| The following article covers a topic - herbal remedies | | | | section may contain that one little bit of wisdom that |
| for stress and anxiety- that has recently moved to | | | | changes everything. |
| center stage--at least it seems that way. If you've | | | | Since adaptogens improve the body's overall ability to |
| been thinking you need to know more about it, | | | | handle stress, it has been studied to identify it's |
| here's your opportunity. | | | | effects on biological, chemical and physical stress. |
| Rhodiola Rosea is the latest natural remedy to join | | | | A study was performed to test the effects of |
| the arsenal of natural anxiety and stress reducers. | | | | Rhodiola Rosea when stress is caused by intense |
| Rhodiola Rosea, also known as Golden Root, is a | | | | mental work (such as final exams). Such tests |
| native plant of arctic Siberia. For centuries it has been | | | | concluded that using Rhodiola Rosea improved the |
| used by eastern European and Asian cultures for | | | | amount and quality of work, increasing mental clarity |
| physical endurance, work productivity, longevity, | | | | and reducing the effects of fatigue. |
| resistance to high altitude sickness, and to treat | | | | The effects of Rhodiola Rosea have also been |
| fatigue, depression, anemia, impotence, | | | | tested on stress and anxiety from both physical and |
| gastrointestinal ailments, infections, and nervous | | | | emotional sources. A report by the American |
| system disorders. | | | | Botanical Council states that "Most users find that it |
| The first recorded medicinal applications of rodia riza | | | | improves their mood, energy level, and mental clarity." |
| (renamed Rhodiola Rosea) was made by the Greek | | | | They also report on a study that indicated Rhodiola |
| physician, Dioscorides, in 77 C.E. in 'De Materia Medica'. | | | | Rosea could increase stress tolerance while at the |
| Rhodiola Rosea has been included in official Russian | | | | same time protecting the brain and heart from the |
| medicine since 1969. | | | | physical affects of stress. |
| Despite its long history, the Western world has only | | | | This report included details of studies which highlight |
| recently become aware of the health benefits of | | | | the overall health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea. |
| Rhodiola Rosea. It has come to the attention of | | | | The generally recommended dose is 200-600mg/day. |
| many natural health practitioners because of studies | | | | The active properties should be a minimum 0.8 |
| which tested its affects on combating anxiety and | | | | percent salidroside and 3 percent rosavin. |
| stress. | | | | It is important for consumers to know that Rhodiola |
| Rhodiola Rosea is considered an adaptogen. This | | | | may be sold using other species that do not share |
| means it has an overall stabilizing effect on the body | | | | the properties of Rhodiola Rosea, or at ineffective |
| without disrupting other functions. Its ability to | | | | strengths for treatment. Anyone with depression or |
| normalize hormones may be effective for treating | | | | anxiety should also check with a health professional |
| depression and anxiety. | | | | when treating these symptoms. |
| Studies of Rhodiola Rosea show that it stimulates | | | | The day will come when you can use something you |
| neurotransmitters and enhances their effects on the | | | | read about here to have a beneficial impact. Then |
| brain. This includes the ability for the brain to process | | | | you'll be glad you took the time to learn more about |
| serotonin which helps the body to adapt to stress. | | | | Rhodiola. |
| How can you put a limit on learning more? The next | | | | |