By Heather McCauley
The future of medicine is clear – like writing on the wall. People are now moving away from treating symptoms with synthesized drugs, and moving toward natural alternatives for healing and overall well-being. As it has been practiced in India and China for centuries, more people are turning to herbal medicine in order to conquer their specific physical and psychological complaints.
While there are more herbs than there are man-made drugs, what scientists create in the lab is sometimes made to mimic the effects of what nature abundantly offers us. There are so many herbs that people seek degrees and licenses in herbology and herbal medicine in order to advise clients which products will properly treat them. Adaptogens occur in several of our above-average herbs such as licorice, rhodiola, schisandra, true ginseng, and king’s crown (the immortality herb) - and they take the guesswork out of selecting just the right herb for one’s particular complaint. Adaptogenic herbs are non-toxic, safe for daily use and can have a protective effect when taken over time. Playing a significant role in the body, adaptogens have the ability to seek out and correct imbalances, support all normal body functions and eradicate pre-cancerous cells. In addition to being anti-oxidants, adaptogens are anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and they support healthy aging.
The bottom line is that adaptogens will go to work where your body needs them to. You could see changes such as improved sleep, enhanced athletic performance, reduced muscle recovery time, improved mood, better concentration, decreased stress and better immune response. Dr. Marcus Laux, a renowned authority in the natural products industry for over 30 years, is currently using one herb in particular (king’s crown) to clinically treat everything from asthma, depression and diabetes to hypertension, migraines and ulcers (The King’s Crown (The Immortality Herb) by Dr. Marcus Laux). The interesting thing about Dr. Laux’s clinical research is not that he is using an herb as treatment – but that he is meeting with success in all cases.
The one problem with herbs is generally their delivery method. Herbs with high concentrations of adaptogens tend to be very bitter and unpalatable. This usually leaves out the method of making a tea or tincture out of them. Some are available in a capsule form, yet their potency and processing methods are questionable. So, how can you achieve the benefits of adaptogenic herbs while resting assured that you are getting a high-quality product? Again, I will pass on to you my faith in a product that has become a favorite of mine and one I will continue taking for the rest of my life. “Qore Essentials” by Qivana is a blend of skullcap, white Korean ginseng and the immortality herb. It comes in a citrus-flavored powder that you sprinkle onto your tongue and let dissolve. I don’t know how they did it but I’m finally able to take herbs on a regular basis – and I couldn’t be happier!
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