Arthritis Information -Ashwagandha For Arthritis

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Ashwagandha anti-aging herb with longevity enhancers supports sound sleep, reduces anxietyand stress, improves immunity, mood, reduces arthritis pain anti-inflammatory. Ashwagandha is considered a premiere antiaging herb due to its rejuvenation and longevity enhancers. Its anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties help with arthritis. It also possesses anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, antioxidant and antispasmodic properties. It supports sound sleep. Ashwagandha is known for its effects in rejuvenating sexual ability and performance. What is often left unsaid is that it rejuvenates tissues throughout the body. It strengthens the nerves, promotes restful sleep, improves memory and reduces the graying of the hair. It is used by athletes to increase their performance. The Chinese use it as a liver and kidney tonic. Many people use this herb for its anti-aging effects.
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb. True adaptogens, such as Ashwagandha and Ginseng, help to regulate the body's major systems, such as immune, hormonal and nervous systems.
Benefits include:

Reduce arthritis pain and disability
To increase the body's resistance to colds
influenza (flu) and fatigue
To normalize the sugar content of the blood
A calming effect on nervousness
To normalize blood pressure
A protective effect during exposure to UV radiation.
To reduce high cholesterol levels
To increase mental awareness
To reduce the effects of stress
A positive effect on impotence
To alleviate sleep problems
To speed up the healing processes of the body
Ashwagandha strengthens both the female and male reproductive systems, increases lactation, and helps with both female and male infertility while increasing libido. It may take up to four weeks of daily use to feel the difference. Ashwagandha promotes both vitality and virility. Ashwagandha is also considered a premiere antiaging herb due to its rejuvenation and longevity enhancers. Its anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties help with arthritis. It also possesses anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, antioxidant and antispasmodic properties. It supports sound sleep. One could say it is good for whatever ails you, and not be far off the mark.

Research References for Ashwagandha:


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