Stress management tools
Have you used maca root? For what purpose were you using it? Did it help? I will tell you about my experience, later in the story.Maca root is one of the adaptogenic herbs. An adaptogenic herb is one that supports the body’s ability to deal with stress.
That stress could come from anxiety, fatigue, trauma, infection, and more. Some other examples of adaptogenic herbs include Ashwagandha, Asian ginseng, Holy basil, Rhodiola, and Astragalus.
How does maca root help reduce stress?As an adaptogen, it helps return the body to homeostasis, or a state of balance, by regulating chemical reactions, either increasing or decreasing them as needed.When you experience stress from trauma, fatigue, anxiety, or similar factors, your cortisol levels are elevated. Taking maca root may help reduce these cortisol levels.That’s the powerful herbal action of maca root, and that’s how adaptogenic plants work.
Do I have an experience with maca root?So, have I used maca root? Yes, my first time was during the COVID-19 pandemic. That year, I decided to address my childhood trauma, though I…
