Category: Mushrooms

Breaking Free from Multitasking With a Healthier Approach to Productivity

In today’s fast-paced world, multitasking is a societal norm.  It’s often listed as a desirable skill in job descriptions and is commonly thought of as a positive trait. We almost yearn to juggle multiple tasks at once, believing it will make us more productive.  And I admit it; as a Mom and full-time researcher and...

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How & When Should I Take My Supplements?

We often get asked what the optimal time is to take a supplement. You may have heard that you should take them with food on an empty stomach, or… take them before breakfast, or… take them before you go to sleep, so which is it? The answers depend on the ingredients, what you want to...

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20-Minute Savory Mushroom Pâté Recipe: The Star Appetizer of Your Next BBQ

“Can you bring an appetizer?” If you have a dinner party or a barbecue coming up, we have a dish you can bring that will seriously ‘wow’ your friends.  If you bring chips and salsa, your friends will be grateful, and it’ll probably get eaten.  If you bring this mushroom pâté, there will be a...

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Unveil the Power of Fungi: 3 Science-Backed Benefits You Can Get From Mushrooms

If you’ve been reading magazines or seeing lots of ads for mushroom products, you might be wondering:  What’s all this talk about mushrooms? I thought they were just for pasta, salads, and pizza… We’re not talking about those kinds of ‘shrooms—we’re talking about functional mushrooms.  They’re called “functional mushrooms” because they contain bioactive compounds believed...

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5 Tips to Uplift Yourself if You’re Feeling Lonely Right Now

In today’s fast-paced world, where connections often exist more in the digital realm than in the physical, feelings of loneliness can creep in unexpectedly.  Somehow, that vast network of friends on Facebook just doesn’t seem to satisfy your need for connection… Loneliness can affect anyone, from the most socially active to those living more solitary...

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5 Advantages, Opportunities, and Joys That Only Time Can Provide

Society and the media tend to paint getting older in a negative light, often presenting it as a phase to be dreaded. Having negative perceptions about the aging process is normal. Getting old… Not as young as I used to be… If it were only 20 years ago… However, the narrative doesn’t have to follow...

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Unplug and Recharge: Discovering the 8 Transformative Powers of Forest Bathing

How many thoughts do you have in your mind, right this moment?  It’s kind of hard to tell, isn’t it?  But I’ll bet it’s a lot. Potentially more than you’d like. Screens—from TVs to laptops to smartphones—give our brains an incredible amount of data to process, but because of that constant flow of information, it...

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Craving quality sleep? Eat this, not that.

Do you ever lie awake at night, tossing and turning, without the faintest idea of why?  Stress and anxiety are well-known sleep disrupters, but did you know the food you eat can increase the stress hormones in your body and mind?  Foods can significantly influence your sleep quality due to their nutritional content and how...

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From Rushed to Relaxed: Overcoming Rushing Woman’s Syndrome

Calling all women…  Do you ever get the feeling that there’s just not enough time to get it all done?  You feel constantly rushed, even if there’s no reason to be.  If you’ve ever felt the pang of anxiety as you glance at your overflowing calendar, the guilt of squeezing in a quick meal between...

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Navigating Denial’s Shadows and Lights

At the heart of human psychology lies the complex realm of denial. This mechanism, often misunderstood, can serve as both a shield and a barrier in our journey toward self-awareness and change. It’s a delicate balance between recognizing denial’s protective embrace and acknowledging when it morphs into an obstacle to our growth. Understanding Denial’s Dual...

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Feeling Sick? Get Some Sleep

When you’re feeling unwell, your body instinctively knows what to do – sleep.  This isn’t a mere whim but a vital part of your body’s defense strategy. Sleep is a powerful tool for energy conservation, allowing your body to focus its resources on fighting off the illness. But it’s more than just an energy saver;...

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The Soaring Popularity of Birding: Is it the Next Big Thing?

It was a sunny morning when the birdwatching bug bit me.  My brother John’s voice, tinged with inexplicable excitement, echoed, “Margo, you’ve got to see this!” With the enthusiasm he was exuding, you’d think he’d spotted a mythical creature prancing in the backyard. But no, it wasn’t a unicorn. Instead, nestled amongst the trees off...

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