Adaptogens - What Are They And How Can They Help Us?

Adaptogens are a group of herbs and roots which work to improve the body’s ability to deal with stress. Adaptogens have been used for thousands of years in traditional herbal and Ayurvedic medicine, and a number of studies have shown adaptogens to provide a number of benefits including helping to reduce fatigue, depression, anxiety and helping to bring balance to the body. Adaptogens are named as such because they adapt to the needs of each individual body to bring them balance. There are over 70 different plants that are considered adaptogens and this article we will discuss a few of...