Adaptogens 101: The Benefits & How They Work

If it seems like you´ve been hearing about adaptogens everywhere - it´s true, as they have gained more mainstream popularity. But these healing super plants have been revered and used as medicine, food, and even currency in many cultures for thousands of years. 

So to better understand why adaptogens are uniquely powerful superfoods, Danielle Ryan Broida, a holistic nutritionist, herbalist and a national educator at Four Sigmatic who recently co-wrote the new book, Healing Adaptogens: The Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms for Your Body's Restoration, Defense, and Performance, with the founder of Four Sigmatic, Tero Isokauppila, dives into all things adaptogens, such as: 

• What classifies as an adaptogen? 
• The science of adaptogens and how they have a normalizing effect on our bodies to fight stressors. 
• Why it's more important than ever to start incorporating them into our lives. 
• The fascinating benefits of adaptogens on everything from stress regulation, mood enhancement, well-being, brain health, skin health, and much more. 
• How to get started with adaptogens.
• The three low barriers to entry adaptogens anyone can try today? 
• How adaptogens work synergistically to amplify their heath properties.
• What to look for when buying adaptogens…because there are a lot of low-quality products out on the market! 

Don´t miss this highly informative conversation with Danielle Ryan Broida.

Be sure to pick up Danielle´s new book, Healing Adaptogens: The Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms for Your Body's Restoration, Defense, and Performance here. 

You can also connect with Danielle on Instagram here or on her website here.

And, ICYMI, you can also listen to Danielle's episode #58, Understanding Holistic Nutrition for Better Health here. 

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And, you can connect with host Chris Oh on Instagram here.