Question Period: WTF are adaptogens?

May 21, 2018

Jessica Dixon, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, joins me to share what the hell adaptogens are and how we can use them to support our hormonal health. Plus Jessica shares a recipe for energy bites for happy hormones.

What we discussed: 

• What is an adaptogen and how do they work?
• The difference between adaptogens and adaptogenic herbs
• How adaptogens promote hormonal health by supporting the HPA-axis
• Why adaptogens are supportive and not a silver bullet for health and wellness
• Adaptogens for happy hormones: maca, ashwagandha, reishi, holy basil/tulsi, shatavari, he shou wu + shizandra berry
• How did get adaptogens into your daily rotation in smoothies, elixirs, bites and more
• Where to buy good quality adaptogens and how to store them

Connect with Jessica: 

Website
Instagram

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sun Potion
Foursigmatic
Moon Juice 
Health Hut
Harmonic Arts 
Selected studies: ashwagandha, adaptogens + stress, ashwagandha + anxiety, maca, schisandra + rhodiola, adaptogens + the nervous system 

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