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Share what I know abt Lifestream Cordyceps since I heard so many differing things that I called them up to clarify when I was researching abt which cordycep to feed last time.
Kimi has been on tis for abt 2-3 months. Previously, he had been on EYS Bao Ying Dan but that I felt was beta for bb under 12mths. So when I finished all my stocks for that, I switched to this. Besides this, he also has Cod Liver Oil which I switched most recently to Nordic Naturals (
http://www.nordicnaturals.com/en/Products/Product_Details/98/?ProdID=1451).
I've also heard of Sambucol but I personally prefer TCM and cordycep's healing and strengthening properties aft seeing its efficacy.
1) Why I choose Lifestream over other Wild Cordyceps?
Guess there are 2 schools of thoughts for tis.. some will say that the wild cordycep is beta and more efficacious. However, I beg to differ cos Lifestream's cordycep is grown in a controlled environment that is guaranteed to be free from toxins and harmful pesticides. Almost organic like that. This to me is very impt cos with China's reputation ... we never know where these cordyceps are grown or have been exposed to toxin, lead, etc cos they are 'wild'. If am feeding this to Kimi long term, I wanna be sure that it is safe.
2) Which to get Stroma Gold or the one with Green Tea extract and in capsules?
If feeding child, I really suggest Stroma Gold cos it is in powder form and v easy to jus add to any food or beverage. Also tis is not bitter and relatively tasteless altho when u eat the powder directly, it taste like the Maggi Chix powder. But added to food, it covers quite well.
I was abit caution and bgt the capsules one (30caps, 1mth qty) as wanted to try n see if Kimi will eat cos what if I spend 100+ and he don want. I opened up the caps n mix w water. I tell you, it is so TERRIBLE to eat as it is so v v bitter!!! Tk god Kimi took it all! So, stick with Stroma Gold, the kids should not notice.
3) How to feed?
1/2 tsp 3-4 times a week. Or you can use the Mac's stirrer spoon. You can add it to yogurt, milk, porridge or dissolve in some warm water in tablespoon and feed. Basically anything but NOT boiled meaning you can add to soup after scooping it into bowl but not add to the pot to be boiled.
The above qty/frequency to be taken is for general well-being n boosting of immunity. And for a healthy child with no CURRENT serious sickness, etc. If cordycep is to be used to treat a current sickness then the dosage will be different.
4) Can bb still take tis when sick?
Yes, can continue but space the intake of cordycep and western med 2 hours apart. Cordycep may raise the bb's body temp slightly but do not be alarmed, nothing to worry abt.
5) Is cordycep heaty?
No, alot of misconception here. Cordycep has been used to treat bad, heaty phelgmy cough & phelgm (dark green kind) so how can it be heaty? Cordycep is an age old treatment for lung probs/immunity. Anything to do with lungs cannot be overly heaty or cold..it must be balanced Yin & Yang. Don know if you guys know what I mean?
6) Must I stop or alternate tis so that the efficacy will be good?
No, can continue. TCM is a slow process of mending so u will see results if you perservere.
These are some of the common queries I can think of and those that I had when I was researching for cordycep last time. If you have any other qn, can post here and I try to help.
Maybe cos I suffer from respiratory prob so am very particular abt taking good care of our bb's lungs. It is very scary when you can't breathe and you never know how impt it is to protect n nourish tis organ. Once damaged has been done, respiratory illness will recur at the slightest provocation. So, let's take care of our darlings' lungs!