How To Use Adaptogens to Soothe Stress + Anxiety Long-Term | Plant-Based | Well+Good

Adaptogens are coming more and more into the mainstream as a remedy for stress and anxiety. Today, herbalist Rachelle Robinett explains how they work, gives us her top favorite adaptogens, and teaches us a recipe to use them in our daily lives. #adaptogens #herbalism #stress

Adaptogenic Date Shake Recipe:

Blend:
1 banana
8oz alt-milk of choice
Herbs of choice! I used 2 tsp maca and 1 tsp ashwagandha powders
1 TBSP nut or coconut butter (unsweetened coconut flakes are also great)
1 - 2 dates (Swap: lucuma powder, maple syrup, or omit extra sweetener)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Any other spices you like. I recommend cinnamon, cardamom or even a pumpkin piece spice blend
Dash of salt, if nut butter was unsalted

Toppings:
Mulberries

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[numerounoamo]

I'm going thru one of the worst times of my entire life I just bought a bunch of herbal elixirs (?) They are liquids in a pump bottle and this video helped Mr understand what I just bought better !thanks 😊

[LaurenVacula]

i love the days when i'm in the zone and loving my work. so interesting how those type of days register different than the not-so-fun days. need to order ashwagandha asap lol

[AlyxGlide]

Ashwagandha has that 'holy basil' clearing effect for me.

It also smells like medicine on the way out 😅

[AlyxGlide]

I use all of these ingredients in my drinks already! That's a follow :)

[andersob]

omg the dragon fruit powder is so fun!
Can't wait to try this

[myrnaj]

Yess I will definitely be making this Recipe. 📝✔👍🏾

[setfreemiss]

I've heard that Ashwagandha needs to be cycled on and off for maximum benefits? What's your professional opinion?
Also, I've been taking Rnbodiola consistently, should I cycle off for maximum benefits?

[calmeats-danielamodesto]

What do you recommend the dosage for ashwagandha should be for sleep and anxiety? I wholeheartedly agree that the typical dosages don't seem to do justice.

[beverlyhillyer]

I need help to reduce my blood pressure so I can stop taking meds?! Any factual information is appreciated! Thankyou in Advance

[kdiva]

How do you know which one is best for you?

[alisoncote-rolvink]

can't take maca with being hypothroid. any other options.

[LifeRNhungrynursetravels]

Love this. Thanks for the video. How about a video to help the liver from vaccines?

[emailkirsie]

I heard that ashwagandha does something with testosterone? I already have hair on places that I don't like and less hair on the scalp. So can't I use it? If you want someone to help you to decide what are the best adaptogen for you, then who would you ask? Someone how practice Chinese medicine? I'm looking for the right ones for me and my son who just got 12 years old. I hope you will respond ❤️

[thebodywish]

Which adaptogens have a really strong flavor?

[BeenBaller]

I was a daily kratom user for 2 years and I stopped about 5 weeks ago. I’m an extremely high performer, self employed in a high creativity high pressure job. I’m struggling immensely with the absence of kratom. My brain has completely tanked and all of my anxiety and depression prior to the kratom has rebounded and amplified.

Just curious if you had any thoughts or recommendations on herbs (etc) that may help to quickly rebuild my brain and strengthen it again to regain a normal baseline. Either way thanks so much for the videos. I enjoy watching them! :)

[ROCKDIVA]

Prescription drugs are not always the answer.

[dylanb]

This weirdo is talking about homeostasis, which is what your body already naturally does without taking expensive supplements.

[sararichards]

My life is now pain free from cold sore ams hsv after encountering healings from #drmadida.