In part one, nutritionist Zoe Davis took a deep dive into the science, health benefits, and sample uses of the six superfood mushrooms found in BrainMD’s Smart Mushrooms. In this article, Zoe gives preparation tips for how to use these immune-boosting mushrooms in delicious foods and bevera
What Are the Benefits of Being an Early Riser? Do you ever wake up super early and find that you really enjoy seeing the sunrise and having ample time to start your day? Maybe you even think, “I should do this more often,” but it never seems to happen. There are a multitude of people […]
Are you struggling with exhaustion, body aches, or digestion problems? You may be dealing with adrenal issues. If you feel tired all day, even after getting a good night’s sleep, it could be a sign that your stress load is more than what your adrenal glands can handle. Stress-induced adrena
Do you wake up feeling energetic and excited about the day ahead, or with your finger glued to the snooze button? For many, it’s the latter, but maximizing your mornings can make a huge difference on your health and happiness. An intentional morning routine has the power to supercharge
I love mushrooms. I always have. I was one of those kids whose favorite grilled treat was thick, juicy portobello mushrooms, and whose favorite pizza was…mushroom pizza. Weird? Maybe. But I was onto something at a young age. Now, as a functional medicine nutritionist, I have the pleasur
Are you getting enough mushrooms in your diet? Mushrooms offer many health benefits for your brain and body. Some mushrooms are proven superfoods, used traditionally as medicines and now validated by science. Certain mushrooms are excellent brain and immunity boosters and also add many nutrie
The human body has an average of 60,000 miles of blood vessels. Mind-boggling, isn’t it? Your body’s vast network of blood vessels facilitate the flow of blood, which brings nutrients and oxygen to your cells and organs, and then carries away the waste. Keeping the blood moving through yo
Did you know there are 13 vitamins that are essential to your survival? Among them is the lineup of B vitamins such as thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), and niacin (vitamin B3). Another essential vitamin is folate. What’s Folate? Folate is commonly known for its critical role i
With the colder months approaching, it’s a great time to learn how to be more sustainable at home. That means living in a way that doesn’t deplete or damage your personal health or resources – or the world’s. If you consider your personal resources as time, money, and energy, it s
Do you have problems with focus, mood, memory, motivation, impulsivity, inflexibility, work performance, or relationships? If so, your neurotransmitters may be out of balance. What Are Neurotransmitters? Neurotransmitters (or just transmitters) are substances selectively produced and released