#Medicinal Herbs For High Blood Pressure

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Lower your Blood Pressure

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Mugwort

Artemisia Vulgaris

Known as: Artemis herb, artemisia, artemisia herb, cingulum sancti johannis, felon herb, muggons, naughty man, old man, old uncle Henry, sailor's tobacco & St.John plant

Related plants: A member of the daisy family Asteraceae that consists of over 32,000 known species of flowering plants in over 1,900 genera within it such as chamomile, coneflowers, dahlia, daisy, dandelion, goldenrod, lettuce, marigold & sunflower

Parts used: Leaves & flowers

Habitat & cultivation: Common mugwort is native to Europe and Eastern Asia. Mugwort was brought into North America as early as the 1600’s for medicinal purposes. It spread throughout the Northeastern U.S. as a contaminant on ships and nurseries.

Plant type: Perennial

Region: 3-8

Harvest: The flowering tops of mugwort should be collected once they bloom or right before the blooms open. The leaves of mugwort plants should be collected before the plant flowers. Older leaves & flowers are significantly more bitter

Planting tips: Mugwort seeds can benefit from a special 1 to 2 week treatment called cold moist stratification prior to planting them & need cold weather to break down germination inhibitors. The seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them when planting. Mugwort does not like to be overwatered & is very drought tolerant. It is also an invasive weed & best kept in a container.

Medicinal information: Historically mugwort has been used in traditional systems of medicine in different parts of the world. Today, mugwort taken orally is promoted for digestive problems, irregular menstruation, and high blood pressure. It is also promoted as a sedative, laxative, anti-inflammatory & liver tonic. Mugwort lotion applied topically can aid in itching caused by hypertrophic scars & When being smoked, it exhibits mild intoxicating properties & strong relaxing properties.

Cautions: Mugwort should not be taken by pregnant people because it may start menstruation and cause the uterus to contract. Little is known about whether it’s safe to use mugwort while chestfeeding. Mugwort might cause an allergic reaction in people with pollen sensitivities

Magickal Properties

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus & Neptune

Element: Earth

Deities: Aida Wedo, Artemis, Diana, Isis, Lakshimi & St.John

Magickal uses:

•Place under your pillow to bringing peaceful sleep, prophetic dreams & aid in astral travel

• Add to incense for cleansing and clearing energy

• Place around scrying tools to increase their energy

• Add to herbal smoke blends to stimulate lucid dreaming, astral travel & visualization

• Make an infusion of mugwort to wash magic mirrors and crystal balls to aid in physic workings

• Burn with Sandalwood or wormwood for scrying rituals

• Carry in a satchets for protection and increasing lust, fertility & preventing back pain

• Throw mugwort in a fire during Midsummer for protection for the following year

• Keep under your doorstep to keep annoying visitors away

• Use in tea before bed to encourage lucid dreaming

• Hang mugwort over or on a door to keep unwelcome energies from passing through

• During a storm or when your life feels threatened by impending dangers, toss into your hearth fire or cauldron to keep you safe

•Wash your hands with a mugwort infusion to increase energy flow before tarot or pendulum readings

Sources:

Farmersalmanac.com

The Herbal Alchemist Handbook by Karen Harrison

The Book of Flower Spells by Cheralyn Darcey

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

The Encyclopedia of Natural Magic by John Michael Greer

Wild Witchcraft by Rebecca Beyer

Plant Witchery by Juliet Diaz

A Compendium of Herbal Magick by Paul Beyerl

Wikipedia

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HERBS AND THEIR BENEFITS.

Ginger:

Eating ginger can cut down on fermentation, constipation and other causes of bloating and intestinal gas. Wear and tear on cells. Ginger contains antioxidants. These molecules help manage free radicals, which are compounds that can damage cells when their numbers grow too high. It is useful in minimizing menstrual cramps, and it relaxes the muscular spasms as well

Cinnamon:

high in antioxidants, which may help protect against disease, inflammation and ageing It may improve gut health, dental hygiene, reduce cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure.

Garlic:

Garlic offers an immune system boost to help prevent colds and the flu virus. One study found that allicin, an active component of freshly crushed garlic, had antiviral properties and was also effective against a broad range of bacteria

Chamomile:

commonly used for many human ailments such as hay fever, inflammation, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids. 

Rosemary:

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, anti-tumorigenic, antinociceptive, and neuroprotective properties. It could prevent hair follicles from being starved of blood supply, dying off, and leading to hair loss.

Tumeric :

Turmeric has been used in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, to treat digestive and liver problems, skin diseases, and wounds.

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HERBS OF MARS: Action, Strength, The Muscular System, Adrenaline

Mars represents primal energy, the fuel in which we bring ideas, dreams, and desires into manifestation. Mars yields and fuels us with power, strength, courage and physical activity. Within astrological charts, Mars is a key element noting aspects to one’s drive, desire, agility and the nature of one’s physical energy.

S A C R E D A N A T O M Y

Anatomically this energy corresponds with the muscular system, the motor nerves, and the production of adrenalin. Astrologers look to Mars’ placement in the natal chart to describe how we pursue many aspects of sexual fulfillment, along with how we source energy within the body and mind. Medical astrologers include the external sexual organs in correspondence to Mars.

Diseases which induce a fever are sometimes associated with Mars. Other inflammation based outbreaks, like herpes, cirrhosis, candida, are often connected to Mars. Due to the sexual nature of Mars, a lot of medical astrologers have also associated sexually transmitted diseases with this planet. Accidents due to “spacey-ness”, or a lack of coordination, are directly associated to Mars and its transits. Other conditions in relation to Mars include fatigue, energy levels (high or low), hyperactivity, living in “fight-or-flight mode.”

E N E R G E T I C S

By nature, the herbs of Mars are energetically yang and considered hot, energetic, and dry. They frequently cause an increase in energy or heat, even if only energetically. These herbs need to be used mindfully, as using them extensively can overthrow the adrenals for example, along with emotions. As you might relate, an excess of Mars energy can lead to behavior patterns generally perceived as aggressive, egotistic, argumentative, confrontational, etc. Or, a deficiency of Mars energy can lead to behavior patterns where we lack libdio, general desire, motivation, or even enough energy to act on something we love. Many of the herbs that fall under Mars’ umbrella are often protecting, strengthening, warming and energizing.

H E R B A L C O R R E S P O N D A N C E S

There’s a broad spectrum of herbs that fall under Mars’ category, encompassing mineralizing tonics, like Nettle, to highly protective plants that help purge, like Rue, to energizing powerhouses that stimulate our system like Guarana. Mars’ herbs are activating one way or another, therefore they must be used wisely since they tend to activate all facets of one’s being; energetically and spiritually. It’s important to note, that if you’re engine is already running hot, and there is a prominence of Mars energy, don’t over consume plants that might make your engine overheat.

