Benefits of Reishi Mushroom

Let's talk about the benefits of reishi mushroom. Reishi is a powerful mushroom, as a naturopathic doctor I'm talking about why use reishi as well as how to use reishi mushroom.
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[@timothylongmore7325]

I forage a sell wild reishi and chaga mushrooms. Because of that fact I felt I should try them if I was going to sell them to other people and recommend them if asked. I started with chaga and found that I liked it as a tea and later as a dual extraction. I don't drink it every day but maybe three or four times a week. Reishi took a bit longer before I tried it but by then I'd learned so much about it and was getting into making dual extracts so I gave it a try. I've never had trouble sleeping except for being a light sleeper. I'd heard it helped with deeper sleep, more vivid dreams and more restfull sleep. Generally 7.5 hours of sleep was a good night and 6 was sufficient. Well a couple teaspoons of reishi extract and I have to make myself get up after 9 hours! The other day I logged 10 hours. I'm a 63 year old contractor and it's winter as I write this so it's my slow season and I really needed some down time. I pretty much work 6 days a week and had a vacation about 25 years ago so I'm not exactly a lazy person. The chaga seems to be giving me a energy boost as well. My foraging trips , which I consider my "day off" ,often consists of me carrying out a 50 pound (or more) pack of mushrooms. Chaga in winter often on snowshoes and in summer 90 degree reishi hunts. 10 years ago I remember getting winded go up stairs. Maybe its the excercise but I think it's the mushrooms as well. Sorrry for the long story but I thought somebody who needs hope might take heart. Oh I forgot to mention my bad back and a while back I was having trouble with both knees. No surgeries , no therapy, no doctors ( no money, no insurance, lol).

[@JessicaNortonND]

Thanks so much for sharing this! ❤️

[@mikefrommaryland9652]

I wish that someone would share their personal testimony. People are reporting on this supplement but everyone is repeating the same thing. One person copying another 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@JessicaNortonND]

You might want to search KZbin for a personal account if that’s what you are looking for…🫠 as for everything being the same I would say it’s hard to change facts 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@mikefrommaryland9652]

Hey, thank you, that's very nice of you to come back and share - very helpful. Peace and blessings!

[@TheTechnoSpark]

A great site to ask questions about supplements like this and more would be Reddit.

[@D_Spicable1]

I’ve taken Reishi for several months, along with Lions Mane and Cordyceps. Reishi just makes me feel really calm. I didn’t realize how calm it made me feel until I stopped taking it and now it’s part of my everyday regiment

[@VitorioYosifov]

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[@trendtrader4010]

Thanks Dr. Norton

[@JessicaNortonND]

You’re welcome thanks for watching ❤️

[@javierparedes1898]

Wow, she’s beautiful !

[@JessicaNortonND]

Oh my that’s so kind! 😉

[@AGUILAENSILO]

It's also very effective in blocking DHT, which helps with hair growth

[@HomeFlowYoga]

Thank you Jessica ❤️🙏🏾

[@JessicaNortonND]

You are welcome thanks for watching!

[@LynnDisclose]

Beautiful/pretty. I use mushroom blend too

[@timothylongmore7325]

Hi DR. Jessica , I've been using a double extract regularly and recently I experianced constant sinus drainage. I'd just seen my grandsons and they'd been ill and their mother came down ill after our meeting so I thought I was coming down with what they had. That was about 4 days ago now. Two days ago before foraging I took a dosage of dual extract and later realized the drainage ceased. This morning I tried fresh reishi tea. First time actually. I thought I'd tried it before but I think it was birch polypore. Which by the way, is quite horrible. Long story short , the tea was good. Quite pleasant and after a night of constant drainage the drainaged has all but ceased. 30 Minutes after ingest the reishi tea. Not to sound spooky but I had re-occuring dream/thoughts of using a hot water extraction to up the polysacharides intake. I say dream/thoughts because It wasn't a dream but those restless thoughts one gets while not quite asleep. I'm going to try using the tea more often to see if the sinus issues go away. As a side note I am prone to sinus headaches 2-3 times a month. Usually after a dusty day of work and since using more reishi I haven't used the sinus headache medicine in several months. My wifes been saying probably allegies but that's what she always says, lol.

