Going along with the flax post I shared earlier today, here is a post talking about how my body responds to the adaptogen herbs/foods such as maca and holy basil, and yerba mate (also considered an adaptogen by many). This does NOT mean that they are bad to take, as all have been shown to have significant health benefits and were all traditionally used in different cultures. However, I share my little story to show that 1) Not everyone responds the same way to all foods and we should listen to our bodies, and 2) There can be an adjustment period to adaptogenic foods/herbs and 3) Some of us may need to work with a skilled herbalist/Naturopath when using these foods. My results arent typical, but I share them in the hopes that they help other non-typical responders. ----->
Posted on: Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:25:56 +0000