Adrenal glands are located on top of our kidneys. They produce hormones such as:

(a) Cortisol - helps maintain normal blood pressure, glucose levels and sleep-wake rhythm.

(b) Aldosterone - stabilises blood pressure, salt and water in the body.

(c) Adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) - make the heart pump faster, regulate blood pressure and glucose levels.

The release of hormones by the adrenal glands is controlled in part by the pituitary gland. The kidneys and sympathetic nervous system also interact with the adrenal glands. These hormones are essential and the body cannot function without them. Disorders of the adrenal glands will result in the production of too much or too little hormones.

Causes of adrenal disorders include:

> Genetic mutations eg. congenital adrenal hyperplasia and adrenal leukodystrophy.

> Damage to adrenal glands through injury, infection or blood loss.

> Adrenal tumours.

> Prolonged use of steroids eg. prednisolone, hydrocortisone or dexamethasone, which may suppress the pituitary gland from producing ACTH (hormone that regulates adrenal function), thereby causing adrenal insufficiency. Or inversely, causing Cushing syndrome, a condition due to excess cortisol.

Many of the symptoms of adrenal gland disorders may be similar to other illnesses and thus are not easily identified.

Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include:

> Unexplained poor weight gain.

> Easily tired.

> Severe illness.

> Low blood pressure and glucose levels.

> Salt cravings.

> Dark skin pigmentation.

Symptoms of excess production of cortisol in children include:

> Weight gain, more prominent at the face and belly.

> Poor growth despite weight gain.

> Muscle wasting.

> Increased hair growth over the body.

> Complications such as HBP, diabetes, prone to infections, easily bruised skin, brittle bones and irregular menses in adolescent girls.

It is hard for the body to modulate and balance the Hormonal system because:

> The hormones are released into blood vessels and circulated by blood flow throughout our body. So hormones affect nearly every process in our body. If the hormonal system is not regulated, it would affect our whole body's health.

> The Hormonal system coordinates with the Nervous and Immune systems, which are also spread throughout the whole body. Any disorders in any of the 3 systems will affect the overall functions of our body organs. 

If we can find a way to balance and modulate these 3 systems, we can improve countless illnesses. It is a wiser long-term strategy, as compared to merely easing the symptoms whenever they appear or receiving unilateral medication treatment like steroid. 

The good news is.. 

Lingzhi / Ganoderma is identified to be able to balance the 3 systems fundamentally and decrease the risk of patients suffering the side effects of medication overuse. There are many scientific evidence that support Lingzhi's ability to improve illnesses by way of modulating and balancing the 3 systems, thus helping us maintain health and cure many kinds of illnesses.

To understand better how Lingzhi achieves this, click on this link..

http://www.pingofhealth.com/2023/04/exclusive-lingzhi-helps-modulate-and.html

If you are in the Klang Valley, I welcome you to drop me a mail at askfuiping@gmail.com to schedule a free appointment. Let me show you the scientific evidences from the professors and experts on how Lingzhi works.

In March 2023, Ms Yu-Chi Cheng presented on how Lingzhi helps modulate and balance the 3 major systems in our body, namely the Immune system (免疫系统), Hormonal system (荷尔蒙系统) and Nervous system (神经系统).

Below are the credentials of this highly qualified lady, Ms Yu-Chi Cheng. 

Why emphasise on these 3 Systems? 

1) Any disorders in the 3 Systems will affect the overall functions of the body organs. The 3 Systems coordinate with each other so when 1 of them is imbalanced, then like a domino effect, the other 2 will become chaotic.

2) It is hard for the body to modulate and balance the 3 Systems. The mechanism of medicine in alleviating an illness is by way of suppressing over-reactions or boosting insufficient physical condition unilaterally. After taking medicine for a period of time, the side effects of medicine will start appearing and patients get weaker. 

