News — Ashwagandha

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle to nod off at night, you’ll be aware of the damaging effects of insomnia on your both your physical and mental health. But the solution to insomnia doesn’t have to be medication. Instead, research suggests that adding a natural supplement to your daily routine may improve your sleep. So let us introduce ashwagandha – an adaptogenic herb that’s been shown to improve insomnia. Used for more than two thousand years in Ayurvedic medicine, this superfood may well be part of the solution to getting a good night’s sleep. Ashwagandha and insomnia...

If you’re one of the 20 million people in the US who suffer from thyroid conditions, you’ll appreciate the huge impact this small gland can have on your health. In the UK it estimated that one in five will suffer from some form of thyroid diseases by the age they reach 60. From weight gain and fatigue to hair loss and anxiety, when your thyroid is out of whack you certainly know about it. But luckily there’s a natural supplement that might help: Ashwagandha. Shown to increase the production of the T4 hormone, this adaptogenic herb may well help prevent...

We are more aware of diet, nutrition and their effects on our health than perhaps ever before, and finding the right dietary balance has become an industry in itself. However, at the same time, we are also much more open to alternative dietary additions, herbs, and supplements that provide natural, healthy benefits. Ashwagandha is one such natural herb, in fact, it is one of the most used herbal remedies worldwide, as it brings a multitude of health benefits. In fact, it has been in use as a medicinal aid of one form or another for thousands of years, making Ashwagandha...

Focused on well-being and healthy living?  You need to try Ashwagandha  One of the primary herbs used in the Ayurvedic medical tradition, Ashwagandha provides real, all around health benefits when taken regularly, a true superfood. However, if you are new to the idea of natural health supplements and want to make the most of your newly purchased Ashwagandha, what is the best way to use it? Before discussing the best way to use your Ashwagandha, it is best to remember just why we use it in the first place. It has been used for thousands of years as a rejuvenate...

Ashwagandha benefits are some of the most compelling and fascinating on earth. Ashwagandha can help with the restoration of your energy, help you look younger and potentially reverse specific diseases. Ashwagandha is considered to be an “adaptogenic herb.” Adaptogenic herbs are a part of a family of herbs which help lower the stress hormone, Cortisol. Cortisol contributes to both stress and to aging. It can also affect your thyroid and adrenal glands. Cortisol is also not a friend when it comes to weight loss.  Adaptogens are considered plants which heal. There are seven primary ones, Ashwagandha is one of the...