Imagine this: You’re working late to finish an important project you’ve been toiling through all week. You’re exhausted, but the deadline is tomorrow; for now rest is not an option. Your focus, stamina, and time are quickly running out, and suddenly you’re stuck reaching for another cup of coffee, soda, or an energy-shot to get you through the night.
If only you had known at the beginning of this project that there was something you could do to prepare yourself for the stress and sleep deprivation! Perhaps it could have been avoided, or at the very least lessened. Because there is, in fact, another option when it comes to boosting your energy–one that doesn’t come with jitters, added sugar, or mystery chemicals and artificial flavors. So what is it, you ask? Let us introduce you to Rhodiola rosea.
Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that originates from the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia. In those areas, Rhodiola rosea has been used medicinally for centuries; in the United States, it has just recently begun to receive the recognition it deserves. As a tonic, Rhodiola rosea has been used to address a bulk of health matters, from athletic stamina, weight, and sexual health, to memory and mood. But among all of Rhodiola rosea’s impressive functions, there is one that stands out to us the most: attending to fatigue. [Read more →]