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Stress......A Natural response to all biological species, but how do they cope up?

by Shibu Issac

Date: 17th February 2022

Most biological organisms experience an impulse such as stress when encountering a threat, toxin, injury. It has its own intelligence in how to cope up and recover. 
 
For instance, the adaptogens herbs which has plants such as the Basil (Thulasi), Indian Ginseng (Ashwagandha) etc have an unique property such as when under stress due to environment, toxins, injury etc it produces certain chemicals in order to cope up with the external challenges and stay strong. 
 
This nature is very unique and Ayurveda approaches to help individuals based on the body constitution with specific herbs which possess such factors. Perhaps, God has provided  all the necessary elements in nature in order to adapt, adopt and survive more efficiently and productively.  
 
Research indicates that the incidence rate of stress has accelerated due to technological advancement. The demand for precision and efficiency is ever high. Artificial intelligence and other technological advancements push man to master their skills and talents in order to keep up in the race. To add fuel to the fire, processed foods, genetically modified foods, contamination, pollution, plastics, microplastics and similar factors could be a potential threat not only for humans but for all biological species on the planet.
 
Ayurveda Yoga shares strategies in how to uniquely cope up with stress through a nature based living. The know-how helps in taking appropriate measures to help an individual to maintain the natural balance holistically. One of them involves consuming adaptogenic plants as food.
 
 More on the topic, stay tuned!