Medicinal mushrooms can make a huge impact on your energy levels and ability to cope with stressors. Many also have amazing benefits to cure long standing illnesses and some of the more pervasive cancers. The three that I use most frequently are reishi, cordyceps, and maitake.

Reishi

This is a mushroom you may have already heard of. It is quite common in the united states and you may see it when you are out hiking in the woods. It has a very unique shape and is dark red with a lighter exposed edge.

Reishi is primarily used to support the immune system, activating our natural killer T cells to fight off infections more easily. During the winter months it is great to be taking reishi regularly to help your body fight off any pathogens that come your way. With the immune support, your body has more energy to support its…