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Showing posts with label Shitake Mushroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shitake Mushroom. Show all posts

Monday, 23 December 2019

How to Grow Gorgeous Mushrooms

An illustrated visit to RI Mushrooms in Kingston, Rhode Island to see how the mushrooms I love to eat are grown
Jett Allen
Jul 17 2019

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Jett Allen

Cartoonist & Illustrator. Draws and writes about movies and my life. | www.jettallen.com | Insta: @jettdraws

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Sunday, 20 October 2019

Turning Paris's underground car parks into mushrooms farms

What do you do with an old car park that no-one wants to park in? Why not use them to grow mushrooms - or even salad?

11 Oct 2019

Paris built too many underground car parks in the 1960s and 70s. Falling car ownership means many are standing empty, or finding new and surprising uses.

Produced, filmed and edited by digital reporter Dougal Shaw in La Chapelle, north Paris.




https://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-49928362/turning-paris-s-underground-car-parks-into-mushrooms-farms


(Note: Growing shitake, button and oyster mushrooms; also chicory whiich can grow in the dark; supply organic produce to local restaurants, saves transportation costs and pollution.)

Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Mushrooms - Natural miracle prevents up to 99.4% of tumors

Mushrooms are one of the most potent immunity boosters on the planet. They also lower cholesterol, help with weight loss, and improve diabetes.

