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"Medicinal mushrooms. Cancer patients may also wish to investigate medicinal mushrooms (such types as reishi, shiitake, cordyceps, maitake, agaracus, and coriolus) as immune-boosting companions to chemotherapy. These medicinal mushrooms are sources of antitumor and immunity-modulating polysaccharides (a type of carbohydrate) that have been extensively researched. Formulas containing concentrated extracts of medicinal mushrooms are available; talk with your oncologist about which he or she might recommend. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and the Mushroom Council collaborate to optimize the natural vitamin D content of edible mushrooms and to examine their health benefits in different rodent models of innate immunity. Abstract of poster presented at FDA Science Forum. Retrieved May 25, 2007, from http://www.Accessdata.fda.gov/ scripts/oc/scienceforum/sf2006/search/preview.cfm?keyword = mushrooms%20d&abstract_id = 733&type = content&backto = searchmushrooms making vitamin D. 39. Calvo, M. S., and Whiting, S. J. (2006)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Medicinal mushrooms. Cancer patients may also wish to investigate medicinal mushrooms (such types as reishi, shiitake, cordyceps, maitake, agaracus, and coriolus) as immune-boosting companions to chemotherapy. These medicinal mushrooms are sources of antitumor and immunity-modulating polysaccharides (a type of carbohydrate) that have been extensively researched. Formulas containing concentrated extracts of medicinal mushrooms are available; talk with your oncologist about which he or she might recommend. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Other Oriental mushrooms — the tree ear, enoki, oyster and straw mushrooms — also have beneficial effects. Tree ear mushrooms have been shown to fight heart disease and stroke by reducing the threat of blood clots. Enoki mushrooms, a stringy mushroom that looks like a strand of spaghetti with a little cap, seems to stimulate the immune system. And, when combined with oyster and straw mushrooms, tree ears and enokis reduced the rate of tumor growth in laboratory rats. Fruits When it comes to taste and health benefits, few foods can top fruits." - Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S., Natural Health Secrets From Around the World (Get the book.)

"Cholesterol 95 mg - Sodium 75 mg - Total Carbohydrate 2 g Dietary Fiber 0 g - Sugars 1 g - Protein 34 g - Calcium 2% DV Pan-Roasted Fish with Parsley and Turkey Bacon 8 slices turkey bacon 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup baby portabella mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced parsley 4 (6-ounce) fish filets (or 1 ]A-2 pounds whole fish) Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges Cut the turkey bacon into 1-inch pieces and saute in skillet in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 2-3 minutes; add the mushrooms and cook about 5 more minutes." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"Mushroom Sauce 2 to 3 cups of mushrooms (several varieties, if available) Onions, chopped Garlic, minced (optional; use 1 clove for mild, or more if desired) Vi cup chopped celery Coconut or olive oil 11/2 cup coconut almond milk (see recipe earlier) 1 tsp. tapioca flour Salt to taste 1. Saute the mushrooms with a small amount of oil (either coconut or olive). Add the onions, garlic, and celery. 2. When the mushrooms are finished cooking, add 1% cups of coconut almond milk. Reserve about 3 Tbsp. of the coconut almond milk and mix it with the tapioca flour, and then add it to the sauce. 3." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"Medicinal Mushrooms Many of the compounds found in Reishi, Maitake, and Cordyceps mushrooms are classified as Host Defense Potentiatots (HDP). It is believed that combinations of these compounds target and strengthen the human immune system as well as aid in neuron transmission, metabolism, hormonal balance and the transport of nutrients and oxygen. Through a host-mediated (T-cell) immune mechanism, they help the body regulate the development of lymphoid stem cells and other important defense responses." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Although the cleansing effect produced by these mushrooms is hardly noticeable, it allows for the healthy growth of the forest and its natural inhabitants. In fact, the survival of the entire planet depends on the existence of mushrooms. Likewise cancer cells are not at all vicious; in fact, they serve a similarly good purpose of absorbing some of the toxins in the body that would otherwise kill the person immediately." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Mushrooms Traditional peoples around the world hve always valued the health benefits of edible mushrooms. mushrooms are high in minerals, espedally potassium, which is important in the regulation of intracellular fluid and the absorption of nutrients into the cell. All mushrooms have potent health-giving, anticarcinogenic properties, but the one that is the most practical to use regularly is the shiitake mushroom (Lentinual edodes). These can be economically purchased dry, by the pound in Chinese grocery stores and pharmacies as black mushrooms." - Michael Tierra, The Way of Herbs (Get the book.)

