistance to stress, which leaves you vulnerable to health hazards such as environmental pollutants and disease pathogens.

Severe Blood Sugar Swings:
Caffeine forces the liver to release glycogen into the blood stream. The pancreas responds to the sudden rise in blood sugar by releasing insulin, the hormone which causes excess carbohydrates to be stored as fat. Within the span of an hour or two, the result is a sharp blood sugar drop resulting in a state of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). That's when you think it's time for another cup of coffee and the whole cycle starts up again.

Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma)
Has absolutely NO toxicity, so it can be consumed on a daily basis, it has 154 antioxidants in its own right and a near perfect acid + alkaline blood state, registering 7.27. This is extremely important to create & maintain the balance & harmony required for good health and well-being.

Even more remarkable, is that the way health benefits of the Reishi mushroom are readily available to the public. They are delivered through the fascinating medium of combining the Reishi mushroom with coffee, tea and hot chocolate creating the world's first healthy beverages.

If you are looking for Really Fast results, try our range of Supplements which contain even more Ganoderma Extract and other herbs (see details for each product). These can be taken daily to benefit you faster.

Use one or more of our Supplements, and also replace your high caffeine beverages with Gano Brand Coffee range of Healthy Beverages, and feel the difference in yourself, for yourself! Make Healthy Coffee - Healthy Coffee For LifeTM

Coffee and Tea With Big Benefits

2009-06-10T06:22:00.000-07:00

Drink Healthy Coffee
Gano Brand Coffee offers a delicious and healthy line of beverages containing Ganoderma Lucidum (Red Mushroom). These prized mushrooms have a history that dates back more than 4,000 years. Ancient generations realized Ganoderma provided them more vigor and energy, while reducing fatigue. Ganoderma is said to be more powerful than Ginseng! Discover the benefits of our amazing and extremely delicious Ganoderma products for yourself. All of our beverages come in individual single serving packets. Very low acid content. Just add hot water and enjoy!You can also enjoy the benefits of ganoderm mushroom in our tea.
HEALTHY COFFEE - TRY IT TODAY!"

The Dangers of An Acidic Body

2009-05-17T07:34:00.000-07:00

ACIDOSIS - a scary-sounding word. Perhaps that's because "Acidosis" (too much acid waste in our body), is considered by many researchers to be the basic foundation of all disease. It's a real silent killer. The simple process of alkalizing our body and the important role a properly alkalized body plays in restoring and maintaining our overall health, is paramount in any serious pursuit of wellness. That's because our glands and organs function properly in exact proportion to the amount of alkaline and acid levels in our system.

Because of today's environmental pollution, chemical-based farming practices, the air we breath, the water we drink, over-processed, enzyme-dead food, medicinal drugs, stress, vaccinations, etc., it is estimated that eighty to ninety percent of what goes into our body is acid-forming, and this dramatically impacts on the body's pH. The result of this is decay and putrefaction in the colon, which in turn stimulates the formation of dangerous acids that affect cells, organs, glands and body functions. As we age, because the entire metabolic process becomes progressively more acid, organ tissues begin to show the signs of stress and damage, and dis-ease becomes the norm. Every sick person is over-acidic, and that's a fact. The overwhelming majority of the rest of us are also over-acidic (perhaps to a lesser degree), and will become sick, in time, unless we act decisively and persistently to counteract this acid condition.

After sixty years of laboratory research, Dr. Gunther Ederlein, noted German scientist and microbiologist, who died in 1968 at the age of 95, is known for his profound discovery connecting pH and chronic illness. According to Dr. Ederlein's research, total healing of a chronic illness only takes place when and if the blood is restored to a normal, slightly alkaline pH.

According to Dr. Theodore A. Baroody, in his 1991 book, ALKALIZE or Die, the impact of Acidosis on our bodies includes, but is not limited to the following:

The heart is one of the most alkaline-dependent organs in the body. Correct heartbeat is altered by acid wastes. These wastes rob the blood of proper oxygenation and degeneration of the heart follows.

Digestive difficulties may indicate vagus nerve problems and possible hiatus hernia syndrome, which can produce acid residue throughout the system, and impact the necessary hydrochloric acid in the stomach, seriously affecting the breakdown of foods.

