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Thrive on Stress and Improve Health with Rhodiola Rosea .

Rhodiola Rosea, also known as Golden root, Roseroot, or Aaron's Rod, is a potent herbal adaptogen used safely for centuries in Siberia and China.

In fact before the fall of the iron curtain, the western world knew little about this herb because the Russians didn't want to give away the advantage its use provided their cosmonauts and athletes.

In the past decade researchers in Europe and America have found that it truly has amazing health benefits. If I wanted to detail all of the advantages this amazing adaptogen provides, I might well end up writing a short book instead of a web page, so I'll try to summarize here.

If you are looking for something that will give your health an overall boost, Rhodiola Rosea might be your answer. To understand why this is so, first let me explain about adaptogens.

What is an "Adaptogen" Anyway?

Rhodiola Rosea in Natural Habitat The following things characterize an adaptogen:
  • 1. It is safe with no, or few, known side effects.
  • 2. It helps the body keep a healthy balance. (sometimes called homeostasis)
  • 3. It gives deeper and more restful sleep.
  • 4. It improves mental alertness.
  • 5. It lessens feelings of stress.
  • 6. It improves endurance.
  • 7. It enables faster recovery from sickness or injury.
  • 8. It gives more energy on a daily basis.

    So in general terms using Rhodiola Rosea should help you physically and mentally in these eight different ways.

    Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea Based on Usage and Research

    It is known to...
  • rev up neurotransmitter activity throughout the central nervous system
  • improve the ability of dopamine and serotonin to enter the brain
  • relieve depression
  • relieve moodiness
  • relieve mental tiredness
  • relieve physical tiredness
  • relieve panic attacks
  • relieve anxiety attacks
  • relieve high altitude sickness
  • improve muscle recovery time after hard exercise
  • improve heart rate recovery time after extreme exertion
  • increase mental alertness
  • increase back strength
  • improve coordination
  • increase endurance and stamina during exercise, work, or under stress
  • improve love-making performance and ability
  • promote deeper and more restful sleep
  • increase energy
  • increase the body's ability to use protein
  • protect against mutations at the cellular level
  • improve the immune system
  • have anti-tumor activities.

    Dried Herb - Rhodiola Rosea

    It is not only Powerful, but also Very Safe.

    It may seem incredible that an unassuming flower like that pictured above could have so many health benefits, but it has been used in Siberia for centuries so these effects are well known in Russia.

    Of course the dried form, seen on the plate above, is usually what's available to us.

    Since it has been used for so many years, its safety record is also well known. It is reported to be one of the safest herbs available. In an article by Seacoast Vitamins they told of research done by O.M. Duhan and his team finding that Rhodiola Rosea is stronger than Ginkgo Biloba, St. John's Wort, and Panax Ginseng for alleviating depression and stress, but still five times less toxic than Panax Ginseng.

    Interactions with prescription drugs are unknown as well.

    However, if you are pregnant or breast feeding, you should not use this herb unless your doctor approves it, since no one has researched its possible effect on the baby.

    Recommended Doses and Availability

    For general benefits 50 to 200 milligrams a day are recommended. If you take too much it may cause excitability or agitation, so start with the lower dosage and build up if you need more. Also, for some people it could cause problems sleeping if it is taken late in the day.

    If you take it for depression a higher dosage of 340 to 680 milligrams a day is recommended.

    This herb is available on line from Vitacost. They have several different brands available. I have found Planetary Formulas to be a very reliable brand for any herbal preparations.

    Overcome Life's Challenges with Rhodiola Rosea.

    If you are currently facing some health challenges from the list above, and you feel like life is getting you down, give this herb a try.

    You may find it has a tremendous ability to help you surmount those difficulties and get back on top of your game. When it helps you, as it has many others, I'm sure you'll consider it a wise investment.

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