adaptogen

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adaptogen

(əˈdæptədʒən)

(Medicine) any of various natural substances used in herbal medicine to normalize and regulate the systems of the body

[C20: from adapt + -gen]

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But here's an even easier way to reduce it: take herbal remedies called adaptogens.

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Theyre adaptogens, rich in antioxidants, and are associated with stimulating the immune system.

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Herbalists have long touted adaptogens like ashwagandha, ginseng, liquorice root, holy basil and cordyceps as a way to bolster the adrenal system, which is responsible for releasing a range of hormones into the body - including cortisol (the stress hormone linked with weight gain, disrupted sleep, and reduced energy levels, plus bigger problems like depression and anxiety).

Can healing herbs and powerful plants keep us healthy? adaptogens are a hot topic at the moment, BUT MOST OF US ARE STILL IN THE DARK ABOUT THE POTENT POWER OFHERBS. LIZ CONNOR REVEALS ALL

There are some groups of people ns who would be considered unsuitable for using the adaptogens due to their stimulant effects on the body, but they are taking any medications," warns Dr Sarah Brewer, a GP and medical nutritionist.

Can healing herbs and powerful plants keep us healthy? AdAptogens Are A hot topic At the moment, but most of us Are still in the dArk About the potent power ofherbs. Liz Connor REVEALS All

Somewhere between smudge sticks, sound baths and adaptogens, crystals are the latest accessory borrowed from Eastern medicinal philosophies to have penetrated the luxury wellness market, where stylish women are as eager to buy a giant rose quartz as they are the newest Gucci slide.

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These products can get a boost through the addition of ingredients with energy claims such as the B vitamins and adaptogens.

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Nervines help to alleviate stress and anxiety and soothe and nourish the nervous system; adaptogens help the body moderate its response to stress and reduce anxiety; and bitters help support gut health.

Herbal support for wintertime blues: lift darker, cold-weather moods and aid your digestive and nervous systems with homemade bitters and rejuvenating teas

Cold-pressed, which has been associated with sweeter juices, is now moving into more vegetable-based juices that are starting to look more like soup than juice, with ingredients like balsamic vinegar, sweet potato, adaptogens [a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress], ginseng root, turmeric and other herbs, and fungi," she says.

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2006) Adaptogens and Cold Stress: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

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Rhodiola belongs to a class of botanicals called adaptogens, which strengthen the body's resistance to mental and physical stress without disrupting normal bodily functions.

Age-defying effects of rhodiola

The main ones, such as black cohosh, sage and dong quai are referred to as adaptogens, because of their balancing effect on the body.