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Origines du champignon Reishi Champignons Reishi - "Le champignon de l'immortalité" - Aussi connu sous le nom de "Lingzhi" en chinois. Super aliment puissant de la famille des champignons médicinaux, les champignons Reishi sont bien connus pour leurs divers bienfaits pour la santé et leur histoire ancienne qui remonte à plus de 2000 ans. Traditionnellement utilisé dans la médecine chinoise pour ses puissantes propriétés curatives, le champignon Reishi se trouve dans les régions boisées d'Asie, du Japon, de Corée et de Chine. Il existe plusieurs types de champignons Reishi (le plus souvent notés par leur couleur), et généralement, le type que l'on trouve sous forme de suppléments en rouge, vert et noir. Les champignons Reishi sont cultivés en surface, généralement sur les arbres, et c'est dans les brins conjonctifs "mycélium" que se trouvent les nutriments. Que fait Reishi ? Depuis de nombreuses années, on trouve les champignons Reishi sous forme de poudre, de teintures, d'extraits et même de thé. Grâce à leurs nombreux bienfaits nutritionnels, les champignons Reishi jouent un rôle de stimulateur du système immunitaire pour divers problèmes de santé et se sont avérés bénéfiques pour ramener notre corps à l'état d'homéostasie. Grâce à ses fantastiques propriétés de détoxification, le Reishi constitue non seulement une riche source de propriétés antioxydantes, mais il aide également à restaurer notre foie et à régénérer de nouvelles cellules. Il a également été démontré qu'il réduit les effets du cortisol (notre hormone du stress) et son impact sur notre corps grâce à ses propriétés adaptogènes. Souvent, lorsque notre corps est soumis à un stress et même à une inflammation, nous constatons un épuisement des réserves d'énergie, des déséquilibres hormonaux et même une inflammation. Le Reishi est excellent pour aider à équilibrer ces hormones, à produire un état calmant et sédatif dans notre corps, aidant ainsi à résoudre les problèmes de sommeil et à réduire la pression sanguine et le taux de cholestérol élevé, ce qui en fait un soutien nourrissant pour notre cœur. Les bienfaits du champignon Reishi Le Reishi présente de nombreux avantages pour la santé. Cependant, le principal avantage est son effet puissant sur notre système immunitaire. Il aide à modifier et à réguler notre système immunitaire en augmentant notre immunité et en la diminuant si nécessaire. Le reishi contribue à améliorer la santé générale "globale" de notre système immunitaire grâce aux polysaccharides et aux triterpènes qu'il contient. Ces constituants contribuent à la capacité de notre corps à stopper la réaction allergique - on pense donc que l'histamine soulage les allergies sous diverses formes. Les chercheurs ont découvert que non seulement les champignons Reishi améliorent notre immunité, détoxifient notre foie et ont des effets adaptogènes dans notre corps, mais qu'ils sont également très antibactériens, antiviraux et anti-inflammatoires. Avec ces bienfaits nutritionnels exceptionnels, il n'est pas étonnant que le Reishi soit surnommé "le roi des champignons", car ses bienfaits et son histoire traditionnelle parlent d'eux-mêmes. Le Red Reshi d'Organika capture les méthodes traditionnelles chinoises grâce à la qualité et au processus d'extraction innovants, ce qui renforce les bienfaits médicinaux et améliore votre santé. -Chélan Wilkins, RHN- Mère de deux enfants, et formatrice à l'éducation nationale pour Organika.  

STRESS – we all know what a heavy feeling this word can bring! Most of us (well, all of us) experience stress daily. Often, we don’t even realize that our body is under a state of stress, that we are overwhelmed both mentally and emotionally, and as time goes on, our bodies start to feel the effects! Stress is actually a physical response within the body when it is under attack. When our body is under stress, it causes a release of complex hormones and chemicals such as cortisol, adrenaline, and norepinephrine to prepare our body for physical activity. Think “flight or fight” – you know, like if you were running from a tiger! Our body goes through a series of changes during times of stress, which is controlled by our nervous system. A few symptoms that we can experience during times of stress are: Heart palpitations Insomnia Lack of appetite/increase in appetite Fast breathing Irritability Decreased stamina Illness Weight loss/weight gain (especially in the abdominal area) As stress continues to build up in our body, it can have a negative effect on our health. Although the symptoms listed above may seem mild at times, the accumulation of stress from our daily lives can lead to serious health issues such as Adrenal Fatigue, depression, anxiety, Auto-immune disorders/diseases, reproductive issues (both men and women) and even skin conditions. Sounds scary right? Well, it actually can be. Unfortunately, more and more people are feeling the effects of stress. Employers are even seeing more “stress leave” notes from their employees, and doctors are prescribing more anti-depressants to help with people cope with their unstable emotions and burnouts. So, how can we combat this? How do we stop having so much stress in our life or even how do we even support our Adrenal glands (the two small glands that sit on top of our kidneys) that are responsible for our bodies ability to react to stress? Well, there are a few ways, however, when it comes to supplementation, Adaptogens are my favourite star! What is an Adaptogen? An adaptogen is a herb or botanical substance that greatly improves your body’s response to stress!  It helps your body “adapt” to stress and helps it function optimally during times of stress. How many of us know that during stressful periods, we lose our concentration levels, our ability to make smart decisions, and even our cognitive function suffers. An adaptogen’s main purpose is to restore balance and homeostasis (the body’s natural balance) within the body.  They are a unique group of “healing plants” and it is the constituents within them that make them so beneficial.  Adaptogens have the unique ability to produce “non-specific “responses within the body, increasing the power of resistance against multiple stressors such as physical, biological and chemical stressors (think exercise, health, and toxic substances).  