By Lee Euler / January 13, 2010
The next time you smother that baked potato with a big pile of freshly sautéed mushrooms, you’ll have more to appreciate than a happy palate.
Mushrooms are one of the most potent immunity boosters on the planet. They also lower cholesterol, help with weight loss, and improve diabetes.
Their medicinal properties have been the subject of countless studies. The benefits have been thoroughly researched and documented. But it’s their cancer fighting properties that garner the most attention, and why their healing properties are appreciated all around the world.
In addition to being incredibly nutritious – packed with proteins, fatty acids and vitamins – some well known mushrooms like shiitake have chemicals that stimulate your body’s immune system to target and attack cancer cells.
Studies have shown shiitake extract prevents tumors from taking hold, and lowers the rate of cancer recurrence,
There are numerous mushroom species with powerful cancer fighting properties, but the most impressive results seem to occur with formulas containing extracts from more than one species.
More than 700 hospitals and medical clinics in Japan use a multi-mushroom formula known as AHCC. Another potent combo is RM-10 Ultra. It has 10 different mushroom extracts as well as other cancer fighting components such as vitamin B-12, calcium and selenium.
Exciting mushroom discovery beats chemotherapy
Among individual mushrooms (as distinguished from multi-mushroom formulas), one in particular has caused quite a stir. Scientists discovered Agaricus Blazei Murill, or the ABM mushroom, while investigating why natives in Sao Paolo, Brazil enjoy long lifetimes. Most mushrooms are only effective against solid cancers (tumors), but ABM helps wipe out Ehrlich’s ascites carcinoma, sigmoid colonic cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, and liver cancer as well as solid cancers.
In fact, the studies in Japan show ABM to be 80% more effective than the world’s number one cancer drug, PSK.
In Japan, an injectable form of ABM was found to eliminate all cancerous tumors in 90% of experimental mice. Additionally, when given ABM as a preventative and then injected with a very powerful cancer causing agent (Sarcoma 180), 99.4% of them showed no tumor growth.
Conventional medicine doesn’t have a preventative anywhere near that powerful.
If you happen to find a doctor who will administer the substance by injection, I recommend you ask him to monitor your liver function. There have been some reports of adverse side effects on the livers of a few patients. Hard to say whether the ABM extract was to blame, but caution is a good idea.
Even conventional medicine takes notice
The website of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – normally not a big advocate of alternatives – has good things to say about ABM. “In vitro experiments and studies done in mice have shown that Agaricus has immunomodulatory, antitumor, and antimutagenic properties,” according to Sloan-Kettering. Don’t be flummoxed by the big words. Basically they mean the mushroom supports the immune system, fights tumors and helps prevent mutations.
The website goes on to say, “A recent randomized study showed that oral administration of Agaricus extract improved the natural killer cell activity and quality of life in gynecological cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. . .In addition, results from a study done in human subjects with type 2 diabetes suggest benefits of agaricus extract in improving insulin resistance, and a pilot study indicates that Agricus extract may reduce weight, BMI, body fat, and serum glucose cholesterol levels in healthy individuals.”
That’s quite a list of benefits. And those are only three studies out of 20 the article cites.
The “secret ingredient” revealed
ABM, shiitake mushrooms and many other fungi are rich in beta glucans, a family of natural chemicals that alternative cancer experts highly recommend. Beta glucans are a key ingredient in the cancer fighting strategy of our good friend, Bill Henderson, author of the book Cancer Free and also of a report we publish, How to Cure Almost Any Cancer at Home for $5.15 a Day.
Bill recommends a brand of beta glucans derived from another fungal source – baker’s yeast – but the glucans found in ABM are of the same highly active family. He says ABM and RM-10 are fine if you decide not to take his top beta glucan recommendation.
One advantage to the mushroom extracts is that they contain other cancer fighting substances besides beta glucans. I’m not advocating one or the other – I don’t treat cancer patients, I just read up on this stuff and let you know what I’ve found. Bill, on the other hand, has counseled thousands of cancer patients. In any case, beta glucan pills might be a better idea if you’re allergic to mushrooms or yeast.
As with many alternative cancer remedies, these amazing substances are in constant danger from regulators. The better known they become, the more they’re at risk of being squashed by big pharma.
Take the mushroom extract MGN-3 for instance. It’s backed by tons of scientific evidence… it boasts proven immune boosting properties… and thousands of patients became cancer-free because of it. The formula’s success was too much for big pharma to put up with. They eventually pressured the FDA to bring a lawsuit against the manufacturer over labeling.
Why you need sources like us for this info
Over-the-counter alternative cancer remedies aren’t allowed to say a word in their packaging about the cancer benefits. It makes no difference whether the statements are true. The manufacturers can’t quote objective, third-party, published studies suggesting the product benefits cancer patients.
As a consumer, you have to discover the benefits from sources like us (we aren’t in the supplement business), then go shopping for the product. For some reason, the company that marketed MGN-3 persisted in making cancer claims – anyway that was the government’s view – and that got them into big trouble.
A judge forced the company to shut down and, believe it or not, pay back every cent to its customers going back 5 years. Even in the face of staggering success stories and happy, cancer-free customers.
https://www.cancerdefeated.com/natural-miracle-prevents-up-to-99-4-of-tumors/

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Spices: How Many Are in Your Kitchen?

Inflammation is a normal and beneficial process that occurs when the white blood cells and chemicals in your body work to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other invaders, so that they will not wreak havoc on your system.

Posted on October 2nd, 2015 by Dr. Mercola  | 

Inflammation is a normal and beneficial process that occurs when the white blood cells and chemicals in your body work to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other invaders, so that they will not wreak havoc on your system.

However, inflammation can become troublesome when it gets out of hand. Chronic inflammation can actually lead to obesity, cancer, and heart disease – believe it or not it’s actually the leading cause of death in the US.

It is important to understand that your diet actually plays a significant role on whether you become prone to chronic inflammation or not. By eating healthy, wholesome foods that help combat inflammation, you can help protect your body from becoming host to chronic illnesses.

So what are the best anti-inflammatory foods you should consume regularly? Here are some of Dr. Mercola’s top picks.

