Ganoderma Lucidum as Your Fancy Mushroom

If ganoderma lucidum sounds like a spell you’d hear at Hogwarts, you’re not alone. This polysyllabic show-off isn’t a new potion ingredient—it’s a gloriously glossy mushroom that’s been around for thousands of years, showing off in Traditional Chinese Medicine long before it started crashing health food store shelves.

Also known as reishi (because ganoderma lucidum is a mouthful, even for fungi enthusiasts), this mushroom isn’t something you toss in your pasta. Nope. It isn’t very pleasant. Like, “I just licked tree bark during allergy season” bitter. But that hasn’t stopped it from becoming the Beyoncé of the fungus world.…

Things to Know about Postnatal Depression in Dads 

Postnatal depression is understandably associated with moms but believe it or not, dads also need the same level of support during this critical time. 

From new responsibilities to money concerns, changing relationship dynamics, and sleep deprivation, dads of newborn babies also carry additional burdens on their shoulders. This is a big change in the life of both parents. 

There is also the possibility of the dad feeling a sense of guilt about what their partner is experiencing, knowing that they don’t have to heal from giving birth or breastfeeding the little one at 3 in the morning. 

Here are some …

The Ancient Roots of Hemp Oil

Hemp oil, also known as hemp seed oil or cannabis sativa oil, has a long history that goes back thousands of years with the earliest civilizations of humanity. This multi-purpose oil extracted from the hemp seeds has been in use for thousands of years even before its modern-day rise in wellness and skincare. The story of hemp seed oil is one of ancient medicine, agriculture, and resilience.…

Healthy Diet for Bipolar Disorder

For most people, therapy or medication alone is enough to manage their symptoms of bipolar disorder effectively. But if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with this condition, you might wonder if diet affects it. 

Does eating certain foods or removing some products from your daily diet help you control your symptoms with medication or therapy?…

Hidden Signs of Depression to Watch Out For

The tricky thing about depression is that sometimes, people try to hide its signs from others, while some don’t even realize that they are already depressed. Although the common symptoms of depression like hopelessness or sadness are easily recognizable, some symptoms are less obvious. 

Here are some hidden signs of depression you need to keep an eye on, whether it is for people around you or for yourself. …

What is Lion’s Mane good for?

Lion’s Mane is a type of medicinal mushroom that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is known for its ability to boost cognitive function and memory. Lion’s Mane is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. Some research suggests that Lion’s Mane may help protect the brain from age-related decline. In addition, Lion’s Mane is sometimes used as a natural treatment for anxiety and depression.…

What is Nail Art? Is it for you?

Nail care in modern times

You can simply be yourself or experiment with new looks: all options are available when it comes to nail art. The colors range from matte black to electric yellow to sparkling white to glossy or matte colors: there are hundreds of options. There are also a variety of tools to draw on your nails, such as stencils, stamps, adhesive strips and more. Acrylic nails have also evolved and we now have products for natural nails and products for fake nails, such as gel nails. Nail colors then, have become stronger and longer lasting, allowing …