NATURAL HEALTH: 8 Remarkable Ashwagandha Benefits for Women

When talking about the longevity and vitality of our bodies, there is no better route to take than looking into natural health options.  

Once discovering the Ashwagandha benefits for women, to me it was a no-brainer herb to include in my ‘must-haves’ list for overall natural health and well-being.

As we know, not all herbs and natural health solutions have the backing and funding of the scientific research community. 

Generally, if there is no money to be made on a healing remedy, not a lot of money will be shuttled into the scientific research for the remedy. 

So, for this article, I will base my statements on 4 criteria to bring you 8 remarkable Ashwagandha benefits for women:

1:  logic. 

2:  personal experience. 

3:  the experiences of others. 

4:  scientific research when available.

Menopause Symptoms

In India, Ashwagandha has been used in natural health remedies for over 5000 years, for good reason!

As we know, mood fluctuations are often part of the menopause program for women.  So, when hormones are shifting, this can most certainly affect a woman’s perception of the world around her. And if this perception happens to come at the wrong time, LOOK OUT! You won’t want to be part of her spin cycle.

Ashwagandha can stabilize the hormones that cause a woman in perimenopause and menopause to feel like she is losing her mind!

In this confusing time period for women (which once starting, will not end until death) it is most prudent for women to consider embracing herbal options to manage the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.

Ashwagandha is one of the most enticing herbal considerations for balancing women’s hormones.  

Especially if the hormone imbalance comes from STRESS!!

This herb reduces cortisol levels, the stress hormone and when stress is reduced, the potential for balanced hormones and uplifted moods grows. 

Weight Loss

Who didn’t gain a pound or two during the pandemic?  

Most people either went one of two ways during the pandemic:  they either focused on their natural health, and how to build their immune system to be stronger for the impending invasion of viral guests; or, they fell into the 2020 pit of great depression, with many hours on a couch, just trying to live to see another day.

During this time, I can happily confess that I fell into the latter 'OR' category. And through that process I tried various remedies, experimented with multiple herbs, and was willing to push the boundaries of natural health and healing to learn what works.

Ashwagandha can definitely work for weight loss!  

When our hormones are balanced, several things begin to happen: our metabolism works more efficiently; our energy to workout increases; and our mood and inspiration to live a healthier lifestyle improves.

Reducing Stress

As an adaptogen, Ashwagandha is well-known for its ability to reduce cortisol levels, which is the stress hormone.

ADAPTogens help the body to ADAPT to environmental, physical, chemical and biological impacts of stress.  

Because this adaptogen is herbal, the body does not have the side effects of medications for treating stress.  

Along with meditation, and other stress reduction strategies, Ashwagandha can be very effective for stress reduction. 

As a personal testimony to the life changing effects of this herb, I would highly recommend it to most, but not all, people.

Pregnant women, anyone with a thyroid condition (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, or an autoimmune disease should speak to their integrative or naturopathic doctor before using this herb.

Muscle Strength

My husband is a former body builder, current fitness trainer, and at 51 years of age could still be a Calvin Klein Underwear model!   I am in the gym, either Cardio Kickboxing, or doing HIT training 5-6 days a week.  

With our passion for activity, the idea of an herbal supplement for building muscular strength is definitely an appealing proposition.

I have rarely relied upon clinical studies to determine the efficacy of mother nature’s medicine.  I am well aware of how the machine of the medicine business runs. 

Being raised in the mountains, with a doctor an hour away, treatments for most ailments were procured creatively. My mother's willingness to research and trust her gut, revealed that the power of our planet provided all we need for achieving optimal natural health.

Although there are plenty of fitness experts and body builders who will attest to the benefits of Ashwagandha for muscular strength, I am still evaluating this supplement to determine if I notice a difference in my strength.

The product that is making the most improvements on strength would be the KSM-66 version of Ashwagandha, which is the potent liquid form.  Personally, I am taking the powder form.  It is my understanding that the extract form is preferred for making muscle gains.

Speed Metabolism

Since Ashwagandha helps to boost the thyroid, this in turn assists with a more efficient metabolism, and weight loss.

Ashwagandha in India means, “the strength of the stallion.”  This name comes from the herbs ability to strengthen the immune system.

Dr. Josh Axe has been a firm advocate of this herb for achieving natural health for a number of reasons , including having the ability to assist with metabolism. 

Balance Thyroid

There are many articles that recommend that if you have a thyroid condition, then either avoid Ashwagandha or consult your doctor. 

Ashwagandha can increase T3 and T4 levels, hence this herb may have beneficial effects on hypothyroidism, since people with hypothyroidism do not produce enough T3 and T4 levels.  

For hypothyroidism, Ashwagandha would be an herb to consider giving an inquisitive eye to for natural health research options. 

If one is dealing with the condition of hyperthyroidism, this may not be the herb for you, since this herb may increase T3 and T4 levels. 

People with hyperthyroidism have a thyroid that produces too much T3 and T4, which could possibly lead to thyrotoxicosis, which is the condition of having extremely high hormone levels of T3 and T4, but not enough TSH.

Reduce Depression

Although, I am aware that there is much anecdotal information out there about the efficacy of Ashwagandha for the treatment of depression, however, on this topic, I will speak from experience. 

As someone that used to spend a third of the day in bed, I will tell you that Ashwagandha has been a game changer.

Of course, this was not a solo effort of Ashwagandha to separate me from the Egyptian cotton sheets for several hours a day.  

I attribute the miraculous end of depression to a combination of 5-HTP, vitamin D, vitamin B, homeopathic HGH, Maca, a combination of medicinal mushrooms (chaga, turkey tail, lion’s mane, and reishi), Omega 3’s, a wide profile of amino acids, and a diet full of vegetables and fruits.     

Increase Energy

Ashwagandha is a key player for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine.  

One of Ashwagandha's primary uses has been for increasing energy.  If taken correctly, according to individual reactions to the herb, a person’s energy may be increased with the use of Ashwagandha. 

Some people report lethargy or sluggishness during the consumption of this herb, and that is likely a person that needs to take this herb as a part of their evening regime, approximately 2 hours before bedtime.

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Conclusion

The Ashwagandha benefits for women are numerous.  Most that would apply to improve women's natural health would also positively impact the health of men.

I hope you found this information on Ashwagandha helpful.

Happy healing friends.