The term adaptogen is used by herbalists to refer to a natural herb product that is proposed to increase the body’s resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. In the past, they have been called rejuvenating herbs, qi tonics, rasayanas, or restoratives. All adaptogens contain antioxidants, but antioxidants are not necessarily adaptogens and they do more than fight cell oxidation.
Adaptogens were classified by the ancient Chinese as the most effective plants to increase physical and mental capacity, reduce fatigue, improve resistance to diseases, and extend lifespan. In particular, adaptogens help the body deal with stressful situations, whether those are mental or physical. The reason for naming these herbs “Adaptogens” resulted from the scientific discovery, which proved their effectiveness in helping the human body to “adapt” or to “adjust” to strains and changes of daily living. By adapting to changes in the environment, mankind has survived. Scientific studies have shown that both humans and other organisms that are able to adapt best survive longer. In fact, these herbs have managed to survive harsh environments for centuries due to their unique composition of biologically active substances.
The two primary adaptogens in Shakeology are Cordyceps and Ashwagandha. Cordyceps is a fungi that includes about 300 species and is found in Shakeology‘s proprietary Super-Fruit Blend. Ashwagandha root is the ‘ginseng’ of Ayurvedic medicine, the traditional medicine of India and improves physical energy and athletic ability, increases immunity to colds and infections and increase sexual capacity and fertility. Ashwagandha is part of Shakeology‘s propriatary Enzyme Blend.
In her presentation earlier this year in Kauai, Hawaii, Isabelle Daikeler explained the role of adaptogens as going into the system and clawing out bad things. Basically the adaptogens are able to help the body remove toxins and by doing so overcome stressful situations. We are all under stress in our daily lives. Much of this stress is mental stress, which causes a variety of biologic functions in the body, including the release of cortisol. But we also place our bodies under physical stress. If you are doing a vigerous exercise program like P90X or Insanity, your body needs the essential nutrients contained in a product like Shakeology to deal with that stress.
Adaptogens are only one way that Shakeology heals your body. The antioxidents and phytonutrients in Shakeology also help:
- Get rid of harmful free radicals
- Help decrease inflammation
- Help boost your immune system
- Potentially decrease the risk of degenerative diseases
- May even increase longevity
These are essential functions and it is important to make sure that your body is working at an optimum level if you want to get the most out of it. Doing a program like P90X while eating pizza is like pouring low-grade gas into a Ferrari and expecting top performance. It just isn’t going to happen. Addressing your body’s essential functions is the key to any sound nutritional program. If you want more information about Shakeology, or a free sample, please CLICK HERE.
Dave
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