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April is Stress Awareness Month. This national observance aims to raise public awareness of the far-reaching, systemic consequences of chronic stress on physical and mental health. While stress is a natural part of life, chronic stress and severe stress levels can have significant adverse effects when not managed effectively. In individuals with pre-existing genetic vulnerabilities …
Ashwagandha is commonly used in Ayurveda, it is an adaptogenic herb that carries numerous health benefits including stress relief, boosting energy, and enhancing concentration. Ashwagandha has a slightly bitter and astringent flavor, and may be more palatable as a pill or powder to add to energy bites, teas, or smoothies. This herb is also known …
Stress affects just about everyone, accumulation can lead to some undesirable consequences making learning ways to manage stress levels important; along with meditation, yoga, and mindfulness adaptogens can help you fight stress. Adaptogens are a class of nontoxic herbs and roots that have been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicines to help boost the …