28/01/2022
Adaptogens. If you keep up with the world of wellness you have heard the word thrown around a lot lately. But why are so many going to extra lengths in order to add them into their routine? Simply put, adaptogens are herbs that support the body’s ability to handle stress, both emotional and physical.
Adaptogens are a broad family of herbs and plant medicines that have been used for thousands of years throughout the world. To be labeled an adaptogen, a plant medicine must fulfill at least three specific criteria:
🍄 They are generally safe (for just about everyone).
🍄 They help you handle stress.
🍄 They work to balance your hormones.
Adaptogens have a balancing effect on what is called the hypothalamic-pituitary-endocrine axis. This is the delicate balance between your brain and hormone system, and include your brain-adrenal (HPA) axis, brain-thyroid (HPT), and brain-gonadal axis (HPG). You need all these communication systems working in perfect harmony for a healthy mood, metabolism, immune system, and energy.