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Conquer Stress and Anxiety Naturally With This Safe and Effective Method |
by:
Emily Clark |
stress, anxiety, natural remedy, rhodiola rosea, herbal remedies, depression, panic attacks, sadness
Rhodiola Rosea islatest natural remedy to joinarsenal
of natural anxiety and stress reducers.
Rhodiola Rosea, also known as Golden Root, isnative 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 byGreek physician, Dioscorides, in
sevenseven C.E. in 'De Materia Medica'. Rhodiola Rosea has been included
in official Russian medicine since oneninesixnine.
Despite its long history,Western world has only recently
become aware ofhealth benefits of Rhodiola Rosea. It has
come toattention of many natural health practitioners
because of studies which tested its affects on combating anxiety
and stress.
Rhodiola Rosea is consideredadaptogen. This means it has an
overall stabilizing effect onbody 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 onbrain. This
includesability forbrain to process serotonin which
helpsbody to adapt to stress.
Since adaptogens improvebody'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 testeffects 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
reducingeffects 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 onstudy that indicated Rhodiola Rosea could increase
stress tolerance while atsame time protectingbrain and
heart fromphysical affects of stress.
This report included details of studies which highlight the
overall health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea.
The generally recommended dose is twozerozero-sixzerozeromg/day. The active
properties should beminimum zero.eight percent salidroside and three
percent rosavin.
It is important for consumers to know that Rhodiola may be sold
using other species that do not shareproperties of Rhodiola
Rosea, or at ineffective strengths for treatment. Anyone with
depression or anxiety should also check withhealth
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. Consulthealth care practitioner before beginning any
health care program.
Aboutauthor:
Emily Clark is editor at Lifestyle Health News and Medical Health News
where you can findmost up-to-date advice and information on
many medical, health and lifestyle topics.
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