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Ganoderma lucidem (also known as reishi, the king of mushrooms, and the mushroom of immortality) is a fungus mostly from Hemlock trees that dates back as far as 2,000 years in Asia for its medicinal uses.

Ganoderma boasts an impressive list of health benefits that include:

• Boosting the immune system
• Fighting infections
• Fighting cancer cells
• Reducing stress
• Reducing high blood pressure
• Reducing cholesterol
• Reducing cardiovascular disease
• Improving liver function
• Improving kidney function
• Improving respiratory function
• Fighting viral infections
• Improving HIV/AIDS symptoms
• Reducing pain during shingles outbreaks
• Building strength
• Building stamina
• Fighting fatigue
• Improving gut health
• Supporting sleep cycles
• Supporting brain health
• Fighting allergies

Reishi can be purchased in many forms such as tea, tinctures, capsules, coffee, hot cocoa, beauty products and energy bars. Due to its bitter taste, eating the mushroom directly is not recommended but is pleasant tasting in the coffee and hot cocoa forms.

These are my personal favorite forms of reishi:

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To learn more about the king of mushrooms, check out the video below by Learn Your Land:

Black elderberry is a variety of the Sambucus tree that originally came from Mexico and grows to nearly 30 feet with clusters of white flowers. It can be purchased in the form of syrup, gummies, lollipops, lozenges, and capsules.

A study of 184 people found that 3-4 doses of syrup daily reduced flu and cold symptoms by 98% in both severity and duration. Its high level of flavonoid compounds offers antioxidant protection of cells making it advantageous for immune support.

Black elderberry benefits include:

• High in vitamin C
• High in fiber
• High in flavonols
• High in anthocyanins (twice more that blueberries)
• Helps fight cancer
• Helps fight harmful bacteria
• Supports immune system
• Protects against UV radiation
• Increases urination
• Contains antidepressant properties
• Used to treat HIV
• Improves gum inflammation
• Helps with weight loss
• Improves sinus pain
• Improves upper respiratory symptoms

Fresh black elderberries can be highly toxic and should be avoided. I prefer the capsules below:

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To learn more, watch the video below by Out of the Doldrums:

Resistant starch is starch that is resistant to digestion and functions like a soluble, fermentable fiber. The starch goes through the small intestine undigested and reaches the colon where it feeds the friendly gut bacteria. Resistant starch improves both the type of friendly bacteria in the gut as well as the number of friendly bacteria.

Resistant starch has many health benefits including:

• Improved insulin sensitivity
• Lower blood sugar levels
• Reduced appetite
• Improved digestion
• Stimulate blood flow to the colon
• Improve absorption of minerals
• Inhibit growth of pathogenic bacteria
• Prevent absorption of carcinogenic compounds
• Improves blood fats
• Improve hydration
• Improve immunity
• Help heal a leaky gut

There are four different types of resistant starch:

• Grains, seeds and legumes
• Raw potatoes and green bananas
• Starchy food like rice and potatoes that are cooked then cooled
• Man-made via chemical process

In the gut, the resistant starch forms short-chain fatty acids, mostly butyrate, which is the preferred fuel of the cells that line the colon. Resistant starch can improve digestive disorders such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. It can reduce the PH level in gut, which can lower inflammation leading to a lower the risk of colon cancer.

Twenty grams a day of resistant starch is considered optimal. Most people find it easiest to drink potato starch to include the full amount to their diet. Here’s an affiliate link to Bob’s Potato Starch on Amazon:

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To learn more about resistant starch, check out the video below by Dr Becky Gillaspy: