Christopher Hobbs, a mycologist and herbalist at the forefront of contemporary research speaks about his latest book titled “Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide”. DR. CHRISTOPHER HOBBS is a fourth-generation, internationally renowned herbalist, licensed acupuncturist, author, clinician, botanist, mycologist, and research scientist with over 35 years of experience with herbal medicine. He is the author of over 20 books on herbal health.

In this episode of the CNM Specialist Podcast we welcome Hania Opienski to discuss the incredible world of medicinal mushrooms. Hania is a Naturopathic Nutritionist, traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturist and energy medicine specialist. She applies a holistic approach to health using a synergy of natural eastern, western and energy medicine. She is the education lead and a medicinal mushroom specialist consultant for Hifas Da Terra UK & Ireland. In today's Podcast we'll be looking at the most therapeutic mushrooms available to us, how we can use them and their benefits in areas such as the immune system, for gut health and also for cancer.

Medicinal mushrooms (not to be confused with magic mushrooms!) are healing people from cancer and autoimmune diseases, to neurological conditions, infertility, depression and more. But what do we need to know about them? Which mushrooms treat which ailments? Are there any contraindications? How do you know which medicinal mushrooms products will work? In this episode, I speak with Hania Opienski from Hifas da Terra, one of world’s leading mycotherapy companies, to find out everything we need to know about how to heal ourselves using these incredible organisms.

At the 9 minute mark Stamets talks about the powerful healing effects of Turkey Tail mushrooms.

This potent mushroom has the potential to fight off cancer cells.