Tag: Ashwagandha
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From Pain to Protection: The Science and Benefits of Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Inflammation is the body’s protective response to injury or infection. The affected area becomes swollen, warm, red, and painful. For example, during a toothache, sore throat, or when we bump our head against a door or stub our toe, what our body experiences is called an inflammatory response. These four main characteristics of inflammation described…
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Ashwagandha for reducing stress, anxiety and insomnia
Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is a widely used herb in Ayurvedic medicine with a history of thousands of years of use. It is considered an adaptogen due to its ability to reduce stress and anxiety, improve cognitive function, and strengthen the immune system. Numerous studies have shown that Ashwagandha can effectively reduce stress…