The Magic Power of Mushrooms in Enhancing Immune Function, Lowering Stress & Optimising Hormones with Simon Salter, Co-founder of Dirtea

Jul 26, 2022

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Angela talks with Simon Salter co-founder, with his brother, of Dirtea. After discovering mushroom tea ceremonies and experiencing the transformative healing properties of functional mushrooms they created Dirtea and now their mission is to share the benefits of mushrooms with the masses

When you bring mushrooms into your lifestyle you will see a positive transition and this episode is a great introduction to the world and transformational benefits of mushrooms

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Each type of mushroom has a compound that will engage the mind and body in different ways
The heartbeat of Dirtea is the community and the Dirtea tribe are those who are curious about mushrooms
Research has shown that drinking Lion’s mane every day can slow cognitive disfunction and reverse some of the early symptoms of dementia
Chaga is the highest source of antioxidant available in nature and has a high concentration of melanin that improve skin conditions
Mushrooms are the only non-animal species that secrete vitamin D
Lion’s mane supports focus and concentration
Reishi can calm the mind and support sleep, particularly deep sleep. Reishi suppresses histamine responses and can be taken
Many studies have shown that consistency is key so mushrooms should be taken every day as part of your routine for the best results
Macha helps to support progesterone levels during menopause
1 million species of fungi exist today and 35% of all medicine is derived from fungi, penicillin is a strand of fungi
The mission is about retelling the narrative around mushrooms and bringing them to the masses

BEST MOMENTS

‘We want to change the narrative around mushrooms and that’s why we started Dirtea’

‘Fungi are the great hidden warriors of the forest and we want the unseen to become seen’

‘In one teaspoon of soil, there are up to 300 kilometres of fungi’

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster

Angela is a Nutritionist, Health, and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance.

After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind:

To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful, and limitless life.

Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices, and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.

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