“A classic herb, like Rue, is an aromatic and stimulant whose energizing qualities have been known to relieve nervous heart problems such as arrhythmia and palpitation. Rue also relieves colic, eliminates worms and can bring on menstruation.” Paul Beyerl

Nettle, another classic that greatly embodies Mars, in its physicality and medicinal action, possesses thorns that act as hypodermics, injecting subcutaneous doses of stinging fluid. It is this same irritating juice, that when properly prepared becomes a powerful internal astringent, that through it’s heating action it relieves arthritic and rheumatic conditions, helps eliminate infections, regulate blood pressure, reduce susceptibility to colds and much more.

A combination of Solar Herbs with those of Mars add strength and forcefulness to the formulas’ personality, hence our personality. On an emotional level, they can increase a feeling of purposefulness and independence, enhancing our natural ability to not just to survive, but to thrive with our internal reservoirs as resources. An example of this combination would be pairing turmeric (sun) with pine pollen (mars).

Combining with Herbs of the Moon, for example, it can trigger deep emotional healing. This pairing can also be excellent for detoxification and combat gut issues. On an emotional/spiritual level diving deep into the emotional world can be pairing blue lotus (moon) with nettle root (mars).

For generating abundance, or being a better provider of resources, herbs of Mars can be combined with those of Jupiter. This increases a sense of abundance, self-confidence, delight, and spontaneity. A pairing that could reflect this would be: Meadowsweet and Maca.

HERBS of MARS

STIMULANTS + ENERGIZERS:

Coffee (+Uranus), Catuaba, Guarana, Maca, Prickly Ash, Pine (+ pine pollen), Ginkgo (+Mercury), Ephedra.

MUSCLES + JOINTS (Herbs that assist rheumatism + arthritis):

Chuchuhuasi, Cat’s Claw, Sarsaparilla, Nettle, Rheumatism weed (Chimapila), Hemp (CBD), Kratom (+ Saturn).

BITTERS + IMMUNE STIMULANTS:

Blessed Thistle, Milk Thistle, Cinchona (+Pluto), Pau D’Arco (+Pluto), Nettles, Rue (+Pluto), Plantain leaf, Quassia, Gentian, Indigo.

CULINARY:

Aloe, Basil, Black Pepper, Bay Laurel, Cashew, Chives, Cumin, Cayenne, Coriander, Garlic, Onions, Paprika, Parsley, Mustard, Marjoram, Radish.

RESINS + OILS:

Benzoin, Dragons Blood, Castor Bean, Palo Santo

VISIONARY:

Anemone, Juniper (+Jupiter), Palo Santo (+Pluto), Wormwood (+Pluto), Indigo

[linksthoughtbrambles]

BRAMBLES CONGRATS ON 500 THATS AMAZINGGG. For my request how about Zelda taking care of a sick Link (any zelink, maybe even shink👀)

No Expectations

An Ocarina of Time one-shot, Shink, rated T, ~3000 words, whump, hurt/comfort though perhaps not in the usual sense, also on ao3.

Sheik stared down at the Hero of Idiocy.

His entire body was one massive, inflamed bruise, his eyes swollen shut, lips split from repeated impacts. He had at least three broken ribs—and a concussion, obviously. If Sheik hadn’t pulled him out of there, he’d have become yet another skeleton adorning the depths of the ancient Shadow Temple, his bones pounded into the earth by hands too cursed to be seen.

He clearly hadn’t seen it – not until the last minute, when he’d almost run out of fight.

Irritating as his fairy was, she should have screamed louder.

‘Hey! Listen!’

Hey, fairy—fly in his pouch and hand him the damn lens if he’s too busy getting pummeled to think of it himself.

Now, Navi flitted nervously about Link’s head.

“Off with you,” Sheik said.

The fairy tinkled.

“He’s bandaged as much as will help and I have the witch’s potions. You hovering won’t help.”

She tinkled again, wavering wildly up and down.

Sheik had the distinct impression he’d been told likewise. “I’m not hovering,” he said. “I’m tending. Now, out. Why don’t you go eat—whatever it is you normally eat.”

That was met with furious, high-pitched buzzing.

Sheik took out a bottle.

Navi spluttered fairy-dust as she whizzed out the open casement.

Sheik smirked. It was the only amusement he felt all day, before or after; getting the viscous red potion down Link’s unconscious throat proved non-trivial, and every time his breathing paused blood roared like forest-fire in Sheik’s ears.

He managed to keep Link’s bandages clean and, thankfully, free of any sign of festering. There was little to be done about the crushing injuries but wait for his body to heal itself—with a little help from water and the medicines, of course. Sheik turned the narrow table in the room into a miniature apothecary and requested broth from the innkeeper with each meal.  He’d be damned if he wouldn’t have something Link could eat the instant he woke.

More than 24 hours later, Sheik stood mincing herbs for a poultice, glowering at the green issuance from the leaves as it stained his fingers.

How could he trust Link to prevail after this? Sheik had held almost entirely back—the sword’s wielder needed to become a true master of his martial craft. He couldn’t be coddled.

Sheik slid the herbs into the mortar with the others and began grinding them into a thick paste with unnecessary viciousness. It smelled delicious, and he glowered harder as a sudden hunger pang hit him.

The pestle ground to a halt when a second, much louder stomach-growl occurred behind him.

Sheik turned to find Link watching with bleary eyes, dark between slits in puffy lids, his swollen lips parted, his expression confused if anything, though difficult to read amid all that distortion.

Anger roiled upward from Sheik’s abdomen and settled as a red heat in his head. It narrowed his eyes and wrinkled his nose, though his mask hid that part.

“So,” Sheik said. “You’re awake.”

Link licked his lips and winced.

Sheik set the mortar down with deliberate delicacy, held by its rim in his fingertips and released with an exaggerated opening of his full hand. He would not rage at Link. He would make it very very clear Link had screwed up.

“It’s you,” Link said, his voice a pale whisper.

Sheik’s brow pinched.

The hunger growl repeated itself.

Sheik grimaced and reached for the now-lukewarm chicken broth he’d kept lidded. He brought it over, slid an arm beneath Link’s shoulders, and began upward pressure.

Link groaned.

“It won’t be so bad once you’re propped,” Sheik said flatly.

A few groans, gasps, and winces later, Link was upright enough on pillows to sip from the cup. Sheik had been prepared to stop him from drinking too fast, but Link didn’t seem able, anyway. He took so long, Sheik’s shoulder got sore from holding the cup to his lips even though he only managed a quarter of it.

Link leaned his head fully back, neck craning toward the ceiling, his eyes moving as though reading words written there above them.  “Thank you,” he said

Shiek’s nose wrinkled invisibly once more. “You’re…” an idiot… “welcome.”

