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Posts tagged: Chaga

Apr 11, 2023

5 Adaptogenic Mushrooms and Their Amazing Health Benefits

Adaptogens support our bodies in maintaining homeostasis under the pressure of external stressors and prevent progression into the exhaustion phase of stress. Adaptogen supplements are increasing in popularity and medicinal mushrooms have long been praised for their adaptogenic abilities. They have been used for centuries to improve vitality and longevity...

Apr 03, 2023

The Best Medicinal Mushrooms for Seasonal Allergies

Certain types of mushrooms, such as Chaga and Reishi, have been used in traditional medicine for centuries and are believed to have powerful anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. Although we will never have a definitive answer on how to get rid of seasonal allergies, in this article, we will explore the...

Mar 23, 2023

How do Reishi and Chaga Mushrooms Benefit Hair Health?

We are drawn to healthy-looking hair and without adequate nutrients or a stable environment to nourish hair follicles, our hair will suffer before it even exits our scalp. Let’s discuss some of the factors that affect hair health and how medicinal mushroom extracts can help us achieve health and balanced...

Jan 09, 2023

Chaga Mushroom Supplements for Skin Health

Chaga, or Inonotus obliquus, is a medicinal mushroom with one of the highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) values on the planet! ORAC informs us on the ability of a substance to neutralize free radicals so that they do not overpower our antioxidant capabilities and cause oxidative stress. Chaga is a powerful...

Dec 14, 2022

Can Medicinal Mushrooms Play a Role in Gut Health?

Gut health is essential to overall health. Proper development of a strong microbiome in the gut is needed for a wide variety of mechanisms: for normal gastrointestinal function, to protection against infections, to improve nutritional status, to bind and excrete waste products from the body, to maintain balance of our hormone...

Dec 12, 2022

Can Chaga Help to Lower Blood Sugar?

Diabetes is becoming an increasingly greater issue in today’s society; medical professionals have begun referring to this condition as an epidemic. Although the use of pharmaceuticals and other invasive practices can be lifesaving, the practice of natural alternatives is increasing, especially in the use of prevention.

Dec 09, 2022

Chaga & Maitake - Medicinal Mushrooms for Diabetes

Diabetes is becoming an increasingly greater issue in today’s society, and it has resulted in increasing research of alternative options for treatment, such as medicinal mushrooms. Although the use of pharmaceuticals and other invasive practices can be lifesaving, the use of medicinal mushroom supplements is increasing in popularity, especially in...

Dec 02, 2022

Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Chaga

Inonotus obliquus, often referred to as Chaga, is a mushroom commonly known for its powerful antioxidant abilities. It has one of the highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) values on the planet! ORAC informs us of the ability of a substance to neutralize free radicals so that they do not...

Nov 30, 2022

Supporting Menopause with Medicinal Mushrooms

Herbs and natural foods like flax seeds, black cohosh, red clover, dong quai, have often been prescribed by TCM practitioners, herbalists, and naturopathic doctors for menopause. But today, other supplements for menopause include some of the most powerful medicinal mushrooms available to us. So, let’s talk about some ways you can...

Nov 16, 2022

Up Your Antioxidant Game with Mushroom Extracts!

You’ve come across the term and may have heard about how beneficial they are, but what exactly are antioxidants and how do they work? "Antioxidant" is a general term for any compound that can repair an unstable molecule (called a free radical) that can damage our DNA, cell membranes, and...

Sep 12, 2022

How Mushrooms for Energy Can Promote a Healthier Mind and Body

Aside from strengthening the immune system, functional mushrooms can offer several other benefits and effects depending on the bioactive compounds they contain. And, with most people's fast-paced lifestyles and busy schedules, mushrooms for energy, mind, and body support are entering the spotlight, especially brain boosting supplements that help to manage ...

Sep 09, 2022

Mushroom Powder vs Mushroom Extract: Which is Better?

Mushroom terminologies can get confusing especially if you are new to the world of medicinal mushrooms. It is necessary to know the meaning behind various terminologies to help you choose the right mushroom supplements based on your needs. There is a wide variety of mushroom supplement options in the market....

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