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Joe Rogan and Mushroom Tea for Health
Joe Rogan interviews MAPS founder Rick Doblin about 30 years of psychedelic research. They discuss MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and Ayahuasca-assisted therapy as well as various ways mushrooms are being used to improve health. Though not Joe’s best interview, this episode still contains several notable points; plus you can download it free here.
1. Adaptogens
Adaptogens have gained recognition as an essential element of holistic wellness through their ability to help the body respond more effectively to external stimuli – whether emotional or physical. Unique among adaptogens is that they balance hormones and immune systems without overstimulating either. Furthermore, adaptogens may boost mood, improve sleep quality and boost energy.
Foods rich in adaptogens include shiitake mushrooms (known for their brain-boosting effects), maca root, ashwagandha and reishi mushroom. You can easily incorporate these adaptogens into your diet by simply blending them into smoothies or tea, purchasing capsules of these adaptogens or steeping a teaspoon of powdered adaptogens such as reishi mushroom powder in hot water for 10 minutes to make a tea.
Though there is limited scientific research into the efficacy of adaptogens, they have long been used as herbal medicine. According to some research studies, adaptogens may help balance hormone levels, promote exercise recovery, balance immune systems and fight fatigue.
Before adding adaptogens to your diet, it’s always advisable to speak to a primary care provider (PCP). In particular, ensure the supplement you’ve selected won’t interact with any medications prescribed to you and that its dosage meets the needs of your specific situation. They can help identify appropriate herbs and dosages while offering guidance on how best to incorporate them into daily life routine. They may even recommend effective supplements that can aid your condition – as well as answer any inquiries that arise about its use.
2. Antioxidants
Antioxidants have quickly become one of the go-to terms in health and wellness circles, from doctor’s offices to grocery store aisles. Positioned as protectors against free radicals (those pesky molecules that damage cells), antioxidants work to minimize oxidative stress and protect against diseases like cancer and heart disease – they’re found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and fish as well.
Antioxidants can be confusing concepts to comprehend, with no clear definition or working mechanism in place. As one definition goes: an antioxidant is any substance which, when present at low concentrations relative to an oxidizable substrate, significantly delays or inhibits its oxidation. Examples include naturally occurring small chemicals like ascorbate (vitamin C) and tocopherols (vitamin E) along with proteins like superoxide dismutases and catalases as well as thiol-containing enzymes such as reduced glutathione.
Antioxidants work best when combined together; vitamin E pairs well with soluble fiber while selenium works more effectively when taken together with zinc. To increase antioxidant intake, opt for a healthy diet consisting of whole foods of various colors: switch out breakfast pastries with bowls of zucchini oatmeal featuring fruit and nuts, or go for plates full of greens paired with beans, brown rice and guacamole!
Before taking supplements, always consult your physician, particularly if you are on medication or have preexisting conditions such as heart disease or diabetes. Furthermore, to maximize health benefits from food choices avoid processed and refined products and foods.