Ayurvedic Approaches to Fatigue
By Dawn Thorpe Jarvis , M . S ., R . D ., L . D . N . Garden of Life ® Senior Director of Nutrition Science & Educational Content
yurveda is a healing system that originated in northern India over 5,000 years ago , primarily from one of the Vedic texts , the ancient books of wisdom and ceremony that contributed a great deal to the foundation of Indian culture and civilization . According to the Ayurvedic principles , being “ healthy ” is a state of vigor and energy which is achieved by balance and moderation in food intake , sleep and other activities of daily life , complemented by a wide variety of plant-based ingredients .
Fatigue is a term used to describe prolonged tiredness and serious lack of energy . Of course , we all experience some degree of tiredness from today ’ s hectic world . Usually , a good night ’ s sleep will fix this temporary form of fatigue . But when fatigue is prolonged and lasts for a few days , it might be time to think about some natural Ayurvedic approaches , which have been used successfully for thousands of years , to reinvigorate and restore your body .
Fatigue and tiredness are common experiences for most people , especially young ( menstruating ) women as well as pregnant Moms and female athletes , particularly runners . When women lose iron through blood loss and eat diets low in heme iron by avoiding meat and animal proteins , they often experience fatigue associated with low red blood cell counts . Iron is needed to produce healthy red blood cells which carry oxygen and nutrients to all our cells . berries for their high vitamin C content to promote iron absorption in the body . In India , amla berries are consumed with curry leaves for this reason . The product has a pleasant cranberry-lime taste . Additionally , we included vitamin B-12 in a whole food form using methylcobalamin ( the preferred form ) for blood support . The organic herbal blend includes another Ayurvedic traditional favorite — organic ashwagandha — an adaptogen which helps restore energy and vitality .
All this makes mykind Organics Plant Iron & Organic Herbs the perfect tonic for anyone seeking to increase their intake of natural organic plant iron to help fight fatigue , restore energy levels and to attain extraordinary health !
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How much iron you need each day depends on your age , gender and overall health . Adult women ( 19-50 years ) need 18mg of iron daily , whereas men and non-menstruating women require 8mg daily . During pregnancy , a woman ’ s blood volume increases significantly and iron requirement goes way up to 27mg per day !
At Garden of Life ®, we have used the wisdom of Ayurveda to produce a unique liquid plant iron called mykind Organics Plant Iron & Organic Herbs which delivers 10mg of iron per serving . For starters , it is the first and only vegan , whole food liquid iron . Based on Ayurvedic tradition , all the iron in the product comes from organic curry leaves which are water extracted ; no chemical solvents are ever used . Unlike all other liquid iron products , it does not contain any added chemical iron such as iron gluconate or fumarate . Next , it is the first and only Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified liquid iron . Lastly , we have followed Ayurvedic tradition by including organic amla
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Note : Children should be given iron supplements only under strict medical supervision to avoid overdosing . Regular blood tests and checkups by a doctor are recommended for anyone with constant fatigue or any medical condition .