Reduce Stress and Anxiety by 72% with the “Good Mood Root”

It would be really nice if you could just call a time-out and send yourself on vacation every time you feel overwhelmed by stress. But we all know the real world doesn't quite work that way.

The fact is that everyone lives with stress, some of us more than others. That's why it's so critical to find practical ways to block its negative effects on your body. And make no mistake: stress really does wear down our health, and its impact on us is enormous.

So let's take a moment to learn about one of the more effective solutions.

Withania somnifera (also known as ashwagandha) is a popular Ayurvedic (traditional Indian) herb, a powerful antioxidant, and, beyond any clinical doubt, one of the best choices for natural protection against the damage of stress.

Ashwagandha is an “adaptogen.” This classification refers to its ability to help your body adapt to difficult and varied circumstances. That could be real physical stress, like a serious illness or surgery. Or it could be mental stress, like a high-pressure job or a rough divorce.

There's no point going into the endless ways every form of stress can harm your health. After all, if you've ever been at the mercy of your own high-stress life, you already know the problems it can cause.

What makes ashwagandha so amazing is that it addresses almost all of them. First, studies show that this medicinal herb offers powerful relief from anxiety without any prescription drugs. In fact, one randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed that taking 600 mg of ashwagandha for just 60 days can lower depression and anxiety ratings by 72 percent. This herb can even reduce cortisol levels by almost 28 percent.

This matters because chronically elevated cortisol levels can disrupt a long list of vital processes in your body. No less important is its amazing immune activity. So it's no surprise that research supports ashwagandha as a natural immune modulator and anti-inflammatory.

The insidious role of chronic inflammation in the development of disease is well known, and it repeatedly gets in the way of healing. It is a smoking gun in arthritis, heart disease, diabetes... and the list goes on. Ashwagandha may help ward off chronic inflammation in many cases, opening the way to healing.

So here's my recommendation: take 150 mg of ashwagandha three times a day. Natural relief from life's hardships, with a sense of relaxation and calm, is just the beginning of what this wonderful plant can offer you.