Book Review: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief

As the classification implies, adaptogens are herbs that help the body adapt to stress of all kinds. Stress can come in many disguises - excess physical activity, poor diet, negative emotions, pollutants, death of a loved one, marriage, becoming a parent, and from just trying to cope with ongoing change, which is an unavoidable part of living. Traditional whole foods, organically grown and properly prepared, should always be our first line of defense against stress and disease. However, because conditions in life are not always optimal, we often need extra help from our herbal allies.