[@JessicaNortonND]

Oh how interesting. There might be something to the allergy theory. Reishi is thought to help block the TH2 response that is usually present during allergies

[@timothylongmore7325]

@@JessicaNortonND Update. My sinus issue was causing irratation to my throat. A healthy dose of reishi would make it better for sevaral days then return after four or five day intervals. Last time I check my throat and found redness and some small white blotches on my tonsils. I'm now on ammoxicillin and getting better. My point which I find interesting is the large dose of reishi tea would almost fix it on it's own. I think if I maintained a heavy dosage over a longer period it would've taken care of it. By the way it's been very hot here and I work constuction. And I'm no spring chicken.

[@JessicaNortonND]

@@timothylongmore7325 thanks for sharing with us!

[@nononatto]

Loved ur vide2!

[@jbb8661]

Thank You doc Jessica very informative.....

[@JessicaNortonND]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@vavmag]

Thank you for the information

[@JessicaNortonND]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@wingnutmcspazatron3957]

I just had a reishi vape pen not knowing what it was.. it's like an identical twin to marijuana. Like I can barely tell the difference. I have low tolerance to both so I get REAL messed up when I do them but they're so related I can't tell.

[@AlbertKnightshead-iv5ht]

Great video❤

[@JessicaNortonND]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-cs4zi3tc3j]

I am cancer patient and suffering from ewing sarcoma..somewhere i found that reishi is helping some other way for this type of cancer, so i brought it online and using it in tablet form, one tablet per day.. If you can suggest me, whether if it will help me or any other mushroom tablet, that i should consider

[@JessicaNortonND]

Reishi has been used and researched for use in cancer. For personalized dosage i would recommend you talk with a local TCM practitioner or herbalist as it is often combined with other herbs and dosage is dependent on other medications as well

[@aminahachemkhouri4464]

Take the turkey tail mushroom.. It's the best

[@user-fn3vg8by7j]

Ganoderma mushroom of Malaysia is the best.

[@JULIEJBF42]

Hello, Should I be taking Reishi if I have Multiple Sclerosis?

[@samkariaanjali]

Hey, i am pregnant..i really want to take it again..as i used to earlier..but i am so confused. Pls guide, bdw you are beautiful 😍

[@JessicaNortonND]

there is not a lot of evidence or studies during pregnancy and when this is the case the usual guidance is to avoid it during pregnancy and lactation.

[@user-fn3vg8by7j]

Pregnant use spirulina Malaysia

[@franciscovillanueva4365]

So that what the quincies get there power source

[@lambylambcurly]

What microphone are you using? Thanks

[@JessicaNortonND]

I am using this mic amzn.to/3XUNgNB

[@c.a.6636]

Regarding immunomodulatory action, would you suggest this for someone with ulcerative colitis (autoimmune disorder)

[@JessicaNortonND]

Yes, it has shown to help reduce inflammation in a number of studies for people with UC and Crohn's. I also tend to use a gut healing protocol with the product ultra inflamX by Metagenics

[@c.a.6636]

@@JessicaNortonND Def looking into that! Thank you so much for the quick, informative response!!

[@JessicaNortonND]

@@c.a.6636 you're welcome! I also have a gut healing playlist that might be helpful as well. Let us know how it goes ❤ kzbin.info/aero/PLvqKcCGH7PPd-Mc8VFEoxmu7BNuRcHw9l

[@c.a.6636]

@@JessicaNortonND stoppp! You're awesome. Def following. Thank you!

[@hc6417]

Is the mushroom any good for hypertension?