The liver has over three hundred functions, including processing acid toxins from the blood and producing numerous alkaline enzymes for the system, and is your first line of defense against any poisons . The load on the liver is much heavier when acid waste products are constantly floating in the blood. If the liver becomes too congested with protein acid wastes, death is imminent.
The pancreas is highly dependent on correct alkaline diet. All aspects of pancreatic function reduce excess acidity and regulate blood sugar balance. To have proper blood sugar balance, you must maintain a primarily alkaline-forming diet.

Approximately 1 liter of blood per minute passes through adult kidneys, whose primary duty it is to keep the blood alkaline, and extract acid. Kidneys that are over-stressed with too much acidity create kidney stones. By reducing acid-forming products from entering the body, the chances are better that you can avoid this painful condition.

The colon must be kept clean of accumulated acid wastes. Poisons collect on the colon walls, and in cases of diarrhea or constipation will harden and reabsorb into the bloodstream.

There are 600-700 lymph glands in the body. Lymph fluid carries nutrition to the cells and removes acid waste products. Lymph fluid flows best in an alkaline environment. When the body is overly acidic, it slows, creating one of the most chronic, long-term, life-threatening situations. Hindered lymph flow increases unhealthy tissue acid storage.

Have you ever been so upset with someone or something that you get an upset stomach? All negative emotions create an acidic environment. Have you ever heard anyone say you are letting your problems "eat away at you" or "get the best of you"? Fear is the underlining cause of most disease. It will undermine your life and your health. Fear causes anger. Anger causes hate. Hate will consume you with continual suffering. Love and understanding go a long way toward healing the body creating an alkaline environment within you.
Drinking Healthy Coffee and Tea can help you Bring Your Body to The Proper Alkaline Level

Healing Power of Aromatherapy

2009-05-16T20:49:00.001-07:00

Aromatherapy to enhance your life and nurture your soul.
Aromatherapy harnesses the therapeutic value of essential oils — the life force of plants and flowers that offers different healing properties through inherent, natural chemical attributes. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years to restore the body, emotions, and spirit. Whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, our essential oil blends provide powerful enhancements to your daily skin care, mood, and well-being. Choose from a range of products for bath, face, body, or space . . . and enjoy the healing power of aromatherapy.

Health Benefits of Adding Herbs and Spices To Your Meals

2009-05-16T13:22:00.001-07:00

Add Spice to Your Life!
Who would have thought that simply using different herbs and spices to flavor and enhance your foods can boost the nutritional value of your meals and provide amazing health benefits as well? Research shows that adding various spices to your meals is synonymous with promoting health and well-being, as well as increasing the nutritional value of your food without adding any extra calories! Herbs and spices actually add more than just color and flavor, they also increase nutrient density, antioxidant activity, suppress certain cancers, exhibit antibacterial activity, increase your metabolism, reduce blood glucose and blood fat levels, as well as blocking the formation of AGEs (advanced glycation end products), agents that cause inflammation and aging.
The objective of using fresh, natural, whole foods is to create healthful meals that provide you with energy, vitality, improved immunity and resistance to disease. If you are in the process of gradually introducing your family (or yourself!) to this healthier way of eating, using herbs and spices to enhance the color and flavor of your meals may just be your secret weapon for enticing finicky eaters to try something new! Once your taste buds are sensitized to the flavors of real food once again, junk food and processed, packaged “fake” foods will lose their appeal.

Before we get into each specific spice or herb, here are some general benefits:
To inhibit inflammation caused by high blood sugar as well as diabetic tissue damage use cinnamon, cloves, allspice, apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, marjoram, thyme and sage.

To bump up antioxidant activity try cloves, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, ginger, garlic, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, lemon balm, marjoram, cumin and onion.

Great inflammation fighters are rosemary, black pepper, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, sage, turmeric and basil.

So where do you begin? I would suggest you not worry so much about whether a particular herb or spice is supposed to be used with a specific food. Experiment, get adventurous, use a variety of different spices and herbs, and create the flavors that appeal to you. To give you an idea of the incredible health benefits that await you, here is a list (by no means exhaustive) of some spices and herbs you can easily find at your health food store or supermarket and the disease fighting properties they have been found to contain:

Black Pepper: This spice aids digestion; is helpful in treating epilepsy, depression and sinusitis. Black pepper contains piperine, which has been proven to enhance the bioavailability of nutrients in other foods and spices. One study revealed that simply by combining the curcumin in turmeric with piperine improved the absorption by 2,000%. Combine black pepper with the other herbs and spices you use as often as possible to increase their effectiveness.

