Reishi Mushroom, Miraculous Herb

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Reishi mushroom, also known as Ling-Zhi (Chinese), has been shown in recent studies to be helpful for heart health, including normal cholesterol, blood pressure, and circulatory system support. Reishi mushroom contains a high level of polysaccharides which are essential for proper functioning of the immune system.

Reishi mushroom is used as a tonic and a sedative. According to traditional Chinese Medicine, reishi was thought to "mend the heart." Reishi is a cardio tonic that supports normal blood and oxygen flow to the heart.

Reishi mushroom is one of the most valued plants in the Chinese pharmacopoeia. Reishi has been used for over thousands of years as a miraculous remedy for a variety of diseases including traumatic wounds, inflammation and various ulcers.

Reishi mushroom extracts have been shown to exert many beneficial effects which seems to support reishi's historical use as an "adaptagen". An adaptagen is defined as a substance which increases the resistance to stress and improves the general tone of the body and mind.

Reishi mushroom has been used to treat:

Sleep issues

High altitude stress

Cardiac and liver tonic

Immune system health

Berry Power Smoothie

Whether your weekend plans include hitting the gym, zipping around town or just lounging on the couch, you'll be glad to make this delicious and energizing smoothie part of the agenda.

Credit: Pam Smith

Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 cup skim milk or yogurt
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
1/4 cup pasteurized egg whites (or egg substitute)
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup frozen blueberries or strawberries
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon each wheat germ and ground flaxseed
Directions:
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and frothy.