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  • Chinese Adaptogenic Mushrooms

    Chinese Adaptogenic Mushrooms

    Wouldn’t it be great if you had a magic shield that could ward off stress? While there may not be such a thing, you can reduce the negative effects that stress has on your mind and body. How? With the power of adaptogenic mushrooms. Adaptogenic mushrooms are a group of special medicinal mushrooms that help

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  • The Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms

    The Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms

    Medicinal mushrooms support health, vitality, and longevity Medicinal mushrooms have been supporting health, vitality, and longevity for thousands of years in China and Japan, but the trend is just heating up here in West. With new scientific research surfacing on the amazing benefits of mushrooms, many people are rushing to get their fungus fix –

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  • Turkey Tail Mushrooms For Dogs

    Turkey Tail Mushrooms For Dogs

    Many pet parents believe that mushrooms are toxic and that dogs should never eat them. Though some species of this fungus can be dangerous and even deadly, one mushroom, the Turkey Tail mushroom, has many amazing health benefits for dogs. Turkey Tail mushrooms are good for dogs. In fact, these fantastic little mushrooms help dogs

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  • Mushroom Powder Recipes: Boost Your Health with Medicinal Mushrooms

    Mushroom Powder Recipes: Boost Your Health with Medicinal Mushrooms

    What was once considered a food only for vegetarians is now being used in many dishes to help reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and even help with weight loss. Mushrooms – especially medicinal mushrooms – are becoming a popular addition to many health-focused food and drink recipes. Why? Because these mushrooms are packed with antioxidants, vitamins,

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  • Mellow Mushroom: Can Reishi Calm Your Anxiety?

    Mellow Mushroom: Can Reishi Calm Your Anxiety?

    Anxiety is becoming a common mental health hurdle that many of us face daily. The effects of anxiety can range from mild to completely debilitating and can interfere with work, relationships, and overall quality of life. Some claim that the modest reishi mushroom could help us fight anxiety. Let’s explore why reishi can reduce stress

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  • 4 Ways Medicinal Mushrooms Can Improve Your Productivity

    4 Ways Medicinal Mushrooms Can Improve Your Productivity

    Medicinal mushrooms have long been touted for their many health benefits. From boosting our energy to preventing cancer, it seems like there’s nothing that medicinal mushrooms can’t help. So, what other areas of life, like our work or hobbies? Can medicinal mushrooms improve our productivity? The simple answer is yes. The physical and mental health

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  • Which Mushrooms are Adaptogens?

    Which Mushrooms are Adaptogens?

    Mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to promote healing and wellness. More recently, “adaptogens” have gained popularity as powerful substances that can help us supercharge healing and kick stress to the curb. With mushroom adaptogens, you can have the best of both worlds. But, while many mushrooms are good for you, not

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About the Author

Kaitlan Downes, MSAOM, L.AC

Kate Downes is a Chinese medicine practitioner with a passion for herbal medicine. In fact, it was her love for plant and earth medicine that first drew her to study Chinese medicine.

Kate has a MSAOM (Master of Science, Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine) certification and practiced acupuncture in Indianapolis, IN for five years before packing her bags to roam the world. In order to stay in touch with the wellness community and continue to help others thrive with herbal medicine, she transformed her work from face-to-face patient care to spreading wellness through words. Her life as a remote herbalist and writer has allowed her to work with a variety of wellness brands, health pioneers, and her wonderful clients. She has a special interest in working with women’s health.

Kate thoroughly enjoys writing educational and useful pieces for Best Chinese Medicine. Her goal is to help the public gain a better understanding of the wonders of Chinese herbal medicine so they can be empowered in their own quest for natural, vibrant health.

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