Want to improve your productivity? Substitute your morning coffee for adaptogenic mushrooms!
Why you need these incredible organisms in your life.
Ahh, the morning coffee. Much needed to kick yourself out of lethargy and get the day started. In our busy lifestyles, we may end up consuming coffee multiple times in a single day. And although coffee is good in it's own way - there's no doubt that it comes with it's drawbacks, and that includes crashes of energy and addiction.
What if there was something that gave you more sustained energy, that improved your health in significant ways and also improved your mental focus and productivity?
Adaptogenic mushrooms are currently taking the health world by storm. From the celebrated Netflix documentary 'Fantastic Fungi' to the rapid growth of scientific research into the therapeutic benefits of medicinal mushrooms for healing even serious conditions. Yet these magical species are nothing knew - fungi are millions of years old and literally contain some of the oldest intelligence on planet earth!
When it comes to the workplace, there are a few adaptogenic mushrooms you'd want to consider. Let's discuss the basics of THREE adaptogenic mushrooms and how you can incorporate this into your daily routine and replace your morning coffee.
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First up we have CHAGA mushroom which is known as the King of Mushrooms in traditional Chinese medicine, and one of the most potent medicinal mushrooms on the planet. Why is Chaga so great to incorporate into your daily routine? Well firstly, it's excellent for combatting FATIGUE and physical weakness. It does provide a noticeable (and healthy) sustained boost of energy which makes it an excellent replacement to the jitters of espresso shots. Chaga has also been scientifically shown to have strong anti-viral and anti-cancer properties. It also counteracts the effects of ageing, which makes it excellent for protecting your body against a rough lifestyle and can significantly improve your health along with a conscious diet and exercise routine. Chaga is also great for detoxification, protects human DNA and contains one of the highest ORAC scores of any other food on the planet!
Next up is LION'S MANE mushroom which is literally THE mushroom for brain health and cognitive ability. Lion's mane has been shown to tangibly improve focus, memory and includes important nootropic compounds that support brain function. It is also used to alleviate issues related to anxiety and depression, being an excellent supportive mushroom for mental health and well-being. Lion's mane also reduces inflammation and oxidative stress. It supports good gut health and it's really interesting that is so, seeing the gut and our emotional well-being are so related in ancient medicine systems. This is a mushroom that is great for those involved in heavy intellectual work and are particularly looking to improve their cognitive function and performance.
And then we have REISHI mushroom which is now quite commonly known as a powerful superfood for boosting immunity. Reishi also helps with anti-ageing and is known as the Queen of Mushrooms in traditional Chinese medicine. In particular, Reishi is really good for relaxation and relieving stress. So this is a great addition to the end of the day, or if you are an over-worked, burnt out professional. Reishi also supports good cardiovascular health and like Chaga, protect the body against DNA damage. Reishi also supports blood sugar balance and is suggested to improve liver function.
There is much more to write about the benefits of adaptogenic mushrooms, and the scientific research has only really scratched the surface of what is thousands of years worth of ancient indigenous health science. Medicinal mushrooms have also been mentioned in the Charak Samhita, a Vedic text focused on Ayurvedic systems of health.
If you want more information on this, including dosages, suitability, and best use - please check Enrichd Superfoods based in England. This is a brand that I use personally and they get some of the best quality extracts harvested from the native locations using sustainable techniques.
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