Cordyceps Sinensis is a parasitic mushroom that grows out of the head of a caterpillar. Known for thousands of years as a powerful tonic herb, it has in the last 30 years been hybridized to more strongly express its beneficial attributes. With its long history of use in Asia, it has relatively recently become known in the West primarily after Chinese Athletes broke 9 world records at the '93 National summer games. Suspicion arose that they were using performance enhancing drugs, but were found to only be using cordyceps.
Cordyceps is a lung tonic and known to increase endurance. Cordyceps is said to increase our ability to harmonize mind body. Cordycpes strengthens the skeletal system and joints with a special affinity for knees and ankles. For this reason it is a highly valuable tool for people with an intense Asana or Hatha practice. Modern studies have showed that cordyceps increase energy production in mitochondria and increases oxygen uptake by the lungs.
Like any good tonic herb cordyceps is known to be a sexual tonic, and given to women to increase fertility. Cordyceps is also said to increase sexual endurance and cure impotence. Cordyceps clearly has a tonifying physical affect on the sexual systems of the body. Energetically cordyceps may assist our ability to awaken and harness Kundalini. Sexual energy is intrinsically linked to life force energy, and skillful use and maintenance of this force is paramount for yoga practitioners.
Cordyceps is very beneficial to the immune system and increases immunity against bacteria, viruses and fungus. Cordyceps is being heavily researched in China as a cancer cure.
Cordyceps is a supreme brain tonic. Cordyceps is said to increase mental clarity and create better mental focus.
Cordyceps has traditionally been consume as a broth, all though the rarity and power of this mushroom make it very expensive. Perhaps the best way to consume cordyceps today is as an extract.
We have laboratory grown cordyceps sinesis that is then hot water extracted to 10 times the potency. It has an strong but not unpleasant nutty flavor which combines well in a smoothie or tonic elixir. Available here.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Some Fun Kelp Recipes, that Kids might like
So I've had a surprising number of conversations recently with people struggling with how to incorporate kelp into their family's diet. If you're like "wait... what, Kelp?" click here.
Now take into consideration that my daughters have never had refined sugar, and its gettin' on 15 years since I have, but....
We've been working the kelp from quite a few different angles, one of my favorites is in "smoothies".... Not just any smoothie, Kelp can throw off the taste of a mere fruit smoothie, but what I've found is that it blends well with creamy, nutty, malty type flavors....
Another recipe approved of by my 2 year old daughters is this.....
Emerald Almond Butter
2 cups soaked almonds
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 teaspoon maca powder
2 teaspoons he shou wu extract
2 teaspoons reishi extract
2 tablespoons Chlorella powder
2 tablespoons Kelp (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon stevia powder
2 teaspoons powdered zeolite
2 teaspoons shilajit
optional:
honey to taste
this combined in the food processor until the consistency of a nut butter.
If needed you can slowly add liquid.... water, or chaga tea work nicely...
The idea is o get as much Kelp in as possible without the taste being overpowering.
Now take into consideration that my daughters have never had refined sugar, and its gettin' on 15 years since I have, but....
We've been working the kelp from quite a few different angles, one of my favorites is in "smoothies".... Not just any smoothie, Kelp can throw off the taste of a mere fruit smoothie, but what I've found is that it blends well with creamy, nutty, malty type flavors....
Another recipe approved of by my 2 year old daughters is this.....
Emerald Almond Butter
2 cups soaked almonds
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 teaspoon maca powder
2 teaspoons he shou wu extract
2 teaspoons reishi extract
2 tablespoons Chlorella powder
2 tablespoons Kelp (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon stevia powder
2 teaspoons powdered zeolite
2 teaspoons shilajit
optional:
honey to taste
this combined in the food processor until the consistency of a nut butter.
If needed you can slowly add liquid.... water, or chaga tea work nicely...
The idea is o get as much Kelp in as possible without the taste being overpowering.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Radiant Life Health Tip#1 Green Smoothies....
Green Smoothies, are a delicious and fun way to get those greenz.
Simple Recipe
2 cups liquid (water, juice, coconut water, tea, kefir or whatever)
a handful greens (kale, parsley, collards, ect.
1 Apple(peeled)
1 banana,
blend and enjoy...
Here's a more elaborate variation...
2 cups Chaga Reishi Dandylion tea
2 handful parsley or wild greenz (violet, lambsquarter, chickweed in season now)
1/2 cup soaked Goji Berries
1/2 Cup soaked Mulberries
1 cup sprouted Chia gel
2 tablespoons Maca
1 teaspoon He shou Wu Extract
1 teaspoon Astragalus Extract
1 Teaspoon Ashwaganda Extract
1/2 teaspoon Shilajit
Blend and Enjoy....
Monday, January 31, 2011
Cordyceps Chaga Elixir for training.
Here is an elixir that incorporates the herbal extracts I sell at radiantlifeyoga.com
2 cups Almond Milk
2 cups tea of He Shou Wu, Reishi and Chaga
1 tablespoons Maca
2 tablespoons Cordyceps Extract
1 tablespoon Bee pollen
1 teaspoon Shilajit (use a wooden or plastic spoon)
1 tablespoon Chlorella
Had an interesting experience training. I haven't been able to train much in Capoeira lately, due to having three kids, but was invited to participate in Mestre Toca's workshop. Though I practice Asana everyday it is a very different energy and I feared that the vigorous Capoeira training would exhaust me. My body had been stiff upon waking and I had received blows in a roda on Friday night which from past experience I assumed would bruise. I practiced Yoga at 4:30 am Saturday morning and felt energetic, but a little beat up.