In two more days, Link could sit up briefly by himself. Sheik fed him and tended to his wounds, but spoke very little, and when he did it was all practicality. He kept catching little snatches of expressions on Link’s face—ones he wiped clear when Sheik would turn fully to face him: his brows pinched—a slight lifting of his cheeks, with no smile—a dusting of red visible despite his bruises—a swallow.

Nerves and confusion, it seemed.

“You’re angry with me,” Link said to Sheik’s back.

All movement in the room ceased.

“It took you this long to figure that out?” Sheik asked matter-of-factly, careful to keep any heat out of his voice.

“No,” Link said. “It took me this long to say it.”

Sheik found himself taking a long, deep breath and sighing, slow, his eyes shut, a stinging sensation beginning in them he tried to crush right out of existence. That would give the game away entirely. He knew what he sounded like when he cried, and it wasn’t what people expected to hear. Even the tears—those weren’t Sheik enough. Impa would be furious with him.

His eyes squeezed further shut.  He shook his head and leaned, both palms flat on the edge of the table.

“Sheik?” Link asked on a quiet, high pitch.

He just shook his damn head.

“I was so glad to see you,” Link said. “When I woke up.”

Sheik turned just enough to side-eye him.

He was still reclining on the pillows, his head turned to face Sheik but resting. “The last thing I thought before I went out was…”

Link’s mouth kept opening, just a little, with no sound.

Sheik huffed. “That you should’ve taken the damn lens out of your pocket?”

Link blinked rapidly for a solid three seconds. Then he broke into a smile he was clearly trying to fight, the left side of his mouth twitching insistently while his lower lip rose as if to clamp the top one in place. His face kept turning redder, and the tiny snort of laughter which escaped Link twitched a corner of Sheik’s mouth upward despite himself.

Link’s laughter burst out, mixed with painful wheezes as he held his battered ribs, and Sheik’s gut insisted on shaking with impossible, ridiculous, unwise laughter. It was madness to take Link’s life-threatening error lightly. Insane. It did take him too long to figure things out.

“Y- you-“ Sheik said, trying to break through his own laughter and failing, tears now streaming freely down his eyelids to his face mask, excusable as hilarity, though the shuddering in his abdomen insisted on being more than that.

Link calmed before Sheik did.

He did try to stop it. He splayed a hand over the top half of his face, his eyes shut.

Link had been breathing softly, then caught his breath a few times. “Hey,” Link said.

He said it like that.

Sheik fought not to curl in on himself.  His his muscles tautened like harpstrings.

“Come here,” Link said. “Please.”

Sheik tapped his foot.

“Please?” Link asked. His voice was far too gentle. Sheik removed his hand in time to see Link pat the edge of the bed.

Sheik ground his teeth.

But the feet beneath him took him there.

He sat, the mattress denting more than it seemed like it should for a person his size.  His muscles trembled with the effort of remaining together.

Link held his hand out, palm open. Sheik stared at it, then at Link, who nodded. Sheik held his own hand out, confused until Link clasped it in his own, his grip firm despite his off-color skin.

Sheik did not gasp.

“There’s something else I took a long time to say,” Link said, his words very soft. They stopped Sheik’s breath entirely. He watched, transfixed—horrified—elated—as Link’s other hand approached his mask.

“This okay?” Link asked.

The shape Sheik’s head drew was a circular war between a nod and a shake.  Link’s hand flinched back a hair.

“If it’s not, I- I’ll-“

A tiny sound escaped Sheik and mortified him instantly: high, soft, and pleading. He felt as though his skin had become the shade of his irises.

“Does that mean you want me to?”

Sheik shut his eyes in frustration with himself. He leaned a fraction closer to Link’s hand.

His fingers sent shivers down Sheik’s tense nerves as he gently eased the cloth down.

Sheik spent long moments just breathing.

“It is you,” Link whispered.

When Sheik finally opened his eyes, the smile on Link’s face was the most breathtaking he’d ever seen on him, even with his split lips and mottled skin.

“I almost took too long,” Link said. “I thought…” his smile turned sad as his free hand hovered between himself and Sheik. “I thought I would die without telling you.”

An unsteady puff of air left Sheik’s mouth. “That I’m Zelda? I already knew that.”

Link laughed, too, a calm huff. “Kind of. But, no… that’s… not it. At least, it’s not all.” Suddenly Link was struggling to sit upright. Sheik helped him on instinct, his clasped hand anchoring Link’s and pulling him upward. Link grunted his pain, but he stayed up, now much closer to Sheik.

“I was surprised at first, and confused,” Link said, his voice now shaking.

Sheik shook, too. “About what?”

A small smile touched Link’s face. “By how attracted I was to you,” he said.

All that red drained from Sheik’s face. He wouldn’t be surprised to look in the mirror and find his eyes had de-reddened too.

“I was always hoping to see you,” Link said. “Around every corner. You seemed to always know where I was or- at least where I would be, but I could never find you when I tried.” He laughed, its flutters nervous. “I was hoping you’d still be in Kakariko when I left the temple, but then…”

Link seemed to deflate. His head hung, shaking side to side, his shoulders slumped. “I failed you.”

Sheik wanted to say he hadn’t, but it just wasn’t true. It was part of his anger.

“Impa…didn’t come out either, did she?”

Sheik’s lips quivered.

“I- am so sorry,” Link said, his chin weak.

“Everything has its time,” Sheik said.

A few puffs of halfhearted laughter left Link. “Except me,” he said.

“You nearly did,” Sheik hissed.

“…Yeah. Yeah, I did. I shouldn’t’ve joked about that.” He gave Sheik a sheepish look.  “I wasn’t smart. I rushed in. I was trying to catch up to Impa. I didn’t prepare anywhere near as well as I should have and I was trying to make up for lost- lost time- finding the lens. I don’t know why I didn’t even think to look through it when I got smashed into the ground repeatedly.”

“Probably because you were too busy getting smashed into the ground repeatedly,” Sheik said.

“But…you found me.”

“I followed as soon as the village wasn’t burning.”

“Why this time and not the others?”

Sheik gave him a long look.

“…Do you always follow me?”

“Yes,” he said, very quietly.

Link leaned closer and closer. Their bangs met first—then their foreheads. “So…if I turn around…why don’t I see you.”

“I’m good at hiding.”

“Why hide from me?”

“To stay strong.”

“You can’t be strong with me?”

“I can’t be seen to be-“ Sheik bit his lip, taking a calming breath. “You must understand. No one knows who I am. I can’t seem to be interested in you.”

Link raised on eyebrow. Sheik’s cheeks flushed at the same rate as Link’s mouth curling upward. “So…you’re interested in me.”

“Of course I am,” Sheik hissed. “You and I are the keys to ending Ganondorf’s evil reign!”

“Oh, I see. So you can’t seem to care about how I’m doing.”

“Exactly.”