7 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Add to Your Diet

These seven anti-inflammatory foods, according to Dr. Mercola, deserve a special mention for their ability to prevent inflammation:

  1. Leafy greens. Swiss chard, kale, spinach, and collard greens are some green veggies that contain powerful flavonoids, antioxidants, carotenoids, and vitamin C. These nutrients help protect against cellular damage. Dr. Mercola advises choosing organic, locally grown vegetables that are in season and eating them raw, such as in salads or as a healthy green juice.
  2. Animal-based omega-3 fats, like wild Alaskan salmon and krill oil. According to a 2012 study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, dietary supplementation of krill oil (one of Dr. Mercola’s top omega-3 sources) helped reduce inflammation and oxidative stress effectively.
  3. Blueberries. Compared to other vegetables and fruits, fresh blueberries rate very high in antioxidant capacity. They also contain less sugar than other fruits.
  4. Matcha tea. This nutrient-rich green tea from Japan has as much as 17 times the antioxidants of wild blueberries, and seven times more than dark chocolate. Another great choice is tulsi tea, which is loaded with anti-inflammatory antioxidants and micronutrients that promote immune function and heart health.
  5. Traditionally fermented vegetables and other cultured foods. Dr. Mercola says that optimizing your gut flora is crucial for a well-functional immune system and warding off chronic inflammation. Some of the best fermented foods are pickles, sauerkraut, tempeh, miso, kimchi, natto, and kefir and yogurt made from raw milk. These foods are also effective chelators that help eliminate toxins, heavy metals, and pesticides that promote inflammation.shiitake mushrooms
  6. Shiitake mushrooms.Ergothioneine, a compound found in shiitake, helps discourage inflammation by inhibiting oxidative stress. These mushrooms also contain unique nutrients like copper – in fact, copper deficiency can be a significant factor in the development of coronary heart disease.
  7. Garlic. There are over 170 studies that support the healing benefits of garlic. Known for its anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and antioxidant properties, garlic has been treasured for centuries because of its medicinal uses. Garlic’s healing properties come from its sulfur-containing compounds like allicin, which produces a free radical-scavenging compound called sulfenic acid.
Spice Up Your Diet with Herbs and Spices

Did you know that flavoring your meals with spices can actually upgrade their nutritional content without adding a single calorie? Herbs and spices actually contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can maximize the nutrient density of your meals. Most spices are also known for their unique medicinal qualities.

gingerOne week-long experiment conducted by researchers from three universities revealed the powerful benefits of herbs and spices. After feeding 10 to 12 subjects a small amount of a particular spice each day and studying their blood samples for antioxidant capacity, the researchers found that four spices were significantly effective at quelling the inflammatory response, even if consumed in “everyday” dosage amounts. These are:
  • Cloves
  • Ginger
  • Rosemary
  • Turmeric
Another earlier study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Foods, found that consuming spice and herb extracts is directly correlated to inhibiting glycation and blocking the formation of advanced glycation end compounds (AGEs), meaning these are potent preventers of premature aging and heart disease.
“Being liberal in your use of high-quality herbs and spices is one simple way to boost the quality of your food. They’re an inexpensive ‘secret weapon’ that just about everyone can take advantage of,” says Dr. Mercola.

Bottom Line: A Healthy Diet Can Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Inflammation

What you DON’T eat can also have a significant impact on your risk of chronic inflammation. So even if you consume healthy foods and add herbs and spices to your foods, you can still be at risk of inflammation if you continue eating highly processed foods loaded with damaging ingredients.
Remember, most processed foods today contain pro-inflammatory ingredients like soy, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), transfats, and other chemical additives. Dr. Mercola also advises avoiding:
  • Refined sugar, processed fructose, and grains, which can wreak havoc on your insulin levels, and cause insulin resistance, a primary driver of chronic inflammation
  • Oxidized cholesterol, such as from overcooked scrambled eggs
  • Trans fats
  • Foods cooked at temperatures using vegetable oils like corn, peanut, and soy oil
To help you get started on eating healthy foods, Dr. Mercola recommends following his Nutrition Plan, which will give you a step-by-step guide on switching to wholesome foods that will surely benefit your wellbeing.


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