GRITTY PRETTY
by erin cook
WHAT EVEN ARE ADAPTOGENS? Having originated in Chinese and Ayurvedic healing traditions, adaptogens are non-toxic, herb-like plants that help the body resist stressors of all kinds (including mental, biological and physical). Particularly beneficial for your adrenal glands, these little wellness gems will tweak hormone production and physiological responses to stress to aid in your body performing as it should.
“The benefits of adding adaptogens into your diet is that they help you balance life’s stressors,” says Sara Ayres, Founder of The Base Body Co. “They work a bit like a thermostat by reading when your adrenal response is too high or too low, and work with your body to help balance cortisol levels – be it physical, mental or emotional.”
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES? “When it comes to well-researched adaptogens, there are only about nine. Rhodiola, Asian Ginseng, American Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Eleuthero, Schizandra, Shilajit, Cordyceps and Raphonticum,” says nutritionist Rick Hay.
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