Mycotherapy in the treatment of autoimmune diseases

BY DR. WALTER ARDIGÒ AND DR. FRANCESCA ARDIGÒ

Medicinal Mushrooms and Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune diseases are complex pathologies, often chronic and with a multifactorial etiology, which cause both physiological and psychological pain; there are more than 80 types known to date.
Specifically, the most widespread are: Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Psoriasis, autoimmune skin diseases, Adult celiac disease, Fibromyalgia, Crohn's disease, Autoimmune keratitis, Autoimmune connectivity, Diabetes type 1, Autoimmune hepatitis, Autoimmune gastritis, Autoimmune thyroiditis, Systemic disorders, Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's thyroiditis), Hyperthyroidism (Basedow's disease), Lupus or SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus), Myasthenia gravis, Scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, Autoimmune uveitis.

Autoimmune diseases: types and characteristics

Autoimmune diseases arise from incorrect functioning of the immune system, which due to a regression "goes crazy" and begins to attack, mistakenly identifying an initially healthy and harmless
part of the organism as an "enemy". It is not uncommon to hear those who suffer from this type of pathology describe the sensation as "an eternal struggle". Never was a description more accurate, since the immune system begins to behave as if its organs were invading viruses, and not recognizing them, goes crazy and begins to attack them relentlessly.

In short, the mechanism underlying all autoimmune diseases could be definitive as an involuntary fight of the immune system against some parts of the body, as if it had gone haywire and was no longer able to distinguish itself from pathogens.

There are many organs and tissues affected by autoimmune diseases :

The thyroid (Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hypothyroidism and Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism);
The skin (Scleroderma, Autoimmune connective tissue and Psoriasis);
The eyes (Sjögren 's syndrome, autoimmune keratitis, autoimmune uveitis and myasthenia gravis);
The intestine (Crohn's disease and adult celiac disease);
The joints (Rheumatoid arthritis);
The stomach (Autoimmune gastritis);
The liver (Autoimmune hepatitis);
Diabetes 1.

However, you can rely on Medicinal mushrooms and Mycotherapy to deal with and combat autoimmune diseases: Shiitake, Chaga, Reishi and Agaricus are important allies for your health and great healers in autoimmune diseases.

Medicinal Mushrooms in Autoimmune Diseases

The “Immunity Kit” has been designed to deal with all pathologies of autoimmune origin and also provides excellent prevention and effective treatment, restoring the immune system back to full efficiency and re-establishing the health of the body. The combined action of Reishi, Agaricus and Shiitake with Rosa Canine (Vitamin C) and Magnesium is a great help in autoimmune diseases, as well as in allergic diseases.

In autoimmune diseases, Shiitake (Yamada, 2007), Reishi and Agaricus counteract and often resolve the cause of these disorders, that is, they counteract the self-aggressive action of the immune system which, with auto-antibodies or through its own cells (lymphocytes), continually attacks organs or tissues, convinced that it is defending the organism and destroying an enemy whereas it is really destroying itself.

Shiitake, Reishi and Agaricus Medicinal Mushrooms act by counteracting the cause of autoimmune diseases, reducing and often eliminating the self-aggressive mechanism. After three months of administration, a blood test shows that the pathological index of the aggressive autoimmune antibody (e.g. thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis or celiac disease) has often returned to normal. However, when the autoimmune action is of a cellular type (e.g. Sjögren's syndrome), there is no indicator that indicates improvement, but the effectiveness of Mycotherapy is evident from the reduction in the symptoms of the disease itself.

Scientific research demonstrates the effectiveness of Mycotherapy in autoimmune diseases: Reishi (Gao, 2003b; Min, 1998; Sanodiya, 2009; Wasser, 2005), Shiitake (Wasser, 2005), Agaricus (Bernardshaw, 2006) and Shiitake (Yamada, 2007) strengthen and restore the immune system to full health. The immune system, efficient once again, counteracts and often eliminates not only autoimmune auto-antibodies, but also allergic ones, also very effectively fighting allergic diseases (e.g. allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, asthma and urticaria).

The action of Medicinal mushrooms also strengthens the other actions of the immune system by fighting bacteria, viruses and inflammation. The organism then returns to using its efficient defenses, erecting a barrier that is difficult for pathogenic germs to overcome.

These Medicinal Mushrooms also perform other important and beneficial actions:

Reishi, thanks to its "cortison-like" anti-inflammatory action, reduces inflammatory symptoms (Stavinoha, 1991 and 1995; Joseph, 2009);
Agaricus, which is a tonic, strengthens psycho-physical energy hence shortening the duration of convalescence;
Shiitake strengthens bacterial flora and intestinal health.

Finally, they also strengthen other parts of the organism: for example, the stomach, liver, intestines, kidneys, skin, heart, psyche, physical and mental energy. The “Immunity Kit", practical and effective, contains no gluten nor lactose, is safe.

Immunity Kit: Mycotherapy for Autoimmune Pathologies

The “Immunity Kit”, made up of Agaricus blazei Plus, Reishi Plus, Shiitake Plus, Rosa canina Vita C and Magnesium Citrate, does not cause side effects and is compatible with any existing pharmacological therapies.
Daily dosage, to be taken in one or more administrations as desired.

Agaricus blazei plus 3 tablets per day
Reishi plus 3 tablets per day
Shiitake plus 3 tablets per day
Rosa Canina Vita C 1 tablet per day
Magnesium Citrate 2 tablets per day

We have associated Rosehip (Vitamin C) because it helps to absorb the active ingredients present in Medicinal Mushrooms more completely and Magnesium Citrate because it is a mineral of extreme importance for the well-being and health of the body. Find out more on this topic in the dedicated article!