Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief – 2nd ed.

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In our modern world we live incredibly busy and stress filled lives. Chronic stress, impaired sleep and the resultant elevation of stress hormones such as cortisol have been shown to be an initiator and cofactor for much of our chronic degenerative disease. In addition to stress reduction techniques, healthy relationships, a good diet and adequate sleep, another essential method for reducing stress and enhancing well-being is the use of adaptogenic herbs. For most people adaptogens are a “one size fits all” idea, take any one, they are all good for you. This is absolutely not true!

While adaptogens are generally safe, some are stimulating, some calming, some nourishing, others cooling or heating, moistening or drying. To get the greatest benefit from these herbs you need to understand their energetics and qualities to match the appropriate herb or herbs to the person taking it. This book gives you the detailed knowledge to understand the different adaptogens and their companion herbs, nervines, nootropics and restorative tonics, so they can help you to live a better, healthier and more relaxed life.

The new edition of this book includes a decade of new research, new case histories, additional herbs such as Rhaponticum, Maca and Shatavari, color photographs of the herbs, almost 100 pages of additional information, and the book has been updated throughout by the primary author David Winston, RH(AHG).

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If you want to learn clinical herbalism – this program is the way to go. David Winston is a legend in the field, with 30+ years hands-on clinical experience in herbal medicine and a wealth of knowledge of many of the great old traditional medicine schools. His approach is balanced between science and tradition – including both and bridging them in an experience- and evidence-driven way. I feel that David is opening his students’ minds and hearts through his inspiring teaching, including a good ounce of “life-counseling” on the side. His knowledge is a true treasure, shared freely for a more than reasonable fee. It will help you manage your and your family’s health better, help the people around you, it is an add-on for any job in healthcare and/or wellness – or can become a stand-alone professional orientation. Herbs are powerful tools for caring for those various weak spots our bodies all have, so they will not come to haunt us as we age. Learn and be amazed.

Betina Thorball | Class of 2018