It is time to discover what are, along with proper nutrition and exercise, our allies in the fight against stress and inflammation. I am talking about those natural substances that I myself have studied extensively, tried both individually and combined with other elements, and whose properties I have experienced.

I begin by telling you about a world that has been another milestone in my path of rebirth: that of adaptogenic substances.

An adaptogen is defined as any substance, drug or herbal remedy that is able to increase the body's resistance to stress of various kinds, both physical and psychological levels.

Many are these substances are able to help people on a broad spectrum, are also readily available and, even when used for a long period, have few or no side effects.

Let's begin to discover them with ashwagandha. Also known as Indian ginseng, or by its scientific name Withania somnifera, this herbaceous woody perennial shrub native to India but also found in Africa and the Mediterranean area, is used as a tonic to increase energy and reduce stress and anxiety.

Regarded in Ayurvedic medicine as a true youth tonic and an aid to maintaining mental and physical well-being, in addition to its calming effect it is important for its anti-inflammatory and neuro-protective abilities, making it a valuable aid in preventing potentially harmful health conditions. Some research has highlighted that Aswhagandha can be effective in treating some forms of arthritis.

In addition, Aswhagandha is a very valuable aid for the health of the cardiovascular system; in fact, it appears to possess numerous benefits, such as regulating blood pressure, lowering cholesterol levels, relieving angina and abdominal pain, and even preventing some heart diseases and optimizing hormone metabolism.

But the main benefit of this miracle plant arises from its ability to act on many areas of the body and mainly on the nervous system, muscular, respiratory and reproductive systems.

That's it, if I had to find a concise definition of Aswhagandha I would call it a really important plant, a valuable support precisely for those who, like us 50-year-olds, find ourselves lacking the energy we used to have and therefore experiencing stress and anxiety. Bless you Indian ginseng!