Qi Traditions
Before I was introduced to Qi Traditions Medicinal Mushrooms, I was undergoing some Health complications. Nothing to severe, but it was definitely impacting my day to day life. Addicted to my morning Coffee, sitting all day at the computer, not getting much exercise or fresh air, insomnia, and lack of appetite. You could say that these issues were persisting and getting worse. With the massive economic shift, and restrictions implemented by the government, you could say that long term isolation was affecting me deeper then I realized. Spiritually, Mentally, Emotionally and Physically; I knew I had to take action on my health. I wanted to to feel like my self again. I decided that I would do a complete Liver detox the first couple weeks and then implement a Candida Elimination Protocol to promote healthy blood sugar, and hormonal balance. I switched to a 95% High Fat Vegan Diet, eliminating coffee, white sugars, processed foods, herbal supplements to give my detoxification organs a break and ability to fight off detox of **Die Off** Symptoms from the Candida ( Bad Bacteria) and various Toxins.
Qi Traditions Medicinal Mushrooms was added to my regime to support my internal system, where I experienced beautiful results.
Cordyceps Militaris - Energy Support
These strains of Mushrooms were a life saver for me, as I was quitting coffee, meat, fish and all processed sugars in order to detox my liver. We have 5 main detoxification organs; Liver, Kidneys, Blood, Lungs and Lymph. You cannot truly target one organ when detoxifying the body, so you can say that naturally I was feeling **Die Off* symptoms, or detoxification symptoms all around my body. I particularly felt it the most in my Lungs, often having much phlegm, dry cough and sinus allergies.
Since Cordyceps are known to affect the synergistic actions of immune cells and the cytokine network, rather than affecting T-Cells and immune mediators in a direct way. This strain particularly boosted the biochemical process of my immune function. As oppose to focusing on a direct allergic response; such as providing an anti-histamine for direct elimination of allergy symptoms.
Thus, it is safe to say, that I felt a positive health response to this strain of mushrooms. As Cordyceps are known to target Chronic Immune, allergic, inflammatory and auto immune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and asthma. Though, the target of these particular strain of mushrooms was the immune system and optimization of T cells, immunoglobulin and cytokines. My fatigue and drowsiness, triggered by my detoxification process, was reduced. I felt I had more energy, and I was not as easily affected by my elimination protocol of coffee, meat, fish and other Type 1 ,2 Foods.
Reishi Mushrooms - Immune Support
For the last couple of years I have been struggling heavily with insomnia, and waking up a couple of times per night, not having a full nights rest. I have had a poor appetite, fatigue and random anxiety attacks. Needless to say, I was focused mostly on the Cordyceps mushrooms so I have yet to experience the full benefit of these Reishi Mushrooms. Although, I have already started to experience the results. I’m a naturally active individual, and like the rest of us, there has been a massive shift in our economy and way of life. My full time work ended up being mostly sitting on the computer ( a Stimulant), being non sedentary ( due to lockdown restrictions and limited space to move), lack of outside oxygen, and elimination of sports teams and closing of gyms. It was safe to say that my heart and body took a dramatic shock shift.
Reishi mushrooms have specific polysaccharide content that is responsible for possible anticancer and immunostimulatory effects. It can provide hepatoprotective action, antiviral activity and it benefits the cardiovascular system, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome and diabetes. Note, that I do not have any of these severe ailments, although, my blood sugar, and the levels of Candida in my body definitely influenced my heart and spleen, in which’d caused those symptoms above.
Naturally, i do not see any supplement to be the main solution, although it definitely kick started my body's metabolism focusing on strengthening Qi and blood to treat my heart. I noticed a significant increase in my energy levels, my appetite, and my desire to fuel my body with healthy nutrition. Where as before I had a lack of appetite and desire to move. I feel that my breathing has improved, my appetite has increased, and my energy levels to perform cardiovascular activities has increased. I still struggle with my sleep. Although, there are environmental factors to consider in this case, as well as making sure that my hormones and blood sugar are stable. Also, I have yet to finish the bag of Reishi Mushrooms to see the full affect.
Lions Mane Mushroom - Nervous Cognitive Function
This strain of mushroom is definitely one I would add to my daily usage. I am someone that has an over active mind, and definitely hyper active overall. I have trouble sitting still and focusing unless I am really in the zone of something that I am passionate and interested in. At times, doing the most mundane tasks for me are difficult. Though I consume a lot of knowledge through reading, unless I am fully able to focus, I may not gain full understanding of what I have consumed. My active mind, keeps me always seeking out new information, and it does at times take me away from the current task or subject I was focusing on. Even though, I consider this a gift, since I can learn many things and learn to be good at multiple topics, its a struggle for me when I have a deadline, or a specific task or project to complete within a certain time.
Needless to say, with only a few uses, I noticed a significant difference in my focus, and my thought pattern. Some parts of me questioned if this strain of mushrooms was rewiring my brain. As it started to feel as if I was reaching new levels of consciousness throughout my meditations.
This strain of mushroom has shown a strong stimulatory effect on the biosynthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF) in vitro. Which is just a fancy way of saying that in experimentations, this strain shown improvements in our Brain and Nervous systems ability to heal and rebuild it self, and undergo many biochemical processes in which increase vitality.
In controlled studies based on neurotoxin induced model of Parkinson Disease. This strain is shown to have created improvements in the stratum, and substantia nigra. Oxidative stress and dopaminergic lesions were shown to be improved in these regions of the nervous system. Essentially it seems that the way that this mushroom acts on the nervous system, seems to not only preserve our healthy nerve function, but it also improves it. In some cases, even reverses the damage.
To Conclud...
I wont lie to you all, The more I use these medical mushrooms by Qi Traditions, the more I feel like it is making miracles happen in my life. I have more energy. Naturally, I am aware that this could be because of a few things. I quit coffee, and undergone a major eliminations detox protocol to completely remove Candida from my body. Or at least partially; I like to believe this is an ongoing process. I am eating at 95 % Vegan, most of which are Raw Whole Foods. Organic Chicken or Halal Chicken once a month and the occasional treat. I am back to being able to exercise, play sports 4-6 times a week, work out and teach fitness to clients a few times per week.
Every morning I make a smoothie bowl, and load it with a strain of medical mushrooms, my usual supplements, add some fruit , granola and cashew butter and i’m flying. Its surprising because, to be honest it was not only a month ago, I was barely making it to the mid of my day without needing to take a nap.
