The Mystery, Magic & Healing Power Of Mushrooms

The Mystery, Magic & Healing Power Of Mushrooms

Perhaps there is no other food source surrounded by more mystery and magic than Mushrooms.

The video below gives us a look into some of the roles medicinal mushrooms play in health, such as activating your immune system and potentially fighting cancer.

Mushrooms could even help to save the world by:

1. Restoring habitat that’s been devastated by pollution
2. Naturally fight flu viruses and other diseases
3. Killing ants, termites, and other insects without using pesticides
4. Creating sustainable fuel

Mushrooms are actually the fruit of mycelium, which is a “filamentous, cobweb-like cellular network.”

An expert in the field explains: “The cobwebby mycelium exudes enormous suites of enzymes, antimicrobial agents, antiviral compounds, as it grows in the ground beneath our feet and in the forests around us. Mycelium is the cellular foundation of our food webs, creating the rich soils so necessary for life.

Mycelium is a digestive membrane that also destroys many environmental toxic wastes, and has spawned a new science — called “Mycoremediation” … Partnering with mycelium improves environmental health — outside and inside our body.”

When mycelium produces its fruits, the resulting Mushrooms last only a few days, which adds to the excitement for wild Mushroom hunters.

Most Mushrooms are about 90% water by weight, but what makes up the remaining 10% is amazing.

Mushrooms contain protein, fiber and a small amount of fat, along with vitamins and minerals including potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium and zinc.

Plus, they contain many bioactive molecules, including terpenoids, steroids, phenols, and all of the essential amino acids. They are a good sources for lysine and leucine.

They also contain polysaccharides, which have a variety of beneficial healing properties, including:

1. Anti-inflammatory
2. Hypoglycemic
3. Anti-ulcer
4. Anti-tumorigenic
5. Immuno-stimulating

It is easy to understand why Mushrooms have been valued for their medicinal properties for centuries.

In ancient Egypt Mushrooms were thought to bring long life, and today we know that this may be due to the many beneficial phytochemicals and other compounds they contain.

According to Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects in regard to reishi mushrooms, for example: ” … there are data that support its positive health benefits, including anticancer effects; blood glucose regulation; antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral effects; and protection against liver and gastric injury.”

There are even antioxidants that are unique to Mushrooms.

One is the antioxidant  ergothioneine, which scientists are now beginning to recognize as a ‘master antioxidant.’ Mushrooms also provide valuable nutrients than many are deficient in, including B Vitamins like riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

One dietary analysis found that Mushroom consumption was associated with better diet quality and improved nutrition. The beta-glucan in Mushrooms even plays a role in fat metabolism and may help support healthy cholesterol levels.

Mushrooms are a wonderful, healthy healing addition to our diet, but make sure they are Organically grown, as their flesh easily absorbs air and soil contaminants. And avoid picking mushrooms in the wild unless you are sure you know what you’re picking.

There are a number of toxic Mushrooms, they are easily confused unless one has a lot of experience and know what to look for.

Growing your own is an excellent option and a safer alternative to picking wild Mushrooms.

Eat healthy, Be healthy, Live lively.

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Paul Ebeling

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