This means chaga helps to boost the immune system when needed, but also helps slow it down when it’s overactive. The multi-purpose mushroom is rich in Beta-D-Glucans, which helps to balance the response of the body’s immune system. In this test, the chaga extract was able to decrease the infective properties of the Hepatitis C virus by 100x in just ten minutes. Tests using animal cells have also shown that it has anti-viral effects on the Hepatitis C virus. The magical chaga mushrooms have anti-viral abilities, with scientific research published in 2015 finding that extracts of chaga had an anti-viral effect on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Type 1. But that’s just the start of what this mushroom superfood is capable of. What are some of the health benefits of chaga? It’s important to note that this ancient secret ingredient is bursting with antioxidants that help to rid the body of disease-causing free radicals, and it is commonly used to help treat and prevent heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, parasites, and stomach pain. This produces pure chaga extract powder with no unnecessary preparation or additives.Ĭhaga tea or coffee may seem like a new idea, but in fact chaga was used as a coffee substitute during World War I and II, so it has been around for a while, but we are only now beginning to appreciate its significant health benefits. This is followed by a process called sublimation, which involves drying out the mushroom to totally preserve the nutrients and then crushing the chunks with industrial grinding machines. The mushroom is treated with hot water or alcohol to break down its tough cellular walls, making its benefits available for human consumption, usually in the form of tea. Chaga typically grows on birch trees in cold climates, and has the appearance of burnt charcoal because of the massive amounts of melanin it holds. Curl up on a laid-back armchair, turn up the heat, and immerse yourself in "King of the Hill.Chaga broken up in chunks to make tea by boiling for several hoursĬhaga is often referred to as “the king of mushrooms”, and has been consumed in the East for many years because it is loaded with amazing health benefits. Brilliant writing, subtle but liberal amounts of dry humor, and a dose of humorous reality-blended satire. Heck, i'm surprised it isn't pure Caucasian. Besides, Arlen is portrayed as remarkably diverse for a small Northern Texas community. Does the beloved "Family Guy" in it's main cast list a Native American, several Hispanics, and an entire Laotian family? Sure, "The Simpsons" has more black people, but virtually no Asians and not a Hispanic in sight. Who doesn't laugh at Hank's utter devotion to his party? The argument that this show only has Anglo-Saxons in it is the most asinine I have ever heard. As for the Conservative argument, I think the show makes fun of Republicans as well, if not more, then left-wingers. Those who act as though they are above Hank's mild "discomforts" with, for instance, gays and lesbians, are at least as hypocritical as Kahn. And yet I can say that this show in fact tackles such important issues with dry wit and style. I come from a mixed-race marriage with a bisexual uncle. I was raised in a home where debates about original sin were allowed over vegan dinners and a dart board with Bill O'Reilly's image hangs on our dryer. Even the bit-out-there affair of Nancy and John Redcorn isn't that far-fetched (with a husband as wacked an unsexy as Dale, what blonde D-cupped weather girl wouldn't go for a tall-dark-'n'-handsome Native American with sculpted biceps, perfect hair, and a New age healing center who gives massages for a living? Hmmm?) Some people may argue that this show is racist, bigoted, cynical, and Conservative. Everything in this show could really happen, and often does. I have a friend how is the very epitome of Connie and with a Dad whose bigoted, holier-then-thou obnoxiousness makes Kahn look like Saint Pete.) The writing is more subtle then "The Simpsons", which was my earlier love and which now takes the back seat. Being born and bred in the most ultra-prepster, WASP-ish town possible (with, ironically, liberal, agnostic parents) really made me appreciate Peggy and Bobby, because I interact with them daily, as well as Dale, Bill, and Hank (although I have a huge soft spot for Kahn, Minh, and Connie, as well as Kahn's mother. The characters are memorable and extremely realistic. He put in a tape of eight KOTHs and said that we could watch this instead. Finally, after a lot of moaning on my part, Dad agreed to stop watching "Law & Order". I was sitting on my dad's lap, drinking grapefruit juice and club soda and trying to shake off my migraine.
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