[@timothylongmore7325]

It has a calming effect and helps with sleep so I'd give it a try. Full discloser ,I forage and sell wild reishi and dual extracts but use them myself as well. I would think changing your life would probably be a good step as well. Reishi helps with sleep quality too, but eating right and excercise can't be overlooked.

[@timothylongmore7325]

Immediatly after my first post I looked up health benefits of reishi ( ganoderma lucidum) and Grant Powels book Medicinal Mushrooms , hypertension is mentioned.

[@javierparedes1898]

Is it true that reishi can lower libido ?

[@JessicaNortonND]

long term use of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors (medications like finasteride) can lead to ED or decreased libido, and reishi has been used in some studies for its effects on 5 alpha reductase, however I would imagine that the dosage would need to be pretty high and the use longer term to see any type of effect like this.

[@javierparedes1898]

@@JessicaNortonNDwould Lion’s Mane and Reishi together have high enough dosage to lower libido ? I was considering taking these supplements until I came across information that it can damage testosterone and libido. However , I found that they have amazing benefits . I’m considering taking rhodiola, cordyceps and chaga instead to not run the risk of damaging my testosterone production

[@JessicaNortonND]

@@javierparedes1898 these are all great questions (thank you for that!). I think I would need to know a little bit more..what are you hoping to achieve from this combo (because there might be a better combo to get there and it could affect how long the recommendation is)...how old are you? any underlying conditions or medications to affect hormone production..? Are we talking a single product with standardized components or are we mixing powders/capsules/raw herb. When we start to mix herbs we also need to take into account the synergistic effects (sometimes they compound and sometimes they buffer each other) Age/dosage and duration also need to be taken into account....This is why I try to give general guidelines in these videos and recommend you talk with your doc...because it can get very personal/complicated real quick! Please feel free to message me using the contact link on my website...www.jessicanortonnd.com

[@polymathing]

I find my libido increases after drinking wild Reishi tea. There is the "zen" affect and a vitalizing internal feeling for hours after followed by extra clarity and energy the next morning. Sounds funny but I've had spontaneous erections after drinking the tea, not something I've had since being a teen. My understanding is Reishi is a hormonal modulator so it will increase or decrease hormones according to the bodies needs. I know multiple menopausal women who have seen incredible positive results from using Reishi. Also consume and use wild Lion Mane's and I always get presented with this strange question about libido so my theory is it's 'dis'information trying to lead folks away from the most powerful neuro medicine which exists. Again ive never had any decrease in libido or ANY negative effects using medicinal mushrooms only endless benefits. Caveat though; I consume WILD fungi which I harvest myself so I cannot speak about "farmed" fungi or mycelium on grain products.

[@markrunnels2093]

Gonna do it for kidneys and was womdering does it make you high cause dont want to feel like im high

[@JessicaNortonND]

No

[@markrunnels2093]

You take it everyday

[@merinajacob13]

Is it good for nervous system??

[@JessicaNortonND]

Yes, There is some evidence that it helps modulate the HPA axi

[@merinajacob13]

@@JessicaNortonND thankyou dear

[@user-fn3vg8by7j]

Use the lions man mushroom it's helpful

[@lambylambcurly]

Will it help in menopause? Thanks

[@JessicaNortonND]

what symptoms are you looking for help with?

[@polymathing]

I can attest that multiple menopausal women I know are drinking wild Reishi tea and having positive results. With all of it's body system modulating(balancing) effects and the nourishment it gives to the organs I find it hard to see how it would not be helpful. Dual extracted Reishi may even be better as it gets all the Ganodermic acids unique to the mushroom out and those have lots of science behind them regarding fighting breast cancer and other lymph cancers.

[@polymathing]

Also I am not a doctor or expert just a local amateur fungi healer. A good expert is Dr.Terry Willard who has been studying Reishi for decades ❤🍄

[@JessicaNortonND]

@@polymathing thank you for sharing your experience! ❤

[@rooseveltday6687]

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[@patrickmatteo6205]

You live in tha hood

[@JessicaNortonND]

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