Medicinal mushrooms have treated infections for centuries, mainly in Asia, and now help with lung diseases and cancer. For over 30 years, Japan and China have approved them alongside cancer treatments, used safely with or without radiation and chemotherapy. Over 100 Asian mushroom types treat cancer, including Ganoderma lucidum (reishi), Trametes versicolor (turkey tail), Lentinus edodes (shiitake), and Grifola frondosa (maitake). Research explores their immune-boosting chemicals like beta-glucans, which may slow tumor growth or kill tumor cells. Here are 5 favorite medicinal mushrooms.

Good nutrition helps prevent cancer and supports treatment. Choose healthy, safe foods, avoiding those with hidden chemicals. Over 3,000 chemicals are added to foods—avoid them by selecting whole, unprocessed items. Skip foods with long lists of unrecognizable ingredients. Here are 5 food chemicals to avoid.