Ayurvedic adaptogens are substances that help an individual’s body respond to the physiological effects of stress and aid in restoring balance. Stress is a major immune suppressor, so counteracting its harmful effects is necessary to help the body recover and maintain strength. Some of these have specific individual quirks that make them a bit special…
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Herbs That Heal: Shilajit – The Hormone Regulator
1. Promotes Brain Health. It has been shown to help with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that causes problems with memory, behavior, and thinking. Drug treatments are available to improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s. But based on the molecular composition of shilajit, some researchers showed in a study published by The National Institute…
Herbs That Heal: Cilantro – Natures Cooling Herb
For more than three millennia, cilantro has been cultivated for its aromatic foliage, roots and seeds, all found in the tombs of the pharaohs. Cilantro benefits are impressive, it soothes an irritated digestive system and cools burning sensations in the body. Its sweet aroma can subtly lift the spirits and there’s no doubting that it…
Herbs That Heal: Amalaki the # 1 Healer
Amalaki is renowned for its immunity and anti-aging benefits. It is considered the “mother” as it performs the job of taking total care of the mind-body system and is known as the ultimate healer due to its immune restorative properties. In the Charaka Samhita – one of the root texts for Ayurvedic science – Charaka…
Herbs That Heal: Guggulu – Protector from Disease.
Guggulu is one of the best Ayurvedic supplements for lowering cholesterol and reducing weight. Guggulu is the resin formed from the sap of the guggul tree and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It has been shown to benefit the heart, liver, kidneys, thyroid, and skin. It is also beneficial for…
Herbs That Heal: Brahmi – The Brain Herb
The most unique and important health benefits of brahmi include its ability to improve cognitive ability. Used successfully for Alzheimer’s disease, for improving memory, anxiety, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), allergic conditions, irritable bowel syndrome, and as a general tonic to fight stress -it is an adaptogen. That means the herb has natural intelligence and will…
5 Ayurveda Herbs to Keep You Balanced This Fall
Fall is a tricky time of year to stay healthy. It’s that “should I bring a jumper, jacket, umbrella, suntan lotion, all of the above” time of year where anything can happen! One day you are caught in a downpour, the next you’ve got your fluffy socks on only to wake up the following morning…