{"id":14019,"date":"2019-02-26T07:09:02","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T12:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/?p=14019"},"modified":"2022-07-22T15:40:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T19:40:03","slug":"medicinal-mushrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/medicinal-mushrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"How Medicinal Mushrooms are taking the nutrition world by storm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to several sources, mushrooms are trending in the nutrition world. For the last few years, I've been exploring the world of medicinal mushrooms for health-related purposes. Recently, I found out that mushrooms are more amazing than I ever thought possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, mushrooms are the only source of Vitamin D you'll find in the supermarket produce section. Just a small serving of mushrooms will give you the full dietary allowance of Vitamin D per day. (That's about four-button mushrooms or one flat mushroom.) Mushrooms exposed to sunlight or UV light will soar in Vitamin D and maintain it for longer than a year! If this isn't reason enough to add mushrooms to your diet, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mighty medicinal mushrooms come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes and can be found all over the world. Over 14,000 different species of mushrooms have been identified. An incredible number of mushrooms can be found growing in North America and are used in various tinctures, mushroom extracts, and mushroom powder which are then used for their medicinal properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some commonly reported benefits of medicinal mushrooms include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Improved Focus<\/strong>, better brainpower, and exceptional mental clarity &#8211; due to the memory-enhancing benefits of mushrooms such as Lion's Mane.<\/li><li><strong>Increased energy levels<\/strong> &#8211; <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Cordyceps<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> boosts energy by increasing the maximum rate of oxygen delivered to your cells. The impact of this increased energy may result in more movement and exercise.<\/li><li><strong>Reduced stress load<\/strong> &#8211; Functional mushrooms are adaptogens and strengthen our ability to resist stress. Using adaptogens is like balance exercise for the body, they train our body to be prepared for stress reactions that come at us daily.<\/li><li><strong>Improved immune functio<\/strong>n &#8211; Supplementing with medicinal mushrooms gives the immune system a jump start. Mushrooms contain beta-glucans that supercharge the immune system. Keeping the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4684115\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener noreferrer\">immune system bolstered<\/a> can help prevent common illnesses like colds and flu.<\/li><li><strong>More restful sleep<\/strong> &#8211; Along with practicing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/tips-good-sleep-hygiene\/\" rel=\"false\">Good Sleep Hygiene<\/a>, the addition of Reishi and <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> mushrooms can help to reduce stress and anxiety as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/sleep-challenge\/\">improving sleep quality<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"mai-grid entries entries-grid has-boxed has-image-full\" style=\"--entry-title-font-size:var(--font-size-lg);--align-text:start;--entry-meta-text-align:start;\"><div class=\"entries-wrap has-columns\" style=\"--columns-xs:1\/1;--columns-sm:1\/1;--columns-md:1\/3;--columns-lg:1\/3;--flex-xs:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-sm:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-md:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-lg:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--column-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--row-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--align-columns:start;\"><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first favorite type-favorite\" style=\"--entry-index:1;\" aria-label=\"Ultimate Mushroom Complex\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/thrive-6?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=842960404489\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/freshcap-mushroom-thrive-6.png\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Freshcap Mushroom Thrive 6\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/thrive-6?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=842960404489\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Mushroom Complex<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first favorite type-favorite\" style=\"--entry-index:2;\" aria-label=\"Freshcap Mushrooms Cordyceps\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/collections\/capsules\/products\/cordyceps-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=31306230988887\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/freshcap-mushroom-chaga.jpeg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Freshcap Mushroom Chaga 1\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/collections\/capsules\/products\/cordyceps-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=31306230988887\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Freshcap Mushrooms Cordyceps<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first favorite type-favorite\" style=\"--entry-index:3;\" aria-label=\"Freshcap Mushroom Chaga\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/chaga-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=32378302103639\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/freshcap-mushroom-chaga1.jpeg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Freshcap Mushroom Chaga\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/chaga-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=32378302103639\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Freshcap Mushroom Chaga<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My personal experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My first medicinal mushroom supplement was Lion's Mane mixed with coffee powder which my husband and I drank for a few months. At the end of last year, my doctor recommended that I start taking a supplement in the form of a capsule that contained a blend of mushrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the last month, I have been adding <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> powder to my <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->coffee<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> and tea to really target some of the problems I'd been dealing with, specifically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/chronic-illness-linked-mono\/\">Epstein Barr Virus<\/a>. In spite of recently added stressors in my life, I am feeling my energy levels improve gradually. My Snapchat friends got regular updates \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"2002\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-5.jpg\" alt=\"How Medicinal Mushrooms are taking the nutrition world by storm 5\" class=\"wp-image-14053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-5-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-5-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-5-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-5-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-5-800x1422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-5-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-5.jpg 1126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some commonly studied types of mushrooms and their benefits include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chaga Mushrooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> &#8211; Mushrooms are extremely high in antioxidants and have been crowned as &#8220;the kind of medicinal mushrooms.