Yoga, Ayurveda, vegetarian diets, and now adaptogens? Today, there exists a plethora of information on health and well-being, some are more practiced than most, and others have yet to be discussed more. Luckily for us, we will be discussing about something that can help you ease through remote work life efficiently: adaptogens.
What are Adaptogens?
According to Integrative Medicine, adaptogens are phytochemicals, which are believed to stabilize physiological processes and encourage homeostasis in the body. Adaptogens are found in nature that help the body cope with physical and emotional stress and restores balance in the body. In essence, they help the body adapt, react, and get through stressful episodes. They are safe, non-toxic, and non-habit forming. Examples of adaptogens are: ashwaganda, Siberian ginseng and the like.
How do adaptogens work?
Adaptogens help balance all the glands that are responsible in excreting hormones and neurotransmitters responsible for the stress response in humans. They somewhat bypass the stress response and helps the body cope with it better.
Effects of Adaptogens
The proper use of adaptogens have been proven to brighten one’s mood, have an anti-fatigue effect, have enhanced memory, focus and mental performance, and an overall improved stress response.
Researchers have found they have several effects on the body such as (a) neuroprotective elements, (b) anti-fatigue properties (c) antidepressive effects and can (d) act as a stimulant for central nervous system. Research shows adaptogens can combat fatigue, enhance mental performance, ease depression and anxiety, and help you thrive rather than just muddle through.
Why do we need Adaptogens as Remote Workers?
Let us be honest, being stuck at home doing work has a lot of upsides and some downsides to it. For most of us, it is having to singularly dismiss the importance of keeping our health in check, because psychologically, by being at home, we feel safe and therefore, feel like there are lesser threats to our well-being. That rarely is the case though, as night shift remote workers, it’s incumbent upon us to be even more vigilant to protect out bodies from late nights of being awake, disrupted body clocks, and stressful interactions with clients. Here’s how adaptogens can help:
Balances Hormones
Improves Mood
Anti-fatigue Effect
Fights Physical and Mental Signs of Stress
Tweaks Hormone Production and Improves Physiological Stress Responset
Helps aid in relaxation
Improves Stress Response
Boosts Resilience
List of Adaptogens for Your Perusal
Common adaptogens and the effects they have in the body
Ashwagandha: helps the body cope with stress on the daily.
Astragalus root: to help reduce stress and aging
Bacopa Monnieri: to protect the brain and improve memory and improve other aspects of cognitive function
Cordyceps: a mushroom that fights stress and helps balance hormones
Holy basil: to promotes relaxation
Licorice: to increase energy and endurance and help boost the immune system
Maca: to improve mood and increase energy
Reishi: helps us adapt to stress and improves sleep quality
Rhodiola rosea: to lower anxiety, fatigue, and depression
Siberian ginseng: provides energy and help overcome exhaustion
Wild yam: helps regulate female hormone levels
In a Nutshell
Adaptogens prove to be effective and more importantly, safe and non-habit forming. It aids our bodies combat stress and so much more, and would prove beneficial to maintain health and well-being while working from home.
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