Are Hawlik products organic?
Yes. All of our products meet the strict German organic norm DE-Öko-003.
What is the Shellbrook Method and what are its advantages?
Our extracts and powders are made of whole mushrooms using the so-called
Shellbroken Method. Shellbroken is a special, ultra-fine grinding process, which
increases the bioavailability of valuable mushroom ingredients such as the Betaglucans. Our extracts are won through a patented extraction method, that has its roots
in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). These preparation methods ensure that our
mushroom compunds offer the highest possible content of health-enhancing
substances.
Why we offer a combination of powder and extracts?
Simple. Beacuse it yields the best results! Today you can also obtain combinations
consisting of pulverized mushrooms and extracts in one capsule. Thus it is possible for
people to use nature’s unsurpassable substantial combination and at the same time
replenish distinct individual effects in a high concentration. This allows to keep the
dosage in therapies considerably lower than with the use of pulverized mushrooms.
Medicinal mushrooms combined with other substances
Medicinal mushrooms can bring about a wonderful balance to the body, prevent of
a number of sicknesses or can be used in therapies. Some plant substances or
medicinal herbs have the same effect. As a combination, medicinal mushrooms and
plant substances can support each other in their distinct effects. However, a lack of
vitamines, minerals and other micronutrients can hardly be balanced by medicinal
mushrooms and plant substances. Therefore a combination with orthomolecular
substances is often suggested. However, these combinations should not be carried out
arbitrarily – please consult your
mycotherapist, alternative practitioner or doctor.
What else is important ?
The fineness and the grinding degree is a clear indicator for quality. The finer the
powder, the more high-grade and the more effective it is, as the important ingredients
are better available and easier to absorb by the body.
The direct intake of coarse powder in capsule or in pure form is unsuitable as the body
can in fact only exploit very few components. Coarse powder is well suited for tea,
because due to hot water infusion an extraction progress which makes part of
th components exploitable. Fine powder makes it easy for the body to exploit the
components and is thus more effective and more suitable for the intake in capsule-,
tablet-, or in pure powder form.
Do medicinal mushrooms show any side effects?
In mycotherapy there are almost no side effects at all. Sometimes people recognise a
slight change in their digestion, which is related to dietary fibre and the
indigestive mushroom proteins. By means of a reduced dose the body is able to slowly
get used to the mushrooms. In individual cases it is possible that persons suffering from
allergic food disorder might show allergic reactions after eating medicinal mushroom
products. When eating Shiitake mushroom, people with an appropriate disposition have
reacted with a pruritic skin rash. In this extremely rare case we recommend to refrain
from consumption of shiitake and change to an other mushroom..
How do I find a medicinal mushroom that applies to my condition?
Here an overview of our mushrooms and their effectiveness. As each person responds
individually, you should seek the advice of a mycotherapist in case you are not sure
which mushroom is the right one for your condition. On our website you will find under
the catergory ‘find a practitioner’ adequate therapists, who are experienced in
mycotherapy.
When and how should I take mushroom products?
It would be best to take the mushroom products immediately before meals with lots
of water. Dividing a day’s dose into two or three portions is possible. A therapy takes
between three to six months. Of course, this depends on how long you have had
ailments and if the therapy is supported by other measures, e.g. dietary change. It is
important not to discontinue taking mushroom products after first successes, but to
continue for at least another few weeks in order to stabilize the health condition.
How fast will first successes occur?
Often the case that after a few days of taking the mushroom products you will find
that there is a first tangible deterioration of symptoms. In case of chronical diseases it
might take four to six weeks until considerable noticeable effects which last will occur.
Can I take several medicinal mushrooms combined?
Medicinal mushrooms support one another in their effects, and therefore it’s
recommendable to take a combination of mushrooms – however, the number should not
exceed five at once. The generally prescribed dosage corresponds to all mushrooms.
When taking several medicinal mushrooms at once the individual dosage of each
mushroom will be reduced.
Can I take medicinal mushrooms while having chemotherapy?
Yes! Especially during such a straining therapy you will benefit from taking
medicinal mushrooms. It would be ideal to start taking medicinal mushrooms before
starting with chemotherapy, in order to keep the side effects of the conventional
medicine as low as possible.
Are medicinal mushrooms also suitable for children?
Yes, with children we have seen much success, e.g. when they suffer from
neurodermatitis or other ailments. A child’s organism often responds very well, as there
have been no or hardly any prior changes to its health. Generally we advice to take a
slowly increasing dosage, as the digestive tract of children is still quite sensitive and the
mushrooms might cause displeasing flatulence.