“Are you sure that’s all it is? Because you teaching me all those teleportation songs sure seems like you care about how I’m doing. In the battle for Hyrule, I mean.”

“No one saw me teach you those.”

“Oh, so it’s okay if no one sees.”

“Of course.”

Link was smiling so slyly at him. He could think of one (unwise) way to wipe that smirk right off his face, and it made him grip Link’s still-clasped hand much harder.

“Ouch,” Link said.

Sheik did not apologize. “You yourself said you were- confused. Surprised. You can’t have immediately known who I was.”

Link reached up to brush a strand of hair from his eye. “No. Not right away.”

“But you were attracted.”

Link nodded.

Sheik registered those eyes of his wandering all over his face. His heart sped when they lingered longer on his lips than they should have. “You are not the only person who would think it odd.”

Link snorted. “There’s a difference between me coming to terms with things about myself and some jerk being judgy.”

“It isn’t about judgement. It’s about expectations. I am a man.”  Sheik stared hard at him, eyebrows shot way up, daring Link to challenge him.  “And if I behave in a way contrary to people’s expectations, it will be noticed. I can’t afford a doubt which would whisper in Ganondorf’s ear.”

Link chuckled. “You think that’s more likely to tip him off than the music lessons?”

Sheik shoved his face right up to Link’s, eye-to-eye and nose-to-nose, glaring. “I had to do that. No getting around it. Riskier to try and pass it off to someone else.”

Something changed in Link’s expression, then. It reminded Sheik of something, but he couldn’t place what.

“Okay,” Link said. “If- you think it’s a bad idea, I won’t push you.”

Sheik’s eyes stung again.

“I just- wanted to make sure I told you.” Link huffed again, half a laugh but also sad. “Before my time actually comes.” He reached for Sheik’s hand and unclasped it from him—and placed an extremely gentle, chaste kiss to its heel.

Sheik didn’t let any sound out.

His hands came to rest in his lap, but Link’s went to the bed on either side of him. He was trembling hard.

“You…shouldn’t sit up so long,” Sheik said, annoyed with himself.

“I’m alright.” Link said.

Sheik watched the wielder of the Master Sword shake—not out of fear: out of pain. More than one kind.

It occurred to Sheik that he, on occasion, could also be an idiot.

“I didn’t realize,” he found himself saying, “the mistake I was making when I threw you the ocarina.”

Link looked back up.

“I should’ve taken it with me. Impa and I could’ve taken it with us to the ends of the earth. Maybe we could’ve destroyed it. Ganondorf might eventually have found another way in, but he also may have grown old and died before he did. It would’ve spared Hyrule. It would’ve spared you. I…” Sheik swallowed, and he just let it happen this time—Link already knew. Whatever expectations he might’ve had didn’t matter.

And if Sheik was honest with himself, Link not having figured it out had been part of his anger, too. How could he not have known Sheik was Zelda?

And yet how could Sheik expect him to figure out something kept so tight to his chest?

It turns out he had, anyway.

Maybe it didn’t take Link all that long to figure things out. Maybe the problem was the time it took to choose.

The back of Link’s finger brushed first one tear, then another, from Sheik’s cheeks.

“I made the same mistake,” Link said. “I opened the door for him.” Link’s hand came to rest on Sheik’s cheek, and it changed something in Sheik’s entire body. His back wanted to arch, his breath begged to speed, and something warm and hazy seemed to enclose his thoughts, encouraging him to discount everything he’d said to Link in the past ten minutes.

“Neither of us is perfect,” Link said, his thumb caressing Sheik’s cheek, “but I love you just the way you are. No exceptions, and-“ Link smiled softly- “no expectations.”

Sheik found himself holding Link’s hand to his face, his arm pressing Link’s to his side, and realizing expectations had, in fact, been his problem. He’d expected Link to do all this alone—thought he needed to, to prepare for what was coming. Ganondorf was far more deadly than any of the creatures inhabiting the corrupted temples, and Link needed to be ready. Sheik was already ready, wasn’t he?  He hadn’t spent 7 years sealed in the Sacred Realm asleep. He’d trained and fought and grown and lived for nothing but the moment he could free Hyrule from its tyrant.

Yet neither he nor Link would succeed in that final endeavor alone. They would need both parts of the Triforce to overcome Ganondorf—as well as Sheik’s innate magic and Link’s truly extrarordinary strength and prowess.

Even Impa had been overcome by the evil spirit of shadows alone.

“Maybe,” Sheik said, astonished at the fluctuations in his own voice, “I should’ve- stepped in. A lot earlier than I did.”

“It’s okay,” Link said.

Sheik knew he meant it. He swept the tip of his nose against Link’s, a soft touch.

Then, they were kissing.

Sheik didn’t quite understand how it began, but Link’s mouth was on his, his hand still on Sheik’s cheek while the other slid against the small of Sheik’s back. Sheik buried his fingers in Link’s hair and curled an arm around Link’s shoulders, pressing him closer, the two of them making sounds of mingled relief, desire, and-

Pain?

Sheik gasped, inwardly cursing himself as he released the pressure on Link, who was chuckling.

“Ouch,” Link said.

“Maybe you’d better lay down-“

“Yeaaaah.”

Sheik helped him ease back down to the pillows and Link grasped his hand, kissing the backs of each knuckle. Sheik huffed flushed laughs at each one, eventually extracting himself while Link smiled at him.

“You,” Sheik said, “need rest.”

Link shrugged, then winced.

“Ha. See?”

“Yeah, I know.” Link adjusted himself lower on the pillows. “Are you still mad at me?”

Sheik studied him a long moment. “No,” he said, shaking his head. “I’m not sure I was to begin with, truly.”

Sheik waved a hand at Link’s confused face. “Rest. I’ll ponder my inner workings. Don’t worry about it.”

He went back to preparing a salve for Link’s eyes and lips. This time, he smiled at the smooth concoction, imagining the look on Link’s face when he applied it—an incredible relief from the near-constant scowl he’d worn these past three days…and seven years.

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[Thanks for the ask, Ace! This just kept getting longer 😂].

[cardicoven]

🌿Rosemary Devotional - Day 4: Mundane Properties.

Culinary Properties. Rosemary is one of the most prized herbs used in cooking, especially in Mediterranean cuisine. It is used to flavour various dishes, both sweet and savoury, but is most popular in dressings for meats. Rosemary is found in the French herb blends bouquet garni and herbes de Provence as well as in seasoning blends for lamb, roasted vegetables, and various Mediterranean dishes. The leaves have a bitter taste which compliments fatty foods like lamb and oily fish. Rosemary leaves contain about 1 to 2.5% essential oils and the main flavour of rosemary comes from the aromatic compounds “eucalyptol” and “alpha pinene” which are described as camphor-like and piney respectively.

Narbonne honey from France mostly comes from bees feeding on rosemary blossoms.