"Agaricus blazei Unlike the other mushrooms covered in this book, A. blazei was never used in East Asian herbalism. Instead, it has an extensive history of use as a folk remedy in Brazil. Because this mushroom was heralded by villagers as a longevity tonic, researchers were spurred to take a closer look. This species contains a unique beta-glucan complex that appears to activate many components of the immune system including T lymphocytes, granulocytes, and C3 complement. Animal studies have demonstrated anticancer and antitumor properties. One study also found that A." - Mark Stengler, The Health Benefits Of Medicinal Mushrooms (Get the book.) "As a point of comparison, most herbal sources recommend 6-20 grams of dried mushrooms a day, prepared as a tea. It takes 10 grams fresh to make 1 gram dry. Hot-Water Extract. Can be made from the mycelium or the mushroom fruit body. Usually the extract is dehydrated into a powder and encapsulated (except Maitake Fractions). With this process the levels of active compounds can be concentrated to specific and desired levels. The levels of active compounds are usually listed on the label as a percentage of total weight." - Mark Stengler, The Health Benefits Of Medicinal Mushrooms (Get the book.) "If the grinding is disruptive enough to break down the cell walls in dried mushrooms or mycelium, it also runs the risk of breaking down the structure and shape of the beta-glucans contained inside. Hot-water extraction, by "melting away" the indigestible chitin that surrounds the beta-glucan, maintains the beta-glucan's original shape and structure. Also, hot-water extraction allows the indigestible fiber to be removed from the supplement, leaving more room in the capsule for active compounds. Grinding removes nothing, leaving a supplement that may contain primarily indigestible fiber." - Mark Stengler, The Health Benefits Of Medicinal Mushrooms (Get the book.) "Hiroaki Nanba, a professor of microbiology and an expert mycologist at Kobe Pharmaceutical University, was intensively studying the medicinal properties of various mushrooms. During this time, much of his attention was devoted to the popular shiitake mushroom. However, his research showed him that maitake had a unique molecular structure that exhibited greater antitumor activity than other mushroom extracts he had been working with. Maitake, he discovered, also was unique when given orally. In 1984, Dr." - Mark Stengler, The Health Benefits Of Medicinal Mushrooms (Get the book.)

"Saute the mushrooms with a small amount of oil (either coconut or olive). Add the onions, garlic, and celery. 2. When the mushrooms are finished cooking, add 1% cups of coconut almond milk. Reserve about 3 Tbsp. of the coconut almond milk and mix it with the tapioca flour, and then add it to the sauce. 3. Heat and let thicken. Add salt to taste and serve. My family enjoys this sauce, which I like to serve over vegetables, or with whole grain noodles, or on wheat toast points. Curry Sauce with Sauteed Vegetables In this recipe you can use whatever vegetables are in season, or your favorites." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"Eggplant has been used as an antidote for poisonous mushrooms, to reduce hemorrhoids, soothe burns, and relieve cold sores. Throw Me a Lifesaver! HEART HEALTH: An animal study in Japan found that an anthocyanin unique to eggplant peels had anti-heart disease attributes. Rabbits with high cholesterol that were fed eggplant had decreased weight, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. DETOXIFIER: A cell study found that eggplant triggered enzymes that detoxify and remove drugs and other harmful chemical substances in the human body." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Like other equatorial rain forests in South America and Africa, Borneo is bursting with extraordinary life-forms: tiny owls, deer the size of mice, flying lizards, Oz-like flying apes, luminescent mushrooms and colorful fungi resembling coral reefs. Butterflies suckle on human sweat while expelling creamy secretions. Voon points out a little bird called the black-breasted fruit hunter. Clouds of mosquitoes trail me wherever I go. Although I'm taking anti-malarials, the travel clinic warned me that there's no vaccination against insect-borne dengue fever." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Add asparagus, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese and stir gently for a few minutes until all ingredients are scrambled. Serve. BREAK IT DOWN . . . Calories: 190; Total fat: llg; Saturated fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 233mg; Sodium: 270mg; Total curbs: 4g; Fiber: lg; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 19g. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) ELDER STATESMAN Did you know . . . the elder tree has been called "the medicine chest of the common people"? What's the Story? There are over twenty species of elder trees in existence today." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "I tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon organic s esame oil I tablespoon hoisin sauce directions: Cut beef or seitan into very thin slices across the grain. Coat the slices with the sesame oil. Spread sesame seeds on large plate. Coat with sesame seeds. Preheat a heavy, large, nonstick skillet over high heat. Add canola oil. Add mushrooms; stir-fry until golden brown on edges. Add green onions; stir-fry 1 minute. Add snow peas; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Add beef; stir-fry until brown, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth and hoisin sauce. Reduce heat to low." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Medicinal mushrooms are known for their antimicrobial activity against a number of microorganisms. Recent in vitro evidence suggests that fungal beta-glucans extracted from Pleurotus tuber-regium exerts its antiviral effect by binding to the virus, thereby preventing the infection of the host cells.39 Echinacea has shown in vitro antiviral activity against HSV-1,40 but a human study did not demonstrate any statistically significant reduction in recurrent genital herpes." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Low-starch, low-calorie vegetables that are not green eggplant mushrooms spaghetti squash garlic onions tomatoes hearts of palm colorful peppers waterchestnuts If you are someone who needs to lose weight, the secret is to eat more of the raw vegetables, green vegetables and low-starch, low-calorie vegetables above. The more of these high-nutrient, low-calorie foods you eat, the easier it will be to lose weight." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set) (Get the book.)

