Turkey Tail: Deep Nourishment Turkey Tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is a well studied mushroom that has a long history of use. This distinct-looking mushroom has earned its name due to its striking resemblance to the tail feathers of a turkey. Known for its immune-boosting properties, Turkey Tail has been known by modern science as a … Continued
Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is a fascinating medicinal fungus with a unique appearance and remarkable health benefits. Resembling a majestic lion’s mane, this mushroom has been used across Asia for centuries, where Chinese monks and herbalists valued it as a brain tonic and called it the “Mountain Priest Mushroom.” In recent times, Lion’s Mane … Continued
The 5 Warriors Immune Blend Mushrooms have been treasured for their medicinal properties in traditional medicine across the globe for centuries. Sunshine Labs has combined the unique benefits of five potent mushrooms – Reishi, Maitake, Chaga, Shiitake, and Turkey Tail. This powerful blend offers a host of health benefits. Each mushroom in this blend has … Continued
Functional mushrooms are the richest dietary source of beta glucans. These polysaccharides are produced through fermentation and act as prebiotics in the gut. This means they feed the beneficial bacteria while also inhibiting opportunistic or harmful bacteria. They are natural biological response modifiers or immune modulators. What are Short Chain Fatty Acids? Beta glucans increase the number … Continued
The crisis of overdose deaths in British Columbia is a multifaceted and complex issue. British Columbia has taken a pioneering role in addressing this crisis by establishing the first supervised injection sites in North America, implementing widespread access to opiate replacement therapy, making safer supply available through physicians, and decriminalizing the possession of small quantities … Continued
Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) has a rich history spanning thousands of years where it was treasured in East Asian traditional medicine. Reishi’s therapeutic potential is now recognized worldwide. The use of Reishi can be traced back to ancient China, where it was documented in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) texts dating over 2,000 years ago. Nobility … Continued
Why did we add Vitamin D to our Mushrooms? Taking a low dose of Vitamin D daily is an effective way to maintain optimal levels of this essential micronutrient throughout your life. With receptors throughout the body, this fat soluble vitamin supports bone strength, heart health and the immune system. It also is shown to … Continued
A second B.C. company has said Health Canada has given it the green light to possess, produce, sell and distribute cocaine, among other substances, to “bring a safer supply of drugs to the global market.” Sunshine Earth Labs, a biosciences company in Victoria, said Health Canada has granted them three amendments in the past seven … Continued
Quebec this week advanced the acceptance of psychedelic therapies by becoming the first governing medical body in Canada to publicly fund medical psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. The move marks a milestone in the recognition of psilocybin, the primary psychoactive in “magic mushrooms,” and sets a precedent for other Canadian provinces to take similar action. “This decision is … Continued