Adaptogens are essential in today’s day and age. We all need tools to combat stress in our daily life, especially amidst the ongoing pandemic! The crux is that addressing anxiety and uncertainty is key to wellness. While adaptogens do not eliminate stress, they certainly help us increase the ‘the state of non-specific resistance’ and recuperate from stress. As a result, we are better equipped to ward off pathogens. Adaptogens are non-toxic herbs that prompt an adaptive stress response.
We should leverage such marvels of nature to live a healthier life. If you are still not sold, then god help you guys! As a matter of fact, one must try these natural compounds before resorting to prespiericons for antidepressants! Thyroid or no thyroid, adaptogens are helpful to one and all.
Ashwagandha: it works wonders for people with hypothyroid conditions. It is an antioxidant that also has anti-inflammatory antidepressant properties. It helps normalize thyroid hormone levels in cases of hypothyroidism.
Bladderwrack: this comes from the sea! You can call it ‘sea herb’. It is beneficial for both hyper and hypo thyroid. Most of the iodine in bladderwrack is present as di-iodotyrosine, an immediate precursor of thyroid hormones thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine. For this reason it's an ideal sea vegetable choice for treating thyroid as it provides precursors for T3 and T4.
Ginseng: another popular one that is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. It helps boost energy and vitality, and combats fatigue that one experiences when suffering from hypothyroid.
Bugleweed: it alleviates anxiety during and turbulent thyroid storms and calms the nerves. It reduces output of the thyroid-stimulating hormone from the pituitary, thereby mitigating thyroid level. Melissa (lemon balm): it is also effective for hyperthyroid. Back in the day, people used this herb to reduce anxiety, promote deep sleep, and enhance appetite. Some other remarkable adaptogens are holy basil (tulsi), maca powder that alleviates depression, and rhodiola that decreases stress, tackles fatigue, and boosts mood.
Cordyceps is another exceptional antiviral, anti-tumor, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory fungus. Note: only unadulterated forms of all of the aforementioned should be bought! Please consult an expert and don’t treat it like a prescription, go with how your body feels. You don’t have to consume supplements and adaptogens like medicines, they aren’t meant to treat medical conditions. It is of paramount importance to heed the root cause of thyroid. One must not overlook the benefits of natural compounds but having said that, prescription drugs should be bought if they are absolutely required. The best strategy is to play it by ear
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