Live Longer and Happier with Rhodiola Herb

Clinical studies on Rhodiola herb reveal that it can help us live longer and happier. First, Rhodiola is suggested to increase lifespan for its anti-ageing and anti-stress benefits.

Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand (prHWY.com) January 7, 2013 - Clinical studies on Rhodiola herb reveal that it can help us live longer and happier. First, Rhodiola is suggested to increase lifespan for its anti-ageing and anti-stress benefits. Second, it has been found to be useful in treating mild to moderate depression. These are perhaps two of the most important Rhodiola benefits ever discovered. After all, who wouldn't want to live a longer and happier life?

Rhodiola rosea also known as "golden root" is a shrubby herb that typically grows in the cold mountains of Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, and the Arctic Circle. According to historical records, the Vikings were the first to use Rhodiola Rosea for its medicinal uses. Rhodiola was used to help them survive extreme stress and fatigue during long campaign periods. On the other side of the world, it was used by the natives of Central Asia in the treatment of common colds and flu. Mongolians were reported to use it for more serious health problems like cancer and tuberculosis. Today, Rhodiola benefit can be a lot more with all of these combined.

One study conducted in the University of California revealed that Rhodiola Rosea extract actually extended the lifespan of fruit flies. According to experts the positive effects of the Rhodiola herb in longevity is due to its strong anti-ageing and anti-oxidant mechanisms. The herb boosts the body's response to stress, a very prominent risk factor. Stress negatively affects energy metabolism, immune functions, and speeds up oxidative stress in the cells. With chronic stress, we experience fatigue or loss of energy, recurrent infections, and the early onset of age-related diseases. Stress even causes fatal medical conditions like heart attack and stroke. By helping the body properly respond to stress both physical and mentally, Rhodiola Rosea extract helps prevent all these health risks for longevity.

Now on the happy part, Rhodiola Rosea supplements are considered natural remedy for depression. Studies on Rhodiola for depression found out that it helps stabilize emotions and encourage positive mood. It is thought to produce its anti-depressant effects in two ways. First, Rhodiola Rosea extract blocks the action of the monoamine oxidase enzyme, which helps in increasing the level of the "feel good" neurotransmitter serotonin. Second, it produces a calming effect on the HPA axis in the brain that connects to the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands produce the stress hormone "cortisol" and over stimulation of the HPA axis leads to more production of this hormone. Patients diagnosed to have depression were observed with high levels of cortisone in the blood.

Perhaps, there are other ways to live longer and happier, but if you want to make sure, go for the clinically tested. Maybe life isn't too short after all, thank God for Rhodiola Rosea.

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