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Do Reishi Mushrooms Really Work for Allergies? Let’s Find Out!

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Reishi mushroom for allergies

 

Most of us know what allergy symptoms are like - irritated and watery eyes, itchy skin, runny nose, and constant sneezing. It’s one thing to have this response every now and then, but what if your allergies are a constant bother in your life? While antihistamines can offer some relief, many of them come with unwanted side effects or eventually stop working somewhere down the line… But what if there was a natural alternative to antihistamines? What if there is a way to help your immune system balance itself out? Wouldn’t it be nice for your immune system to leave harmless particles like pollen alone? If that interests you, we would like to introduce you to reishi mushrooms for allergies!

 

The Mechanism of Allergies

Reishi mushroom for allergies

 

When our bodies come into contact with an invading pathogen, it is the job of our immune system to attack it and kill it. This is a totally normal and necessary response to keep our bodies safe and well-functioning. It can be, however, that the immune system gets confused and out of balance and starts to aggressively respond to usually non-invasive and non-threatening substances like dust or pollen. This then leads to the release of histamine and other chemicals, increased inflammation, and an unpleasant allergic reaction.

 

Meet Reishi, the Mushroom of Immortality

It may be hard to believe, but humans and mushrooms share common ancestry with only slight changes in our DNA setting us apart. The genetic composition of mushrooms is much more similar to humans than plants. Because of that, we are susceptible to the same pathogens and diseases and hence, we developed similar immune systems to counter them. Fungi have developed powerful immune strength to fight illnesses, and by consuming certain mushrooms, we can strengthen and balance our own immune strength. Reishi, also known as Ganoderma lucidum, lingzhi, and King of the Mushrooms, grows on hardwood trees in warmer regions, such as Asia, the South Pacific, Southern Europe, and the Southeastern United States. It’s been a vital part of Eastern medicine for centuries used for various purposes, however, the most vital role of reishi remains this: to strengthen, balance, and boost the immune system.

 

Reishi – a Natural Alternative to Antihistamines?

Natural alternative to antihistamines

 

The immune system works by specialized white blood cells and their job is to identify and fight pathogens as well as notify the adaptive immune system that there is danger at hand. The adaptive immune response then sends ‘T helper cells’ (Th1 and Th2) to help the body clear certain pathogens. When the immune system gets weakened, it can create an imbalance between the Th cells, usually meaning Th2 dominance. Reishi mushrooms are a powerful stimulant that helps regulate the Th1 aspect. Not only that, reishi mushrooms contain anti-inflammatory compounds that target inflammation and histamine, the chemical responsible for allergic symptoms, hence, it works quickly to treat your allergy symptoms by reducing inflammation and swelling.

 

How to Use Reishi Mushrooms for Allergies?

Some people only use reishi on a bad allergy day, and even though it helps to reduce allergy symptoms, it is best to use them for a longer time period to balance and tone the immune system. Eventually, with the help of reishi mushrooms, you may be able to decrease this aggressive reaction from your immune system and finally get that relief of being able to enjoy your sunny days snot-and-sneeze-free!   Will reishi mushrooms work for you? That we don’t know, but it can’t hurt to try! Perhaps this will be the remedy that finally works for you.

 
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