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Reishi Mushroom: The Ultimate Guide

Quick Navigation OverviewHealth Benefits and UsesThe Immune SystemOrgans and Bodily SystemsReishi Usage and RecipesRecipe: Reishi Super PorridgeRecipe: Morning Mojo Tonic The Reishi mushroom is an ancient, venerated medicinal mushroom that has been used to improve health and prolong life for at least 2,200 years. Modern science has shown that this tradition is well-founded and that […]

Cordyceps Mushroom: The Ultimate Guide

Quick Navigation Health Benefits of CordycepsMetabolism and System FunctionalityThe Immune SystemOther Health BenefitsCordyceps RecipesHerbal Chicken Soup with CordycepsCordyceps Stir FrySummary In this series of posts, highlighting other powerful medicinal mushrooms, today we’re looking at another fine example – Cordyceps Mushroom.Cordyceps are fascinating mushrooms whichever way you look at them. From how they grow, to the tumultuous economy […]

Lion’s Mane Mushroom: The Ultimate Guide

Quick Navigation Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom1. The Immune System2. The Brain and Nervous System3. The Digestive SystemOther Health BenefitsRecipesHomemade Lion’s Mane Dual-ExtractSpicy Shallot Lion’s ManeSummary As we continue our journey researching other powerful medicinal mushrooms, today we’re looking at another fine example – Lion’s Mane Mushroom.Lion’s Mane is a charming, almost otherworldly mushroom […]

Medicinal Mushrooms List: The top 7 you need to know about

Quick Navigation ChagaHealth Benefits of ChagaRecipe: Chaga Chai LatteIngredientsEquipment RequiredStep-by-StepCordycepsHealth Benefits of CordycepsRecipe: Cordyceps Fig SoupIngredientsEquipment RequiredStep-by-StepLion’s ManeHealth Benefits of Lion’s ManeRecipe: Pan-Fried Lion’s ManeIngredientsEquipment RequiredStep-by-StepReishiHealth Benefits of ReishiRecipe: Reishi Chocolate TrufflesIngredientsEquipment RequiredStep-by-StepMaitakeHealth Benefits of MaitakeRecipe: Maitake “Bacon”IngredientsEquipment RequiredStep-by-StepTurkey TailHealth Benefits of Turkey TailRecipe: Orange Spiced Turkey Tail TeaIngredientsEquipment RequiredStep-by-StepShiitakeHealth Benefits of ShiitakeRecipe: Shiitake Stir […]

Mushroom Tea: The Complete Guide

Quick Navigation Different Types of Mushrooms for TeaChagaReishiCordycepsLion’s ManeMaitakeMushroom Tea RecipesSimple Chaga Mushroom TeaReishi Peppermint and Honey TeaCordyceps Ginger TeaLion’s Mane Brain Boost TeaMaitake Green Tea Mushrooms like Chaga have proven health benefits for just about every part of the body, but do you ever find it difficult figuring out how to incorporate them into […]

Chaga Extract, the world’s most potent supplement?

Chaga, or Inonotus Obliquus to give it its scientific name, is a medicinal mushroom with very special ingredients. Chaga can be found growing on birch trees throughout the colder regions of the Northern Hemisphere, most notably Siberia, parts of China, North America, and North-Korea.It’s health benefits have been used for centuries by eastern cultures and […]

What makes a good Chaga Supplement?

Are you looking for a great Chaga Supplement? If so, pay close attention to the bioactive ingredients included, and their bioavailability (the body’s ability to absorb the ingredient).After much research over the years, we now know that the bioactive components of chaga include; beta-glucans (specific type of polysaccharides), polyphenols,phyto-sterols and triterpenes. For more on Chaga’s […]

Chaga Antioxidants and Key Ingredients

As you may have read in our Health Benefits post, chaga provides many health benefits, namely its high level of antioxidants. In this post, we’ll cover the key ingredients and chaga antioxidants that make it so healthy.IMPORTANT NOTE: Please consult with your doctor and read the latest information provided by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer […]

Chaga Tincture vs Chaga Tea

If you are new to the world of chaga, you may wonder what the best way to consume the mushroom is in order to reap the most benefits. Chaga Tea and Chaga Tincture are two of the most popular methods, and each can be made at home, using simple ingredients.Note: If you’re simply looking to […]

7 Delicious Chaga Mushroom Recipes

Chaga mushroom recipes are growing in popularity as chaga has become a popular ingredient in vegan and clean eating diets, as well as natural and alternative healing. Once you have mastered the art of steeping the perfect cup of chaga tea, you can expand your repertoire to include a variety of different drinks and snacks. Here […]

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