News — Stress & Adaptogens

 People who get less sleep are more likely to catch a cold, but it turns out that these individuals also experience more systemic inflammation[6]. Though it's not proven exactly why reduced sleep causes inflammation, scientists believe that a lack of sleep triggers excess pro-inflammatory signals in our blood vessels

When our minds are clouded by stressful thoughts, we experience anxiety, the constant worry of what hasn’t even happened yet. Mark Twain summed this experience up perfectly, when he said; "I have been through some terrible things in my life. Some of which actually happened."

If you’ve ever wondered why, you always seem to feel incredible at the end of a hike, no matter how exhausting the hike might be, there is a scientific explanation for it, and it’s not just exercise-related.

Topping the adaptogen charts is an incredible plant called Ashwagandha, often hailed as the king of this regal group. However, a word of caution - not all Ashwagandha supplements are born equal. Their efficacy hinges upon the presence of active substances, namely withanolides