Friday, December 28, 2012

Tails You Win!

Mycology is the science dedicated to the study of fungi,including potential uses for medicinal applications. The most well known fungi derived medicine is penicillin,but there are others waiting in the wings with life saving value.
Renowned mycologist,Paul Stamets,had an experience with his mother and mushrooms saving her life. Stamet's mother had stage IV breast cancer and it had metastasized to her liver. The oncologist predicted she had 3 to 6 months to live,but told them about a new study using Turkey Tail mushrooms to cure cancer. Stamet's mother tried the mushrooms (along with the drug Ariceptin). Seven months later she was declared cancer free.
The Turkey Tail mushrooms have a long history of medicinal use. They have many medicinal and health benefits but are most prized as a natural source of the anti-cancer polysaccharide PSK. PSK fights cancer by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and boosting the immune system,all without the toxicity and side effects common with traditional treatments. The usual dosage is 2 to 3 grams 3 times a day either mixed with food or taken in capsule form.
turkey tail mushroom

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