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Enokitake Mushrooms: 7 Benefits of This Superfood!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 13, 2020

Most of us know that mushrooms taste great in a stir-fry or a warming bowl of soup, but did you know that some varieties of fungi are also known as healing mushrooms and functional foods? Native to Asia but common in North American grocery stores, enokitake are one such mushroom that provides a host of health benefits. Best known for strengthening the body’s natural immune response, enokitake mushrooms contain potent antioxidants.[1] They also promote liver and heart health and a normal response to inflammation.[1] More than just a healthy and […]

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Birch Polypore: A Mushroom for Immunity, Gut Health & More

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 10, 2020

In 1991, scientists discovered a 5,300-year-old mummy named Ӧtzi the Iceman in the Italian Alps. Amazingly, some of Ӧtzi’s possessions were preserved along with him, including a leather pouch with supplies for his mountain journey. What was in the pouch? Tools, weapons, and pieces of a birch polypore mushroom.[1, 2] Why has this mushroom withstood more than five millennia of use? Far from just a tasty ingredient in your favorite recipe, edible fungi like the birch polypore mushroom offer a wide variety of health benefits — from immune system-boosting to […]

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Cordyceps Fungus: Top 7 Benefits of This Miracle Mushroom

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 20, 2020

For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners used Cordyceps to give men a natural boost of vitality. That's one of the reasons why it's so popular in coffee blends these days. Men are, once again, turning to medicinal mushrooms like Cordyceps to boost sex drive, energy, and exercise performance.[1, 2] Ang Wang, a Chinese author from the 1600s, brought Cordyceps to the world's attention. He wrote about its uses in his 1694 book, The Classic of Herbal Medicine, a record of all known Chinese medicinal herbs. What Is Cordyceps? Though often […]

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Chaga Mushroom: The Immune-Boosting Superfood

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 24, 2016

Chaga (Inonotus Obliquus) is a mushroom that typically grows on birch trees in colder climates across the Northern Hemisphere. At first glance, the mushroom doesn’t look very appealing; actually, it doesn’t even look like a mushroom at all! Appearances can be deceiving, however, as this special mushroom packs a punch when it comes to its health value. What Is Chaga Mushroom? Chaga has been consumed for centuries in the East, most typically as tea, where its health benefits are well established. More recently, chaga has been gaining popularity in the […]

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Benefits of the Agaricus blazei Murrill Mushroom

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 10, 2013

Agaricus blazei Murrill is an edible Brazilian mushroom with a low-calorie content and high nutrient density. The mushroom, which originates in a small Brazilian village called Piedade, contains minerals, fibers, vitamins, and amino acids. (more…)

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