Medicinal mushrooms are some of the strongest "medicine" out there. Yet unlike drugs, many of them have a dual-direction activity that can boost or decrease your immune system as needed; an all-natural immunomodulator. In addition, there are many other benefits besides helping immunity and … [Read more...] about Medicinal Mushroom Hunting, Paul Stamets, Agarikon Mushroom and Cancer
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Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Mushrooms are often associated with mystery. They are indeed fascinating, being neither plant nor animal, yet having characteristics of both. In ancient times mushrooms were regarded as magical, as people could not figure out how they were produced. Could they also be magical when it comes to … [Read more...] about Medicinal Mushrooms for Immune Support
Stress Management: How Medicinal Mushrooms Can Help
You may have heard of herbal adaptogens, which is a class of substances that work with the body to help it adapt and to promote balance (homeostasis). Adaptogens are well regarded for helping people to handle and manage stress and fatigue. Adaptogens do so in a way that regulates … [Read more...] about Stress Management: How Medicinal Mushrooms Can Help
Hiking for Mushrooms
At first, when I started hiking for mushrooms, I was bummed out to learn that Reishi, Chaga or Cordyceps don't grow in my area. Some of the most famous mushrooms just aren't here where I live. But then I got to know more about the mushrooms that do grow in my area and discovered: Lots of … [Read more...] about Hiking for Mushrooms
Fight Fatigue and Increase Your Energy
Your energy level can be a major indicator of the state of your health and well-being. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the concept of chi, or energy, is synonymous with life itself; hence, it is also referred to as our life force—the body’s vital energy. While chi is invisible there is a … [Read more...] about Fight Fatigue and Increase Your Energy
Most Mushroom Products Aren’t What They Claim
Once I saw this new research report come out, I knew I had to share it with you. One complaint we get is around our mushrooms being a bit more expensive than competitors on the market. Well, you see, you get what you pay for. A new study titled, “Evaluation on quality consistency of … [Read more...] about Most Mushroom Products Aren’t What They Claim
Tonic Herbs as a Source of Primal Nutrition
Everything old is new again. - Peter Allen Today with big groups of people moving towards hunter-gather, ancestral and paleo nutrition, there has been a shift to look back at our ancient roots to discern what the best ways to eat are. I like to think about nutrition outside the lens of a … [Read more...] about Tonic Herbs as a Source of Primal Nutrition
Polysaccharides and Beta-Glucans in Mushrooms
Before I got into medicinal mushrooms I had never heard of polysaccharides or beta-glucans, but these compounds are not unique to fungi, and instead are widely pervasive. There are very different functions among polysaccharides and even beta-glucans. The aim of this article is to clear up the … [Read more...] about Polysaccharides and Beta-Glucans in Mushrooms
Breath of Life
The one constant we can collectively count on is the breath. Every moment we are inhaling the purest form of life. Now, we can go for moments, seconds, minutes, even lengthy minutes without oxygen; however, we must always return to the breath, whether we know it or not. This is the essence of … [Read more...] about Breath of Life
Immunity
We all long to be healthy. No one enjoys being sick or injured. Enjoyment is never the issue here. So it is of utmost importance to have an immune system working at the highest levels. (we're going to also talk about a concentrated wei qi booster for humans later). So what does a healthy one look … [Read more...] about Immunity
Athlete Herbal Profile – Aaron “Tex” Johnson
Training schedule Tex is currently working hard for his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. But he, like most of us, still has a day job and so can’t train as much as he would like too. But working as a trainer at a UFC gym he gets to impart his knowledge and stay in that state of mind. On most … [Read more...] about Athlete Herbal Profile – Aaron “Tex” Johnson
Ep9: We Love Medicinal Mushrooms Part 2
Would you want this powerful cancer blend? The adaptogen Cordyceps and how it increases endurance and more Lion’s Mane, the #1 Nootropic mushroom that even boosts curiosity! How colors can reflect what a mushroom or herb does The common Tree Oyster even packs some amazing benefits Are … [Read more...] about Ep9: We Love Medicinal Mushrooms Part 2
Ep8: We Love Medicinal Mushrooms Part 1
Are all mushrooms medicinal? How to get started harvesting wild mushrooms (and the dangers to look out for) What mycelium is and how it's different from fruiting bodies The difference between tree and ground mushrooms Reishi’s negative side effect?!? Why hot water extracts are best … [Read more...] about Ep8: We Love Medicinal Mushrooms Part 1
Benefits of Mushrooms
By Logan Christopher This past weekend was the 41st annual Fungus Fair in Santa Cruz, California. This was the second time I’ve gone to it. Its great for learning how to identify mushrooms, from the edible to inedible, medicinal to poisonous. They even have an ID table where you can bring … [Read more...] about Benefits of Mushrooms
Bulletproof Coffee with Herbs
Our herbs aren't the only thing we take. In fact, we’re constantly experimenting with all kinds of things that promise to deliver better health and performance. I was never a coffee drinker before. But after hearing about Bulletproof coffee for some time I had to give it a try. If you’ve never … [Read more...] about Bulletproof Coffee with Herbs