5 Medicinal Mushrooms You’ve Never Heard Of (Benefits and More)
Medicinal mushrooms are all special and unique in their own way.
But some get more attention than others.
In this article, I wanted to take a look at some of the less-popular, but still super powerful and interesting medicinal mushrooms.
Why Cordyceps and Chaga are SUPERSTARS of The Mushroom World
All medicinal mushrooms have polysaccharides, and they are all different shapes. These compounds interact with our bodies in different ways, which is why you can think of each mushroom as having its own “super power.” Other than polysaccharides, mushrooms also contain phenols, sterols, triterpenes and more – which can all benefit our health in different
4 Things You Need To Know If You Use Medicinal Mushrooms
If you’re at all interested in using mushrooms to benefit your health, you should always consider this: Not all mushroom products are created equal. In fact, there can be an enormous difference between products that appear (on the surface) to be equivalent. You need to consider how they are grown, how they are extracted (if
How To Find and Identify Wild Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms are easy to identify, grow all over the world, and are a delicious gourmet mushroom that can be added to almost any meal. Plus, they have some pretty awesome health benefits. Of course, you could always just find your oyster mushrooms at the grocery store, or even grow them yourself – but there is something
9 Best Things to Drink in the Morning for Sustained Energy
Many people don’t realize what they reach for first thing in the morning can set the course for their energy levels all day long. The question is, are you giving your body and brain the hydration and nutrients it needs? Energy drinks certainly provide some caffeine and even some nutrients or amino acids. However, they’re
Getting Ready For Mushroom Hunting Season
Are you ready for mushroom season? We are still a while away from mushroom season here in Alberta. It’s halfway through March, but it’s still really, really cold. But without a doubt, spring is coming, summer is coming, and soon it will be time to get out in the woods and hunt mushrooms. I wanted
Valerian Root Vs. Melatonin: What’s the Best Sleep Aid for You?
Sleep deprivation is a serious health issue. Your body needs sleep – high-quality sleep – to remove toxins, produce certain hormones, and regenerate cells. Sadly, the productivity-centric American culture means that most people are sleep deprived. The CDC reports that one out of every three Americans suffers from chronic sleep deprivation. In communities of color,
2 Rare and Beautiful Mushroom Finds
It’s still way too early in the year for me to be finding mushrooms outside in Alberta, but I’m starting to get so excited to finally get back out into the woods and start looking for mushrooms again! In the meantime though, I thought it would be fun to share with you two super cool
11 Best Teas for a Cold to Get You Through the Winter
Aren’t colds just the absolute worst? Every year, millions of Americans get the common cold. In fact, most adults get at least two or three colds annually. (1) Since colds are so, well, common, people often write off their symptoms or try to push through. While there’s no miracle cure to get over your illness
Finding A Crazy Amount Of Morels, Right In My Backyard
Sometimes you don’t have to go far to find crazy amounts of delicious gourmet mushrooms! Urban areas can provide perfect habitats for mushrooms of all kinds. One species that is likely to pop up in new areas with wood mulch is the much sought after Morel. Where Will They Grow? Morel mushrooms can often
Coffee Vs. Tea: Caffeine Content and Health Benefits
Coffee and tea are both consumed widely in every corner of the world due to their amazing antioxidants and health benefits. Of course, you can’t ignore the fact that caffeine is a powerful stimulant either. A cup of coffee or tea can give you that perfect boost to power through the day. But when it
13 Must Have Mushroom Books
You can pretty much learn everything you wanted to know from the internet. But for some reason, books are still totally relevant and totally awesome! In this post, I wanted to share some of my favorite books on foraging, growing mushrooms, medicinal mushrooms, and some other fun mushroom books worth reading. Best Books For Mushroom