Cayenne Pepper: It contains capsaicin which helps with pain relief and neuropathy, increasing circulation and stimulation of bile, improves digestion. There are several topical pain relieving creams on the market containing capsaicin. It also contains a potent anti-fungal compound called CAY-1.

Cinnamon: Research has shown that a half teaspoon several times a day can effectively lower blood sugar and improve glucose metabolism, as well as lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This spice is so versatile – you can use it in whole grain baked goods, cereal, oatmeal, yogurt and even in some Mediterranean meat dishes. It has so many other benefits including relieving muscle and joint pain, stimulating circulation, as well as anti-microbial properties that are effective against E. coli.

Cloves: This oil of this spice has been used for many years as a folk remedy for toothaches. The reason is that it is anti-bacterial and mildly anesthetic. Studies have been conducted on its ability to prevent certain digestive cancers as well as environmental pollution toxicity.

Coriander: Lowering cholesterol levels, improving digestion and anemia, stimulating the production of insulin, which helps your body process sugar properly, as well as lowering blood sugar levels are some of the benefits of this delicious herb.

Chili Peppers: The main substance here is capsaicin which is a very powerful anti-inflammatory compound that not only relieves pain but clears congestion and mucus from lungs and nose (one bite of a pepper can clear your head in seconds!). Other benefits are anti-bacterial action that prevents stomach ulcers, lowering of cholesterol and triglyceride levels and boosting metabolism, which enhances weight loss.

Cumin: This delicious spice popular in Middle Eastern dishes has also been made more popular by TV chefs like Rachel Ray. It has been proven to unclog the waxy substance found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, promoting clear thinking and improving brain speed; it aids in digestion and is helpful in managing carpal tunnel syndrome.

Garlic: This one is an absolute superstar multi-tasker! It has been shown to kill cancer cells and protect against many types of cancers; is a natural antibiotic and antiviral agent that has even been effective against antibiotic resistant bacteria; has been used to treat and prevent colds, flu, candida yeast infections, acne; and produces hydrogen sulfide which prevents damage to the heart muscle.

Ginger: You may have heard about ginger’s ability to calm nausea, vomiting, morning sickness and motion sickness, but its benefits go well beyond stomach upsets and digestive complaints. Ginger is thought to improve circulation and relieve pain; helpful in combating side-effects of chemotherapy; effective in fighting cancer, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s; promotes heart health and boosts the immune system.

Mustard Seed: Powdered mustard seed kills E. coli bacteria when added to ground meat, so powerful is its antimicrobial properties. It is also being studied for its ability to stop the growth of cancer cells. However, most prepared mustard doesn’t contain the active compound, allyl isothiocyanate, which accounts for these benefits.

Nutmeg: This spice has been used traditionally in treating anxiety and sleep problems. Studies have shown it to possess potent antidepressant qualities. This is another spice found to have antibacterial activity that is especially effective against E. coli. It is believed to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, increase circulation, and calm digestive complaints such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Oregano: This herb does more than make your pasta sauce sing! It has such powerful antibacterial properties it was actually found to be more effective than a common prescription drug. It is able to kill bugs in the intestines without harming the good bacteria. It is very potent – 30 times more antioxidant activity than potatoes, 42 times more than apples, 12 times more than oranges and 4 times the antioxidant activity of blueberries. It has been used effectively to fight yeast overgrowth as well.

Parsley: Most people consider parsley just a decoration on their dish. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Parsley has double the iron of spinach and three times the vitamin C of oranges as well as many other nutrients. It contains volatile oils that inhibit tumor formation, especially those in the lungs, as well as neutralizing cancer- causing compounds from cigarette and charcoal grill smoke. It contains folate, a B vitamin, that is especially heart protective and studies have shown that its vitamin C content is effective in protecting against rheumatoid arthritis.