"Reishi mushrooms, as well as all the medicinal mushrooms mentioned in this chapter, need to be taken in either a purified extract form or brewed as a decoction. Reishi and shiitake mushrooms can also be used in soups. Shiitake {Lentinus edodes) Shiitake mushrooms have been the subject of many studies since they were discovered to possess cholesterol-lowering properties. The active component responsible was found to be eritadenine, an alkaloid with very low toxicity, which was shown capable of lowering not only serum cholesterol but also phospholipids and triglycerides." - Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine, Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer: A Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment (Get the book.)

"Plus, Himematzutake mushrooms provide at least 50 enzymes, 25 vitamins and minerals, and 18 amino acids. Reishi is a mushroom that can lower blood pressure while assisting the immune system in its task of eliminating harmful toxins from the body. Reishi is also a powerful antioxidant, bactericide, and promoter of normal blood flow. For over 4,000 years, the Japanese and Chinese peoples have consumed Reishi mushrooms to reduce liver dysfunction and support the natural cleansing of toxins from the body." - Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, Health Begins in the Colon (Get the book.)

"Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. In 1 tablespoon canola oil, saute half the scallions in a nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. 3. Stir in mushrooms, red peppers, and lemon juice; cook about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover. 4. In a second oven-safe nonstick skillet (8 to 10 inches), add 1 tablespoon of canola oil and the sliced potatoes. Stir to coat potatoes with oil, then cook on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes; turn the potatoes over and cook another 5 minutes. Spread the contents of the first skillet over the potatoes and cover. Turn down heat to low. 5." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"Examples of foods to avoid are sugars, yeast containing foods, mouldy foods (cheese, wine, beer), dried fruits, melons, peanuts, vinegar, smoked meats, pickles, mushrooms, soya sauce, citrus fruits (lemon, orange, lime, grapefruits, tomatoes), milk and all milk products, honey, maple syrup and sugar. This bad bacterium, Candida Albicans, feeds off of sugars and moldy foods. Anything that is high glycemic, mouldy or has sugar added is not acceptable. If it is given the right environment, Candida flourishes." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Yeast, mould and fungi feed bad bacteria in the gut and are found in baked goods, wine, beer, whiskey, cheese, mushrooms. iv. Refined products such as sugar and white flour contribute to poor bowel function, blood sugar instability and feed microbes in the body (parasites, viruses, bacteria and fungus). v. Artificial flavourings, colours and additives are chemicals that add toxins to the body. vi. Red meat, beef, pork and shellfish are all proteins that add to inflammation. Pork is said to have many microbes, parasites and viruses." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Yields 4 to 5 cups Italian-style Pinto Bean Soup_ 3 ounces pinto beans 3 ounces carrots, sliced 2 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 ounce arugula, chopped 3 tablespoons safflower oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt Soak beans overnight in water. In the morning, rinse the beans, pour into medium saucepan and add 32 ounces fresh water. Bring beans to a boil; then lower heat to medium. Cook with lid on. When the beans have cooked for about 1 hour, add the remaining ingredients. Puree half the mixture in blender and blend for 15 seconds or until coarsely ground." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"You can even buy sliced mushrooms to make this recipe a virtual cinch. GRAIN, VEGETARIAN SuperFoodsRx Granola Low in Jat and high in flavor, this simple-to-make granola can double as a breakfast cereal. Servings: 8 Serving Size: '/4 cup Volume: 2 cups Total Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes l'/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal IV2 teaspoons canola oil IV2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts ]/s cup dried blueberries 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 300 degrees." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"Add the remaining tablespoon oil and the mushrooms. Saute for 3 minutes. Add 2 cups of the stock and the broccoli, green pepper, asparagus, peas, bok choy, tamari, and beans. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add more stock if needed. Add the rice and the remaining stock. Continue to simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Garnish with the chopped parsley, if desired. Winter Squash Stew This recipe calls for hubbard and kabocha squashes, but you can choose any mix of winter squashes that make up 6 cups." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

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