Our living environment has become increasingly more polluted, our diets unhealthy with processed foods that are full of preservative, harmful fats, refined carbohydrates, and sugars which fill our stomach but do not nourish our body optimally. On top of that we are leading very busy, hectic, and stressful lifestyles. Even though we boast to have the best and modern time-saving electrical gadgets and appliances most people are left with no time or no stamina for exercise which everyone knows is vital for health. All these have put a great deal of strain on our immune system which has to constantly function on a hyper mode, trying hard to neutralize the environmental pollutants we are exposed to and ingested toxins from foods and drugs, trying to help your body maintain a state of homeostasis or balance for optimum health. When this physiological balance is not restored, the common physical symptoms that will manifest are:
Chronic fatigue syndrome
The immune system is a complex network of specialized cells and organs such as the spleen, thymus and bone marrow that defense any foreign viruses or bacterial when they invade your body. We get sickly easily because of an impaired immune system. T-cells is a product of the thymus gland which protects you against harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites, but it shrinks as we age, reducing the production of T-cells. This is why it's so important to boostyour immune systemas you get older to avoid sickness. Many are searching for natural healthy diets, nutrition supplementation and exercise to nourish and strengthen their immune system to work more efficiently. The discovery of medicinal mushrooms such asCordycepsand ganoderma lucidum (reishi) orLingzhihas been documented in many reputable studies on its ability to restore our bodies' balance and natural resistance to disease.
Cordyceps orCordycepsSinensis is a rare parasitic organism grows primarily on the Tibetan plateau at high altitudes of 14,000 feet. In Chinese, its name means 'winter worm, summer grass' or "caterpillar fungus." It is nature's cross marriage of the insect and plant kingdom. When it was first discovered about 2000 years ago the Chinese thought the herb was a worm. The fungus mushroom is a product from a type of fungus which parasites upon the larvae of the Chongcao bat moth and forms a fungus/larva composite body, and it takes five to seven years to complete its life cycle. As part of the Chinese culinary delicacy, theCordycepsmushroom was used in soups and brews with pork and poultry. Due to its scarcity and high price, its use was reserved exclusively for the Emperor's Palace in China.Cordycepshas been recognized for centuries and has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). For generations, it has been considered the premier agent in the Chinese culture for:
Longevity and quality of health
Treating lung problems
Strengthening kidney functions
In 1993, three women Chinese athletes set new world records in the National Games in China. Their coach attributed their success to intensive training and supplementation with the Cordyceps mushroom. Today many scientific studies have proven the numerous health benefits from this fungus.
Recently, a small study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting (1999), showed that a cordyceps-based supplement (CordyMax, Pharmanex) significantly increases maximal oxygen uptake and anaerobic threshold, which may lead to improved exercise capacity and resistance to fatigue.
Enhances endurance, stamina and exercise performance
Fights sexual dysfunction
Improves libido in man and woman
Pomotes healthy lung function
Improves kidney and liver functions through metabolizing and excreting toxic substances
Promotes healthy cholesterol levels
Improves respiratory functions
Promotes natural vitality
Everyone from young to old can enjoy the benefits from Cordyceps mushroom which is sold in forms of its natural dry fruiting body, powdered form, tinctures, dietary supplement or in tonic soups. Copyright 2005 Elena Leong is a health enthusiast and adviser in holistic health, a certified Aromatherapist by International Federation of Aromatherapy UK(IFA) and the founder of http://www.1menopause.com –a website for women going through menopause. She has helped many to better health and vitality through holistic therapy and herbal nutrition supplements. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Elena_Leong
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