{"id":6165,"date":"2022-06-21T14:45:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T14:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/?p=314108"},"modified":"2022-06-21T14:45:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T14:45:05","slug":"you-arent-tripping-mushrooms-are-everywhere-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogacourseware.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/21\/you-arent-tripping-mushrooms-are-everywhere-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"You Aren\u2019t Tripping: Mushrooms Are Everywhere Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why mushrooms are magnificent<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve been seeing mushrooms everywhere lately, you\u2019re not imagining things. Mushrooms are having a major moment right now in the wellness world with all the health benefits they\u2019re said to possess. In the past, the medicinal value of mushrooms has often been shrouded in mystery and even taboo. Perhaps due to associations with fungi of the psychedelic variety. But now, mushrooms are hitting the mainstream, and health experts are getting excited about their benefits.<\/p>\n

Dr Alistair McTaggart, a fungal genetics researcher at University of Queensland shares \u201cMushrooms and all fungi are gaining traction. Australians are recognising mushrooms as sustainable and ethical sources of foods and medicines.\u201d<\/p>\n

Excitingly, Mycologists \u2013 those who study fungi, suggest that we\u2019re only scratching the surface of understanding the power and potential of mushrooms. To date, 120,000 species of fungi have been formally identified<\/a>, yet scientists estimate that there are over six million species, meaning that 98 per cent are yet to be discovered.<\/p>\n

Ready to step into the world of mushrooms? Read on to learn about what makes mushies so magic.<\/p>\n

The history of mushroom medicine<\/h3>\n

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The use of mushrooms dates back thousands of years and has been used by countless cultures. They\u2019ve long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with the use of medicinal mushrooms dating back to some of the first medical texts. For example, reishi\u2019s medicinal mushroom reputation dates back to about 200 AD in the classic herbal text, the Shen Nong Ben Cao<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For a long time in Western culture, the potential of mushrooms was not fully understood. To many they were merely an additional item tossed into our supermarket trolley. While we\u2019re still learning about the abundance of benefits that the humble mushie holds, what we\u2019re discovering is truly amazing.<\/p>\n

Why medicinal mushrooms are magnificent<\/h3>\n

Where to start \u2026.. mushrooms are a rich polysaccharides and antioxidants along with vitamins and minerals but particularly vitamin D (hello immune health!)!  Fun fact \u2013 when exposed to the sun, mushrooms have been shown to convert ergosterol (the compounds present in mushrooms) into vitamin D and there you have it a plant-based vitamin D.<\/p>\n

Poly \u2013 what? Poly-saccha-rides particularly \u03b2-d-glucans have immunomodulating activity. Although there is still a lot to learn, polysaccharides are said to function by modulating the immune function.<\/p>\n

Active with antioxidants, mushrooms contain naturally occurring vitamin C, carotenoids and other antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants are said to protect cells from free radical damage. The mushrooms taking a moment in the antioxidant realm include Chaga, Maitake, Reishi and even Shiitake.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg.<\/p>\n

Wanderlust Naturopath Deanna Mascioli shares \u201cInterestingly, what we\u2019re finding is different species of mushrooms may offer different medicinal benefits, such as the mushroom specie shiitake, rich in vitamin D to support immune function. While this mushroom is now mainstream, shiitake has been used for thousands of years in Japan, China and Korea<\/a>. Or the specie Reishi \u2013 modern evidence suggests it has immune-modulating, anti-allergic, and antioxidant properties. ,. Once again, while new to the western world, Traditional Chinese Medicine has long been privy to the wonders of Reishi.\u201d Says Deanna.<\/p>\n

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How to integrate mushrooms into your wellness ritual\u2026<\/h3>\n

Convinced it\u2019s time you tried mushrooms?  There are some great powders blended with five mushrooms including Shiitake, Enokitake, Oyster, Trumpet and Maitake mushroom powders.<\/p>\n

The best thing is they can be easily added to whatever your making next \u2013 whether it\u2019s a smoothie, banana bread or perhaps your next curry, the subtle flavour won\u2019t take over the recipe, it will just give it a boost of mushie goodness.<\/p>\n

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“If you\u2019ve been seeing mushrooms everywhere lately, you\u2019re not imagining things. Mushrooms are having a major moment right now in the wellness world with all the health benefits they\u2019re said to possess”<\/p>\n

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