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August 8, 2025 27 mins

Richard Cividanes, National Science Educator at Host Defense Mushrooms, has over 25 years involvement with the natural products industry. His experience includes working as a staff member in health food stores and Natural Food Co-Ops in New York and Washington State. Richard is part of the family who founded Topical BioMedics and developed the award-winning homeopathic topical brand, Topricin. He was their Brand Manager and Educator for 15 years, where he regularly traveled the country, educating thousands of retail staff and medical professionals on the benefits of homeopathy Topricin. He is excited to share his love and admiration of the Fungal kingdom with its unique abilities to support the health of mind, body, spirit and planet during his educational lectures and conversations.



Topics covered:


  • Welcome back, Richard!
  • Cordyceps mushroom (by Host Defense Mushrooms)
  • Why Richard uses Cordyceps daily?
  • Breathe formula for athletic performance
  • CordyChi® formula vs. Breathe formula
  • Improvements the longer adaptogens are used
  • What are adaptogens and which mushrooms are the top adaptogens?
  • Growth and production process for Host Defense
  • Summary of the MycoBenefits™ line



Links:


  • Host Defense Mushrooms: https://www.hostdefense.com
  • Fungi Perfecti: https://www.fungi.com
  • Healthy Habit Health Foods (store): https://www.hhhfoods.com
  • Healthy Habit Medical Center: https://www.doctorsarizona.com



Phone:


  • Host Defense Toll-Free: 877-504-6926
  • Store: 602-252-6000
  • Clinic: 602-248-0083



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