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Top 5 Quick and dirty reasons why people should add functional mushrooms to their diet.
Posted by Dan Holton-Roth onReason 1: They are a whole food group that is being missedAccording to The Fungal Pharmacy, it was the famous English herbalist, John Gerard who introduced Mycophobia that most Westerners hold onto to this day....
Functional Mushrooms and Sleep
Posted by Umbo Mushrooms onGetting great sleep is probably the most important aspect of recovery. Deep restful sleep that allows the body to go through the multiple sleep cycles necessary can’t be underestimated. Reishi has been a favorite mushroom...
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Jake's MyCOLove MUSHROOM Chili Recipe
Posted by Jake Plummer onI started making chili long ago because I love chili! In fact I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone that doesn’t like chili. For most of my life meat has been a part of...
5 misconceptions about functional mushrooms
Posted by Umbo Mushrooms onMisconception #1: Mushrooms taste grossSure, and so does apple pie if it’s prepared incorrectly. The good news is, the word foodie is relatively new! People take food seriously these days and cooking with mushrooms is...
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The Three Categories of Mushrooms
Posted by Umbo Mushrooms onMushrooms have become a buzzword in the last year or so. Whether it's from the tremendous movement to decriminalize them, wonderful documentaries like Fantastic Fungi, or just westerners catching up with ancient wisdom, mushrooms have...
Psychedelics Today Podcast featuring Umbo
Posted by Umbo Mushrooms onUmbo and Unlimited Sciences hosted Psychedelics Today and Joe Moore recently to discuss tons of topics. Athleticism, brain health, psychedelics, functional mushrooms, CTE, and so many others. Rashad speaks about his recent comeback, Jake...
Introducing Umbo Myco Rise and Myco Rest Travel Packs
Posted by Dan Holton-Roth onWhen we started Umbo there were a few musts for us. We obviously wanted to educate and introduce mushrooms to as many people as we could. We wanted to do our best to use the...
Mushroom Liberation Day: Why May 7th, 2019 might be the most important day historically, for mental health.
Posted by Del Jolly onMay 7th, 2019 might not ring too many bells as far as its importance. But 3 years ago, on this date, Denver became the very first city to pass legislation to decriminalize psilocybin-containing mushrooms. 89,320 people...
All mushrooms are magic - Psychedelic and functional mushrooms.
Posted by Del Jolly onHealth and wellness are at the forefront of everyone’s mind right now. With the global pandemic, the hot tensions of world affairs, and everything else in life, it’s no wonder people are stressed and looking...
The Ultimate Guide to Functional Mushrooms, Adaptogens, and Their Benefits
Posted by Dan Holton-Roth onFunctional fungi Functional mushrooms have recently made a name for themselves as the newest health food. Wellness influencers, athletes and foragers alike are adding buzz to the trend. Still, in the wake of the hype,...