Adaptogens for Stress Treatment

When a human is under chronic stress from one or more of the four daily stressors, some systems in the body shut down and others are activated. The daily stressors include mental, physical, emotional, and environmental stress. Some of the systems that shut down include metabolism, digestion, circulation, and immune system function. The organs involved can be seriously slowed down until the body receives a signal that the stress is over.

Adaptogens to the rescue! This unique group of plants, given in the proper balance, has the ability to send the signal that the “crisis is over”. There is a rapidly growing following of people who now take these adaptogens and their stories of healing are amazing. Where did these adaptogens come from?

During the 1940s, over 1,200 scientists from Russia were studying and cataloging the nutritional value of plants. More than 4,000 plants were tested in an effort to find the perfect performance enhancing formula to give to their top athletes, ballerinas, and cosmonauts.

The lead scientist, Dr. Nicholai Lazarov, discovered a particular family of 10 plants he called “adaptogens”. These unique plants thrive in some of the harshest environments in the world, the Tunguska area of Siberia is one of them. They have the ability to create a balance in the human body, allowing cells to adjust to stress.

Long term testing of different adaptogens blends was conducted in Russia, starting in the 1950s. The studies were conducted primarily on factory workers and miners. Among other positive results, Illness and disability days dropped significantly.

In the 1970s and 1980s, when Russian athletes seemed to dominate the Olympic Games, there was suspicion of steroid use. In fact, it was adaptogens that were being given to the athletes which helped improve performance.

With today’s powerful nutrient delivery systems, adaptogen blends and their stress fighting ability have become even more effective.

Stress has the ability to make us feel bad because of the physical response of slowing down and shutting down systems. Damage to our body is even possible with repeated or chronic stress. Adaptogens will help our body functions balance and return to normal.