The Five Best Herbs to Beat Stress

There are many ways in which chronic stress damages the body. One of the most significant ways is the raising of cortisol levels. Cortisol, actually dubbed “the stress hormone”, stimulates the classic “fight or flight” response, putting stress on your nervous and adrenal systems, raising blood pressure and generally speeding up the aging process.

Fortunately, there is a group of herbs known as adaptogens that make it easier for the body to cope with the demands of daily life, thus reducing stress and the resulting higher cortisol levels. Adaptogens don’t have a particular or specific function, but they are known to …read more