Peppermint: Peppermint tea is soothing to an upset stomach and helpful in improving digestion. In fact one study indicated its oil may be effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome. It also inhibits bacteria and fungus, helps relieve asthma and allergy symptoms, helps with tension and fatigue and shows promise in protecting against cancer.

Rosemary: Here’s another herb with a long history as a folk remedy. The Ancient Greeks used it to enhance memory. It has been found to be both antibacterial and antifungal; stimulates the immune system, improves digestion, increases circulation and helps prevent blood vessel damage making it helpful for heart health.

Sage: If the name of this herb makes you think it should make you smarter – you may be on to something! Studies have shown that it appears to promote brain function. Because of its powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it may also help fight asthma, atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Thyme: Thyme has been used for centuries as an antiseptic. Studies have shown it to be very effective in not only killing bacteria and fungi, but also in preventing the contamination of foods by organisms that can cause diarrhea and other digestive problems.

Turmeric: Turmeric and curry powder both contain a phytochemical called curcumin. This compound is being studied for its many possible benefits. Curcumin is effective in relieving menstrual cramps, reducing arthritic pain, and brain plaque implicated in Alzheimer’s. Its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties rival those of Motrin and hydrocortisone without the negative side-effects. It is being studied for its ability to induce cell suicide in cancers, particularly in melanomas. It is also a natural liver detoxifier.

These are just a few of the many wonderful herbs and spices you can use to make your meals more exciting and flavorful while also improving your health.

Ann Musico Feb 18, 2009

Consider This For Optimal Health & Well-being

2009-05-11T07:02:00.001-07:00

Our spiritual, emotional, environmental & nutritional lives must all be considered when seeking the optimal state of health. We live in a world where stress, pollution, and poor diet are constantly undermining people’s immune systems, we know that in order to successfully battle these everyday challenges and to achieve overall well-being, continual advancements need to be made to help support immune strength and promote better health. You can remove the barriers.
Many of us have been brought up to believe that our health depends solely on the quality of the healthcare we receive. The truth is, your health is your responsibility. You are the only person who can make the lifestyle decisions that contribute to your well-being. You are the one who must take the steps to preserve your health and promote your wellness. Only you have the power to create wellness for yourself.
Your power lies in the choices you make every day on your own behalf. If you react out of habit or fixed attitudes, you may not be using your choices wisely to create wellness in your life. To create wellness you must expand your focus beyond mere physical health, and: Strive to balance and integrate your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects.
Natural health is also about being pro-active; taking charge of your own health, life and destiny. You need to understand that if you want to be happy and healthy for years to come, then you must be dedicated to making your life and especially your body healthy.

Wholefood Farmacy "Organic Raw Whole Food"

2009-05-11T07:01:00.001-07:00

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine (460-377 B.C.)
Eating healthy doesn't have to be a hassle. The Wholefood Farmacy makes eating healthy easy, convenient and affordable. Instead of grabbing for junk food, chips and sweets reach for organic whole foods. We offer pure, nutrient-dense, ready-to-eat, whole food meals, snacks, soups, smoothie mixes and treats for the children. It’s never been easier for you, your family and your children to enjoy 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day! Our website is dedicated to self-care and a preventative based lifestyle. The Wholefood Farmacy contains natural foods that require no refrigerator, no preparation and best of all there are no dishes to wash. Eating organic whole foods and snacks helps your body to rid itself of toxins. The Wholefood Farmacy makes eating healthy easy, convenient and affordable. All of the Wholefood Farmacy foods are vegetarian, most are raw and vegan as well.
Wholefood Farmacy

Gano Brand Coffee--Coffee House Selections

2009-05-11T06:53:00.001-07:00

Ganoderma 4-IN-1™ Cafe Style
"A delicious latte with your health in mind..."
The rich, robust flavor of Ganocafé is usually enough to convince you on its own. But there's more - so much more! It's called Ganoderma 4-IN-1™ Cafe Style. And it's a unique blend brought to you exclusively by Gano Brand, the world's number one innovators of Nutritious Coffee. Can coffee be a nutritious food? Ganoderma 4-IN-1™ Cafe Style is. That's because the brilliant food designers at Gano Brand Coffee have taken the richest and finest coffee beans and combined them with the world renowned Red Mushroom with over 200 trace nutrients. Together, they combine in a delicious infusion to give you a rich coffee blend that's not only better for you but also delicious to the palate.
Then they add a touch of natural sweeteners and non-dairy creamer - all perfectly blended in a convenient pre-measured package. Ganoderma 4-IN-1™ Cafe Style.The future of nutritious coffee is here today. Ganoderma 4-IN-1™ Cafe Style.

