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Need Energy? Last, Don’t Crash- The World of Adaptogens 0

Adaptogens are substances derived from plants that can “non-specifically enhance the human body”. These substances come from a range of plants, with the most important being Panax Ginseng and others in the Ginseng family including Eleuthero, Schisandra, Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, and Rhodiola. These plants have been utilized by numerous cultures to combat the effects of stress, anxiety, and fatigue- particularly when those effects seem to be generalized and not from one specific event. Likewise, a hallmark of these adaptogens is that they work as general mood enhancers, stress relievers, and energy boosters, sometimes through many different pathways.

Adrenal Health- The Stress Gland: Rethink My Health Podcast Episode 10 0

Dr. Gez Agolli and Dr. Cheryl Burdette will be talking about Adrenal Health – The Stress Gland. Listen in to the team discuss how stressors in our environment have a physiological effect on our body and our health. The team will then dive into natural and integrative strategies to support adrenal function.

How the Modern World Challenges Your Adrenal System- and What You Can Do About it 0

Have you ever had a car turn into your lane without seeing you? That skip of your heartbeat was your adrenal gland kicking in so that you can make a quick response and brake or change lanes. This response, though created for emotional stress or physical danger, is activated at even minimum levels of stress loads. The nervous system sends a message to the adrenals to release adrenaline or epinephrine and norepinephrine into the bloodstream causing several bodily changes including an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. These hormones allow for quick thinking or action in order to “survive” a stress event. This is the basis of the “fight or flight” response that is wrapped up with our species evolution. Modern society challenges us constantly to make instant decisions, often stress induced or stress inducing.

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