when it comes to taking care of our bodies and
improving the outlook of our overall health one thing that we often overlook is the nervous
system we often forget how important it is to keep our nerves and neurons in great condition
one effective way to do so is to take advantage of the natural herbs that have been provided
to us by mother nature and that is exactly what we are going to talk about in this video
be sure to watch until the end because there's actually one that i think will surprise
you so if you're ready let's get into it just a quick reminder we are not doctors
this video is for informational purposes only but the first herb that we need to discuss
is ginkgo biloba this herb has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries due to the
fact that it has been shown to improve memory and cognitive functioning while helping to decrease
levels of stress and anxiety studies found that it can help prevent neurological diseases such as
dementia and alzheimer's disease as well it offers benefits for the nervous system by altering levels
of important neurotransmitters such as serotonin and gaba this helps decrease inflammation and
prevents deterioration of the nerves over time next we need to talk about valyrian roots
throughout history this herb has been used as a treatment method for insomnia and it still
proves to be beneficial for those with sleep disorders today studies found that it can provide
calming effects for an overactive nervous system by altering the neurotransmitters that are
crucial for falling asleep valerian root can be taken as a supplement or you can drink it as a
tea right before bedtime to limit restless sleep next up is avena sativa also known as milky oat
this herb is loaded with beneficial components that are great for nourishing the central nervous
system a few that we should mention are calcium magnesium and vitamin b which have all been shown
to help strengthen the nerves when used over time doing so can help improve your mood and
decrease the effects of daily stress anxiety and depression another herb that we need to discuss is
ashwagandha this is yet another anti-inflammatory herb that provides antioxidant effects which
can help the body decrease levels of stress that is because it works by decreasing
the production of cortisol which is known as the stress hormone in the human body lower
levels of stress equates for a clearer mind and pretty much positively affects all of the major
organs and systems of the body over time this can offer additional benefits for nervous system
disorders such as alzheimer's disease and dementia a separate study found that ashwagandha may
actually work to improve your memory as well this herb can be taken as a supplement in capsule form
in order to take advantage of its amazing benefits next up is scutillaria also known as skullcap
studies found that this herb offers several musculoskeletal benefits for our muscles and
joints many people don't realize that it can benefit the nervous system as well another study
found that skull cap is effective for boosting your mood and reducing levels of anxiety it works
by stimulating the gaba neurotransmitter to help calm your nerves its anti-inflammatory effects
are believed to benefit those with insomnia and neurodegenerative diseases as well another
herb that can benefit the nervous system is rhodiola it's an herb that has anti-inflammatory
properties which have been shown to have neuroprotective effects on the nervous system
its primary benefits include fighting fatigue and decreasing levels of stress and anxiety not
to mention a study found that rhodiola can improve cognitive functioning and reduce mental fatigue
and we couldn't have made this video without mentioning chamomile you've probably heard of
the notorious chamomile tea beverage because it is widely consumed around the world the reason
is chamomile contains certain properties that soothe the nervous system and support a healthy
sleep cycle not only is this herb good for sleep it also helps reduce levels of anxiety
again chamomile is mostly consumed as a tea although it can be found as a
supplement or tincture as well next up is passion flower which is another herb
that has calming effects on the nervous system which means that it can be beneficial
for stress anxiety and sleep disorders like other herbs that were mentioned in this
video passion flower also alters the gaba neurotransmitter which is why people who use this
herb boast about feeling more calm and relaxed passion flower can be consumed as an herbal tea
and it's also available in supplement form as well another herb that we need to discuss is holy
basil this herb originated in southeast asia and has been used for medicinal purposes throughout
history for the treatment of conditions anywhere from bronchitis to insect bites studies found
that it can benefit the nervous system as well to be more specific holy basil acts as an adaptogen
which is a natural substance that promotes mental balance and helps the body reduce levels of stress
as you know chronic stress is an underlying cause of many of the most deadly diseases and conditions
in humans so not only does reducing stress help your nervous system it benefits pretty much all of
the organs and systems of the body in a major way next up on our list is lemon ball as its name
suggests this herb has a refreshing lemon scent and is also a part of the mint
family traditionally lemon balm has widely been used due to its cognitive and mood
enhancing benefits you should know that it can also relieve stress reduce anxiety ease insomnia
and boost your memory as well the combination of each of these amazing benefits is exactly why this
is one of the best herbs for the nervous system real quick guys do me a huge favor and hit the
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shared in this video and hopefully you're now one step closer to protecting your nerves
and taking better care of your nervous system as always this video is for informational purposes
only please speak with your doctor before making any adjustments to your regimen because they
will know more about your individual condition and if you want to dive even deeper into this
topic we do have a full guide on our website i'll drop a link to it right below this video
down in the description not to mention we do have several other videos on our channel that cover
all the things that benefit the nervous system including foods fruits vegetables supplements
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videos if you're interested thank you so much for watching all the way to the end have a blessed
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