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Reishi Mushroom: The Ultimate Guide

Quick Navigation OverviewHealth Benefits and UsesThe Immune SystemIncreases the Number of Natural Killer CellsStimulates Production of MacrophagesStimulates T-Cells and B-CellsIncreases the Activity of Dendritic CellsAnti-Inflammatory PropertiesOrgans and Bodily SystemsThe LiverThe HeartThe BrainThe ProstateThe Pancreas, Liver, and Diabetes PathologyUsage and RecipesRecipe: Reishi Super PorridgeIngredientsEquipment RequiredStep-by-StepRecipe: Morning Mojo TonicIngredientsEquipment RequiredStep-by-Step If Chaga is the ‘King of Medicinal […]

Cordyceps Mushroom: The Ultimate Guide

Quick Navigation What is Cordyceps?Where does it come from?How much does it cost?Other Cordyceps Species4 Major Health Benefits of CordycepsMetabolism and System FunctionalityThe Immune SystemDiabetesKidney and Liver HealthCordyceps 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 […]

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 LatteCordycepsHealth Benefits of CordycepsRecipe: Cordyceps Fig SoupLion’s ManeHealth Benefits of Lion’s ManeRecipe: Pan-Fried Lion’s ManeReishiHealth Benefits of ReishiRecipe: Reishi Chocolate TrufflesMaitakeHealth Benefits of MaitakeRecipe: Maitake “Bacon”Turkey TailHealth Benefits of Turkey TailRecipe: Orange Spiced Turkey Tail TeaShiitakeHealth Benefits of ShiitakeRecipe: Shiitake Stir Fry In the last few decades […]

Mushroom Tea: The Complete Guide

Quick Navigation Different Types Of Mushroom 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 your […]

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 native […]

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). Quick Navigation Why the need for an Extract Supplement?What makes a good Chaga Supplement?Product ValueCertificates of Analysis (COA)Lab Grown Chaga SupplementsChaga Supplements: Summary After much research over […]

Chaga Antioxidants and 5 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 the chaga antioxidants that make it so healthy. PolysaccharidesThere are two types of Polysaccharides – Storage Polysaccharides (similar to starch) and Structural Polysaccharides (e.g. cellulose […]

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 are […]