Ganoderma Mocha™ (Sugar Free)
"Indulge yourself in a frothy, rich mocha without the coffeehouse guilt..."There's a whole new kind of coffee out in the marketplace - nutritious gourmet coffee that's actually good for you! It's called Ganoderma Mocha™ (Sugar Free), from Gano Brand Coffee. The rich flavor of chocolate combined with our premium Brazilian Coffee, Ganoderma, Chicory, Guarana and nature's own low-calorie sweetener (Xylitol-C), Coconut based nondairy creamer. Imagine a perfect blend of fully rounded rich coffee, sumptuous Swiss cocoa and the remarkable Red Mushroom (also known as the “Miraculous King of Herbs"). A True Healthy Mocha Coffee. - a true marquee coffeehouse taste, plus optimum nutrition that only comes from Ganoderma Lucidum - the ultimate muscle mushroom with a history of health-promoting ingredients that have been the celebration of Asian Apothecaries for centuries.

It's simply the best combination of rich coffee and potent natural nutrition ever blended in a cup. It is distinctively local, yet international in flavor.Ganoderma Mocha™ (Sugar Free)

Ganoderma 2-IN-1™ Classic Cafe Style Black Coffee
"Bold, black coffee with more than just your morning jolt..."Gano Brand has taken the full-bodied taste of the world's richest and finest coffee, added Ganoderma Lucidum, believed by many to be the most nutritious herb in the world, and blended it into a rich new nutritious coffee. With more than 200 trace nutrients, the potent Red Mushroom brings a unique blend of nutrients into a rich, robust tasting coffee. So enjoy your traditional cup of "black coffee" in the morning and experience a new sense of energy and vitality, the kind that stays with you all through the day - naturally!

It's a whole new kind of coffee tradition...only from Gano Brand.
Ganoderma 2-IN-1™ Classic Cafe Style Black Coffee.

Ganoderma Green Tea™ "Soothing red tea sure to cleanse your soul..."
Now Gano Excel takes the tradition of rich natural tea and brings it to a whole new level. First they've found a naturally sumptuous RED tea from South Africa called Rooibos. This Rooibos red tea is both caffeine free and a natural source of Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD), a powerful antioxidant. In fact, Rooibos Tea is said to have a greater amount of antioxidants than reg green tea. Then they combine it with the extract from the powerful RED Mushroom (Ganoderma Lucidum). Known to contain over 200 nutritional trace elements, the Red Mushroom is called the "king of herbs." Finally the Gano Brand experts blend it all into a superb new tea tradition with good health in every cup.

Now the third most popular beverage in the world comes in a nutritious new blend - Ganoderma Green Tea. Savor the essence and taste one of nature's greatest wonders. Experience the power of RED squared! natural green tea, makes for a wonderful healthy tea beverage. The best Green Tea you have ever tasted! Hot or Cold.
Ganoderma Green Tea™

Ganoderma Chocolate™
We've learned a lot about chocolate lately! And it's all good news! Science is now showing us that good pure chocolate has a lot of great things - like antioxidants, digestive aids and an enzyme that may actually help you sleep better. Now Gano Brand has introduced what has to be the first true "Power Chocolate," with added nutritional benefits that are almost as appealing as its great taste. It's called Ganoderma Chocolate™.

Ganoderma Chocolate™ is a rich, all natural Swiss chocolate uniquely blended with Ganoderma Lucidum extract, sugar and non-dairy creamer (contains milk protein). And the sweetest part is that it includes the more than 200 trace nutrients from the rich Red Mushroom to make an energy drink that can truly "shake up your" day. What's more, Ganoderma Chocolate™ is so versatile that you can mix it with hot water, serve it cold...or blend it with milk into shakes and energy drinks...and it still tastes terrific! Kids love it and so will you! (And How Sweet it is!)
Ganoderma Chocolate™