Guest guest Posted January 18, 2003 Report Share Posted January 18, 2003 Steve, Have you taken ASI test? I wondered if your naturopath advised you ACE and Ashwaganda according to your ASI test results. What is the dosage recommendation of your naturopath and how often it should be taken? I have also been thinking of trying it but could not give a decision.From what I have read I would think it might be helpful for second stage(what I call) patients who have high cortisol. It may regulate the high cortisol output and immune system problems.It also is anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antioxidant as your article says.I am not sure if it can be helpful to third stage patients with low cortisol output (extreme exhaustion) and less or no immune system problems. Could you please give me some info on your stage? Also I would be glad to hear of your experiences with it if you ever decide to try it. Thanks. Nil Ashwagandha | Hello Group, | My naturopath has suggested that I use the herb, Ashwagandha. | It sounds fairly good from what I have read, and my naturopath | has been right so far in recommending a sublingual ACE from Biomax | as well as a wild yam product which is helping my DHEA & testosterone. | I have risen from 15% functionality to 25% functionality, which certainly | helps | when I visit my mother in a nursing home in Colorado (I'm in California). | I was wondering if any of you have used this herb successfully. | Anyway, here is an article on the herb below my signature. | Steve Du Pre | Webpage: http://www.angelfire.com/jazz/isaiah40soaringeagle/index.html | " By words the mind is winged. " Aristophanes | | Scientific basis for the therapeutic use of Withania somnifera | (ashwagandha): a review. | | Mishra LC, Singh BB, Dagenais S. | | Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC), 16200 E Amber Valley Dr., | Whittier, CA 90609-1166. lakshmimishra@... | | OBJECTIVE: The objective of this paper is to review the literature regarding | Withania somnifera (ashwagandha, WS) a commonly used herb in Ayurvedic | medicine. Specifically, the literature was reviewed for articles pertaining | to chemical properties, therapeutic benefits, and toxicity. DESIGN: This | review is in a narrative format and consists of all publications relevant to | ashwagandha that were identified by the authors through a systematic search | of major computerized medical databases; no statistical pooling of results | or evaluation of the quality of the studies was performed due to the widely | different methods employed by each study. RESULTS: Studies indicate | ashwagandha possesses anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antistress, antioxidant, | immunomodulatory, hemopoietic, and rejuvenating properties. It also appears | to exert a positive influence on the endocrine, cardiopulmonary, and central | nervous systems. The mechanisms of action for these properties are not fully | understood. Toxicity studies reveal that ashwagandha appears to be a safe | compound. CONCLUSION: Preliminary studies have found various constituents of | ashwagandha exhibit a variety of therapeutic effects with little or no | associated toxicity. These results are very encouraging and indicate this | herb should be studied more extensively to confirm these results and reveal | other potential therapeutic effects. Clinical trials using ashwagandha for a | variety of conditions should also be conducted. | | | | This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. | | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Do we know anyone using it? In a message dated 5/7/2010 10:03:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, robert-blau@... writes: Go Ask Alice!: Ashwagandha cures what ails you? _http://www.goaskalihttp://www.ghttp://wwwhttp://wwhttp://www.http://wwhttp: //www. & <WBR>utm_camp<WBR>utm_ca<WBR>utm_<W & utm_medium=utm_m_ (http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/10627.html?utm_source=Get+Alice!+In+Your+Box\ & utm_campai gn=7d01b0dd3a-05072010_CU & utm_medium=email) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 could anyone tell me if they have had any experience using this herb? every time i try to increase my iodine, it seems to put such a stress on my system that i develop a lot of symptoms. thanks, barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Barry, Why are you taking ashwagandha? I foind this excellent report on it. http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/jun2006_report_ashwa_01.htm What was your iodine dosage? What were you trying to increase it to? Why the question on ashwagandha? What are your symptoms when you increase your iodine dosage? It is impossible to answer your question with so little information. Grizz > > could anyone tell me if they have had any experience using this herb? every time i try to increase my iodine, it seems to put such a stress on my system that i develop a lot of symptoms. thanks, barry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I did not start feeling really good until I started ashwagandha. Previously I had tried rhodiola, licorice... I also take 7-keto the safer form of dhea, and I highly recommend ashwagandha! E. > > could anyone tell me if they have had any experience using this herb? every time i try to increase my iodine, it seems to put such a stress on my system that i develop a lot of symptoms. thanks, barry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 i cannot even begin to describe how i felt BEFORE i started taking ashwagandha. it was that awful. i started taking it the same day that my naturopath recommended it. and literally by the next day i felt a difference. it is wonderful for anxiety issues. annie! Re: ashwagandha Posted by: "mixxtapes" mixxtapes@... mixxtapes Thu Mar 8, 2012 7:21 am (PST) I did not start feeling really good until I started ashwagandha.Previously I had tried rhodiola, licorice...I also take 7-keto the safer form of dhea, and I highly recommend ashwagandha!E.