Use in Beauty and Cosmetics. Rosemary flowers and leaves contain an essential oil which has a strong aromatic fragrance, making it a popular ingredient in perfumery, cosmetics, hair products and incense burners.

Rosemary has strong antioxidant properties and contains iron, calcium, and phytonutrients so it is added to hair care products to provide hydration and protection from sun damage. Medicinal Properties. The herb has been hailed since ancient times for its medicinal properties. Rosemary was traditionally used to help alleviate muscle pain, improve memory, boost the immune and circulatory system, and promote hair growth and is a good source of iron, calcium, and vitamin B-6. The leaves and flowers of rosemary can be used to make a tea, thought to relieve headaches, colic, colds, and depression. Rosemary also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. 

It was used in traditional European herbal remedies for a variety of ailments, including wounds, eczema, poor appetite, and asthma. Modern research have shown that rosemary may improve a person’s concentration, performance, speed, and accuracy and, to a lesser extent, their mood. Other studies suggest that Rosemary may slow brain aging and could possibly protect against macular degeneration. Rosemary can affect the activity of some medications, including:

Anticoagulant drugs: These include blood-thinning medications, such as Warfarin, Aspirin, and Clopidogrel.

ACE inhibitors: These are used for treating high blood pressure. They include lisinopril (Zestril), fosinopril (Monopril), captopril (Capoten), and enalapril (Vasotec).

Diuretics: These increase the passing of urine and include hydrocholorothiazide and furosemide (Lasix).

Lithium: This is used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression. Rosemary can act as a diuretic and cause lithium to reach toxic levels in the body.

Sources: McCormick Science Institute : Kew : Medical New Today : Herbalist's Primer by Anna Urbanek

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21 Days of Herbs

Day 14: Licorice Root

Origin: Licorice root is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia and has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years.

Benefits:

Soothes the digestive system, reducing acid reflux and heartburn.

Has anti-inflammatory properties and helps with skin conditions such as eczema.

Supports respiratory health by easing coughs and sore throats.

May have antiviral properties and support immune health.

Side Effects:

Prolonged use of licorice can cause high blood pressure and low potassium levels.

Can interact with medications for blood pressure and heart conditions.

Additional Information: Learn more at Mayo Clinic on Licorice Root.

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An Urgent Appeal from Gaza: The Story of Faraj Abu Aoudeh’s Family

I am Faraj Abuodeh, a father to a newborn child whom I have not yet seen or held due to undergoing cancer treatment outside Gaza. While I battle my illness, my family endures an unimaginable humanitarian crisis.

My family was displaced from Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza after our five-story home was destroyed. We sought refuge in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, but the suffering did not end there. Just two months after our displacement, my father was martyred, adding to our pain and sorrow.

My large family consists of 50 members, including my married siblings, their children, and my married sisters with their husbands. We are all living together in makeshift tents that provide no protection from the harsh cold of winter or the scorching summer heat.

Among us are 13 young children who desperately need milk and diapers, but we are struggling to provide them due to a severe lack of resources. The family faces hunger daily, often surviving on nothing but thyme and dried herbs, which has led to a deterioration in our health. Today, my sister was admitted to the hospital due to infections caused by consuming unhealthy food.

My 54-year-old mother suffers from high blood pressure and heart disease. For months now, she has been unable to walk due to a cartilage problem and urgently requires medical care and surgery, but the dire circumstances prevent us from seeking proper treatment.

Our urgent and essential needs today include:

Nutritious food and clean water for all family members.

Milk and diapers for the young children.

Winter clothes and warm blankets to protect us from the severe cold.

Tents and tarpaulins to improve our temporary living conditions.

Cooking utensils and gas for heating and preparing meals.

Basic medicines and medical supplies for the sick and injured.

Solar-powered lighting due to the constant power outages.

Hygiene supplies to prevent the spread of diseases in these unsanitary conditions.

I call upon people of goodwill and humanitarian organizations to lend a helping hand to my family, which is facing hunger, cold, and a slow death. Gaza is crying out for help, and my family is just one of many enduring unimaginable hardships.

https://gofund.me/c0774e2f

Faraj Abuodeh

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"High blood pressure is our body’s response to the environment and the structural stresses we navigate daily. The body reflects the constant accumulation of stressors and their impact as they become integrated into our daily lives. It is sad to think that we may not even be familiar with how our bodies feel without stress. High blood pressure can also be the body’s response to going against the grain, swimming against the current, and not going with the flow. If we are continually directing everything that goes on around us, we cannot flow. Being a perfectionist reflects on heart health. Trust in your heart, and let it lead you to where you are supposed to be. In cases of high blood pressure, I remind my clients to center rest. Rest is radical in a world that rewards productivity. Often we are overreaching, overachieving, and overcomplicating our lives instead of just being. In my practice I have seen many people with issues connected to the heart have jobs in leadership or activism roles that lead to the heart’s overextension. To heal, the heart takes conscious work to develop new patterns that instill rest, sitting still, and finding and connecting to pleasure instead of constantly pressing forward. I remind my clients of this simple notion, the notion of being. [...]

Stress-Free Tea

This tea recipe is a preventative to stressors, and it is a great tea to relax the nerves and calm the heart when needed. It can be taken at bedtime, although the herbs do not have strong sleepinducing properties. I drink this tea throughout the day while working on stressful deadlines or needing to center myself when dealing with a heavy workload. It is a beneficial formula when healing high blood pressure. Yield: 4 cups (940 ml)

2 tablespoons (4 g) dried linden flowers

1 tablespoon (2 g) dried rose

1 tablespoon (2 g) dried hawthorn leaves and flowers

1 tablespoon (3 g) dried chamomile flowers

1 tablespoon (3 g) dried rosemary Honey (optional)

Place all the ingredients in a 1-quart (1L) wide-mouth mason jar. Pour boiling water over the herbs and fill the jar. Let the herbs infuse for at least 25 minutes, then strain off the plant material. Retain the tea, and discard the plants, or add it to a bath or footbath. If you desire, sweeten your tea with honey and enjoy it throughout your day. When stored in the fridge, herbal tea can last for 2 days.

Contraindications: Work with a doctor to use hawthorn if you are on heart medication, have ulcers, or have colitis. Do not use sprayed roses, or hybrid roses without scent or soul. Avoid long-term use of linden flowers, or if the user is allergic to it's pollen. If using rosemary honey, during pregnancy, avoid in large doses. Chamomile has no contraindications. However it does not support the first trimester of pregnancy. Be careful if taking antianxiety or other calming medications. More than 2 cups (475 ml) of the infusion can act as an emetic (make you throw up)."

— The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism: Transform, Heal, and Remember with the Power of Plants and Ancestral Medicine by Karen M. Rose.

