NATURE'S MIRACLE STRESS RELIEVERS

The human body is extremely resilient and adaptive under a variety of conditions, but sometimes we can all use a helping hand to deal with stress. The human body is very well adapted to handle short term stress, but today we have stressors that can last for years!

Stress and fatigue tend to be a drain on nutrients and will cause detrimental effects to physical as well as mental health. Caffeine and sugar are not the answer! They can give your brain and body a quick fix and boost of energy, but then abruptly leave you further exhausted.

Chronically elevated cortisol levels can affect every system in your body. Instead of just reaching for a short-lived remedy, why not try some long-term alternatives for your body, that will increase your resistance to stress, anxiety, and fatigue?

Adaptogens are a class of plants used for their healing abilities of balancing, restoring, and protecting your body as a whole. These rejuvenating plants improve and recharge the health of your adrenal glands, counteracting the harmful effects of stress.

Here Are 6 Top Adaptogens:

1. Ashwaganda - The easer of anxiety, depression and sleep issues. Ashwaganda has immuno-modulating effects that boost and regulate the immune system and lower cortisol levels. You can take Ashwaganda is supplement form.

2. Astralagus - Increases the amount of anti-stress compounds our bodies use to prevent and repair stress-related damage. By reducing the ability of stress hormones like cortisol to bind to receptors, astralagus boosts immunity and shields the body from the effects of stress. Adding 20-30 drops of Astralagus Root Extract to your morning juices or smoothies can do wonders.

3. Cordycep Mushroom - Funguses with antioxidant properties include Reishi, Shiitake, and Maitake mushrooms. Each have adaptogenic, anti-tumor and immune enhancing properties. You can easily add a scoop of Cordycep powder to Smoothies.

4. Holy Basil (Tulsi) - Referred to as the “elixir of anti-aging,” holy basil helps fight fatigue and stress, boosts the immune system and regulates blood sugar, blood pressur and hormone levels. Try Holy Basil is in a warm cup of Tulsi Tea.

5. Rhodiola (Golden Root) - Contains the phytochemical salisdroside which helps resist anxiety and aging. Other benefits include suppression of the production of cortisol, increased levels of stress-resistant proteins, restoration of normal patterns of eating and sleeping after stress, resistance to mental and physical fatigue and protection against oxidative stress, heat stress, radiation and toxic chemicals. One of the easiest ways to take is in supplement form Gaia Herbs Rhodiola.

6. Schisandra - Used for preventing early aging which counteracts cortisol’s aging effects. Schisandra is also used to increase lifespan, increase resistance to disease, increase energy and physical performance, normalize blood sugar and stimulate the immune system.

Incorporating adaptogens into your daily regimen will allow you to feel a huge improvement in your energy and stress levels, a bigger improvement than you could think some small plants can do.

It is always advisable to check with your physician and/or pharmacist to make sure that any new supplement that you want to start taking, doesn’t have any contraindications to something that you are already taking.

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