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Top 4 Herbs for Athletic Performance

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  Although herbs are generally thought of as delicate and fragrant, don't underestimate their power to boost your athletic performance. Instead of turning to heavily processed "muscle-building" shakes or artificially sweetened sports drinks, which are ultimately detrimental to your abilities, look for these herbs that have been promoting a stronger physique for centuries. You will be at your maximum potential for strength, stamina and alertness with these four herbs. Whether supplemented, sprinkled on your food, or sipped in tea, you will see a difference. 1.     Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Loved by bodybuilders and athletes, maca helps increase stamina and enhance concentration, improve strength,. Its hormone-regulating properties also help restore testosterone levels, which are typically depleted after a workout, but are essential for proper muscle growth. In addition, maca contains both complex carbohydrates and protein, so it is great for providing essentia...

What are the Best Herbs for Hypothyroidism?

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 Thyroid hormone is responsible for controlling metabolism of body. When the body lacks enough thyroid hormone because it is blocked, it is called hypothyroidism and affects millions of people around the world.   Thyroid problems are a serious problem,whether it is hyperactive, or hypoactive.  For a Hypoactive thyroid, iodine is the most common form of treatment in modern medicine, and the same symptom works in herbal remedies, as many medicinal herbs have high iodine levels.  As with any serious medical condition, herbal treatment for hypothyroidism will not always be the   optimal solution and should be used with medical treatment and not as a replacement for it. Choosing one or more medicinal herbs as a natural remedy for hypothyroidism can be a beneficial    addition to traditional medicine and may prove to be a more symptom-free approach, but taking any herbal remedy before, it is important to be familiar with the potential side effects ...