Got Rhodiola Anyone?

If you didn't know by now, I love herbs. It is something I have not shared here at WA, but, with Winter almost behind us, we probably have realized that more than a few pounds have been packed on.. I know I have gained, at least, 15 pounds in the last 6 months alone. :{

I also have a few other issues, stress, change of life, depression(mild, but, annoying), and fatigue(older age setting in?)

Nevertheless, with everything going on with websites and all around here, it is easy to neglect our bodies, right?

Enter Rhodiola!

• Rhodiola Rosea is a traditional Chinese herb, where it is called hóng jǐng tiān.

• It prefers full sun and drained, rocky soil, in climates that dip below freezing.

• The aerial part can be consumed and used in salads.

• It has many intriguing possiblities and has been used most interestingly for altitude sickness, by sherpas climbing Mount Everest.

• Traditional uses include cancer, anxiety, flu, colds, bacterial infections and migraines.

• Dr. Axe suggests this herb, as well, for depression, weight loss, burning belly fat, lowering cortisol in the body, and improving brain function.

With a list like that, who wouldn't want to try this impressive herb? I went out and bought some a few weeks ago, by coincidence. I was using a herbal extract blend with Ginko Biloba and Ginseng, as well, as this new mystery herb Rhodiola. Well, I have heard of it before , but, just never paid attention to it..

Now it has my full attention and I hope it has yours, as well! For, after further investigation, I bought a good extract and will be using it as directed!

Early Spring is great time for detoxing the body, where outside you can find many medicinal herbs mistakenly called weeds. Eat them. Don't kill them. Good grief! They only grow like mad to get our attention!! Lol!

The young dandelions, lamb's quarters and stinging nettles are excellent for strengthening and mildly detoxing a sluggish end of winter mind and body.. But, the plants get bitter with age , so, make sure to pick them very young. Also, wear gloves if you are fortunate enough to find stinging nettle plants nearby. A quick bruising of this plant will take away its sting..

If you do not want to pick them fresh, you can always find a good quality tea( or the dried leaf) or extract, which I prefer, at the health food or bulk herb store.

• Also, do not JUST take my word for this. Find an herbalist, like DMorrow, naturopath, or functional medicine doctor, preferably, to make sure any herbs you use will not interfere with drugs or medications you use.

Okay so I know that is a really odd article, but, we need our minds and bodies to be working optimally.

Also, see one of my old blogs about moving around:

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/pjonline/blog/thin...

Personally, since I have started working online, I need to reminded to take care of myself, my mind and body as a whole. It is so easy just to keep going and not eat or drink or even go pee when we should! LOL!

So, take a minute for yourself here for a break if you have not already.. That website is not going anywhere and when you are refreshed , you will feel better and be more productive. (remind me of this later when you hear me whining, okay/!) :)

Okay, again, sorry, if I went out on a limb here, but, if you know me, you can and should expect just about anything! LOl! Now, for a cup of tea!