By 8:00 though when the days workshops began I felt completely recovered and filled with energy and concentration. Gone were any traces of fatigue from the previous day. That surprised me. I had anticipated being at less than my full potential. As the day of training went on, rather than feeling my energy levels going down, my energy levels progressively increased. I felt calm and balanced. We finished the 5 hour workshop with a roda up at the triangle park in downtown AVL. I noticed that almost everyone else who was training seemed to be experiencing some degree of fatigue. I atrribute my endurance to the cordyceps. After downtown roda I biked to teach a 5:30 yoga class at Asheville Yoga Center. Biking home I reflected on how I hadn't been this active since our daughters had been born 3 years ago.
I have been taking cordyceps extract on and off for about 2 years, with a break during our time in Costa Rica. Since we'd gotten to AVL though I have been pretty steady with it. At first I couldn't tell if the cordyceps were doing anything. Tonic herbs are non-stimulant and their effects can be subtle. As time has passed though the effects have become clear to me. Subtle effects add up over time, and I am keenly aware that cordyceps have made me bette able to adapt to to environmental toxins and stress.
Cordyceps extract is not stimulant, but transforms the body, immune system, opening the respiratory system, and balancing the endocrine system over time. I have been using cordyceps extract daily since September. I have had other powerful experiences which I attribute to the cordyceps, but this one stood out, because I was expending energy over a sustained period on such a light meal.
Cordyceps has been used for thousands of years in preventative, or Tonic Medicine, and was reserved by penalty of death for the Emperor and his court. Tonics are different from stimulants, in that there is no immediate effect. The effect of tonic agents is cumulative over time as they help the body to adapt to what ever stresses, pressure or tapas it is experiencing.
Cordyceps was introduced to the Western world in 1193 when 3 Chinese runners broke world records at the National games in Bejing. Suspicion that they were taking performance enhancing drugs led to testing, which came up negative for illegal substances. Their coach revealed they were taking cordyceps.
Cordyceps have long been known as an Athletes Tonic. They are said to increase the bodies ability to uptake oxygen, repair joints and increase muscle capacity.
Cordyceps has long been used as a sexual tonic and fertility agent, and cultivates vitality and recovery from exertion.
Cordyceps has long been used as an anti cancer agent and has both anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties.
Cordyceps Extract is available from Radiant Life Yoga.
2 cups Almond Milk
2 cups tea of He Shou Wu, Reishi and Chaga
1 tablespoons Maca
2 tablespoons Cordyceps Extract
1 tablespoon Bee pollen
1 teaspoon Shilajit (use a wooden or plastic spoon)
1 tablespoon Chlorella
Had an interesting experience training. I haven't been able to train much in Capoeira lately, due to having three kids, but was invited to participate in Mestre Toca's workshop. Though I practice Asana everyday it is a very different energy and I feared that the vigorous Capoeira training would exhaust me. My body had been stiff upon waking and I had received blows in a roda on Friday night which from past experience I assumed would bruise. I practiced Yoga at 4:30 am Saturday morning and felt energetic, but a little beat up.
By 8:00 though when the days workshops began I felt completely recovered and filled with energy and concentration. Gone were any traces of fatigue from the previous day. That surprised me. I had anticipated being at less than my full potential. As the day of training went on, rather than feeling my energy levels going down, my energy levels progressively increased. I felt calm and balanced. We finished the 5 hour workshop with a roda up at the triangle park in downtown AVL. I noticed that almost everyone else who was training seemed to be experiencing some degree of fatigue. I atrribute my endurance to the cordyceps. After downtown roda I biked to teach a 5:30 yoga class at Asheville Yoga Center. Biking home I reflected on how I hadn't been this active since our daughters had been born 3 years ago.
I have been taking cordyceps extract on and off for about 2 years, with a break during our time in Costa Rica. Since we'd gotten to AVL though I have been pretty steady with it. At first I couldn't tell if the cordyceps were doing anything. Tonic herbs are non-stimulant and their effects can be subtle. As time has passed though the effects have become clear to me. Subtle effects add up over time, and I am keenly aware that cordyceps have made me bette able to adapt to to environmental toxins and stress.
Cordyceps extract is not stimulant, but transforms the body, immune system, opening the respiratory system, and balancing the endocrine system over time. I have been using cordyceps extract daily since September. I have had other powerful experiences which I attribute to the cordyceps, but this one stood out, because I was expending energy over a sustained period on such a light meal.
Cordyceps has been used for thousands of years in preventative, or Tonic Medicine, and was reserved by penalty of death for the Emperor and his court. Tonics are different from stimulants, in that there is no immediate effect. The effect of tonic agents is cumulative over time as they help the body to adapt to what ever stresses, pressure or tapas it is experiencing.
Cordyceps was introduced to the Western world in 1193 when 3 Chinese runners broke world records at the National games in Bejing. Suspicion that they were taking performance enhancing drugs led to testing, which came up negative for illegal substances. Their coach revealed they were taking cordyceps.
Cordyceps have long been known as an Athletes Tonic. They are said to increase the bodies ability to uptake oxygen, repair joints and increase muscle capacity.
Cordyceps has long been used as a sexual tonic and fertility agent, and cultivates vitality and recovery from exertion.
Cordyceps has long been used as an anti cancer agent and has both anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties.
Cordyceps Extract is available from Radiant Life Yoga.
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