They provide support and protection to not only our Adrenal Glands but to our entire body. A few of my favourite adaptogens that I generally like to recommend to my clients are the following: Ashwagandha Maca Siberian Ginseng Reishi Mushroom Ashwagandha Ashwagandha is known to be one of the most powerful herbs in the Ayurvedic healing and has been used in India for a variety of conditions for over 3,000 years! It is very well known for its restorative properties, for reducing cortisol (our stress hormone) in our body, balancing our sex hormones, and supporting thyroid function.  It also has a unique ability to increase energy levels within the body, especially for those who experience adrenal dysfunction resulting in lowered energy levels.  Many athletes even like to supplement with Ashwagandha for those increased energy levels, and to improve brain function! Maca Maca is also an excellent adaptogen due to its high amounts of flavonoids that have been associated with reduced anxiety levels and depression.  It is a very nutritious plant that provides a high amount of vitamins and minerals, as well as helping to balance sex hormones. Not sure how to use Maca? Try out these Maca Cacao Super Seed Bites! Siberian Ginseng Siberian Ginseng is traditionally used in Chinese medicine and is a rare plant often found in the harsh mountain forest in Eastern Asia, Japan, and even Russia. Known for its ability to increase endurance and provide resilience to environmental stresses, Siberian Ginseng aids in the recovery from strenuous exercise and mental exhaustion (stress!). Another amazing benefit of Siberian Ginseng is that is great for our immune health! How many of us can say that we often get sick when we have been under stress? Well, that is because stress weakens our immune system! Siberian Ginseng’s main role or action within our body is to act as an “immunomodulator”, which helps recharge and restore exhausted adrenals glands. Reishi Lastly, let’s talk about Reishi mushrooms!  By now most of us know that mushrooms have a medicinal purpose within our body and can be quite beneficial to our overall immunity and health, and Reishi is no exception!  It is an excellent choice to supplement with for its ability to improve not only mental and physical performance but to also act as an “immunomodulator” like Siberian Ginseng. Reishi mushrooms help support and regenerate exhausted adrenals glands – which helps reduce and restore cortisol levels within the body. Conclusion: I think the benefits of supplementing with adaptogens outweighs the effects of not supporting our adrenal health, especially as more and more people are getting sick, living with diseases, and suffering from mental and emotional disorders. Adaptogens play a huge role in supporting and even healing, our stressed Adrenals. Adaptogens are a great way to help hormonal imbalances in our body, stress-related work leave, weight gain, illness, lack of energy, and poor memory or cognitive function. There isn’t one adaptogen that works better than the other. It is about finding one that works best for you and your needs and often combine a few to give you the best result. Of course, this is alongside a good wholesome diet, enough sleep, a few yoga classes and some meditation! A few of my favourites are Maca and Ashwagandha daily and I always notice when I don’t take them. For more information in regards to stress or adaptogens, please check out our website organika.com.   – Chelan Wilkins, RHN – National Education Trainer        

You may have heard this cellular health supplement called different names, here’s the explanation. So you realize you need support for your cells as you age. You realize you need a boost in your NAD levels to do so. However, you are hearing a few terms thrown around and it may be causing you to be a bit confused? We're here to explain what NAD+ is, why you need it and what the heck is the difference between NADH and NAD. What Is NAD+? NAD+ is short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. This coenzyme is essential to reactions happening in every living cell (coenzymes work with enzymes to speed up a specific chemical reaction). NAD+ is the molecule/coenzyme that is needed for over 500 enzymatic reactions and plays key roles in the regulation of almost all major biological processes. No wonder it’s vital to cellular health and cellular repair. However, it’s this molecule that is crucial to become NADH, which is the molecule that is used by the body to bring what is needed to the cells. So we need NAD+ to make the NADH. The NAD to NADH pathway explained Here’s the science... NAD+ and NADH are really the same molecule but undergone a transformation. In the body, it starts as NAD. NAD is a key component in the energy-making process by the mitochondria of our cells, each living cell’s powerhouse. A low NAD to NADH ratio has been linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and accelerated aging. NAD is first introduced in this energy cycle as NAD+. This acts like a car ready to pick up a passenger. It comes along and picks up a hydrogen molecule with two charged electrons … making it NADH. NADH’s primary purpose is to bring these charged electrons to the mitochondrial enzymes needed for the energy-making process (the plus sign is removed because negatively charged hydrogen molecule cancels the positively charged NAD+ molecule). Once NADH gets to the enzyme, it drops off the electrons (expels the hydrogen atom) and becomes NAD+ again. Now NAD+ is back to being that car ready to pick up a new passenger. KEY LEARNING: Generating more NAD+ will generate more NADH. However, NAD+ is really what your cells are building when you use an NAD+ Booster, and now you can see why that specific molecule is what your body needs.   SHOP NAD BOOSTER+    Long story short on NAD+, NADH, and NAD Whenever you see the term NAD, what that’s really encompassing is a process and not just one definitive molecule. NAD is found as two different molecular structures: NAD+ and NADH. You might see the terms NAD, NAD+, and NADH used interchangeably online and on store shelves. “NAD” is a collective term that defines the different forms NAD takes on its molecular journey. NAD+ and NADH are just two versions of the same compound, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. NAD+ represents the oxidized form of NAD, meaning it has lost an electron. Gaining and losing an electron like this is called a redox reaction. NADH represents the reduced form of NAD, meaning it has regained the lost electron and is ready to transport it to a different molecule. Generating more NAD+ will naturally generate more NADH. To keep your cells healthy and to benefit from longer cellular vitality, taking a supplement to boost NAD+ is ideal.