Ginseng, Ginkgo Biloba, and Echinacea
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Do you always feel tired? Do you seem to always forget something? Are you one of those people who get sick a little more than other? Well, while there are many things that you can do about these problems, such as try a better diet and a little more exercise, there are also some natural remedies to help combat these things.
Not everyone is a fan of taking medication, and I'm one of those people. Therefore, I look for as many natural remedies to my problems that I can use in a safe and practical way. Now be careful. Not every 'natural' remedy is worth the money. And not everyone selling these products use the highest quality ingredients. Also, depending on what you use consult a doctor because some herbs can interact badly with other medications. Other than that, here are 3 herbs that may help you out a bit.
Part 2 - Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo is one of the oldest tree species alive, and the leaves are one of the most studied leaves in clinical settings today. Ginkgo Biloba is an herbal form of medicine, and many traditional medicines contain Ginkgo and are used for enhancing memory and to treat circulatory disorders. In Europe and the United States Gingko is a huge seller. Scientific studies all support and validate these claims. Newer evidence shows that Ginkgo might very well be effective in treating decreased blood flow to the brain, especially in the elderly. There are two types of chemicals in Ginkgo leaves, flavonoids and terpenoids, which are thought to have very strong antioxidant properties resulting in aiding those who have Alzheimer's disease.
The Plant
While the Ginkgo plant is still in tree form, it produces fruit that is not edible; inside of the fruit are seeds that are poisonous to humans. Most of the studies that are currently being conducted on Ginkgo are being done on the leaves of the Ginkgo (GBE). Although many components of the Ginkgo tree have been studied, only two have been directly related to the big success of Ginkgo, as mentioned above. This is why Ginkgo is showing a much more structured relationship with the treatment of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Because Ginkgo is so effective in improving blood flow to the brain and because of its antioxidant properties, the evidence that Ginkgo can help these patients is extremely promising.
Ginkgo's Effect on Memory
It is suggested that Ginkgo truly can improve cognitive functions such as thinking, learning, and memory. Moreover, it is shown to improve many activities of daily living and social behavior, and lessen the feelings of depression. Further studies are showing that the flavonoids can also help with retinal problems, people with circulatory problems in their legs, memory impairment, and tinnitus. Many doctors are recommending Ginkgo for treatment or discomfort associated with altitude sickness, asthma, depression, disorientation, headaches, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and vertigo.
Ginkgo may also reduce the side effects of menopause, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. The option of Ginkgo has a lot more appeal these days then the options of prescription medication which has unpleasant side effects. Children under the age of 12 should not use Ginkgo and in adults it usually takes about 4-6 weeks before you will see any significant results. There has been a relationship developing between Ginkgo as an anti-aging aid since it is such a powerful antioxidant that wards off the free radicals.
It is very common and becoming even more so for healthy people to include Ginkgo as an herbal supplement on a daily basis for better concentration and enhanced memory. People claim that in general they feel that Ginkgo reduces any mental fatigue that daily life has a tendency to bring forth. Many men are taking Ginkgo to improve impotence as well as increase fertility. The Chinese have used Ginkgo Biloba for many years and have found great success with it so it seems that they might be on to something here because this herbal remedy looks like it going to be around for a very long time.
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