7 Mushrooms You Should Be Taking Daily

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Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 28 April 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Did you know certain mushrooms can literally rewire your brain, supercharge your immune system, and even help fight cancer? Studies show that medicinal mushrooms can enhance survival rates in cancer therapy and boost cognitive function. In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe dives deep into the fascinating world of medicinal mushrooms — revealing ancient wisdom, modern science, and actionable insights you can start using today. Discover the bioactive compounds that make these fungi true healing powerhouses, how they work in your body, and how to match the right mushroom to your personal health goals. In today’s show, you’ll uncover: A critical nutrient that could transform how your body detects and fights hidden threats The natural compounds that help calm inflammation and restore internal balance A surprising way to shield your body from the silent forces behind aging and fatigue How a rare molecule could be the key to unlocking better brain function and cardiovascular health The powerful secret to growing new brain cells Tune in to learn: How to choose the best mushrooms for cancer recovery, Lyme disease, immune balance, and even athletic performance The real science behind how mushrooms enhance brain function, hormone health, and stress resilience The surprising Biblical perspective on using natural substances like mushrooms for healing If you're ready to unlock the incredible healing potential of medicinal mushrooms and elevate your body, mind, and spirit, this episode is packed with life-changing insights you won’t want to miss. Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------ 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Medicinal Mushrooms 12:29 How Healing Mushrooms Work in the Body 19:42 Top 7 Mushrooms for Healing 30:22 Mushrooms for Cancer 33:36 Mushrooms for Infections 35:27 Other Benefits of Mushrooms 39:15 Psilocybin Mushrooms 48:20 A Christian Perspective on Psilocybin Mushrooms ------ Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe ------ Links: https://royal-mushroom.com/blogs/news/how-reishi-mushroom-can-promote-longevity-benefits-usage-and-anti-aging-effects https://www.naturesrise.com/blogs/brainfood/cordyceps-for-energy https://pureprescriptions.com/reishi-mushroom-a-natural-remedy-for-calming-effects-backed-by-science/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1405796/abstract https://www.thresholdperformanceclub.com/p/the-science-of-cordyceps-and-their-role-in-vo2-max-endurance-performance https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-12-S1-P45 https://www.sterlingmedicalcenter.org/opinions/medical-benefits-of-chaga/ https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/turkey-tail-mushrooms-act-as-nonspecific-immune-modulators ------ Ads: Get 15% off your first order with the code AXE at oneskin.co/AXE. Even if your bloodwork looks ""normal,"" your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.0	Hey, everyone, welcome the Dr. Josh Axe show.
0:32.1	I am your host, Dr. Axe.
0:33.4	And each and every week on this podcast, we dive deep into the science and principles behind how you can take your health to the next level, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
0:42.6	And today I'll be breaking down the power of medicinal mushrooms, also talking about psilocybin, and share with you how my mom beat cancer.
0:51.3	And one of the ways she did it was using mushrooms that we'll get into.
0:55.5	And there are so many benefits of mushrooms that people don't realize everything from
0:59.1	Lyme recovery to fighting mold, to long COVID, to boosting the immune system, to repairing
1:04.8	the brain and nervous system, even balancing your hormones and boosting energy.
1:09.2	And these mushrooms are backed by science.
1:11.9	They're used in longevity and regenerative medicine clinics
1:15.7	around the world.
1:16.5	And I'll go through the best mushrooms for you to take
1:19.2	for every condition you can think of
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