Fabulous
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The Secret Superpowers of Mushrooms
T hey’re the architects of the underground freeways that allow trees to communicate. A few have psychedelic properties. Some varieties contain enough toxins to kill you if consumed. Depending on the type, mushrooms can be amazing, trippy, dangerous, and delicious. But most importantly, the ones that are safe to eat have a lot of nutritional value. An ancient organism, fungi are closely related to animals. In fact, even though they’re often called vegetables, they share some characteristics with humans. Like people, a mushroom’s vitamin D content increases when exposed to light. Fungi also contain chitin, a carbohydrate that’s found in shrimp and crab shells. Mushrooms pack a nutritious punch. They boast several vitamins and minerals, including vitamins D and B, and they contain no fat or cholesterol. They even have 2 grams of protein per cup, which is more than most vegetables. Studies also reveal that mushrooms might be the best dietary source of an amino acid called ergothioneine. When tested during one study, ergothioneine was shown to serve as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage. Ergothioneine is not produced by the human body, so the only way to get it is through your diet. BACK ON TRACK Chiropractic adjustments have been great for our family. We use them for not only preventive care, but also when we get a cold. Our chiropractic care started when my husband was having numbness in his legs and left side of the body, which eventually caused walking problems. He talked to a few doctors, but didn’t get any answers until a co-worker recommended his chiropractor, Dr. Colby. My husband made an appointment, got X-rays and four adjustments, and a week later, he had no more numbness and could walk without pain! Around this time, I was having back issues. There were times I would be mid- step and suddenly my other leg wouldn’t move forward! I just stood there for a moment or two until the pain passed and my leg could move again. I decided to make an appointment, and after a couple adjustments, my sciatica pain was gone. I’ve had no problems with my stride in the last nine years. Health for the Whole Family
If you’re ready to make a meal of it, the porous structure of mushrooms makes them ideal ingredients to marinate, sauté, or throw on the grill. While they have a faint earthy taste when left unseasoned, they take on a lot of flavor when combined with savory ingredients like garlic, butter, and salt. Shiitake, oyster, and portobello are a few varieties to try for a nutritious and tasty addition to stir-fries, scrambles, pizzas, and fajitas. Did you know you can also forage for mushrooms? They grow in many parts of the U.S. and can be found in forested areas. Use a guide, like the “National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms,” to help you identify which mushrooms are okay to eat and which are harmful. Some cities even have mushroom-foraging groups you can join. Happy hunting!
was four months old when Dr. Colby started working on him and I know our regular visits helped to keep my son pretty
healthy. He hardly ever got sick and
when he did, we’d get adjusted and he would get over that cold quickly. A quick adjustment to the atlas even helped with his sinus infections!
Dr. Colby watched my son grow up, and he and his wife feel like family to us. I believe everyone would benefit from adjustments. I’ve seen our family heal from some serious issues and I really believe these problems would have continued, if not worsened, had we never been introduced to chiropractic care.
We make it a point to go as often as we can because it’s the best way we have found to stay healthy.
Dr. Colby has been so great when it comes to explaining about the body and teaching us how adjustments are so beneficial for babies and kids. My son
Thanks for everything!
–The O’Callaghans
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