Mushroom Surthrival

Ace back to school season with mushrooms! In this section, discover fungi support for focus, energy, gut health, immunity, and stress relief.

🧠 A+ Level Focus 🎯

Lion's Mane to Wake Up Productivity, Creativity, and Mental Focus

After a summer of fun, it's time to get back into your groove! Lion's Mane may just be the key you need to unlock motivation and ignite your brain to full power. A sharp mind is essential for homework help and quick-witted replies to sleepy kiddos on weekday mornings.

How lion’s mane works: 

• Lion’s mane mushroom contains many active constituents, including the 2 well researched brain supporting compounds: hericenones and erinacines.
• Erinacines have the rare ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier 🩸and can help our brain produce more of the protein, Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). 
• This protein supports and regenerates neurons in our brain. 🧠

Where to Start: Focus Coffee (whether it's ground, instant, K-pods, espresso pods, whole bean, or cold brew, we've got you covered!). Not a coffee drinker? Try our Focus Matcha, Focus Blend, or Focus Capsules. They all contain effective doses of Lion’s Mane in the flavor and format of your choosing.

Extra Credit: Tips for Focus

• Quick, snap into focus! Try a cold shower–or even an icey splash to your face. 🥶 This increases blood flow to your brain, wakes up neurotransmitters, and boosts respiration (more oxygen = better thinking) in seconds. (Pro tip: do this first thing in the morning when you wake up to activate your body’s vital response or chi!)
• Establish consistent routines to train your brain to turn on. Works best if you wake up with sunlight (and daily lion’s mane)! Try getting outside within the first 30 minutes of waking up and exposing your eyes to the sunlight to help regulate your circadian rhythm.☀️

⚡ Long-Day Energizer 🏃

Cordyceps to Revitalize Energy and Stamina

Hectic mornings, school drop-offs, and a full workday can be draining. Cordyceps is your natural energy booster to keep you going all day long without the jitters of caffeine. 🚀

How cordyceps works: 

• Cordyceps can help boost the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy source for cells in our body.
• This can improve oxygen utilization, 😮💨 🫁 making it easier for the body to perform daily tasks.
• It also supports blood flow, reduces fatigue, and gives you endurance to maintain better energy levels throughout long, busy days.

Where to Start: Brew Boost Ground Coffee for cordyceps-fueled energy or try our Memory Mushroom Capsules for a daily dose of brain-boosting, productivity-boosting power. You can also try Boost Cacao Mix with Cordyceps as an energizing chocolatey-ginger treat. 🍫

Extra Credit: Tips for Energy

• You’ll feel drained and fatigued when dehydrated. So make sure you’re drinking water with minerals! This ensures you’re actually hydrating. Spring water is ideal. Otherwise, add trace minerals, Himalayan salt, or a squeeze of lemon for optimal hydration.💧
• Try 10 minutes of movement. Quick bursts of exercise naturally boost energy as oxygen-rich blood surges to your brain and body, kicking energy levels back into high gear. 🏋️♂️

🥗 No Time to Bloat Gut Support 🍽️

Turkey Tail for Gut and Digestive Support

A healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, especially with kids bringing home all sorts of germs. Turkey Tail supports gut health, keeping you and your family feeling great. Plus, ~70% of immune cells are located in the gut, which means a healthy gut also supports your immunity. 🦠

How Turkey Tail works:

• Turkey Tail mushrooms contain the key compounds, polysaccharopeptides (PSP) and polysaccharide-K (PSK). 
• PSP acts as a prebiotic, which means it provides food for the good bacteria in your digestive system. 
• Promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria can improve nutrient absorption, help reduce inflammation ️🔥 in the gut, and prevent digestive issues. 

Where to Start: Love coffee? Try our Happy Gut Coffee ( ground, instant, or as K-pods) for a daily dose of Turkey Tail (plus 1 billion CFU of heat-resistant probiotics!) in your cup of joe. Alternatively, you can sip our Happy Gut Golden Latte for caffeine-free gut support. Blend our Gut Health Elixir right into your mid-day smoothie.

Extra Credit: Tips for Gut Health

• Combine with probiotics for optimal gut health. Turkey Tail helps feed good bacteria, so by combining it with probiotics, you ensure they have the food they need to flourish and support digestion. Try eating probiotics in your daily diet with natural fermented foods like yogurt, pickles, kombucha, miso, or kimchi. 🍴
• For quick digestive relief, try drinking a warm cup of tea (we recommend our Happy Gut Instant Tea made with Turkey Tail and a strong kick of ginger and lemon). The heat, hydration, and soothing herbs calm a tense gut and help digestion move along a bit smoother.

⛔ Hectic Day Stress Stopper 💆🏻

Reishi for Relaxation and Stress Relief

Balancing work, school schedules, and home life can be stressful. Reishi is your go-to for stress relief, helping you stay calm and centered 🧘🏻 from morning drop-off to after-school practice and every minute in between.

How reishi works:

• Reishi mushrooms help reduce stress by affecting the body's stress response system. 
• They contain triterpenes: compounds with calming and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Ganoderic acid is a specific type of triterpene in reishi mushrooms. 
• These acids are known for their ability to help balance hormone levels, including cortisol.
• By balancing cortisol levels, Reishi can help you feel more relaxed and less stressed.

Where to Start: Try a daily cup of calm in our Calm Decaf Ground Coffee Bag with reishi. You can also unwind in the afternoons with our Dark Chocolate or Mylk Chocolate Hot Cocoa (essentially a delicious but healthy hot chocolate) or Calm Chai Latte (a caffeine-free option rich with warming, cozy spices).

Extra Credit: Tips to manage stress

• If you’re feeling stressed, slow deeeeeeep breaths can instantly help you feel better by reducing the concentration of stress hormones in your blood. Let's try a few together now. Breathe in…. Hold 1, 2, 3, 4, 5…. And let it out slowly. See if you can make your exhale a few seconds longer than your inhale to calm your nervous system in seconds. 😮💨
• Short-term stress is okay (and even beneficial!) but chronic stress is linked to diseases, poor sleep, and a lower quality of life. When stress becomes chronic, mix in mood boosting activities to your daily routine like exercise, sunlight exposure, social support, and therapy.