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Holistic Ayurvedic Approaches for Managing High Blood Pressure

Ayurvedic treatment for high blood pressure offers a natural and holistic approach to managing this common health concern. In Ayurveda, high blood pressure, or hypertension, is often linked to imbalances in the doshas, particularly pitta and vata. This ancient system of medicine aims to restore balance and promote overall well-being through personalized treatments and lifestyle modifications.

Ayurvedic remedies for high blood pressure include the use of specific herbs such as arjuna, ashwagandha, and punarnava, known for their cardiovascular benefits and stress-reducing properties. Additionally, incorporating dietary adjustments like reducing salt intake, increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables, and avoiding processed foods can significantly impact blood pressure levels.

Complementary practices such as yoga, meditation, and pranayama (breathing exercises) are also essential components of Ayurvedic treatment, helping to reduce stress and improve heart health. Blood pressure treatment in Ayurveda focuses on addressing the root cause of hypertension rather than just the symptoms, promoting long-term health and prevention. For those seeking natural and sustainable methods to manage high blood pressure, Ayurvedic treatment for high blood pressure provides a comprehensive approach that not only alleviates symptoms but also enhances overall quality of life.

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Best Ayurveda treatment for cholesterol 

Ayurveda does not view cholesterol in the same way that Western medicine does. Medas is a dhatu (tissue) in Ayurveda that may be related to cholesterol or adipose tissue and may support various circulatory channels (shrotas) within the body.

There are two kinds of shrotas:

Sukshma shrotas (subtle)

Sthula shrotas (heavy).

While micro shrotas help transport nutrients and waste to and from cells, larger shrotas (veins and arteries) transport blood into and out of the heart. Cholesterol plays an important role in this process by lubricating the channels.

So, healthy cholesterol is not only important for health, but it is also necessary. However, when Ama (toxins) levels in fat tissue rise, the channels may become clogged. A more dangerous type of Ama, known as Amavisha, develops when Ama is present in the body for an extended period of time. When Amavisha is not cleansed for an extended period of time, it may begin to mix with the dhatu (body tissues) and mala (waste). This mix-up could harm the shrotas and lead to health issues like high cholesterol, heart problems, high blood pressure, and stroke.

However, Ayurveda recognizes that high cholesterol levels can lead to various health issues, including heart disease and stroke. According to Ayurvedic practitioners, high cholesterol is caused by an imbalance in the body’s doshas, particularly the Kapha dosha.

Ayurveda recommends a combination of dietary and lifestyle changes, as well as the use of natural remedies, to manage high cholesterol levels. Ayurveda recommends reducing the consumption of fatty and oily foods, increasing the consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, and incorporating more spices and herbs into the diet.

Regular exercise, stress management techniques, and the use of natural remedies such as herbs like Guggulu, arjuna, and shilajit, which have traditionally been used to lower cholesterol levels, are also recommended by Ayurveda.

It should be noted that Ayurveda should only be practiced under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner and should not be used in place of conventional medical care.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT / Best Ayurveda treatment for cholesterol 

Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine from India, offers various treatments and lifestyle recommendations for managing cholesterol levels. Here are some Ayurvedic approaches that may help:

Diet: Follow a balanced and nutritious diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, and lean proteins. Avoid processed foods, fried foods, excessive salt, and sugar.

Herbal Remedies: Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna): This herb is known for its cardioprotective properties and may help lower cholesterol levels. b. Guggul (Commiphora mukul): Guggul is commonly used in Ayurveda for managing high cholesterol. It helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) levels while increasing good cholesterol (HDL) levels. Triphala: This herbal blend, consisting of three fruits (Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki), is believed to have cholesterol-lowering effects and promotes overall well-being.

Lifestyle Recommendations Regular Exercise: Engage in physical activities such as walking, jogging, yoga, or any other form of exercise for at least 30 minutes a day to improve metabolism and manage cholesterol levels. Stress Management: Practice stress-reducing techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga to lower stress levels, which can contribute to high cholesterol. Weight Management: Maintain a healthy weight as excess weight can contribute to high cholesterol levels.

4. Ayurvedic Treatments: Panchakarma: Panchakarma is a detoxification and rejuvenation therapy that may be recommended by Ayurvedic practitioners to eliminate toxins from the body and promote overall health. Abhyanga: This is a form of Ayurvedic massage using warm herbal oils. It is believed to improve circulation, reduce stress, and support overall well-being.

Changes in Diet and Lifestyle / Best Ayurveda treatment for cholesterol 

As previously stated, it is critical to manage Kapha in order to control cholesterol. In this case, a Kapha-balancing diet is essential. Furthermore, a sedentary lifestyle may be harmful to one’s cholesterol levels. Excess calories, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, and engaging in regular workouts can all help your body eliminate toxins. This can lower your body’s Ama levels. As a result, Amavisha will decrease, allowing cholesterol to lubricate and support the nutrient transportation and waste elimination processes more efficiently.

Heat therapy can also aid in the reduction of LDL (bad cholesterol) levels in the body.

Drink Green Tea

Green tea contains a lot of polyphenols. These are chemical compounds that aid in blood pressure control and the health and flexibility of blood vessels. This promotes proper blood flow throughout the body. Drinking green tea twice a day can provide significant benefits because polyphenols not only help lower LDL cholesterol but can also increase HDL levels in the body.

The removal of bad cholesterol aids in keeping your shrotas clean, lubricated, and flexible.

Coriander Seeds

Coriander seeds have long been included in a variety of Ayurvedic remedies. This is due to the high levels of folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin C in these seeds. Because of these nutrients, coriander seeds are an excellent remedy for hastening your body’s detoxification process. In terms of application, you can soak one teaspoon of coriander seeds in a glass of water overnight. You can remove the seeds in the morning and drink the water sip by sip. When consumed on a regular basis, this can help cleanse your system and remove excess Ama.

Coriander also has Kapha balancing properties, which can help with cholesterol management.

Fenugreek Seeds

Methi seeds, also known as fenugreek seeds, have long been used to flavor food. However, its applications extend beyond that. Since ancient times, fenugreek seeds have been used for their medicinal properties. This seed is high in Vitamin E and has anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Saponins are abundant in fenugreek seeds. These glycosidic compounds aid in the elimination of bad cholesterol from the body, thereby improving blood flow. Half a spoon of fenugreek seeds, taken twice a day, can help with all types of cholesterol issues.

An Amla Every Day

Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a fruit native to the Indian subcontinent. Amla’s high Vitamin C and polyphenol content is one of its best qualities. And we can see how it would be ideal for dealing with the effects of high cholesterol.

A study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology estimated its efficacy and potential. According to the research, Amla’s cholesterol-lowering effects can be compared to those of clinically prescribed drugs.

To reap the benefits, consume at least one to two Amla fruits per day. This could be your ideal Ayurvedic cholesterol treatment.

