Okay, now … what was I doing? What did I get in this room? Come on, brain. Let’s remember it! What … Oh yes! I don’t know how you are, but I let this dialogue run through my head several times. I certainly don’t remember How many Times that this happened, nor do I want that! Who even thinks about memory loss?
My parents assure me that it is only getting worse. But I have always maintained a different perspective. While I admire a positive attitude and willingness and the willingness to relieve ‘senior moments’, I do not consider an inevitable consequence of aging cognitive decline and memory loss. I really believe that when a person lives in a healthy way and can feed himself a nutrient-tight, phytochemically rich diet of foods and herbs, they can experience a healthy body and mind at any age. As a herbal scientist, I like to know that I can look for botanical strategies to support my body and mind throughout my life. If I remember correctly, I started this message that I had admitted that I often struggle with memory loss. This is what I will add to my personal herbal support protocol to turn that around.
Ginkgo
Many of you have already heard of it Gingko biloba As a herb that supports memory, concentration and ocular health. Gingko has been developing its reputation as a herb for the brain for more than a thousand years. It can help you stay alert all day and more focused on the tasks that are obvious.
Part of his magic is in its flavanoid and terpenoid components. The flavanoids chew free radicals and protect blood vessels, nerve shafts and DNA against damage. The terpenoids relax and expand blood vessels and also reduce stickiness of platelets. These actions have a very positive impact. Our blood flow is like the river system of our body, which stretches waste and is worn nutrients and oxygen. When blood flows well, life flows well.
Eleuthero
Eleutherococcus Senticosis Is also known as Siberian Ginseng and it is an adaptogenic herb of the highest order. Eleuthero is traditionally used to build endurance and to stimulate vital energy, but it does not cause a stimulating effect such as caffeine or even some of the Panax ginsengs.
Eleuthero is a hero for the kidneys, adrenal glands, spleen and immune system. It restores balance and vitality when you are chronically stressed by an acute illness or lifetime trauma, and it is also an ideal ally in starting a new job or project, or learning a new skill. When it comes to strengthening the deep reserves of performance power, Eleuthero is the herb to call.
How to take gingko and eleuthero
Both Ginkgo Leaf and Eleuthero Root make excellent teas, 1-2 teaspoon. per cup of carrot and 1 tablespoons. per cup of leaves. Ginkgo is particularly tasty in this way.
A tincture is also a viable and very practical way to take these remedies all day long on a regular basis.
Contraindications
There are some contra -indications for both herbs. Due to the blood circulation effects of ginkgo, it should not be taken in combination with blood thinning medicines or aspirin. Eleuthero must be avoided by people with irregular heartbeats and with blood pressure that regulates medicines, medicines for blood sugar, anticoagulants and sedatives.
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Written by Christina Bertelli, certified clinical herbalist.
Only for educational purposes. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a disease.
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