Article: Top 4 Herbs and 2 Mushrooms for Enhancing Women's Energy, Hormones, Focus, and More

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Top 4 Herbs and 2 Mushrooms for Enhancing Women's Energy, Hormones, Focus, and More

We started this company because of my own journey discovering the incredible healing properties of mushrooms during peri menopause. After taking a potent Lion’s Mane extract for one full week, my hot flashes that felt like my organs were incinerating and the brain fog that had me panicking that I was in the early stages of dementia were gone. We knew this information would help so many people that were feeling their only options were a prescription from a pharmacy or hormone replacement therapy. While formulating our blends, we chose complimentary herbs that supported what the mushrooms were doing and increased the healing effects on the body.

Here’s a list we put together for you to discover how these powerful herbs and mushrooms can support women to age healthy by boosting energy, balancing hormones, enhancing focus, and more. And by the way, they do not know gender— so they benefit men too!.

Ashwagandha: Stress, Sleep, Thyroid, and Perimenopause Support

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, Indian Ginseng, or Winter Cherry, is a revered Ayurvedic herb classified as an adaptogen. Adaptogens help the body manage stress by positively influencing the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates stress, sleep, thyroid function, and reproductive hormones. Ashwagandha is noted for its potential benefits in: - Promoting a healthy stress response and a calm state of mind - Supporting normal adrenal function and cortisol levels (the body’s main stress hormone) - Enhancing various aspects of sleep, including duration, quality, efficiency, and mental alertness upon waking - Maintaining normal thyroid function - Relieving mild to moderate perimenopausal symptoms Generally safe for most people, Ashwagandha should be avoided if you have an allergy to nightshades.

Maca: Energy, Stamina, and Hormonal Balance

Maca, or Peruvian Ginseng, is an ancient Incan root vegetable that’s gained recognition for its energy-boosting and hormonal benefits. As an adaptogen, it thrives in high-altitude environments and provides numerous benefits, including: - Supporting normal reproductive and hormonal function across different life stages - Enhancing energy, stamina, and stress response - Assisting with menstrual support and sexual function Maca’s pleasant flavor makes it a great addition to smoothies, baked goods, and hot or cold beverages. It’s typically available as a pow

der, capsule, or tincture.

Nettles: Nutritive Tonic for Energy and Vitality

Nettles have long been valued as a nutritious tonic for supporting women’s health, energy, and vitality. Rich in essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, nettles are packed with benefits. Research suggests that nettles may also aid in: - Supporting a normal histamine response - Enhancing joint comfort - Promoting heart health - Strengthening hair growth Typically consumed as tea, tincture, or supplement, nettles can also be prepared like spinach or other leafy greens when foraged or sourced carefully.

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

In addition to the herbs mentioned, Holy Basil (Tulsi) is noteworthy for its role in stress management. Holy Basil helps balance stress and promotes a sense of calm. It is also really easy to grow and looks beautiful in our herb spiral.

Lion’s Mane: Calm and Focused Attention

In our busy lives, maintaining calm and focus can be challenging. Lion’s Mane Mushroom, a popular nootropic, can help. Nootropics are substances that support cognitive function. Lion’s Mane, with its distinctive shaggy appearance, is known for: - Supporting nerve growth factor (NGF) production, crucial for brain cell growth and survival - Enhancing overall cognitive function and memory, especially in older adults - Boosting nervous system function Often enjoyed fresh with a lobster-like flavor, Lion’s Mane is typically consumed as a supplement. On our farm, Lion’s Mane is particularly popular to grill in the summer!

Cordyceps

In addition to the herbs mentioned, Cordyceps is noteworthy for its role in energy support. Cordyceps enhances overall vitality and endurance. We use the fruiting body of Cordyceps militaris at West Wolf since it is organically grown on a plant-based substrate, and extracted for highest potency. This is your best partner for endurance, and energy, all without caffeine or other stimulants. By incorporating these herbs and mushrooms into your routine, you can support various aspects of health and well-being, from energy and focus to hormonal balance and stress management. These important ingredients to support healthy aging are in our Antioxidant & our Vitality Blends—

Written by Nicole Wolf

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