Foods to Avoid If You Have High Cholesterol / Best Ayurveda treatment for cholesterol 

High cholesterol is a health condition that is largely determined by the foods you consume or do not consume. While the foods mentioned in the preceding sections can help manage and lower cholesterol, the foods listed below can worsen it.

Avoid eating the following foods to help manage your cholesterol:

Processed or deli-style meats (such as gammon, bacon, and salami)

Foods that have been deep-fried.

Foods that have been processed (such as biscuits and pastries).

Pizzas and burgers are examples of fast food/junk food.

Meat fats and chicken skin.

Copha, ghee, and lard.

Oil from palm trees.

Herbal Supplements to Lower Cholesterol

Previously, Ayurveda linked cholesterol imbalance to Kapha dosha. According to Ayurveda, when Kapha levels in the body fall below optimal and Ama levels rise, toxins mix with the tissues and attack the shrotas.

Ayurvedic medicine, on the other hand, has a list of herbs that are said to have the potential to manage high cholesterol conditions. While it may be difficult to find herbs that quickly lower cholesterol, the following herbs may help manage it:

Haritaki, Guggul, Amalaki, Shilajit (Suddha), Bibhitaki, Arjuna, and Triphala are all commonly used herbs in Ayurveda for their various medicinal properties. Here’s a brief explanation of each:

Haritaki:

Also known as Terminalia chebula, Haritaki is a fruit that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It is considered a powerful rejuvenating herb and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including constipation, respiratory issues, and digestive problems. Haritaki is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial properties.

Guggul:

Guggul is a resin derived from the Commiphora mukul tree and is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat high cholesterol, obesity, and arthritis. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and studies have shown that it can help lower cholesterol levels.

Amalaki:

Also known as Indian Gooseberry, Amalaki is a fruit that is rich in Vitamin C and has been used in Ayurveda for its various medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is commonly used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin disorders.

Shilajit (Suddha):

Shilajit is a sticky resin found in the Himalayan mountains and is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine as a general tonic. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat a variety of conditions, including fatigue, stress, and high blood pressure.

Bibhitaki:

Bibhitaki is a fruit that is commonly used in Ayurveda to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin disorders. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is also used as a rejuvenating herb.

Arjuna:

 Arjuna is a tree whose bark is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat cardiovascular problems. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to strengthen the heart, reduce blood pressure, and improve circulation.

Triphala:

Triphala is a combination of three fruits – Amalaki, Haritaki, and Bibhitaki – and is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine as a digestive tonic. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat constipation, digestive issues, and skin disorders. Triphala is also believed to have a rejuvenating effect on the body.

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When we hear the word "diet." we immediately think about restricting the list of foods and adding some expensive types of salads into our daily diet. Ayurveda's perspective is broader in the sense of diet. It rather focuses on when to eat, how much to eat, and, most notably, the combination of food you are consuming based on your body's dosha.

The ancient text of Ayurveda has a brief explanation of food. Ayurveda comprises two words, Ayu(life) and Veda(knowledge), which deal with diverse parts of overall health. Ahara (food) is considered one of the three pillars of life; the other two are sleep and regulated sexual life. Ayurveda views metabolism as the key to good health.

There's an Ayurvedic proverb, "When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need."

From the point of view of Ayurveda, the term "superfood" most likely does not refer to a particular species of plants but rather to the foods, herbs, and spices that serve an individual's specific health requirements at any given time.

Based on a few common features of foods and herbs that are considered superfoods, we have listed down few as follows:

Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Ghee, or clarified butter, is one of the best foods for reviving and increasing longevity. It helps with digestion and helps calm the mind. Ghee is an excellent medium for transporting nutrients from other foods to the tissues due to its high absorption rate.

Dates and Figs

Dates and figs are prized for their high energy content. They also aid in tissue formation and are packed with Iron and fibre. Every day, eat one or two.

Try this remedy to combat everyday fatigue:

Ingredients:

2 figs

3 dates

2 cardamom

1 tpsn of ghee

1 ripe banana

Soak all the ingredients overnight, excluding ghee and ripe banana—Peel cardamom and almonds. Deseed the dates. Mix the ingredients, add a half glass of water and blend it. Drink it on an empty stomach or after your morning cup of tea or coffee.

Almonds

Almonds are good for increasing strength and vitality by consuming several almonds daily. Ayurveda advises blanching and peeling almonds because the skins contain a small amount of toxic material.

Mung Beans (Green Lentils)

Mung beans are one of the best legumes because they are easy to digest and good for your health. They are helpful when people are ill or when they need light food. When combined with rice or other grains, mung beans provide a nourishing and wholesome diet.

Ginger

Ginger is known as "the universal medicine" it advances great absorption and helps eliminate ama (toxins) from the body. The flavour and effects of dried ground ginger are more intense. Eat a thin slice of fresh ginger with salt and honey one-half hour before a meal to aid digestion.

Green Leafy Vegetables

Vegetables with green leaves are both nourishing and purifying. Their bitter taste helps skin conditions, balances blood sugar, and stimulates the liver. Spinach, turnip, broccoli, and numerous other green leafy vegetables are high in nutrients and act as an antioxidant in the body. The dark green leafy vegetable is a powerful source of Iron and can be eaten crudely or cooked. Use a little ghee for cooking.

Red Rice

Red rice has many benefits, and the reddish colour of this rice is received from its antioxidant, anthocyanin. Generally, it is found in purple or red vegetables. Red rice is loaded with Iron and fibre, and it is good for reducing inflammation. It helps to lower blood pressure, maintain blood sugar levels, and is very effective in weight loss.

Takeaway:

Adding wholesome foods to your daily diet is what we need to pay attention to, and rest remains good. To obtain optimal health, we must watch what we consume daily and add every nutrient our body needs.

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Dietary supplements for weight loss

Melt your body fat. And lose weight in a natural way. These may be catchy slogans, but are they really yielding results?

It can be difficult to counter the temptation to promise to lose weight quickly. Won't weight loss supplements lose anything but your money? Are these products safe?

What are supplements?

Dietary supplements are sold as health aids. It is an oral product. Its common components include vitamins, minerals, fiber, caffeine, herbs and other plants.

Some of the most well-known supplements claim to be able to improve nutrition, increase energy level, build muscle, or burn fat.

Supplements are not seen as medications. They are not produced to treat or cure diseases.

How to organize dietary supplements?

Companies that manufacture dietary supplements are responsible for the safety of their products. Such companies must ensure that their products are free of contaminants and labeled with accurate information.

Dietary supplements do not need to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. But if the supplement is found to be unsafe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may issue warnings or request that it be withdrawn from the market.

The FDA may take action against companies that publish false or unsubstantiated claims to sell their dietary supplements.

Interpreting Weight Loss Claims

Perhaps it surprises you to learn that supplement makers rarely conduct clinical trials on them. This is part of the reason why there is little scientific evidence proving the effectiveness of supplements in weight loss.

