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| Staving off winter blahs with Adaptogens |
I first learned of adaptogens in my master’s program back in 2006. The first winter I used them was an experience of having a miracle panacea. I had none of the SAD symptoms or weariness that was the usual adult winter I had known previously.
Reconfirming this experience for myself was working with a middleaged woman this winter in a health coaching scenario. She had slid into the holiday/winter tendancy of eating too much sugar/processed foods, decreased exercise and succumbing to the normal stressors of the season. By reintroducing her general vitamin, B-12, nano green drink, a cleansing vegetable juice for one meal a day and starting on adaptogens, her rheumatoid arthritis flare which had been unabated for 6 weeks was eliminated within 3 days.
Adaptogens. They are sublime! My personal favorites are Astragalus, Ginkgo and Gotu Kola (not mentioned in the attached article). Like Love in a bottle; they support, nurture and bring us around again. They are wonderful deep cellular effecting herbs.
As always, it is always best to consult with your health practitioner when taking herbal medicines or when considering any beforementioned health practices.
Attached is a refreshing, cogent article by Susan Stanton that talks about adaptogens, their history and benefits.
Reconfirming this experience for myself was working with a middleaged woman this winter in a health coaching scenario. She had slid into the holiday/winter tendancy of eating too much sugar/processed foods, decreased exercise and succumbing to the normal stressors of the season. By reintroducing her general vitamin, B-12, nano green drink, a cleansing vegetable juice for one meal a day and starting on adaptogens, her rheumatoid arthritis flare which had been unabated for 6 weeks was eliminated within 3 days.
Adaptogens. They are sublime! My personal favorites are Astragalus, Ginkgo and Gotu Kola (not mentioned in the attached article). Like Love in a bottle; they support, nurture and bring us around again. They are wonderful deep cellular effecting herbs.
As always, it is always best to consult with your health practitioner when taking herbal medicines or when considering any beforementioned health practices.
Attached is a refreshing, cogent article by Susan Stanton that talks about adaptogens, their history and benefits.
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nice choice of art there, dear heart... i should have used it on my own blog...
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