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Adaptogens, Natural Remedies for Managing Stress

Adaptogens, Natural Remedies for Managing Stress

Adaptogens are natural remedies for stress that couldn’t be better suited to modern times. Helping the body restore balance and adapt to stress, adaptogens move us closer to a state of equilibrium to help harmonise mind, body and spirit. Many medicinal mushrooms are adaptogens and this is one of the reasons we love them so much! Read on to discover how adaptogens work and the benefits you might notice when working with them. 
Medicinal Mushrooms for Energy  | Adaptogens | Reishi Mushrooms

Medicinal Mushrooms for Energy Support

Energy is the currency of life and something many of us wish we had more of. Low energy can feel like you’re battling through life with a weighted vest. 

Conversely when we are primed with energy and have internal reserves to draw from, we are given the opportunity to make the most of every day moving from one task to the next with a sense of vigour and focus.

Many medicinal mushrooms are prized adaptogens and can be utilised to help balance the body and promote our own production of energy. In this journal entry we dive into our top 3 medicinal mushrooms for energy support. 

Reishi Medicinal Mushroom

Reishi Mushroom For Stress Relief

We often get asked about the best mushroom for sleep support and stress relief, and our answer is first and foremost Reishi. Reishi receives a great deal of attention for its superior calming qualities, and it’s noted as the ultimate herb for stress management with good reason.

Read on to discover how working with Reishi can help cultivate a state of steady calm. 

What is a Mushroom Tonic?

What is a Mushroom Tonic?

In the wellness world 'mushroom tonics' have evolved to refer to any tea, potion, latte or brew that has mushrooms at its heart. In this journal entry we'll uncover the different types of mushroom tonics and how you can create your own!
Cordyceps Medicinal Mushroom

Cordyceps for Energy Support

As a supreme energy potentiating adaptogen Cordyceps is one of those shrooms that always in demand amongst our team at Inner Atlas. Traditionally, Cordyceps has been revered for its ability to restore foundational energy after times of physical exertion and fatigue. In more recent times, research has revealed the mechanism for Cordyceps' capacity to enhance energy levels which we uncover in this journal entry. 
Inner Atlas Day Adaptogenic Blend with Lion's Mane and Tremella Medicinal Mushrooms

Day Blend for Focus and Mental Performance

Day Blend was crafted to offer support during the height of your day, staying sharp, focused and in a state flow, providing an alternative for those times when you might be reaching for a second coffee. It’s a blend of smooth Peruvian maca and Madagascan bourbon vanilla bean, deliciously infused with adaptogenic Lion’s Mane and Tremella mushrooms, Australian Native Kakadu Plum, and the highest quality all-natural, organic ingredients. 

Read on as we dive into Day Blend, its ingredients, benefits and all importantly what it tastes like.

Tremella-Fuciformis-Medicinal-Mushroom

Why We Use Tremella to Nourish Our Fascia

We’ve noticed a little more computer time and a little less movement creeping into our work-days of late and as a result not feeling as limber and fresh in the body as we usually do. We’ve been reaching for Tremella to help nourish our joints and connective tissue and we thought we’d dive into this beautiful medicinal mushroom and the benefits it has for our fascia.
Chaga Medicinal Mushroom Tea

Chaga Tea ~ A Healer Throughout the Ages

Visually it’s hard to tell the difference between a long black coffee and a Chaga tea. With its deep, robust flavour and energy-enhancing potential, Chaga can be a great coffee substitute if you’re looking to take a break from caffeine and the crash that often comes with it.

Read on as we dive into how to make the perfect cup of Chaga tea ( it's really easy ), what it tastes like, and the history of this healing brew.