The Pure Blog
The Chaga Story: A Fungus with Amazing Benefits
There are several mushrooms that offer numerous health benefits, but today we want to talk about a mushroom that doesn’t look like your typical mushroom. In fact, it’s technically not a mushroom. Native to the cool, wintery climates of Siberia, Canada, and Northern Europe. “Friend” to birch trees. And known for its coal-like exterior, let us present – the chaga mushroom.
Beta-Glucans: What They Are & Why You Should Include Them in Your Diet
Beta-glucan is typically a soluble fiber found in the cell walls of bacteria, yeasts, algae, grains and mushrooms (like Reishi, Cordyceps, Maitake, Shiitake, Lion’s Mane and Chaga). The beta-glucans in mushrooms are attracting a great deal of attention due to their many health benefits.
Medicinal Mushrooms – What They Are & Why You Should Take Them
There are over 50,000 species of mushroom! (That includes yeasts and fungi.) Some are psychoactive, some poisonous, and some are beneficial to our health. But which mushrooms should you use?
Immune-Boosting LifeEssence™ Smoothie
What a tasty way to get your daily dose of vitamin C! This immune boosting smoothie is packed with vitamins, antioxidants and SuperFoods to help keep colds at bay.
Tips on How to Cope During Allergy Season
There is no single “allergy season." Many people experience a worsening of allergies like hay fever, although “springtime” allergies may start as early as February and last until mid-summer. Meanwhile, people who are allergic to ragweed experience symptoms later, as ragweed blooms from August to November but those who are allergic to dust mites, pet hair or mold may have symptoms throughout the year.
So You Think You Don't Need to Take a Vitamin D Supplement?
While our bodies can make Vitamin D, getting enough “D” in modern life is not as easy as some may think. While you can obtain sufficient vitamin D from natural food sources alone, it is difficult.