Adaptogens are herbs that have numerous health benefits like increasing mental performance and reducing stress and fatigue. They are used for a variety of health conditions such as stress, inflammation, anxiety, depression and more. Ashwagandha is one of the most powerful and well-researched adaptogens
Adaptogens work by improving your body's ability to manage physical and psychological stressors. They do this by stimulating your body's stress response and helping your body return to a balanced hormonal state. By regulating your cortisol levels and working with the central stress regulatory axis, adaptogens are able to help you manage your stressors. When we face a stressor our bodies go through general adaptation syndrome (GAS). This is a 3 stage process (alarm, resistance and exhaustion) and adaptogens such as Ashwagandha help us stay in the resistance stage longer and allow us to manage the situation better.
By helping your body adapt to the change in environment and improve the way you respond to stress, it makes your life easier, simpler and less stressful. Some commonly known adaptogens are:
- Ashwagandha
- Schisandra
- Rhodiola Rosea
- Tulsi Basil
- Siberian Ginseng
- Panax Ginseng
- Reishi Mushroom
- Cordyceps Mushroom
- Nettle Leaf
Our adaptogenic blend Stress Less is made in Australia and contains some of the most potent and well-researched adaptogens available (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola and Siberian Ginseng).
Adaptogens also have the potential to not only help improve our stress response, but also indirectly help with other health issues, like pain management, digestion, insomnia and assist in our ability to prevent diseases. Stress sets of a cascade of physical responses within our body and affect many systems such as the immune system, our hormones and our cognitive function. If the body is unable to manage stress properly, then it this can lead to numerous health issues down the line.
