Conquer Stress And Anxiety Naturally With This Safe And Effective Method

Conquer Stress and Anxiety Naturally With This Safe and Effective Method

Emily Clark

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Rhodiola Rosea is the latest natural remedy to join the arsenal


of natural anxiety and stress reducers.





Rhodiola Rosea, also known as Golden Root, is a native plant of


arctic Siberia. For centuries it has been used by eastern


European and Asian cultures for physical endurance, work


productivity, longevity, resistance to high altitude sickness,


and to treat fatigue, depression, anemia, impotence,


gastrointestinal ailments, infections, and nervous system


disorders.





The first recorded medicinal applications of rodia riza (renamed


Rhodiola Rosea) was made by the Greek physician, Dioscorides, in


77 C.E. in 'De Materia Medica'. Rhodiola Rosea has been included


in official Russian medicine since 1969.





Despite its long history, the Western world has only recently


become aware of the health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea. It has


come to the attention of many natural health practitioners


because of studies which tested its affects on combating anxiety


and stress.





Rhodiola Rosea is considered an adaptogen. This means it has an


overall stabilizing effect on the body without disrupting other


functions. Its ability to normalize hormones may be effective for


treating depression and anxiety.





Studies of Rhodiola Rosea show that it stimulates


neurotransmitters and enhances their effects on the brain. This


includes the ability for the brain to process serotonin which


helps the body to adapt to stress.





Since adaptogens improve the body's overall ability to handle


stress, it has been studied to identify it's effects on


biological, chemical and physical stress.





A study was performed to test the effects of Rhodiola Rosea when


stress is caused by intense mental work (such as final exams).


Such tests concluded that using Rhodiola Rosea improved the


amount and quality of work, increasing mental clarity and


reducing the effects of fatigue.





The effects of Rhodiola Rosea have also been tested on stress and


anxiety from both physical and emotional sources. A report by the


American Botanical Council states that "Most users find that it


improves their mood, energy level, and mental clarity." They also


report on a study that indicated Rhodiola Rosea could increase


stress tolerance while at the same time protecting the brain and


heart from the physical affects of stress.





This report included details of studies which highlight the


overall health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea.





The generally recommended dose is 200-600mg/day. The active


properties should be a minimum 0.8 percent salidroside and 3


percent rosavin.





It is important for consumers to know that Rhodiola may be sold


using other species that do not share the properties of Rhodiola


Rosea, or at ineffective strengths for treatment. Anyone with


depression or anxiety should also check with a health


professional when treating these symptoms.





The information contained in this article is for educational purposes


only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any


disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any


health care program.










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