TWC Journal

the gut microbiome & gut health
The Gut Microbiome & Gut Health
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria along with yeast and viruses that live amongst this bacteria. Collectively, these microorganisms are called your gut microbiota. Their collective genes make... Read more...
reishi
Reishi
Need to chill out? Try reishi. Also called lingzhi in China, which signifies longevity and spirituality, reishi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years, making it... Read more...
chaga
Chaga
An outlier of sorts in the mushroom kingdom where warm and humid is the preferred climate of most fungi, chaga grows in cold environments. With chaga, the general rule is... Read more...
inflammation and the role of diet and exercise
Inflammation and the Role of Diet and Exercise
You’ve probably heard of inflammation before. But could you describe what it is to someone else? “Inflammation is a biological response that involves a series of signaling pathways at the cellular level,... Read more...
cordyceps
Cordyceps
Used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, wild cordyceps' begins its life as an endoparasitoid, meaning it grows as a parasite, typically on caterpillars (our cordyceps is much friendlier, we don't... Read more...
lion's mane
Lion's Mane
One look at lion’s mane mushroom and you’ll understand where it got it’s name. Fluffy, bright white, and typically found growing on hardwood trees, shaggy lion’s mane has a delicious... Read more...
supplements - busting myths
Supplements - Busting Myths
Supplements provide a wide range of benefits and should be an integral part of your daily routine, to ensure recommended levels of nutrients are maintained in the body. A balanced diet and getting the... Read more...
twc basics - superfoods & adaptogens
TWC Basics - Superfoods & Adaptogens
What is a superfood? Superfoods are nutrient dense foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.  By definition, a superfood is a whole (real, unprocessed, in... Read more...