For example, raspberry ketone supplement is marketed as a clinically approved weight-loss product. This claim is supported by one clinical trial.

The trial involved 70 obese adults. And all of them in this experiment underwent a strict diet and training regime. Participants were then randomly divided into two groups, one receiving a placebo and the other receiving a supplement containing raspberry ketone, caffeine, bitter orange extract, ginger and garlic root extract.

The 45 participants in the experiment underweight:

The average weight loss in the supplement group was 4.2 pounds (1.9 kilograms).

The average weight loss in the placebo group was 0.9 pounds (0.4 kilograms).

While these results are interesting, the small size of the trial and its duration of only eight weeks means that the results cannot be reliably generalized in practice. Most importantly, a short trial like this may overlook side effects that only appear after long-term use.

Furthermore, the experiment used a dietary supplement containing many active ingredients. That is why it is impossible to determine which of these components was responsible for weight loss.

Ideally, these preliminary results are tested in much longer trials involving hundreds of participants closely monitored for side effects. The results of such trials would allow for an informed decision as to the safety and efficacy of that product.

Until trial data are available and ready, claims about supplementation and weight loss should be treated with caution.

Understand safety concerns

Just because a product is natural doesn't mean it's necessarily safe. Some supplements are associated with serious problems such as kidney damage, although these accidents are rare.

Supplements may have powerful effects. Ephedra (Ma Huang) was previously used for weight loss. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now blocked it because it is associated with some negative effects such as mood changes, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, stroke, tremor attacks and heart attacks.

Some weight-loss supplements have been shown to contain hidden ingredients, such as prescription drug ingredients, that may have harmful effects.

Search before you buy

If you're considering supplements that help you lose weight, it's important to do your part. Check credible websites, such as those operated by the U.S. Bureau of Dietary Supplements and the National Center for Complementary Medicine and Integrative Health.

Also, be sure to talk to your doctor before taking any dietary supplement. This is especially important if you're having health problems, taking prescription medications, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Supplements to Reduce Cortisol: The Natural Way to Manage Stress

Cortisol, often referred to as the "stress hormone," plays a crucial role in the body's response to stress, inflammation, and metabolism. However, when cortisol levels are chronically elevated, it can lead to negative health effects such as weight gain, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and weakened immunity. 

Fortunately, there are several natural supplements that can help lower cortisol levels and promote overall well-being. In this article, we'll explore the most effective supplements to reduce cortisol, how they work, and their potential benefits.

What is Cortisol?

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It's essential for various bodily functions, including regulating blood sugar levels, supporting metabolism, and reducing inflammation. However, prolonged periods of stress can cause cortisol levels to stay elevated, leading to a condition known as "cortisol imbalance." Chronic stress and high cortisol levels are linked to a variety of health issues, such as anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and even cardiovascular disease.

By taking steps to lower cortisol levels naturally, individuals can reduce the negative effects of chronic stress and improve their quality of life.

Best Supplements to Reduce Cortisol

Several supplements are known for their ability to naturally lower cortisol levels and help the body manage stress. Here are some of the most popular and effective options:

1. Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb, is one of the most well-known supplements for reducing cortisol levels. Studies have shown that ashwagandha can significantly lower cortisol levels, reduce stress, and improve mood. By acting as an adaptogen, ashwagandha helps the body adapt to stress and maintain balance.

Benefits of Ashwagandha:

Reduces cortisol production

Improves stress resilience

Enhances overall well-being

Supports immune function

2. Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola rosea, another adaptogen, is widely used to combat fatigue and stress. Research suggests that Rhodiola can help lower cortisol levels by balancing the stress response, improving mental clarity, and increasing energy levels.

Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea:

Reduces fatigue and burnout

Supports mental focus and clarity

Lowers cortisol in response to stress

Increases resilience to physical and emotional stress

3. Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a phospholipid found in cell membranes that plays a key role in brain health. Research shows that phosphatidylserine supplementation can help reduce cortisol levels, especially after intense physical or mental stress. It also supports cognitive function and may improve mood.

Benefits of Phosphatidylserine:

Reduces cortisol levels, particularly after exercise or stress

Enhances memory and cognitive function

Improves mood and reduces feelings of anxiety

Supports overall brain health

4. Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body, including regulating the stress response. Studies show that magnesium supplementation can help lower cortisol levels and improve the body’s ability to handle stress.

Benefits of Magnesium:

Reduces cortisol production

Promotes relaxation and better sleep

Supports muscle function and recovery

Reduces anxiety and promotes calmness

5. L-Theanine

L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, is known for its calming effects. By promoting relaxation without sedation, L-theanine can help balance cortisol levels and improve focus. Many people use it to reduce stress and anxiety, particularly in high-pressure situations.

Benefits of L-Theanine:

Reduces cortisol during stressful events

Promotes relaxation and focus

Improves sleep quality

Enhances mood and reduces anxiety

6. Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Holy basil, also known as tulsi, is an herb commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has adaptogenic properties that help the body adapt to stress and lower cortisol levels. Studies have found that holy basil can reduce cortisol production and improve overall stress resilience.

Benefits of Holy Basil:

Reduces cortisol and stress

Improves mood and mental clarity

Supports healthy blood sugar levels

Enhances immune function

7. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is not only an immune-boosting nutrient but also a powerful antioxidant that helps regulate cortisol levels. Research indicates that adequate vitamin C intake can help lower cortisol levels during stressful situations, particularly in individuals who experience high physical stress.

Benefits of Vitamin C:

Reduces cortisol levels during stress

Supports the immune system

Acts as a powerful antioxidant

Promotes skin health and healing

8. Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids)

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. Omega-3s can help reduce cortisol levels, particularly during times of emotional or physical stress, by promoting overall hormonal balance and reducing inflammation.

Benefits of Fish Oil (Omega-3s):

Lowers cortisol production

Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress

Supports cardiovascular health

Enhances brain function and mood

How to Choose the Right Supplement for You

Choosing the right supplement to reduce cortisol depends on your specific needs and preferences. If you are dealing with chronic stress, adaptogens like ashwagandha or rhodiola may be most beneficial. If you experience physical stress or fatigue, magnesium or phosphatidylserine might be a good fit. L-theanine is ideal for those who need to reduce anxiety and improve focus.

It’s also important to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen, especially if you have existing health conditions or are taking other medications.

Conclusion

Managing cortisol levels is key to maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle. By incorporating natural supplements like ashwagandha, magnesium, and Rhodiola rosea, you can help your body better cope with stress, reduce anxiety, and promote a sense of calm. Along with lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep, these supplements can be a powerful tool in reducing cortisol and improving overall well-being.

If you're looking to reduce stress and balance your cortisol levels, consider adding these supplements to your daily routine for a healthier, more relaxed life.