&#8221; <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> has been said to slow down the effects of aging and detoxify our livers. Traditionally <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> extract has been used to treat cancer as lab studies have shown it effective against human cancer cells. During chemotherapy, <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> can help to improve immunity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mai-grid entries entries-grid has-boxed has-image-full\" style=\"--entry-title-font-size:var(--font-size-lg);--align-text:start;--entry-meta-text-align:start;\"><div class=\"entries-wrap has-columns\" style=\"--columns-xs:1\/1;--columns-sm:1\/1;--columns-md:1\/3;--columns-lg:1\/3;--flex-xs:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-sm:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-md:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-lg:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--column-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--row-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--align-columns:start;\"><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first favorite type-favorite\" style=\"--entry-index:1;\" aria-label=\"Freshcap Mushroom Chaga\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/chaga-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=32378302103639\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/freshcap-mushroom-chaga1.jpeg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Freshcap Mushroom Chaga\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/chaga-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=32378302103639\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Freshcap Mushroom Chaga<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first favorite type-favorite\" style=\"--entry-index:2;\" aria-label=\"Freshcap Mushrooms Cordyceps\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/collections\/capsules\/products\/cordyceps-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=31306230988887\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/freshcap-mushroom-chaga.jpeg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Freshcap Mushroom Chaga 1\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/collections\/capsules\/products\/cordyceps-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=31306230988887\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Freshcap Mushrooms Cordyceps<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first favorite type-favorite\" style=\"--entry-index:3;\" aria-label=\"Ultimate Mushroom Complex\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/thrive-6?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=842960404489\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/freshcap-mushroom-thrive-6.png\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Freshcap Mushroom Thrive 6\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/thrive-6?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=842960404489\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Mushroom Complex<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The anti-inflammatory properties in <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> help to alleviate many degenerative diseases. In addition, <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> contains compounds that break down LDL cholesterol and can lead to better blood pressure levels. <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> has the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18997282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener noreferrer\">protect mitochondria from damage caused by free radicals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When our immune system is overreacting <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Chaga<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> is able to calm it down. This is why it is so beneficial in treating autoimmune disorders. It is said to be very beneficial for people who have reactivated Epstein Barr virus or EBV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cordyceps Mushrooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Cordyceps<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> mushrooms have been used by athletes to increase endurance and stamina by helping to increase the uptake of oxygen in our blood while fighting respiratory infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reishi Mushrooms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reishi can help ease insomnia and help us make the most of our waking hours. &#8220;Known by some cultures as the \u201cmushroom of immortality\u201d Reishi has been used for thousands of years to increase vitality, bolster the immune system, support cardiovascular health, and promote longevity.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turkey Tail Mushroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This mushroom may be found in the woods on fallen trees mostly but sometimes on live trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Turkey Tail<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> &#8211; <!-- tasty-links-ignore -->Turkey tail<!-- \/tasty-links-ignore --> has the potential to increase the white blood cell count in the body and preventing the further growth of cancer cells. mushrooms have shown promise in reducing the side effects of cancer treatments and may even be able to stave off the common cold and flu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"mai-grid entries entries-grid has-boxed has-image-full\" style=\"--entry-title-font-size:var(--font-size-lg);--align-text:start;--entry-meta-text-align:start;\"><div class=\"entries-wrap has-columns\" style=\"--columns-xs:1\/1;--columns-sm:1\/1;--columns-md:1\/3;--columns-lg:1\/3;--flex-xs:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-sm:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-md:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--flex-lg:0 0 var(--flex-basis);--column-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--row-gap:var(--spacing-lg);--align-columns:start;\"><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first favorite type-favorite\" style=\"--entry-index:1;\" aria-label=\"Ultimate Mushroom Complex\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/thrive-6?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=842960404489\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/freshcap-mushroom-thrive-6.png\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Freshcap Mushroom Thrive 6\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/thrive-6?