This is This Is Now a Thing, where we check out the science behind new health trends. The thing For more than 2,000 years people have believed that certain mushrooms have healing ...

Adaptogens are the hottest trend in the wellness world right now. Known or their energizing and stress-busting properties, these plant-based ingredients come in all shapes and forms, and one of them ...

There is some scientific evidence of its effectiveness, including lab research and some small human studies. Researchers are beginning to look at the chemical makeup of this mushroom to better ...

Reishi mushrooms are large, shiny-looking mushrooms native to Asia. They have a long history in traditional Eastern medicine, believed to promote long-term health and longevity. While not all of ...

Reishi mushrooms may offer immune system support by affecting white blood cells and altering inflammation pathways, although more research is needed to fully understand these effects. The fungus has ...

This article was originally published March 6, 2018. The wellness world is buzzing about a very trendy natural substance right now, and it goes by the name of adaptogens. They're gaining in popularity ...