Discover how adaptogenic herbs can help slow the process of anti-aging.
(NaturalNews) For the past 2500 plus years, both Chinese and Indian Ayruvedic health systems have used adaptogenic herbs as tonics for overall health and longevity. Adaptogens act as regulators or modulators in either direction. Balancing the body’s energy and immunity means if there is not enough, more will be created. If there is too much, it will be diminished.
When we take stimulants such as ephedra or caffeine, there is a peak of energy for high performance followed by a drop in both. Adaptogens avoid that and the resulting wear and tear by balancing the body’s endocrine and immune system. This allows us to draw on our native energy as needed and relax when not needed.
Adaptogens Defined
When modern western medical scientists started investigating these herbs in the late 1940’s, the term adaptogen was adopted, and eventually with its defining features, which are: 1) Nontoxic with normal dosage. 2) Produces a balanced defense against stress in whatever direction is needed. 3) Normalizes the whole body toward homeostasis.
Homeostasis is the internal system’s ability to remain constant and balanced despite the external stressors. Hormones are kicked into high gear to create fight or flight responses when dangers appear. Thousands or even hundreds of years ago, stressors were mostly life and death matters.
For most of us, today’s dangers are usually less dramatic. But the body’s internal reactions remain the same. And usually we don’t fight or flight! The resultant stress and anxiety created causes poor health and aging issues.
