October in Colorado has a way of changing your routines before you realize it's happening. The hikes get shorter, the mornings get colder, and the summer energy that kept everything moving — outdoor workouts, late dinners, longer evenings — quietly starts to shift.
One thing we've been noticing at the shop in Loveland: more people asking about functional mushrooms. Not just CBD on its own, but the combination of CBD with reishi, lion's mane, and chaga. If you've been curious about what the difference actually is, here's a practical look.
What Are Functional Mushrooms?
Functional mushrooms are a category of fungi valued for properties beyond basic nutrition. They've been used in traditional wellness systems for centuries. Reishi has long been associated with calming properties and supporting restful evenings. Lion's mane is most often discussed for its potential role in focus and mental clarity. Chaga is known for its antioxidant profile.
None of these are miracle ingredients. But when they're paired with CBD and CBN in a formula designed for the end of the day, many people report a noticeably different kind of evening than they get from CBD alone.
Why Pair Mushrooms With CBD?
CBD works through the endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in sleep, stress response, and recovery. Functional mushrooms work through different pathways — as adaptogens, they may support your body's natural stress response over time. The thinking behind combining them is that you're supporting the evening wind-down from more than one angle at once.
For Colorado residents who spend a lot of time outdoors — hiking, trail running, skiing prep — that kind of layered approach is appealing. You're not just asking your body to sit still. You're asking it to actually recover from what you put it through.
What This Looks Like on the Shelf
One product we've been recommending this fall is the CBDfx Unwind Mushroom Relax Drops ($75) — a broad-spectrum CBD and CBN formula with reishi, lion's mane, and chaga. It's designed as an evening drop, and the flavor is mild enough to stir into a warm drink without changing the taste significantly.
For people who prefer gummies, Berry Good Dreams by GoodLeaf Hemp Therapeutics ($75) takes a different route — 50mg CBD and CBG with 30mg CBN per gummy, without the mushroom add-ins but with some of the highest CBN levels on our shelf right now.
Who Is This For?
Anyone trying to make the second half of their day feel more intentional. If you struggle to decompress after work — mind still running, body still in go-mode — the combination of CBD, CBN, and functional mushrooms may be worth trying. It's also a good next step for people who've been using plain CBD for a while and want to see what adding adaptogens does.
Come by the shop at 677 E. Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland, or browse online. We're open Monday–Saturday, 11am–6pm.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.