3) By understanding how the 3 Systems work together, you will know how they affect your entire body. Then you can comprehend why taking Lingzhi regularly, and at a fixed dosage and fixed time everyday will help you maintain your health. This is proven by numerous scientific evidences which support the Chinese ancestors' saying i.e. Treat Different Diseases with the Same Treatment (异病同治). Reason being different diseases can be cured using the same Core Method (target root cause (根本) instead of symptomatic treatment (对症治疗)).

Ms Cheng then proceeded to explain in a clear and easy-to-understand manner each of the 3 Systems, what are the symptoms and what are the common diseases associated when there is excess or deficiency, over-reaction or repressed performance. She also used the analogy of an Iceberg - we are usually treated on the 10% of the problems that we can see. But the issues can only be fully resolved when we become aware of the 90% that is hidden. This was how she found a solution to her dry eyes problem.

She also highlights various professors' and experts' perspectives, wherein their scientific research results are published in Taiwan's Ganoderma Magazine, which demonstrates clearly that Lingzhi can be effectively used to handle diseases stemming from all the 3 Systems.

Finally she recommended the ideal combination of Lingzhi to take, regardless whether you want to maintain your health or trying to improve your health problems.

The complete post is published in my Private blog. This info is reserved exclusively for my Consumers and Business Partners only.

When we talk about the metabolic and endocrine system, we need to touch on hormones, as they are related. Diseases in this system may not be fatal, but they can make you feel very uncomfortable.

The endocrine / hormonal system has various glands which produce and release hormones into the bloodstream, including pituitary gland, thyroid gland etc. Hormones control our daily activities, including our heartbeat, digestion, sugar level, stress level etc.

Kidney secretes a variety of hormones including erythropoietin, calcitriol and renin. People with kidney diseases will also have hormone imbalance. Because of that, people with kidney problem are more prone to have diabetes and vice versa, people with diabetes will have poor kidney function, as both are inter-related.

Liver also secretes many hormones (e.g. hormones that promote cell growth) and has many key functions associated with hormones in the body (e.g. regulating blood pressure or eliminating unneeded hormones). Liver malfunction affects hormone production. One of the raw materials of hormone is amino acid. Liver plays a function in converting protein into amino acid. If it's not functioning properly, it affects the conversion process.

Diseases are the end result. They are the manifestations of poor organ functions. Let's talk about the 3 main endocrine-related diseases, namely diabetes, ageing and kidney lesion.

1. Diabetes

What do the measurements of sugar level in blood (on empty stomach) mean?

- Less than 5.6 mmol/L (healthy)
- Between 5.6 - 6.9 mmol/L (pre-diabetic)
- More than 7.0 mmol/L (diabetic)

The conventional method of measuring one's sugar level is less accurate as it reflects reading at a particular point in time.
A more accurate measurement is HbA1c (in %), which is something that’s made when glucose (sugar) in your body enters RBC and binds to hemoglobin. Blood HbA1c levels are reflective of how well diabetes is controlled. It’s reflective of blood glucose levels over past 3 months and not daily ups and downs of blood glucose. However, note that the test may give misleading results in certain situations.

How do you interpret the readings?
- 4 - 5.6% (normal)
- 5.7 - 6.4% (pre-diabetic - higher chance of getting diabetes)
- More than 6.5% (diabetic)

RBC flow in our bloodstream. Carbo that is consumed will be converted into glucose, which also enters and moves in our bloodstream. Glucose (being a source of energy) needs to enter RBC so they can be carried into every cell in the body as nutrients for them.

(i) For glucose to enter RBC, it requires insulin. Pancreas is a gland that secretes insulin hormones to control blood sugar level in the body. Insulin acts like a key to bring glucose into RBC. If one does not have sufficient insulin, glucose is unable to go into RBC. Diabetes is a disease that happens when glucose cannot enter RBC i.e. excessive glucose is flowing in the bloodstream.

There are 3 types of diabetes. If you like to learn more, click on this link..
http://www.pingofhealth.com/2012/02/effects-of-ganoderma-lingzhi-on.html

(ii) RBC receptors (which receive insulin) is defective or less sensitive. In such cases, although you have sufficient insulin, but due to poor receptor function, RBC is unable to allow insulin to enter.

