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Long-term Stress and Recovery: How Adaptogens and Maca Can Help | Stress & Adrenals Theme Month

Prolonged stress builds up gradually. It is often the result of a process that takes months or years – with periods of increasing fatigue that we ignore along the way because we are "busy" and think we can just push through. Dealing with stress well requires taking timely rest and actively supporting your recovery with enough sleep, exercise, and nutrition. Adaptogens – herbs that traditionally help the body cope with stress – play a role in this. In this article: what prolonged stress does to your body, how adaptogens work, and which ones (especially Maca) are suitable for which phase.