The PATM Cure is Here -- Part II

[hopeful12345]

Hi guys -- hope your autumn/fall is going well, and you're ready for the holidays!

Some time ago I wrote a post called "The PATM Cure is Here."  In the post, I wrote about how I had been suffering from PATM for a few years, but at a certain point I stopped seeing reactions when I tried two main things:  saccharomyces boulardii (which helps fight candida) and brown rice protein powder (which heals leaky gut).  The post got a lot of responses, and in later years a few people gave testimonials about how brown rice protein powder greatly reduced their reactions.

Well, unfortunately, this past spring I started seeing some reactions again.  I think it might have been due to an antibiotic I took, which may have affected my gut lining (it doesn't surprise me, as I blame an antibiotic for my first battle with PATM).  Anyway, it really stressed me out, as I didn't want to have to through all this again.  I tried out several new supplements, and none of them really worked.  Then I tried out something else.  Reishi 415.

My friends -- I believe this is what we've been looking for.

A week after I started taking it, my reactions decreased again.  Another week later, and they were gone.  And a few months later, they haven't returned.  They are gone -- completely.  I don't like to use the word "cure," but I feel very strongly that this supplement may be it.  Here's why:

Reishi addresses the two main issues that I believe are responsible for our condition:  candida and leaky gut.  It does so by busting through the biofilms that surround candida and healing inflammation around the gut.  Because it tackles both of these problems, it is more powerful than just taking supplements for candida or leaky gut alone.

I know there may be concerns that it is a mushroom (and thus a fungi), but it is what you call a "medicinal mushroom."  Instead of feeding candida it competes with it for space, and also has anti-microbial properties.  So it's one of the safe ones.  The only thing you have to be careful of is if you are taking blood-thinning medications like warfarin (Coumadin and Jantoven) because it also has anti-coagulant properties.  You may have to avoid it in that case.  Also, a website says that if you are an organ transplant recipient or are on immunosuppressive therapy, you should consult your doctor first before taking it.

Now here's the important thing.  You can't just buy any reishi supplement.  Most of the ones on the market do not contain the actual mushroom -- instead, they contain a mushroom substitute called "mycelium."  Mycelium is not as strong as the real thing.  There is only one brand I've come across that I believe gets the job done.   It's called Reishi 415, and it is manufactured by a company called Real Mushrooms in Canada.  They import their mushrooms directly from China (where reishi has been used to heal a variety of conditions for centuries).  I cannot emphasize this enough:  IF YOU BUY ANY OTHER BRAND THIS MAY NOT WORK.

I've found three websites you can buy the product:

*Amazon
*The Real Mushrooms website
*A website for a company called Well Pet Dispensary, based in Colorado

Unfortunately, as of now the product is not sold in any physical retail stores.

HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:

*Buy the capsule version (90 capsules) and not the powder one.  The capsules absorb better.
*Take 2 capsules a day (at same time)
*Take the capsules on an empty stomach -- preferably when you first get up in the morning.  If you do eat food, try not to take it until 1 or 2 hours later, when your stomach is more free.
*It would be a good idea to take a Vitamin C tablet at the same time.  They help the reishi absorb better.  I take Vitamin C 1000 myself.  No one's forcing you to do it, but don't you want to give yourself the best shot?
*Avoid sugar as much as possible while taking it.  Again, don't you want to give yourself the best shot?

I am already anticipating some questions, so I'll answer a few upfront:

*While I was taking Reishi 415, I did not consume any sugar or added sugar products (cookies, cakes, etc.).  I basically followed the candida diet:  eggs/bread/tea (with stevia) in the morning; a sandwich for lunch (usually chicken or turkey); and chicken/turkey for dinner with rice (brown or white) and cucumbers/lettuce/tomatoes on the side.  I still largely follow that diet now as I think it is healthy, but I can eat sweet stuff occasionally and still have no problems.

*As for other supplements I took while I first started taking Reishi 415:  they included Calcium-Vitamin D, saccharomyces boulardii , and kombucha capsules.  They did not have anything to do with reducing my reactions, I just took them for general health/other stuff.  I still take them.   I haven't been taking the brown rice powder anymore.

*I still take the Reishi 415 as I know it can take a long time to fully heal leaky gut.  I don't know if I'll ever stop at any point, but I don't think my reactions would come back if I did, because I've been taking it for a few months.

If you want information discussing what I've said about reishi, Google the following articles (in quotes):

"Immune Boosters:  Red Reishi" (on The Candida Diet website)
"Is Reishi Mushroom Good for Candida" (on the Yeast Infection website)
"Reishi mushroom and Candida" (on the Fungi Health website)
"Reishi mushrooms fight yeast infections " (on the Nutrition Healing website)

I know people may be skeptical, but give it a try first.  At least two weeks.  I wouldn't have created this whole new post if I didn't feel confident about this.  Good luck!

[ida0102]

Thank you very good information. I am from Asia but I will try it.

By the way, does Mr. Hopeful tend to sweat more than people?

[hopeful12345]

Hi ida0102.  No, I do not sweat more than the typical amount.

[ida0102]

Thank you for your reply.
I will try it by all means when this medicine arrives.

Thank you for valuable information.

[Johny_help]

if more sweat then its due to anxiety.. try yoga.

[GuitarRox]

I am happy any time I read someone is doing something that helps them as it may help me and others. Thanks for telling us!

[hopeful12345]

No problem!

[Zetti444]

I placed my order. I'll let you know what if it works for me or not. I do have one question for you hopeful. Do you swallow the pill or take them as a suppository? Jk! Thanks for letting us know about this!

[hopeful12345]

I swallow the pill.  I'll never take a suppository, I've been through enough pain, lol!

[ray2502]

Hopeful,


Did you suffer fever while taking Reishi? I’m on my third day of taking only Reishi and have developed a fever. The good news is that PATM reactions are less and less.

[hopeful12345]

Hi Ray, glad you are seeing less reactions!  I did not experience a fever while taking it.  I have read that some people said they experienced a rash that went away after a few days or so.

I doubt your fever is due specifically to the mushrooms, but if you continue to feel it, consider lowering your dosage or  taking a break for a few days.

[PATMisruiningmylife]

Ray2502. It could be because the candida in your body is dying off. I read this is one of the symptoms. Also its that time of year. Prayers to everyone.

[ray2502]

Thanks for your quick answer hopeful, I received my 90 day capsules today. I just have a quick question for you, how does Reishi 415 heal the gut? Thanks.

[hopeful12345]

I don't know all the scientific details, but The Candida Diet website I saw said that it helps by "boosting your immune response and reducing inflammation around your gut."  Good luck!

[crazeek]

How do you eat bread on a candida diet? That is the first thing you should eliminate. No white stuff at all

[ray2502]

Hopefully ,

Did your body go thru any die-off symptoms?


Ray

[hopeful12345]

Hey Ray, the only die-off symptoms I experienced were waking up in the morning with mucous in my throat (which contained the toxins that the supplement was getting rid of).  I didn't experience any brain fog or rashes (although it might differ for other people).  I don't think I had that much candida because I had gone through a lengthy period without reactions before.  

[Zetti444]

Thanks Hopeful! I've been on this forum for a few years now and have tried other recommendations with no success. I'm going to place my order and keep my fingers crossed hoping that your recommendation will be different.

[hopeful12345]

Best of luck, Zetti!