A Healthy Curiosity

Medicinal Mushrooms


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Medicinal mushrooms have been revered in Chinese medicine for millennia and are gaining popularity for their ability to support immunity, energy, stress resilience, brain function, longevity, and more.

They seem to be everywhere, from coffee to protein shakes. Is it hype? Or could you be missing out? Here to take us on a deep dive into medicinal mushrooms and how they can be powerful allies for our nervous systems, brains, and bodies as we age is herbalist Lee Carroll.

Lee Carroll is a leading medical herbalist, educator, speaker, innovator, and mentor with over 30 years of experience in the herbal industry. His depth of knowledge in plant medicine, combined with a passion for medicinal mushrooms, positions him at the forefront of herbal innovation.

On Today’s Episode of A Healthy Curiosity:

  • Brodie's mini-rant on trendy herbs
  • Which mushrooms do what? A few of Brodie's favorites
  • Why mushrooms could be considered their own food group
  • Ergothionine: a "longevity vitamin?"
  • The science on how reishi helps the cardiovascular system; cordyceps and DNA 

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Get some Real Mushrooms here and you'll be supporting this show. Of course, you should check with your health care provider first, as this episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice.

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