Health concern Rhodiola is very good, anyone use Ginsing?

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If you have a serious health problem, it needs to be corrected. However, if it

is

unidentified tiredness, Rhodiola is great stuff. I take that and Astragalus

during the

semester and they really seem to help with energy, immunity, and as many labels

say "

general well-being "

 

I'm going to to try adding ginsing this week (school starts next week, plus I

'll still be

working full time at that point). I believe it is the Korean or AMerican

Ginsing that has the

energy/memory benefits, not Siberian. Any tips on this one?

melissa

 

 

 

 

 

, Maureen <ailanthus wrote:

>

> Hi Steph,

>

> I hope you can find out what's causing you to feel so awful, but

> Rhodiola rosea (Arctic root) has been a huge help to me for similar

> symptoms. Here's a short synopsis of what it is and does (from one of

> Dr. Weil's email tips or newsletters): " A common complaint of older

> people is waning energy. While eating a balanced diet and getting

> regular exercise is the most reliable way to stay energized, tonic herbs

> may also help to boost energy. One is Arctic root, or rhodiola. Used for

> centuries in the traditional medicine of Russia, Scandinavia and other

> countries, rhodiola (R. rosea) may enhance endurance, help reduce the

> harmful effects of stress, and improve mood and memory. Look for

> products standardized to 3 percent rosavins and 1 percent salidroside;

> follow dosage recommendations on labels. If you like its effect, you can

> stay on it indefinitely, perhaps giving yourself occasional breaks such

> as two or three weeks off every four months or so. "

>

> Vitanica and Nature's Way both sell veggie-cap versions. I did feel

> kind of jittery/easily spooked the first week or two I started taking

> it, but the difference in fatigue was dramatic. The only warnings I

> recall apply to people who are bipolar, pregnant or nursing, but I have

> a bunch of information about Rhodiola that I got through academic

> subscription databases that I could send you if you want.

>

> Peace,

> Maureen

>