During a recent integrative medicine consult, I wrapped up with my usual, “Tell me your questions
There is little evidence for its use as an "adaptogen
Boosts Cognitive Abilities
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Symptoms include a rounded face, a fatty lump between the shoulders, and pink or purple stretch marks on the skin
So I have had anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember
As an artist, I always struggled with controlling my stress and anxiety
After stopping these meds, I felt better in the next 4-5 days, normal like my old self
All of the studies of ashwagandha on anxiety and stress seem to note increasing effects with duration of treatment, with larger effects at 6-8 weeks of continuous supplementation
lowering high cholesterol
If you have any thyroid problems you should stay away from ashwagandha
Multiple studies suggest that people experience increased benefits from ashwagandha when taking 500 or 600 milligrams per day
I initially used a (I believe whole root extract, the bottle doesn't really say) ashwagandha supp for acute stress and sleep
Extremely disregulated HPA axis
Ashwagandha is becoming an increasingly popular supplement for its ability to help you cope with stress
Therapeutic Efforts
My initiative and enthusiasm to live life is back and the wonderfully thing is my problem of anxiety seems to be solved so full points and credit to Ash there
This newfound physical prowess, combined with ashwagandha's mental fortitude, empowers me to tackle challenges head-on
I have been using Ashwagandha extract standarized to a minimum of 5% withanolides (KSM-66), 250 mg, twice per day
I'm a college student and I have been dealing with some love problems that have further affected my mental health
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Unlike ginseng that moves energy (qi) upwards My experience microdosing LSD + Ashwagandha for studying
It is seen as a GABA mimetic, meaning it is effective at reducing symptoms of heightened anxiety, stress and supporting focus, and mental well-being