Why You Should Try Lion’s Mane Mushroom, The Brain-Boosting Superfood That Fights Menopausal Anxiety

After the painful realization that I might actually have to give up my morning coffee (too much anxiety, losing sleep, energy crashes in the afternoon), I started looking for something that I could replace it with — an all-natural alternative that would help me achieve the same mental clarity without the pesky side effects. Eventually, I stumbled upon lion’s mane mushroom, and am I glad that I did. Not only did I give up coffee (for the most part), but I’ve noticed a drastic improvement in concentration and focus, and my moods are more stable than ever. Now before I get ahead of myself, I know what you’re thinking: A mushroom is going to replace my morning joe? Well, maybe not — and sure, a lion’s mane mushroom head sort of looks like a shaggy old mop. But health experts are praising the fungus for its ability to improve brain function , enhance memory , and quell symptoms of common mood disorders , so if you’ve never tried it, you may want to add this superfood to your grocery list. What are lion’s mane mushrooms? Lion’s mane mushroom are so named because of their shaggy, mane-like appearance. They grow natively in Asia and North America, and have been used historically in gourmet Asian cooking as well as traditional Chinese medicine as a natural remedy for many ailments. The medicinal mushroom is also an adaptogen , or a natural substance that helps the body adapt to stress by balancing hormones and regulating the autonomic nervous system. But beyond its adaptogenic powers, this fungus is filled with bioactive compounds that improve your health in more ways than one. When cooked, lion’s mane mushrooms are described as having a chewy, seafood-like texture and taste similar to lobster. You can buy the whole […]

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