Being diabetic is not fatal. It is the complications arising from diabetes that make it life-threatening, such as:
- heart failure or heart attack
- kidney failure
- stroke
- blindness
- amputation.

How Western Drugs Treat Diabetes

There are 5 common types of anti-diabetic drugs. Click here to find out how they work and the long-term side effects:
http://www.pingofhealth.com/2019/06/exclusive-anti-diabetic-drugs-how-they.html

In general, the mechanisms of the drugs either:
(i) Stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin. The side effect is the pancreas may be destroyed in the long-term.
(ii) Stimulate the sensitivity of the receptors so that RBC can receive more glucose.
(iii) Stop the function of liver to convert carbo to glucose. The carbo which cannot be converted ends up in the intestines. Side effects include diarrhoea and bloating.

Insulin is produced by pancreas.  What cause pancreas to malfunction?
(i) Bacterial / viral infections, causing pancreas cells to die.
(ii) Free radicals oxidise pancreas cells, thereby leading to malfunction of pancreas cells.

Western drugs are not able to revive or protect pancreas cells.

The endocrine system is a collection of glands located throughout the body that produces hormones and release them into the bloodstream. Hormones govern our body functions, including growth and repair of tissues, sexual development and reproductive function, and the body's response to stress.

Primary functions of the endocrine system 

(a) Hypothalamus
It is located above the pituitary gland (at the lower central part of the brain). It secretes hormones that stimulate / suppress the release of hormones in the pituitary glands.

(b) Pituitary gland
It is often considered the most important part of the endocrine system because it produces hormones that control many functions of other endocrine glands.

(c) Pineal gland
Produces the melatonin hormone.

(d) Thyroid
Produces hormones that regulate body metabolism.

(e) Parathyroid
Secretes parathyroid hormones, which affect the calcium level in the blood.

(f) Thymus
Produces the hormone thymosin that stimulates the lymphoid organs to produce T-lymphocytes or antibodies in newborns and young children.

(g) Pancreas
Produces the insulin hormone and glucagon. Insulin regulates transportation of sugar, fatty acids and amino acids into body cells.

(h) Adrenal glands
Located on top of each kidney. The outer part (cortex) produces hormones called corticosteroids, which regulates metabolism and balance of salt and water in the body and secrete hormones that begin the development of secondary sexual characteristics. The inner part (medulla) produces hormones called catecholamines (e.g. adrenaline and cortisol) which help the body cope with physical and emotional stress by increasing the heart rate and blood pressure.

(i) Reproductive glands / gonads
Produce testosterone, oestrogen and progesterone.

(j) Prostaglandins
Known to decrease blood pressure, cause fever, inhibit hydrochloric acid secretion in the stomach, increase uterine contraction during pregnancy and influence intestinal peristalsis.

Disorders of the endocrine system

(a) Acromegaly
An enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet and jaws. This hormonal disorder happen when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone.

(b) Addison's disease
When the adrenal glands produce too little cortisol and aldosterone.

(c) Cretinism
Condition resulting from a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion or hypothyroidism, resulting in severely stunted physical and mental growth.

(d) Dwarfism
Results from hyposecretion of the growth hormone of the pituitary gland, which has been caused by a tumour, infection, genetic factors or trauma.

(e) Gigantism
An excessive growth of the long bones caused by hyper secretion of the somatotropin hormone.

(f) Graves' disease
Caused by hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis. Symptoms include abnormal protuberant eyes and swelling of the skin over the shins.

(g) Hyperparathyroidism
Causes hypercalcemia, an increased level of calcium in the blood.

(h) Hypoparathyroidism
A decreased secretion of parathyroid hormone that leads to abnormally low calcium levels in the  blood and bones. This can cause tetany (cramp like spasms of the hands and fingers).

(i) Hypoglycemia
Results from increased insulin production by the pancreas.

