(TURMERIC) ADAPTOGENS

Greta Livingood
Jul 13, 2017
2 min read

A beautifully colored drink that is tasty, full of antioxidants, helps you sleep, reduces inflammation in the body & can even aid in weight loss (BUT you're beautiful as you are!)

Turmeric is fascinating and a popular spice in Southeast Asian cuisine. It's often used to give an intense golden hue and zest to smoothies, soups, and curries. People have been using it for centuries in food and more than that, in beverages for its magical healing powers. A spoonful a day can do wonders for you and your overall health. When I travel, I bring a little container of the healing mixture with me. It helps with anxiety from traveling and also helps fight the inflammation I get when flying (I puff up major!!)

When it's just been one of those days & your exhausted mentally and physically, instead of grabbing your vice to heal you (taking a step back is no fun:(), make a tonic. There are so many recipes that you can whip up to help you de-stress, calm down, and help you stay on your wellness path!

ADAPTOGENS:

The healing powder(s) that have been used for centuries to improve your body's ability to adapt to stress, whether it's a hectic schedule, heat or cold, noise, high altitudes or any number of other stressors. The elite class of herbs impart strength, energy, stamina, endurance, and they improve mental clarity.

There are so many out here so do your research and find a healing powder that helps YOU!

Ashwagandha

helps anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia from stress.
support immune system health.
enhances endocrine function.
supports an underactive thyroid
support fertility and vitality in men and women.
it can also be supportive during heavy periods because it is rich in iron.

Cordyceps

support kidney heath and treat infertility, sexual dysfunction, dizziness, and fatigue.
boost athletic performance and immunity, and as a kidney and lung tonic.

Maca

hormone balance.
improve libidos in men and women.
improves mineral and vitamin absorption.

Rhodiola

antidepressant and nerve tonic.
increase mental stamina and physical endurance.
boost the immune system during winter.
support fertility and endocrine health in men and women.
immune enhancer in athletes (when hard training, athletes' immune system can sometimes cause a decline in immune function).

These are the 4 adaptogens I use regularly; it's different for everyone so do your research and pick the best ones that can help you support YOU!!

BRANDS:

Sunpotion - Find them on sale! I get the Ashwagahnda and Rhodiola herbs here.

Moondeli - These are great because they are already pre-mixed. Their ingredients are ethically sourced, organic and vegan. SCORE. There calming adaptogen and meditation tonics are my FAV.

VitaJing Herbs - I usually get Maca, Cordyceps, Chaga and Ashwagahnda from VitaJing.

Turmeric tonic:

4 oz homemade hemp milk

4 oz filtered water

2 tsp. turmeric root/powder

1 tsp moondeli calming adaptogen (ashwagahnda, ginger, himalayan salt)

1 Tbl unstrained honey

1 scoop vital proteins

1 Tbl brain octane