Although technology has made life faster and easier many people are now going back to the natural and organic. One of the best organic alternatives that have proven to be effective in its most natural form would be the Ganoderma Lucidum or 'Ganoderma' for short.

This miraculous 'King of Herbs' as the Chinese calls it, has been used for medicinal treatments in China for over 2 decades. It is highly-regarded and widely used in Asia for its medicinal properties. Other than improving the body's natural healing ability, it also promotes longevity because of its unique properties that helps to strengthen and improve the immune system.

This wonderful herb is quite versatile. Other than having anti-oxidant properties it also acts as anti-viral and anti-fungal. So taking Ganoderma hugely benefits those suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disorders and kidney problems. Those with weak immune system will also benefit from it. Ganoderma has more than 250 active medicinal components. Here are 5 of the more notable ones:

Adenosine:

1) Helps to maintain endocrine balance by improving adrenal glands,

2) It regulates metabolism resulting in a youthful and energetic feeling,

3) It lowers cholesterol level in the blood and also the amount of free fat

Polysaccharides:

1) It helps to strengthen the cell membranes,

2) It helps increase the oxygen carrying (anti-oxidant) capacity of red blood cells,

3) Strengthen the natural healing ability of our body,

4) Assists pancreatic functions and reduces blood sugar levels,

5) It helps to cleanse toxic deposits from the body

Ganoderic Essence:

1) This has the ability to overcome skin diseases,

2) Can be applied externally on the skin for skin related disease,

3) Helps heal mouth ulcers and external wounds,

4) It rejuvenates the body tissues

Triterpenoids:

1) Helps prevents allergies caused by antigens,

2) It enhances the digestive system,

3) It activates the nucleus of body cells,

4) It helps reduce cholesterol and neutral fats in the body

Organic Germanium:

1) It removes any abnormal electrical charges found around abscess cell,

2) It helps to increase the oxygen content in the body,

3) It regulates the balance of electrical changes in the body

There are no side effects of using Ganoderma whether for short or long term use. It is safe for people of any stage be it young or old, sick or healthy as it is non-toxic. Ganoderma has been called the king of adaptogens. Adaptogens is a medical concept that describes a substance as being non-toxic, not limited to any special organs or tissues and has an overall normalizing effect. This means that Ganoderma is great to be used as a preventive therapy with no fear whatsoever of any side effects.

Modern medicine and pills are not always the solution. You might be surprise what a herb can do and a pill cannot. However, a word of advice, Ganoderma is NOT a replacement for your current treatment. It is an adjuvant therapy which improves and strengthen your immune system thus helping your body work the way its suppose to and rid your body of toxins and heals itself. Give it a try, it will not disappoint you.

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