Wellness Tuesday Tips: Brain & Body

Hello. Our blog has been on hiatus for the past few weeks, we have missed you.

I am excited to feature my latest Go-To product for feeling mentally and physically supercharged! Host Defense Brain and Body is a tasty heartwarming blend featuring Lion’s Mane and Reishi mushrooms, turmeric, and ginger. I love this for my daily cognitive boost!

Let’s break this formula down further to understand the incredible benefits.

Every Host Defense mushroom is mycelium grown al’ dente on a brown rice medium, feeding on the rice to lock in potency, then freeze-dried to concentrate. Mushrooms are considered functional foods and can be added to soups, stews, dips, sauces, and smoothies. Heating them is A-OK, according to our Host Defense representative, Rob Yeager.

Lion’s Mane ( Hericium Erinaceus) is an edible mushroom that, when fresh and sauteed in butter tastes similar to lobster — highly recommended! The compounds found in Lion’s Mane can help protect and smooth brain cells, stimulating the immune system and reducing oxidative stress.

Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) is widely known in Chinese medicine for its immune-enhancing properties, long associated with success, well-being, and longevity.

Ginger is warming and improves digestion, enhances flexibility and blood circulation. Turmeric is known as the happiness spice; it can ease pain and may reverse memory problems. This 18-month study at UCLA conducted by Gary Small M.D. showed improved attention and focused on not-demented adults. The study also showed a decrease in amyloid plaque in specific brain regions modulating mood and memory.

Bacopa, an ayurvedic herb from India, brings relaxation and calm focus to the mind. Black pepper ups the absorption rate, cinnamon is delicious and can help to level blood sugar already within the normal range.

If you like a cold refreshing drink, grab your blender to whip up a frothy cup of Brain and Body using 8 oz cashew, oat, or dairy milk. If you prefer a warm mug of deliciousness, heat the milk of your choice on the stovetop using a whisk to fully incorporate the powdered mix, then adjust to taste. Adding the richness of maple syrup adds a lovely caramel note that is perfect for the season — feeling a little more decadent? Try using full fat coconut milk....wow!

Without leaves, without buds, without flowers;
Yet they form fruit.
As a Food, as a tonic, as a medicine;
The entire creation is precious.’

Tina Chang