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Comment on How red reishi improved your health by Lee

Lee — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:22:58 +0000

My whole family is taking red reishi for the last 5 years. My parents in their 60s have never felt so good and most of their nagging ailments are a thing of the past. Also, none of us, I repeat, none of us has had a cold since we have been in this red reishi regiment.

Comment on Red Reishi Dosage by Vincent Le

Vincent Le — Fri, 07 May 2010 04:02:26 +0000

I have just started taking Nissan reishi for 2 days. I felt much more energetic, my allergy almost disappeared ( i got it for several months) but my high blood pressure went up sky rocket ( 170/110) . Should i take HB medicine or this is just the normal reaction and will be fine in a week. Please advise a.s.a.p. What is the dosage i should take? Thanks.

Comment on How red reishi improved your health by Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:24:26 +0000

I’ve had asthma for almost my entire life. I am now 63. I’ve had my share of the medications I took. I can literally write a book about the nasty side effects of some of them. Then, the past year has been the most important year in my life as I started taking the Toi red reishi under my daughter’s insistence. To the amazement of my doctor, my asthma attacks have been almost non-existent. My asthma symptoms are nearly gone and I finally can feel what 100% of myself is really like. Don’t really know what it fixed in me, but I can’t thank enough for this miracle product.

Comment on How red reishi improved your health by Irene K

Irene K — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:30:31 +0000

I am a scientist with a PhD in cell biology, so the first thing I did after breast cancer entered my life, I researched alternative medicine (my research has long convinced me that traditional medicine often does more harm than good) including various mushrooms and different brands of Reishi, and this place became the source of Mikei Reishi for two rounds of treatment as well as for two friends overseas whose fathers had prostate cancer. As some research suggested, we used the high dose three times a day with vitamin C — up to 10-12 capsules, or 2.5-3 mg (for older patients 2-4 capsules a day). It was a part of other more conventional approach, in my case — a part of neoadjuvant therapy (the conventional part was anti-estrogen treatment), and Resihi were alternated with artemisinin. After six months of combined therapy (two cycles of Mikei Reishi, two cycles of artemisinin) the tumor shrank from 4×5 cm to undetectable by MRI or physical examination. Unfortunately, the pathological response wasn’t achieved (still cancer cells throughout the tissue), so surgery is still on the list, and I intend to continue the “Reishi protocol”(lower dosage, 2-4 times a year) and of course take it around my surgery. As an unexpected benefit, my blood pressure that has been on the rise for several years (above 120/80) went down to 110/70 as 30 years ago, and elevated cholesterol also decreased. One friend’s 80+ year old parent with six year-old prostate cancer and bone metastases was hiking up the hills keeping the same pace as her and her husband.

Comment on Red Reishi Dosage by SandBorn

SandBorn — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:46:46 +0000

@Dubhead The better extraction methods today breaks down the reishi to a level where human metabolism can absorb. However, it does not hurt to take it with vitamin C if you have a challenging digestive system.

Comment on Red Reishi Dosage by Dubhead

Dubhead — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:03:27 +0000

I have read a number of comments on here and not seen anyone mentioning taking Vitamin C in conjunction with Red Reishi Essence. As I understand, Vit. C is essential for the body to break down the polysaccharide content (beta glucan) for easier absorption by the body. This was a foundation of a lot of the research from Japanese heart and cancer surgeon Dr. Fukumi Morishige. Here is some information from another page about dosage:

How to use Reishi

Reishi polysaccharides have high molecular weights of up to 1,050,000, which makes absorptiion by the intestines difficult. Dr. Fukumi Morishige, M.D. found that patients given large doses of Reishi (2-9g/day) had diarrhea, but when a large dose of vitamin C was also given at the same time, there was no diarrhea. Vitamin C breaks down the high molecular weight polysaccharides to a molecular weight of around 30,000, so that they are much more easily absorbed by the intestines.

For general health maintenance and prevention, take 2 Reishi mycelium capsules twice per day on an empty stomach. Also take 500 mg of Vitamin C per day after breakfast.

When a discomfort occurs from minor illness, increase the dosage to 2-3 capsules 3 times per day. Also take 1,000 mg of Vitamin C per day after meals.

For insomnia, take 4-5 capsules before bedtime. Take 2 in the morning. Also take 1,000 mg of Vitamin C per day after meals.

When a serious illness occurs, increase the dosage to 4 capsules 4 times per day. Also take 2,000-3,000 mg of Vitamin C per day after meals.

Some people may experience Vertigo Reaction when they first take Reishi. During the first week, they may experience slight swelling of the head or dizziness. Arthritis patient may experienced a temporary increase in the pain level. This is a cleansing reaction, often called a “healing crisis”. Continue to take Reishi and the symptoms will be alleviated within a week.

Comment on Red Reishi Dosage by Simone

Simone — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:01:44 +0000

@kristy I have been buying from this company for the last 3 years and I can tell you they are real. To recognize whether real or not, the japanese brands carry a holographic seal on their boxes. It's the seal of approval from the Japan Reishi Association. Red reishi is not a cure-all herb. However, when taken regularly, it improves the overall metabolism. If your mom's knee is hurting because of Arthritis for instance, then probably reishi would help. However, if she hurt her knee from a previous fall or an accident, this is consider external injuries and I don't think reishi is your answer. As I recall, it took me about a couple of weeks to start feeling the effect of reishi. This feeling of well being and increased energy will be different than the effect of the synthetic medication she is taking. She will know the difference.

Comment on Red Reishi Dosage by kristy

kristy — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:55:57 +0000

I’ve been buying the mikei red reishi for my mom since she have knee pain all the time. But just wondering how do we know if we’re buying the real product? I mean it usually takes a while before you see results. So how do we know this company is selling the real thing or not? And the fact that she takes other medicine, how can I tell if this is the stuff that made her feel better or not. I’m just wonder.

Comment on Red Reishi Dosage by Erica M

Erica M — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:01:11 +0000

This is the most amazing health product on the market. I started reishi some 2 years ago, went though other cheaper brands and were worthless. Insist on red reishi people or you may as well just throw your cash out of your windows. I am 49 and I have been taking Mikei red reishi for the last year and all of my mysterious nagging health symptoms have vanished. My life hasn’t changed much and I have not done anything else drastic. I can only credit red reishi for my current optimal health. I suggest you buy from this retailer as they always have bulk order discount. They have great reputation and knowledge about red reishi. I have not found any other places beating their prices and services. Ask for Michael when you bulk order.

Comment on Red Reishi Dosage by Beatrice

Beatrice — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:45:14 +0000

@AlexKiwi Hi Alex, I have had breast cancer twice; my surgeon recommended red reishi to provide protection for the uninvolved breast and inhibit tumor growth. I tried taking Femara, an aromotase inhibitor, with very poor and painful results. I have beem taking red reishi for about one month and I am very pleased with the results--noticeable increase in energy as well as decreased joint pain.