StreSS, Anxiety, And inSomniA - Dr. Michael Murray

Chapter 7 · use natural productsoligosaccharides, glycowithanolides, and Withaferin-A, that research hasshown to promote optimal anti-stress activity.Sensoril is derived from the freshly harvested roots and leaves of speciallycultivated ashwagandha obtained from Northern regions of India. Theroots used in Sensoril are from plants not more than two years old, as rootsfrom older plants, which are used in many commercially available extractsof ashwagandha, may contain very little, if any, glycowithanolides.Sensoril works with the body’s natural biological systems to help restorebalance to the body and normalize body functions. It helps to increasethe body’s resistance to stress and reduce physiological responses to stressevents. Sensoril delivers a variety of benefits that help maintain goodhealth. 62 Among other things, Sensoril:• Helps counteract the negative effects of stress.• Increases resistance to fatigue.• Promotes mental clarity and concentration.• Supports healthy weight management by inhibiting stress responses thatcan lead to overeating.• Improves resistance to stress and tension.• Helps protect against the effects of aging by protecting against free radicaldamage to cells.• The typical dosage for Sensoril is 125 mg once or twice daily.Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)Lavender has long been used by herbalists as a treatment for anxiety, nervousexhaustion, and depression. Recently, this traditional treatment hasbeen verified in a double-blind clinical trial. 63 The findings of the studyindicated that taking a moderate amount of lavender can reduce feelingsof depression, anxiety, and helplessness. In the study, 45 adults betweenthe ages of 18 and 54 who were diagnosed with depression were assignedto one of three groups. The groups received either (1) lavender extract plus89