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Lately, people’s awareness of the influence and functions of hormones on our body has increasingly come to the fore.
They are responsible for regulating everything – from our everyday mood to the rate at which we age over decades.
What hormones affect
Basically, our appearance and how we feel depend on hormones.
For example, cortisol is a hormone that is released into the body during stress and causes inflammation and oxidative processes.
Psychological factors are not the only things that can put the body into stress; physical factors such as processed foods or various chemicals from our environment can, too.
The result is hormonal imbalance leading to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes or heart disease.
There are many products on the market that claim to control stress hormones. However, their downside is many undesirable side effects.
If you have to choose what to use to adjust your hormones, always choose natural options.
Ashwagandha – an ancient elixir of youth
For thousands of years the root of ashwagandha1 (Indian ginseng, lat. Withania somnifera, eng. Ashwagandha) has been used in parts of India and Africa for various medicinal purposes. It is especially known as a fountain of youth.
This powerful herb has many health benefits. These particularly include the following areas:
- strengthening immunity
- slowing down aging processes
- providing energy
- maintaining a youthful appearance
- The main active substance is an adaptogen that has extremely powerful anti-aging effects. As its name implies, it can adapt to the needs of your body.
Therefore, if you are stressed or have thyroid problems, ashwagandha will help bring your hormones back into balance. It is effective for both women and men.
It even helps men with low testosterone production, which it can increase.
Health benefits of ashwagandha
Indian ginseng can generally help you with the following health problems:
- low immunity
- stress
- low energy, exhaustion, fatigue
- diabetes
- anxiety and depression
- libido and fertility
- inflammations
- performance, endurance, and overall vitality
- acne and other skin conditions
- Indian ginseng and cancer
In addition to the diseases already mentioned, ashwagandha is also very effective in treating various types of cancer.
Although scientific evidence has not yet been confirmed, preliminary trials show very positive results. This herb has strong antioxidant and immune-stimulating effects, which are exactly the things desired in cancer treatment.
Experience also shows that it is very beneficial for patients who have undergone chemotherapy and need to quickly regenerate their immune system and increase their energy levels.
Where to get it and how to use ashwagandha
You can buy ashwagandha in the form of a soluble drink in Slovakia HERE and in the Czech Republic HERE.
It can also be consumed in powder form as an addition to meals or taken in capsules as a dietary supplement.
When dosing, always follow the instructions on the packaging, because different forms may have different concentrations of active substances.