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=842960404489\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ultimate Mushroom Complex<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first favorite type-favorite\" style=\"--entry-index:2;\" aria-label=\"Freshcap Mushrooms Cordyceps\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/collections\/capsules\/products\/cordyceps-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=31306230988887\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/freshcap-mushroom-chaga.jpeg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Freshcap Mushroom Chaga 1\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/collections\/capsules\/products\/cordyceps-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=31306230988887\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Freshcap Mushrooms Cordyceps<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><article class=\"entry entry-grid is-column has-entry-link has-image has-image-first favorite type-favorite\" style=\"--entry-index:3;\" aria-label=\"Freshcap Mushroom Chaga\"><a class=\"entry-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/chaga-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=32378302103639\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/freshcap-mushroom-chaga1.jpeg\" class=\"entry-image size-landscape-sm\" alt=\"Freshcap Mushroom Chaga\" \/><\/a><div class=\"entry-wrap entry-wrap-grid\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a class=\"entry-title-link\" href=\"https:\/\/freshcap.com\/products\/chaga-capsules?rfsn=6265195.5bff8c&#038;variant=32378302103639\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Freshcap Mushroom Chaga<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maitake Mushroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The health benefits of maitake mushrooms are improved when combined with shiitake. These two powerhouse mushrooms have been found to strongly stimulate immune defense reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shiitake Mushroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may see shiitake mushrooms in your local supermarket in the produce section. They are light brown in color and have a shape like an umbrella, they appear to have white gills on the underside. Shiitake is one of the more popular edible mushrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benefits of Shiitake mushroom include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>improved metabolism<\/li><li>aids in bone-building<\/li><li>reduces food allergies or sensitivities <\/li><li>improves digestion<\/li><li>fights cancer cells<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4684115\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener noreferrer\">Medicinal mushrooms<\/a> have been proposed as a novel therapy that may improve cancer treatment and patients\u2019 survival. Mushrooms are reported to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular-protective, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, and anticancer properties. It is well-established that mushrooms are adept at immune modulation&#8230; Extensive research over the last 40 years has demonstrated that mushrooms have potent antineoplastic properties that slow growth of tumors, regulate tumor genes, decrease tumoral angioneogenesis, and increase malignant-cell phagocytosis. Additionally, evidence suggests that medicinal mushrooms may safely boost chemotherapeutic efficacy and simultaneously protect against bone marrow suppression. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4684115\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener noreferrer\"><em>source<\/em><\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/discovermagazine.com\/2013\/julyaug\/13-mushrooms-clean-up-oil-spills-nuclear-meltdowns-and-human-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener noreferrer\">This article in Discover magazine<\/a> suggests at least six ways mushrooms can save the world including cleaning up oil spills, nuclear meltdowns, and the Pioppino mushrooms which induced tumor regression, reversing cancer in lab mice. The species also controlled blood sugar in diabetic mice.&nbsp; In addition, Mycologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/paul_stamets_on_6_ways_mushrooms_can_save_the_world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener noreferrer\">Paul Stamets lists 6 ways the mycelium fungus can help save the world<\/a>: cleaning polluted soil, making insecticides, treating smallpox and even flu viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are mushrooms for me?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By now I'm sure you are wondering how to get started using mushrooms for health! Are you wanting more energy, enhanced memory and focus or immune support? Find out which mushroom best meets your needs: Meet the Mushroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, I have added Freshcap Mushroom's Ultimate Mushroom Complex which is made from a blend of six incredible strains of mushrooms and can help to naturally strengthen the immune system, supercharge your focus, and promote an increase in energy. These ultra-potent extract powders can be conveniently added to drinks like coffee\/ tea or to your favorite foods\u2014the taste is mild and earthy so it blends in seamlessly without taking away from the flavor of your meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help my children enjoy the benefits of Ultimate Mushroom Complex I added it to some nut butter balls I made as a dessert. It's super easy to throw together! I mixed 1 cup of nut butter, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of Ultimate Mushroom Complex, combined well and formed into balls. I coated some with chocolate, others I left plain. Then, I popped those in the fridge and watched them disappear over the next few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I've also added it to my salad dressings, stirred a little into my soup bowl, and continued adding it to my drinks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or those with low blood pressure should wait to start taking mushrooms, everyone else should be able to start taking mushrooms in moderation and build up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mentioned medicinal mushrooms on the Podcast episode below. Listen or watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Thatorganicmom517\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video<\/a>.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none;\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/8786270\/height\/360\/theme\/legacy\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/backward\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottom line: Get more of these superfoods in your life, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/nature-walks\/\" rel=\"false\">spend more time in nature<\/a>, wait well, unplug, de-stress, and chill out; you only have one life to live on this Earth!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm.jpg\" alt=\"How Medicinal Mushrooms are taking the nutrition world by storm\" class=\"wp-image-14048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/how-medicinal-mushrooms-are-taking-the-nutrition-world-by-storm.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19367670<br \/>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18434051<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to several sources, mushrooms are trending in the nutrition world. 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