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Welcome to Thursday! Today, we're chatting about:

• A beginner’s guide to medicinal mushrooms

• Have you tried mushroom gummies?

• Creating a midday ritual

• Does your body keep score?

A Beginner's Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms

Functional mushrooms are becoming a staple in the wellness world for their potential health benefits. These powerful fungi are known for supporting brain function, improving immunity, and promoting overall well-being. Here's a quick look at five key mushrooms making a name for themselves:

• Lion’s Mane: Known for boosting cognitive function, this mushroom may improve memory, focus, and even fight diseases like Alzheimer's.

• Turkey Tail: Rich in polysaccharides, turkey tail is known for its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Reishi: Often used to support the immune system, reishi mushrooms are also believed to help manage stress and improve sleep.

• Chaga: Packed with antioxidants, chaga mushrooms may help reduce inflammation, support gut health, and promote overall immune system function.

• Cordyceps: This mushroom is often used for boosting energy levels and supporting athletic performance.

Incorporating these mushrooms into your diet could offer a more natural way to enhance mental clarity, immunity, and overall wellness.

7 Superfood Mushrooms. 1 Delicious Gummy.

Looking for an easy and tasty way to boost your daily wellness? Fungies has you covered. Their Best Multi Mushroom Gummies combine seven powerful mushrooms in a convenient, delicious mixed berry gummy.

Here’s why they’re a fan favorite:

• Delicious and family-friendly (they taste like fruit snacks!)

• Packed with Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, Chaga, Turkey Tail, Maitake, and Shiitake

• Made with the fruiting body for maximum benefits

• Supports focus, energy, immune health, and digestion

• Say goodbye to powders and pills, just pop and go.

Whether you’re starting your day, recharging midday, or winding down in the evening, Fungies Best Multi Mushroom Gummies are the perfect companion for your wellness journey.

Plus, Note To Self readers can get 30% off with code NTS30 at eatfungies.com. Also available at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and other fine retailers.

Thank you to Fungies for sponsoring Note To Self. 

Simple Ways to Revive Your Afternoon

If you find yourself struggling around 3 p.m., it’s not just your post-lunch slump – it's your body’s natural circadian rhythm at work. But with a few simple changes, you can break through that afternoon dip.

Start with a quick check-in: Take five minutes to jot down how you're feeling. This can help reconnect you with your body’s needs and set a positive tone for the rest of the day.

Next, take a short break. Relaxation techniques, like deep breathing or stretching, can lower stress and reset your body. Studies show that just 15 minutes of stretching or relaxation exercises can improve mood and reduce fatigue.

Also, hydration is key. Drinking a glass of water boosts energy and keeps you alert. Mild dehydration can impair focus and make you feel sluggish, so it’s important to hydrate regularly.

With these small rituals, you’ll feel more focused, energized, and ready to tackle whatever’s left of your day.

Is Trauma Stored in the Body or Brain?

Bessel van der Kolk’s book, The Body Keeps the Score, popularized the idea that trauma isn’t just a mental experience but something physically stored in the body. But how true is this?

Some neuroscientists, like Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, argue that trauma is a brain-based experience, and the body simply reacts. In her view, the brain creates emotions, and the body just follows along.

Still, trauma does affect the body. Stress can cause inflammation, alter immune responses, and impact how fat is stored. While these changes start in the brain, they have lasting effects on our physical well-being.

Therapies like massage and yoga suggest that physical practices can release emotional energy, offering support to the idea that trauma leaves a mark on the body. The connection between the brain, body, and trauma is complex, and while the debate continues, it's clear that both mind and body play a role in healing.

A Note From Us

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Parting Thoughts

• ✅ Did You Know: Medicinal mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine systems for over 2,000 years.

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ Snapshot Of The Day: We'd love to see moments from our readers’ lives that they are proud of! If you recently accomplished an achievement, experienced a joyful moment, or are proud of a picture you have taken, be sure to capture it on camera and send it to us for a chance to be featured next week! 

• 💭 Final Self-Care Thoughts for Today: You don’t have to wait for the evening to slow down. A midday moment of calm can help you feel more present, focused, and steady.

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