{"product_id":"the-rhodiola-revolution-isbn-9781594862946","title":"The Rhodiola Revolution","description":"\u003cb\u003ePreviously classified studies from the former Soviet Union reveal the emergence of an herbal superstar, \u003ci\u003eRhodiola rosea\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom two respected physicians comes an authoritative new book that explores the amazing healing powers of \u003ci\u003eRhodiola rosea\u003c\/i\u003e. Compelling scientific evidence about this commonly available herbal supplement confirms its ability to help:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Melt away extra pounds\u003cbr\u003e- Combat fatigue\u003cbr\u003e- Sharpen memory and concentration\u003cbr\u003e- Enhance physical performance\u003cbr\u003e- Strengthen immune function\u003cbr\u003e- Protect against heart disease and cancer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs more people turn to \u003ci\u003eRhodiola rosea\u003c\/i\u003e to improve their health and vitality, they will look for a trustworthy, authoritative resource to answer all their questions. \u003ci\u003eThe Rhodiola Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e is that resource, providing the latest news from the front lines of research as well as clear instructions on using the herb for maximum medicinal effect.-\u003cb\u003eRICHARD P. BROWN, MD, \u003c\/b\u003eis associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and has a private practice in integrative psychopharmacology. His wife and coauthor, \u003cb\u003ePATRICIA L. GERBARG, MD, \u003c\/b\u003eis assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at New York Medical College. They reside in upstate New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBARBARA GRAHAM \u003c\/b\u003ehas written for numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eO: The Oprah Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSelf\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e. She divides her time between New York and Washington, D.C.\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eENERGY, STRESS, AND YOUR HEALTH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeople are experiencing burnout like never before. It's easy to see why. Between cell phones, pagers, and instant messaging—not to mention job demands, family responsibilities, and a nonstop flow of obligations and commitments—we're on call 24\/7. No matter how many tasks we cross off our to-do lists, they just keep getting longer. Then we must deal with the threats of terrorism; snipers; and SARS, West Nile virus, and other newly minted infectious diseases, which only fuel our anxiety levels. Just thinking about it all makes us toss and turn well into the night, compromising the sleep we so desperately need to replenish our dwindling energy reserves. We yawn and stumble through our days, feeling simultaneously tired and wired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoes this sound familiar? If so, you may be one of the millions of Americans who chronically expend more energy than they have, someone whose energy reserves are almost always tapped out. This imbalance puts an enormous amount of stress on body and mind. It also is a leading cause of illness in the United States, where an estimated 80 percent of health problems stem from stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo get a clearer picture of how stress—or overspending your energy reserves—affects your health, imagine your body as a car battery that constantly uses energy without ever fully recharging. In other words, more energy is expended than replaced, so less and less juice is available over time. Eventually, the battery wears down, and the engine won't turn over.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe humans are similar. Everything we do, mentally as well as physically—from eating breakfast to planning the day's agenda to falling in love—burns energy. For this reason, we require a steady supply of energy in order to function well. These days, with so many pressures bearing down on us, our energy demands are greater than ever. And we need to store extra energy for use during unexpected crises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe must replenish our energy reserves daily—ideally with more than we expend so that we always have an ample supply available for those times when we really need it. This may be what Rhodiola rosea does best.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRHODIOLA ROSEA: NATURE'S PERFECT ENERGIZER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRhodiola rosea is one of those rare substances that increase energy at the very source: our cells. For several decades, researchers have been examining the root of this remarkable herb, which grows wild at high altitudes in Siberia and other northern regions. Their conclusion? Rhodiola rosea actually boosts energy production in the cells of the major organ systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis power surge at the cellular level not only helps us manage stress with greater ease but also protects against disease and neutralizes environmental toxins. A growing body of evidence shows that Rhodiola rosea significantly improves physical and mental function, as well as the workings of the cardiovascular, immune, and neuroendocrine systems. (The term neuroendocrine collectively refers to the neurological and endocrine systems. It's a product of current research that shows just how intimately connected these systems are.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur own positive clinical experience with the herb—as well as our colleagues'—is consistent with the research. We have found Rhodiola rosea to be extremely beneficial in treating depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, neurological disorders, sexual dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances. It also has helped many of our patients successfully manage debilitating conditions such as cancer and Parkinson's disease—with few or, in most cases, no bothersome side effects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe cannot emphasize the last point enough. By the time they seek our counsel, many of our patients are at their wits' end. Some already have consulted numerous specialists and tried multiple prescription medications—either to no avail or with intolerable side effects. Others have gone the natural route, experimenting with ginseng and other herbs to improve their mood or enhance their energy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn fact, the number one reason most of our patients say they buy supplements is to boost flagging energy. Yet the majority of herbs and nutrients touted for their energy-enhancing properties actually offer little benefit or cause unpleasant side effects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Rhodiola rosea is different.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy now you may be wondering, How can one herb do so much? And if it really is so special, why haven't you gotten wind of it before now? The answer—which we'll discuss in much greater detail in chapter 4—is part folktale, part Cold War thriller. For centuries, Rhodiola rosea has been prized by those who live in the regions where it grows. It wasn't systematically studied by scientists until the latter half of the 20th century. And many of the results of those investigations were kept top secret until recently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn part 2, we will present convincing scientific proof of how Rhodiola rosea—which thrives in unforgiving subarctic terrain—can dramatically improve nearly every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. But because this resilient herb directly increases energy in cells, we first must explore the key role of energy in our overall health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWE ARE ENERGY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe tend to think of our bodies as solid structures—consisting of bone, muscle, organs, and a network of arteries and veins through which our blood circulates. In reality, we could condense the solid matter in the human body to the size of a thimble. The rest is space—space within cells, space between cells, space between organs. Connecting and enlivening all these parts is the energy that our cells produce. It's what keeps us going. Without an adequate energy supply, our health suffers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ancient Chinese healers who devised acupuncture, a healing discipline that acts directly on the body's energy centers, recognized this thousands of years ago. So did the ancient Indian scientists and spiritual teachers who created yoga techniques to elevate prana, the Vedic word for life force. They understood that energy is our most precious human resource. But just like the energy that heats our homes and fuels our automobiles, the energy in our bodies is finite. Our challenge is to learn to use it wisely while doing everything we can to make sure we don't run low.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContinually tapping our energy supply without replenishing it can lead to an imbalance that has a negative effect on our health and wellbeing. Until we learn to maintain balance between how much energy we burn and how much we store, we may be doing the best we can, but we won't be doing—or feeling—our best.","brand":"Rodale Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302900060389,"sku":"NP9781594862946","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781594862946.jpg?v=1767741232","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-rhodiola-revolution-isbn-9781594862946","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}