We can undoubtedly say that during the past few years, there is an increasing of the awareness of people when it comes to their hormones and their function. The hormones are responsible for the regulation of everything in the human body, starting from our overall daily mood to how we age over decades.
In fact, hormones have a great role in how our body looks and feels. For example, the cortisol is a hormone released into the body as a result of stress. When released, it causes inflammation and oxidative stress.
The processed foods and chemical cleaning products that we use every day can create stress on the body which in turn triggers the release of cortisol, leading to hormonal imbalance. This causes weight retention and increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
There are many conventional products on the market that claim to control hormones like cortisol, but unfortunately, they contain unnatural ingredients which can cause many side-effects. So, the best thing you should do is opt for a natural solution.
For thousands of years, Ashwagandha Root was used in India and Africa. This super-healthy herb is considered as the fountain of youth. This powerful root has many health benefits. It can boost your immunity, slow the aging process, and leave you looking energetic and youthful. Adaptogen, the active compound in Ashwagandha has powerful anti-aging properties. As you can see by its name, it can adapt to what the body needs.
So, if you are stressed out, or have hyperthyroid issues such as Graves Disease, Ashwagandha can help you to lower hormonal production. In addition, if you suffer from lower hormonal production, such as producing less testosterone, men aging or Hashimoto’s disease (hypothyroid issues), Ashwagandha will also work to raise hormonal production.
Ashwagandha can be very beneficial for treating:
- Immune Deficiency
- Stress
- Low Energy
- Diabetes
- Anxiety and/or depression
- Sexual potency
- Inflammation
- Stamina and vitality
- Endurance
- Acne
Ashwagandha and Cancer
It is really amazing that Ashwagandha has the ability to effectively treat and prevent cancer. Even though this is not scientifically proven yet, many tests showed positive results. Ashwagandha haw potent antioxidant and immune boosting properties that can reduce cancerous cells from forming and spreading.
It can be very effective for patients undergoing chemotherapy, because the poisonous chemical used in chemo can only destroy the immune system of the patient and eventually lead to sickness and even life-ending infections. It is shown that cancer patients who took Ashwagandha on a daily basis experienced greater energy levels.
All you have to do is add 5-10mg to 1 cup of warm milk (substitutes like nut milk or a smoothie are acceptable modern adaptations). You can also use capsules, but make sure to purchase GMO-free, Organic Ashwagandha because they are most efficient and safest.
Source: Living Traditionally