>> could anyone tell me if they have had any experience using this herb? every time i try to increase my iodine, it seems to put such a stress on my system that i develop a lot of symptoms. thanks, barry> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I’m a newbie (Type 1 diabetic & Hashimoto’s) & have been following posts with great interest. Thank you to everyone for sharing valuable info & personal experiences. Ashwagandha brands you all recommend? Doses? Thanks, Gerri From: AnnieGoose10@... Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 7:41 PM iodine Subject: Re: ashwagandha i cannot even begin to describe how i felt BEFORE i started taking ashwagandha. it was that awful. i started taking it the same day that my naturopath recommended it. and literally by the next day i felt a difference. it is wonderful for anxiety issues. annie! Re: ashwagandha Posted by: "mixxtapes" mailto:mixxtapes@...?Subject= Re%3A%20ashwagandha mixxtapes Thu Mar 8, 2012 7:21 am (PST) I did not start feeling really good until I started ashwagandha.Previously I had tried rhodiola, licorice...I also take 7-keto the safer form of dhea, and I highly recommend ashwagandha!E.>> could anyone tell me if they have had any experience using this herb? every time i try to increase my iodine, it seems to put such a stress on my system that i develop a lot of symptoms. thanks, barry> No virus found in this message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.comVersion: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4858 - Release Date: 03/08/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Ashwaghanda should help your adrenals, but it depends upon how badly fatigued your adrenals are and ashwaghanda may not be enough. I used it and it helped me feel better, but it was not enough for me especially when I tried to increase my thyroid meds. I have had my sisters use it and they have felt better, but they are not diagnosed with hypothyroidism. You might also want to consider liposomal vit C (which is better absorbed than regular Vit C) and B5 as they help adrenals along with sea salt. Laurie > > could anyone tell me if they have had any experience using this herb? every time i try to increase my iodine, it seems to put such a stress on my system that i develop a lot of symptoms. thanks, barry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Laurie, should ashwagandha be taken in the morning or at night? thanks, barry > > > > could anyone tell me if they have had any experience using this herb? every time i try to increase my iodine, it seems to put such a stress on my system that i develop a lot of symptoms. thanks, barry > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hello Laurie,I purchased Limpsomal Vitamin C (Lypo-Sheric) and have nevertasted a more foul supplement. Is there a brand that tastes better?ThetaFrom: koonk <dalilah61@...>Subject: Re: ashwagandhaiodine Date: Friday, March 9, 2012, 5:48 AM Ashwaghanda should help your adrenals, but it depends upon how badly fatigued your adrenals are and ashwaghanda may not be enough. I used it and it helped me feel better, but it was not enough for me especially when I tried to increase my thyroid meds. I have had my sisters use it and they have felt better, but they are not diagnosed with hypothyroidism. You might also want to consider liposomal vit C (which is better absorbed than regular Vit C) and B5 as they help adrenals along with sea salt. Laurie > > could anyone tell me if they have had any experience using this herb? every time i try to increase my iodine, it seems to put such a stress on my system that i develop a lot of symptoms. thanks, barry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Hi, Barry: You don't want to take it at night as it can stimulate you and may disrupt your sleep. I used organic India brand of ashwaghanda and the bottle says to take before meals in the morning and afternoon. You can take 1-2 capsules each time depending upon how the dosage makes you feel. I used this brand in particular because it is organic and the price is reasonable. They often have sales as well. However, you have to find what works for you. Laurie > > > > > > could anyone tell me if they have had any experience using this herb? every time i try to increase my iodine, it seems to put such a stress on my system that i develop a lot of symptoms. thanks, barry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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