(j) Hypothyroidism
Resulting from an insufficient production of thyroxine, which can be caused by Hashimoto's disease.

(k) Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
A condition in which the body makes too much ADH. This hormone helps the kidneys control the amount of water the body loses through urine. SIADH causes the body to retain too much water. Thus it involves water intoxication and the dilution of intracellular and extracellular body tissues, usually resulting from lung cancer.

(l) Virilism
A condition in which women develop male-pattern hair growth and other masculine physical traits. Results from increased secretion of hormones in the adrenal glands.

Hyperthyroidism

Thyroid gland produces the hormone thyroxine which regulates the body's metabolism. Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland is overactive and produces too much thyroxine T3 and T4. Women are affected more than men.

Symptoms include anxiety, palpitations, weight loss, increased appetite, diarrhoea, menstrual disturbances and heat intolerance.

Management of hyperthyroidism

(a) Taking anti-thyroid drugs such as Carbimazole

The thyroid gland takes iodine and converts it into thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Iodine must be converted into a useable form before it can be combined with other components to form thyroid hormones.
Carbimazole works by preventing the conversion of iodine to its useable form and also stops converted iodine from being combined with other components to form thyroid hormones. This results in a decreased production of thyroid hormones. It may take 4-8 weeks for the levels to reduce to normal.

Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, headache, reduce white blood cells in rare cases.

(b) Taking Radio-iodine

It acts by destroying the thyroid gland.
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Patients with thyroid eye disease (TED) will become more severe.

(c) Surgery

This option is for patients with large goitre, particularly if it causes difficulty in swallowing or breathing.
Patients with bulging eyes may require corticosteroids as it does not respond to other treatments.
Have to take hormone pills for life and may affect the vocal cords.

Hypothyroidism

This is caused by too little thyroxine, and also due to immune system disorder. Babies with hypothyroidism can have permanent mental and physical retardation. Other causes include inborn enzyme disorder and deficiency of iodine in the diet.

Symptoms include weight gain, mental slowness, dry skin, hair loss, increased sensitivity to cold and heavy menstrual periods.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

From the TCM point of view, the Spleen controls the endocrine system and balance of hormones in our body. If the spleen is weakened, it will lead to hormone imbalance and endocrine system disorder. If the face looks yellowish, the spleen is weak. Other symptoms are indigestion, lethargy, the limbs lacking in strength and low appetite.

If one's spleen is functioning well, his hormones will function at optimum level too.

How do Shuang Hor products help?

(a) Lingzhi

• Modulates immune system. If your immune system functions well, your endocrine system will operate normally.
• Soothing and calming effect. Stress is one of the culprit of endocrine system disorders. Ganoderma nucleosides demonstrates a stabilising effect on the central nervous system, and therefore it can effectively reduce stress.
• Protect the liver and kidney. These 2 organs are important in hormone manufacturing process. Ganoderma triterpenoids have a protective effect on the liver and kidney. When these 2 organs can function effectively, the endocrine system will be in good order.

(b) Pollen

• From TCM point of view, as yellow colour food is good for the spleen, it follows that pollen has a positive effect on the spleen.
• Regulates your endocrine functions with the supply of over 94 types of natural enzymes and coenzymes.
• Pacifies the nervous system and thus help to give a good environment for the hormones to work effectively.

(Source: Shuang Hor seminar 8 April 2018)

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Here are some surprising points I picked up from a talk I attended on Hormones..


1. Do you know your hormones can make you fat?

Leptin is the hormone that controls your hunger pangs. It tells you your stomach is full so that you will stop eating.
Ghrelin is the hormone that tells you you're hungry; it's time to eat.
If these 2 hormones are not functioning properly, say Ghrelin keeps giving you hunger signals and Leptin doesn't tell you to stop eating, then you will overeat and put on weight.
What can you do?
Take Lingzhi / Ganoderma. It helps to regulate these hormones. When they are in the correct balance and functioning normally, you can eliminate leptin / ghrelin as the culprit of your weight gain.

