Why Summer Is the Best Time to Start a Functional Mushroom Ritual
- Brainz Magazine
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 15
Gemma Ogston is a chef, author, and wellness advocate passionate about nourishing food, mental health, and community. Founder of Mama Shrooms and Gem’s Community Kitchen, she blends plant-based recipes, recovery, and self-care into everything she creates.
At Mama Shrooms, we believe wellness shouldn’t take a break just because the sun’s out. In fact, summer is one of the most important times to nourish your nervous system, protect your skin, and balance your energy. Our functional mushroom blends are here to help you do just that, gently and naturally.
Your summer days: Energised, focused, glowing
The longer, more active days of summer often mean more on-the-go stress, sun exposure, and irregular sleep. That’s where our Daytime formula–Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, and Tremella–comes in.
Lion’s Mane is your go-to for mental clarity and focus, helping to support the nervous system and cognitive function, perfect for that hazy summer brain.
Cordyceps naturally boosts energy and endurance, supporting physical performance and stamina without the caffeine jitters.
Tremella, known as the “beauty mushroom,” supports hydration, skin elasticity, and natural collagen production, ideal for skin that’s soaking up the sun.
Together, this daytime blend helps you feel clear-headed, energised, and supported, the perfect match for summer movement, creativity, and sun-fueled living.
Your evenings: Rest, repair, and replenish
When the sun goes down, your body needs space to reset and recover, especially if days are longer, hotter, and more intense. That’s where our Nighttime blend–Reishi, Maitake, and Chaga–helps you come back to centre.
Reishi is a powerful adaptogen known for its ability to calm the mind, support sleep, and reduce stress–think of it as a gentle hug for your nervous system.
Maitake helps support the immune system and hormonal balance, especially valuable in the summer months when your rhythm can be off.
Chaga, rich in antioxidants, works to protect your cells from oxidative stress and support internal repair and resilience.
This evening formula is your wind-down ritual, supporting deep rest, immune harmony, and recovery from the day’s demands.
Your summer ritual, simplified
At MamaShrooms, our mission is to help women reconnect to balance, hormone harmony, and daily nourishment through ancient ingredients and modern rituals. These mushrooms aren’t about quick fixes, they’re about long-term resilience, glow, and grounded energy.
Whether blended into your morning smoothie, iced into a functional latte, or stirred into your evening herbal tea, functional mushrooms can be your quiet superpower this summer, supporting you from sunrise to sunset, the MamaShrooms way.
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Gemma Ogston, Chef, Author, and Wellness Advocate
Gemma Ogston is a chef, author, and founder of Mama Shrooms, a wellness brand focused on women’s health and recovery. A former addiction counsellor, she’s now a recipe developer, community advocate, and bestselling author of The Self-Care Cookbook and The Healing Cookbook. Gemma regularly appears on BBC and ITV, works with brands like Soho House and Witch, and leads local projects promoting affordable, nourishing food. She’s also an ambassador for Young Minds UK and FareShare.
