Nature is a numbers game. We need all the support we can get as our immune systems and health are under assault from pollution, stress, contaminated food and age-related diseases as our lifespans increase. Paul Stamets ageassaultcontaminate share on social
Life exists throughout the cosmos and is a consequence of matter in the universe. Paul Stamets consequencecosmosexist Change image and share on social
Mushrooms are miniature pharmaceutical factories, and of the thousands of mushroom species in nature, our ancestors and modern scientists have identified several dozen that have a unique combination of talents that improve our health. Paul Stamets ancestorcombinationdozen share on social
Disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, floods, oil spills and radioactive fallout cause massive death of people, pigs, bats and birds. These disasters also impact the immune health of survivors. All harbor viruses. Paul Stamets batbirddeath share on social
Maitake can achieve humongous sizes, sometimes up to 50 pounds per specimen! Massive maitake can form annually from dying dendritic tree roots for many years, even decades. Paul Stamets achieveannuallydecade Change image and share on social
Known colloquially as 'winter,' 'golden needle,' and 'velvet foot' mushrooms, enoki mushrooms grow across much of the world, inhabiting dead conifer trees and stumps, and generally appearing throughout the late fall and winter months. Paul Stamets appearcolloquiallyconifer share on social
For many years, I have sought and studied Agarikon, an unusual mushroom native to the old growth conifer forests of North America and Europe. Paul Stamets agarikonamericaconifer Change image and share on social
While reishi mushrooms have historically been prepared as teas or infusions, other modern preparations include capsules, tinctures, and fractionated extracts of mushrooms, mycelium, and spores. Paul Stamets capsuleextractfractionate Change image and share on social
Although oyster mushrooms have been studied extensively and support health in a number of ways, it is also extremely important to always cook oyster mushrooms! Paul Stamets cookextensivelyextremely Change image and share on social
From dead plant matter to nematodes to bacteria, never underestimate the cleverness of mushrooms to find new food! Paul Stamets bacteriumclevernessdead Change image and share on social