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2. Do you know that problems with your thyroid gland can result in you gaining weight?

Thyroid hormones help you to control metabolism - how fast you can metabolise food to turn it into energy. If your thyroid does not produce sufficient T3 and T4 hormones (too low), you suffer from hypothyroidism. Apart from feeling fatigued and depressed, you also tend to put on weight very easily.
People with thyroid problem will also have lower progesterone and testosterone levels, which are associated with PCOS problem.
What can you do?
Take Lingzhi / Ganoderma to normalise the function of your thyroid so it produces the right amount of T3 and T4 hormones.

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3. Do you know hormonal changes can cause acne problem?

This normally happens to teenagers, when they experience hormonal changes as they're growing up.
Many teens get pimples when their hormones rise during puberty. When the hormones level go up, their skin makes more oil. If this oil gets trapped / clogged in the pores, it can cause acne. The hormones can also cause more bacteria on the skin, which lead to acne.
What can they do?
Take Lingzhi / Ganoderma and Pollen, as well as use Aquasense skincare products.

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4. Do you know that imbalance in your hormones can make you sleepy?

Progesterone - if the level of your progesterone hormones are too low, you will have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. By the same token, if you have excessive progesterone, you tend to feel sleepy and fatigued.
Melatonin - this is the hormone that can help you sleep. People rest better when their body is making more of this hormone.
How to regulate these hormones?
Take Lingzhi / Ganoderma to regulate your progesterone and melatonin level.

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5. Do you know your hormones can give you stomach problem?

Your gut is lined with tiny cells called Receptors that respond to Estrogen and Progesterone. When these 2 hormones are higher / lower than normal, your digestion will be affected. This may cause you feelings of cramps, nausea, bloatedness, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea etc.
What can you do?
Take Lingzhi / Ganoderma together with Lactoberry probiotics to regulate your hormone levels and adjust the irregularities in your digestive tract, so that the receptors can react to estrogen and progesterone better.

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6. Do you know you can blame your mood swings and many other problems on your Estrogen?

When the level of your estrogen is too low, these are some of the problems that can happen..

• you get hot flushes (at the perimenopause / menopause stage)
• you have poorer memory and can't stay focused for long
• you are more likely to go into depression and get angry easily
• you get headaches (common to happen before menses)
• you experience vaginal dryness
• your breast tissue becomes less dense.

How do you boost up your estrogen level?
Take Lingzhi / Ganoderma. It can help regulate your estrogen level to the optimal level. When your hormone production ability is normal, you won't experience this symptoms.

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7. Do you know your hormones can lead to breast cancer?

Your Estrogen and Progesterone are metabolised in your liver. Poor liver function (including malfunction caused by absorption of excessive harmful xeno-estrogen / environmental hormone) leads to unhealthy estrogen metabolism, and a higher level of unhealthy (low quality) estrogen being produced, which may lead to breast cancer. You don't want your estrogen to be too high because that will thicken your breast tissues and can cause lumps / cysts to grow in your breast.
Take Lingzhi / Ganoderma to address this problem.

You cannot look at each problem in isolation e.g. liver problem, digestion problem, breast cancer problem etc. Look at the whole body in a holistic concept as all our organs are inter-related. Otherwise, the real cause of the problem is not addressed, which will lead to more serious problem as you're not treating the cause of it. The cause will continue to deteriorate and become more severe eventually.


What are the Common Causes of hormone imbalance?

One of the key causes of hormone imbalance is Food/Dietary Stress. In our hectic lifestyle, a healthy, balanced meal is often compromised. Due to time constraint, we tend to eat a lot of processed food and fast food. Doing this regularly will disrupt our hormones. It brings more stress to our body and increases the production of cortisol hormone (a stress hormone produced by the adrenalin gland). This blocks the progesterone receptor and leads to the reduction of progesterone being produced (and all the associated problems).

