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I've been educating the public about medicinal mushrooms via my blog since 2015, and you can access historical and current posts below.
More recently, I share short-form thoughts on Instagram, and have a number of recent podcast appearances to explore.
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5 Medicinal Mushrooms That Actually Balance Your Overactive Immune System
Mushrooms & autoimmunity - my journey into natural medicine - mushrooms as immune modulators - antiviral properties & EBV - medicinal vs grocery store mushrooms - stress and the nervous system - quality and dosing - immune-stimulating mushrooms to be aware of - condition-specific mushrooms - dietary recommendations
Eat Mushrooms for Better Gut Health and Immunity
What are medicinal mushrooms and why they matter - the great mycelium vs. fruiting body debate - why you should cook mushrooms instead of eating them raw - Lion's Mane for cognitive function and brain health - immune system support through daily mushroom consumption - why some people can't digest mushrooms (the chitin connection) - medicinal mushrooms for women's health and PCOS - using mushrooms to support cholesterol and heart health - ensuring quality in mushroom supplements
Medicinal Mushrooms and Motherhood
The triple Venn diagram of mushrooms (medicinal, toxic, edible) - maitake mushroom's remarkable impact on PCOS - oyster mushrooms contain the highest levels of ergothioneine - the science behind mushroom coffee - the gut-ovary and gut-testes axis - reishi babies - estrogen dominance and hormonal imbalances - mushrooms as transformative medicine for teenage girls
Healing Autoimmunity with Mushrooms with Dr. Anna Sitkoff, ND
What is autoimmunity? - rising autoimmune rates globally - mushrooms as prebiotics - ergothioneine deep dive - immunomodulation explained - psychoneuroimmunology - specific mushrooms for specific conditions - reishi extraction variations and details - therapeutic dosing
Lucidum Medicinals and the Future of Functional Fungi with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
Why my 10 year-old self wouldn't be surprised if she saw me now - the science behind mushroom cell walls: beta glucans and their immune-modulating properties - mycelium versus fruiting body controversy, what to look for in quality products - building a direct-to-consumer brand through education - challenges and rewards of building a business with my spouse during COVID!
From Forest To Formula: A Conversation with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
Heal With Mushrooms
With: Cassandra Beaumont
Apr 12, 2025
Healing from disordered eating with psilocybin mushrooms - educational pathways for clinical mycology - why I geek out on ergothioneine and oyster mushrooms - my new obsession with chitin - why some people have digestive issues with mushrooms - women's hormonal health and fertility - mushrooms as "doulas of nature" and their connection to feminine transformation.
With: Cassandra Beaumont
Apr 12, 2025
Healing from disordered eating with psilocybin mushrooms - educational pathways for clinical mycology - why I geek out on ergothioneine and oyster mushrooms - my new obsession with chitin - why some people have digestive issues with mushrooms - women's hormonal health and fertility - mushrooms as "doulas of nature" and their connection to feminine transformation.
How Functional Fungi Fuel Healing and Wellness
BioEnergetics Beat
With: Heather Gray, FDN-P
Apr 2, 2025
My research with lymphocytic leukemia cells - rosy polypore laboratory research findings - water vs alcohol extraction methods and different medicinal compounds - "constituentism" and the importance of whole plant/mushroom medicine - cytotoxic mechanisms, interactions with cancer cells - applications for Lyme disease, chronic infections - lion's Mane for nervous system support and gut health benefits
With: Heather Gray, FDN-P
Apr 2, 2025
My research with lymphocytic leukemia cells - rosy polypore laboratory research findings - water vs alcohol extraction methods and different medicinal compounds - "constituentism" and the importance of whole plant/mushroom medicine - cytotoxic mechanisms, interactions with cancer cells - applications for Lyme disease, chronic infections - lion's Mane for nervous system support and gut health benefits
The Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
The Other Way
With: Kasia Stiggelbout
Mar 11, 2025
My journey from nutrition to naturopathic medicine - laboratory research on cancer cells and mushroom extracts - why many "mushroom" supplements aren't actually mushrooms - what to look for in quality mushroom supplements - universal immune support from all mushrooms - ergothioneine: the "backup antioxidant" that we evolved to store for months - reishi for nervous system support and as a spiritual ally for - immune training: short exposures boost immunity for the long run - maitake for PCOS and fertility.
With: Kasia Stiggelbout
Mar 11, 2025
My journey from nutrition to naturopathic medicine - laboratory research on cancer cells and mushroom extracts - why many "mushroom" supplements aren't actually mushrooms - what to look for in quality mushroom supplements - universal immune support from all mushrooms - ergothioneine: the "backup antioxidant" that we evolved to store for months - reishi for nervous system support and as a spiritual ally for - immune training: short exposures boost immunity for the long run - maitake for PCOS and fertility.
Exploring the Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms with Dr. Anna Sitkoff
High Vibes Lifestyle
With: Jodi Cornish
Jan 15, 2025
Surprising ailments mushrooms can help: PCOS, prostate health, asthma, and kidney disease - mushrooms as prebiotics for gut and vaginal microbiome support - menopause with mushrooms and intravaginal applications - microdosing vs. medicinal mushrooms - quality issues in supplements and myceliated grain problems - alcohol's impact on mushroom effectiveness and gut health - daily rituals: meditation, high-protein diet, weightlifting, and forest walks.
With: Jodi Cornish
Jan 15, 2025
Surprising ailments mushrooms can help: PCOS, prostate health, asthma, and kidney disease - mushrooms as prebiotics for gut and vaginal microbiome support - menopause with mushrooms and intravaginal applications - microdosing vs. medicinal mushrooms - quality issues in supplements and myceliated grain problems - alcohol's impact on mushroom effectiveness and gut health - daily rituals: meditation, high-protein diet, weightlifting, and forest walks.
Episode 40: Dr. Anna Sitkoff
My journey from childhood exposure to natural medicine through parents with chronic illness - writing the medicinal mushroom chapter in the Textbook of Natural Medicine - co-founding Lucidum Medicinals to create effective mushroom supplements - foundational health principles for immune support - what to avoid in mushroom supplements - daily preventative mushroom protocols for immune system resilience - reishi and cordyceps research for athletic endurance and recovery - adjunctive cancer support and ptsd improvements with mushroom therapy - creatine for traumatic brain injury recovery at therapeutic doses - winter mental health essentials
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PNW Medicinal Polypore Chart
A free chart of the medicinal polypore mushrooms that grown in the PNW. Chart sections include active constituents, energetics, and habitat
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