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11/21/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Clinical trial finds ashwagandha to be effective in managing weight in chronically stressed people

Chronic stress is associated with many health problems, including weight gain and obesity. Researchers in India suggest people who are chronically stressed to consider taking ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) to prevent weight gain and obesity. Ashwagandha is a common adaptogen and is known for reducing stress and anxiety. The researchers aimed to evaluate the safety and […]

11/17/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Ashwagandha may be used for body weight management in people who are chronically stressed

Chronic stress is associated with weight gain and obesity. A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine suggests that people who are chronically stressed should consider using ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) to keep a healthy body weight and prevent weight gain. Ashwagandha is a common adaptogen and is known for reducing stress and […]

06/22/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Worrying about your weight makes you fat: Scientific evidence shows that stress increases weight gain through disturbed sleep, increased hunger and comfort eating

Chronic stress and lack of sleep could wreak havoc on the metabolism and prompt the body to gain more weight, according to Dr. Michael Mosley, inventor of the revolutionary 5:2 diet. The expert and his colleague, diabetes expert Dr. Eleanor Scott of Leeds University in the U.K., enrolled 20 volunteers to a sleep deprivation experiment as part of […]

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