Eating unhealthy food can cause digestion problem.
Digestion problem can lead to hormone imbalance, as the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut will be affected. The bad bacteria will lead to inflammation happening in your gut, which in turn will suppress your hypothalamus and pituitary gland to tell your body to produce less estrogen and progesterone, which will lead to adrenalin gland and thyroid gland also over/under produce hormones etc., which leads to further hormone problem.
It is a vicious cycle. Hormone problem aggravates the digestion situation, and digestion problem can cause hormone problems. Medication cannot address the root cause of this inter-related problem.
Take Lingzhi / Ganoderma to stop this vicious cycle.


What other products helps?

1. Yung Kien Pollen
It helps indirectly by providing more than 200 types of nutrients (vitamins, minerals and enzymes) in a wholesome, complete and natural way for your body.
For instance, if you're deficient in magnesium, it will lead to hormonal imbalance. The symptoms are you will feel tired, viscosity of your blood increases and you have acne problem.
Zinc is important for digestion. Proper digestion is very important for hormones to perform optimally.
Vitamin B deficiency makes you feel lethargic easily.
Pollen provides the raw material for the growth of hormones.

2. Jia Hor Soya Protein
It contains important amino acids, which is the raw material for hormones. 20% of your body cells are made up of protein. If you don't have sufficient protein, your cells won't be able to perform optimally and the hormones produced won't be of good quality, thus leading to hormonal imbalance.

3. Lactoberry
It helps you to have a healthy gut so that the receptors in your digestive tract can respond to estrogen and progesterone well.

4. GoEco Liquid Detergent and All Purpose Cleaner
They help ensure that the clothes you wear and your household items are free from environmental hormones and reduce the chance of you absorbing these harmful chemicals through your skin pores and ingestion.

(Source: Shuang Hor Seminar, 11 January 2016)

Email me at askfuiping@gmail.com to purchase Shuang Hor products to regulate your hormones.

Your hair is actually a barometer to your state of health. If you don't address the root cause of your health problem, you will continue to battle hair problems despite using expensive hair-care products.

Here is a quick look at some common hair problems and what are the possible causes.


1. Dandruff

Dry scalp can be caused by

• genetic conditions
• lack of vitamin B and zinc
• diet with excessive sugar and fat
• scalp condition called seborrheic dermatitis, similar to psoriasis and eczema.

Other causes of dandruff include

• Parkinson's disease
• not washing your hair for a long time.

2. Hair Loss

Balding in men is usually genetic.
Balding for women is usually caused by hormonal imbalance e.g. after giving birth and menopause.

Other causes of hair loss include

• excessive weight loss
• eating disorders
• thyroid problems
• stress
• certain medications
• insufficient protein.

3. Dry and Brittle Hair

Some of the causes are

• diet deficient in iron and vitamin E
• excessive fat-rich foods, fast foods, processed snacks laden with sugar, salt, additive and flavourings.
• excessive styling, washing, blow-drying or colouring.
• under-active thyroid.

4. Gray Hair

The main cause is linked to genetics.
There's new evidence that suggests gray hair can be caused by stress.

5. White Hair

Physical and emotional trauma such as illness, death, or prolonged stress, do have effects on your hair, resulting in them dropping off more quickly.

6. Others

Other causes of hair loss include

• drinking too much coffee or alcohol and smoking, as they can affect how well your body absorbs vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat.
• sensitivity to certain food allergens such as dairy, wheat, soy, corn and food additives.

(Source: If hair could talk by Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar, StarFit4Life, 9 February 2014)

Solution?

To address Vitamin and Minerals Deficiency, take Yung Kien Pollen. Click here to discover the Multiple Benefits of Bee Pollen. This source of pollen is fully natural, as well as wholesome and complete, with 200 types of nutrients, including over 16 types of vitamins and 16 types of minerals.


To address Hormonal Imbalance Problem, take Yung Kien Ganoderma. Click here to discover a Natural Method to Correct Unbalanced Hormones. Hormonal imbalance can be caused by poor nutrition or stress, and can show up as weight gain or mood swings. Making sure your hormones are regulated can help you have more beautiful hair.

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