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@Kgudners 27 September 2021

Ashwagandha a cure to many Ailment Ashwagandha is an annual evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. Several other species in the genus *Withania* are morphologically similar. Although thought to be useful as a medicinal herb in Ayurveda and sold in many countries as a dietary supplement, there is insufficient scientific evidence that it is safe or effective for treating any diseases. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwin1IWt7p_zAhWHnRQKHSBdDdYQ3YkBegQIARAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffr.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FAshwagandha&psig=AOvVaw2tN6xslZI4Dj5QL6_Od-zA&ust=1632754644247851 The scientific name is ***Withania somnifera***. It leaves are small and bell shaped. This specie of *Withania* are short and tender growing up to 36-80cm around 15inches to 31imches. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Withania_somnifera00.jpg "Ashwagandha has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine to increase energy, improve overall health and reduce inflammation, pain and anxiety,” says Dr. Lin. She adds that Ayurvedic medicine is the traditional medicine system in India. It is a healing tradition that uses nutrition, exercise, mindfulness practices and herbs to promote balance between the body, mind, spirit and the environment. Modern life is full of stress triggers. And that stress contributes to physical and mental illness and look for ways to feel better. A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, a good diet, routine mindfulness practices and adequate sleep is key to building the resilience to respond and recover from stress. However, many people need additional, short-term support. “For some, that might come in the form of prescription medicine that supports serotonin function. For others, it may be botanicals,” says Dr. Lin. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WithaniaFruit.jpg **What are the benefits of ashwagandha?** Can reduce blood sugar level Has anticancer properties. In a review in 2011, rusted Source also describes a few promising studies that found that ashwagandha might be able to stop cell growth in certain cancers. This includes reducing lung tumors in animal studies. Can increase fertility in men Improving the brain and memory Can reduce cholesterol level Ashwagandha may act as a pain reliever, preventing pain signals from traveling along the central nervous system. It may also have some anti-inflammatory properties. For this reason, some research has shown it to be effective in treating forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis. Neurodegenerative Diseases Studies show ashwagandha can slow, stop, and possibly reverse certain types of nerve cell damage. That’s what leads to diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s. Still, almost all of the studies on ashwagandha and nerve cell damage in the brain have been done on animals or animal cells. Stress, Anxiety and Sleep There are a few human studies on its stress-relieving properties. A review of five studies found the supplement helped lower stress levels. One study showed adults who took 300 milligrams of ashwagandha daily for 8 weeks had lower levels of anxiety and fatigue. They also had an easier time concentrating than adults who did psychotherapy, or talk therapy, for the same amount of time. In another study, adults who took 300 milligrams of ashwagandha daily for 8 weeks had less stress and fewer stress-related food cravings than adults who took a placebo (fake pill) instead. Study in humans showed taking 300 milligrams of the herb two times a day improved sleep. Another study on animals found that the triethylene glycol in ashwagandha is what brings sleep on. But more research is needed. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Withania_somnifera_MHNT.BOT.2012.10.13.jpg **Before You Take Ashwagandha** Talk to your doctor before taking any herbal supplement. They could cause problems with other medications you’re taking. And they may not be safe if you’re pregnant or have certain health conditions. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi40Zie8p_zAhURahQKHTIsC98Q3YkBegQIARAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FORGANIC-INDIA-Ashwagandha-Supplement-Capsules%2Fdp%2FB003PGE98K&psig=AOvVaw2tN6xslZI4Dj5QL6_Od-zA&ust=1632754644247851 **Who shouldn’t take ashwagandha?** If you have any issues with your thyroid, Dr. Lin strongly recommends checking with your healthcare provider before taking ashwagandha. "Ashwagandha can augment thyroid function by increasing the conversion of the less potent thyroid hormone, T4, to the more active form of the thyroid hormone, T3. Thus for some people, it can support a healthier thyroid function. On the other hand, if an individual’s thyroid is already borderline hyperactive, ashwagandha could contribute to frank hyperthyroidism.” Other conditions which require caution when it comes to using ashwagandha include if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an autoimmune disease. In these cases, Dr. Lin advises talking to your provider before taking anything. She stresses this with pregnant women as ashwagandha could cause complications. Thanks for reading. *You can drop more info or edition at the comments section to help everyone learn more.*

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@Kgudners 23 September 2021

Fruits as food. The world has forgotten the uses and benefits of fruits. Many go for meat, fish and the likes. But forget that those are to be in small quantities compared to fruits and vegetables. I am also a victim of this, it's natural and flesh pleasing to eat more meat. Which has caused havoc on the health and wellness leading to consumption of drugs to remedy the havoc. https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/105426-back-to-the-basics-of-meat-processing Meat is a good source of protein. Very needed not disputing. As they say too much of everything is bad. Excess aren't digested quickly, science has the fact that some takes months to years to digest https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi9qbT3j5PzAhXJ4IUKHVSvBgAQ3YkBegQIARAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Ffuture%2Farticle%2F20201211-is-eating-fish-healthy&psig=AOvVaw3URxiZ2NppuSn1AyQXiUuE&ust=1632418604998188 Fish. Also a good source of protein and fibre. But better than meat. But also defect, some has fat that stores up in the body system. All this havoc gave rise to diseases that takes us to the use of drugs. https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/news/66323/drugs-enhances-tumour-cell-death Well, conventional medicine has benefits but the chemical imbalance that it causes to the body system. The world is going natural they say. Yes, because of the diverse and dangerous effects of conventional drugs. This is where am going, if we take more of fruits and veggies, they build up immune system that that of drugs. They say nature has a way of healing itself, same goes to our bodies. But the effects of food, chemicals we inhale everyday, drugs weakens the healing of our bodies. The great thing about fruits and vegetables is that they move through and positively work on everywhere they get to in the body but on the contrary to the drugs the go to where it's targeted to work not minding the other effects on other part. In short, fruit and veggies should be more in daily food intake. Thanks for reaching. *You can drop any info and edition at the comments section to make everyone learn more.*

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@Kgudners 22 September 2021

Dash diet Dietary approach to stop hypertension. Reduce sodium intake, salt. Increase potassium level, eg. banana. Take more of vegetables. Increase magnesium level, eg. cashew, pawpaw. Increase calcium, eg. nuts.