The 10,000-Year-Old Mushroom

Let’s have a little chat about the “OG” medicinal mushroom Reishi, shall we?

That’s right! Reishi has been referred to as the “10,000-year old mushroom” and has been used in Asia since prehistoric times! It’s still one of the most potent and well-studied medicinal mushrooms around and rightfully so; its benefits are both impressive and wide-ranging. And here’s a fun fact — the name Reishi translates to “supernatural fungus.” That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it?

As a Health Coach, I am fascinated with healthy living and personal growth and Reishi has earned its place as one of my all-time favorite supplements. This beautiful looking mushroom just makes me feel terrific but don’t take my word for it — there is powerful scientific research that backs up the long list of health-promoting effects.

Perhaps most impressive? Reishi is an adaptogen — meaning it has the unique ability to “adapt” its function according to the specific needs of your body, whether physical, chemical, or biological. It is such a great idea to bring adaptogens into our body, especially Reishi, so that you can better cope with stress and slowly bring balance back into your life.

Adding to this mysteriousness of this mushroom, there is not just one active component in Reishi, but many! In fact, scientists are continuing to discover new bioactive…