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01/23/2026

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01/23/2026

More in mushroom news 📰 nurtured nature compared to Jetlag 

The image on the right shows why jet lag feels like death☠️.

Left: Magic Mushrooms (25mg psilocybin)
Acute cortisol spike, deviating from the expected rhythm. An expected, healthy, time-locked stress response. It resolved quickly, returning to baseline. This is adaptive.✅

Right: Jet Lag (post 9 days in Asia)
Biological chaos. My adrenals and circadian rhythm were crushed. The data shows an inverted diurnal rhythm: suppressed in the morning, elevated at night. The result: accelerated aging, immune dysfunction, and impaired glucose control.

Mushrooms were a trip, jet lag an injury.

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01/07/2026

Lichens & Moss: tiny growths with surprisingly big jobs

If you’ve ever noticed soft green mats, fuzzy patches, or leafy “ruffles” on wood and stone, you’re looking at organisms that are built for survival.

First, a quick reality check

Moss is a simple plant that loves moisture and shade.

Lichen isn’t a plant at all—it’s a partnership between a fungus and algae (or cyanobacteria), and it grows very slowly.

Some common names are misleading: “reindeer moss” and “oakmoss” are lichens, and “Spanish moss” isn’t a moss (it’s an air plant).

Why they matter (even in a home garden)

They hold moisture, reduce erosion, and create micro-habitats for beneficial insects.

They’re often signs of stable, low-disturbance areas (especially lichens).

Lichens on bark are usually not harmful to trees—they don’t suck sap like parasites.

Practical uses people talk about (with safe, honest cautions)

1) Insulation & padding
Dried moss/lichen has been used historically as stuffing and insulation in shelters or between layers—useful only when it’s kept dry.

2) Emergency wound padding (sphagnum)
Sphagnum is very absorbent and was used historically for dressing wounds. In real life, sterile gauze is always better. If it’s an emergency, use only clean material, and still treat it as temporary first aid.

3) Tinder
Fully dried moss or Spanish moss can help start a fire—but shake it out well and be aware it can carry bugs/mites.

4) Water
Moss can help pre-filter dirt and sediment, but it does not make water safe to drink. Never rely on “squeezing water out” as safe hydration—boil or disinfect first.

5) Food
This is the riskiest claim online: some lichens can be eaten only with expert identification and careful processing, while others can irritate or be toxic. Consider lichens emergency-only and not beginner-friendly.

Garden tip you can use today

Moss taking over a lawn usually points to shade, compacted soil, and constant moisture—improve drainage, aerate, and increase sunlight.

Sphagnum in pots is great for seed-starting and moisture control, but too much can keep roots wet if drainage is poor.

What do you see more around your place—moss in shady corners or lichen on tree trunks?

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Follow this human!!!! He’s got the right ideas and offerings.

Myco-Oleoresin R&D January 2022. I have so many products I’ve formulated over the years. I’m excited to bring some more out of the vault. My main goal is to keep yall supplied with whatever it is yall need so lmk. If I don’t got it I’ll grow it.