Use Natural Remedy to Beat Depression, Anxiety and Stress

There are a lot of natural remedies for depression treatment in the market that you can use to relieve and also prevent your depression, anxiety and stress. The use of herbal remedies can help you with your depression and anxiety naturally, safely and effectively. One of these natural remedies for depression treatment is Rhodiola Rosea. Rhodiola Rosea is considered as one of the best natural remedies that efficiently addresses the different and devastating symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.

Also known as Golden Root or Rose Root, Rhodiola Rosea is a native plant of arctic Siberia and is a popular plant in traditional medical systems in Eastern Europe and Asia. For centuries, it has been used with a reputation for stimulating the nervous system, decreasing depression and fatigue, enhancing work performance, treating nervous system disorders and preventing high altitude sickness.

Besides Rhodiola Rosea, there are over 200 different species of Rhodiola have been identified and at least 20 of them are used in traditional medical systems in Asia. They include Rhodiola Alterna, Rhodiola Brevipetiolata, Rhodiola Crenulata, Rhodiola Kirilowii, Rhodiola Quadrifida, Rhodiola Sachalinensis and Rhodiola Sacra.

In fact, Rhodiola Rosea has been intensively studied in Russia and Scandinavia for more than 35 years, and it has been included officially in Russian medicine since 1969. Despite its long history, the western world has just recently become aware of the health benefits provided by Rhodiola Rosea. It has caught the attention of many natural health practitioners because of studies which tested its affects on beating anxiety and stress, and thus help in depression treatment.

Rhodiola Rosea is considered as an adaptogen by Russian researchers. This is because it has an overall stabilizing effect on the body without disrupting other functions. Its ability to normalize hormones may be effective for treating depression and anxiety. Researches about Rhodiola Rosea reveal that it stimulates neurotransmitters and enhances their effects on the brain. This includes the ability for the brain to process serotonin which helps the body to adapt to stress.

Since adaptogens improve the body's overall ability to handle stress, it has been further studied to identify it's effects on biological, chemical and physical stress. A research was performed to test the effects of Rhodiola Rosea when stress is caused by intense mental work such as final examination. Such tests concluded that using Rhodiola Rosea improved the amount and quality of work, increased the mental clarity and reduced the fatigue effects.

Apart from that, the effect of Rhodiola Rosea has also been tested on stress and anxiety from both physical and emotional sources. A study by the American Botanical Council indicates that "Most consumers discover that it improves their mood, energy level, and mental clarity". Besides, it was also reported that the indicated Rhodiola Rosea could increase stress tolerance while at the same time protecting the brain and heart from the physical affects of stress. These studies reveal that Rodiola Rosea does help in treating or preventing depression as stres and anxiety are one of the main cause of depression.

If you want to try Rhodiola Rosea, the common recommended dose is 200-600mg/day, while the active properties should be a minimum 0.8% of salidroside and 3% of rosavin. When you are on the shop, please be aware because Rhodiola may be sold using other species that do not share the properties of Rhodiola Rosea, or at ineffective strengths for treatment. Make sure you buy the correct one.

If you suffer from any depression symptoms such as anxiety, feelings of helplessness, loss of sound sleep etc, please check with a health professional when treating these symptoms using Rhodiola Rosea.

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