Guest guest Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 haha that is what brain fog does, I post first and then look it up! duh Anyway - for anyone else - here is a nice description of eleuthero, where it comes from, how to take it, and what it does. It grows in Korea, which has a similar climate to NJ, so I'm going to see if perhaps I can grow it. ellen Eleuthero is a woodland plant native to southeastern Siberia and the Korean peninsula, and adapted to the damp forests of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and northern California. A relative of the more famous red ginseng, eleuthero has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine since about 190 AD. It became a widely cultivated herb after its use as an adaptogen (an herb that helps the body adapt to stress) was discovered by a Soviet scientist named Brekhman in the 1940's. It was dispensed to entire cities in Siberia for 10 weeks in early winter to prevent colds and flu, and used as a treatment for radiation exposure after the Chernobyl accident. Constituents Eleutherosides B and E, and immunostimulant complex polysaccharides. Parts Used The dried root. Typical Preparations Encapsulated root, tea, or tincture, may be added to juices or smoothies. Summary Eleuthero is an " adaptogen, " an agent that helps the body address to stress. Scientists believe it helps prevent " adrenal burnout " caused by ongoing physical or mental challenges. Eleuthero boosts concentration and focus without the letdown than comes from drinking coffee or other sources of caffeine. Eleuthero also boosts immunity. Healthy people taking 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of tincture three times daily have been shown to have increased numbers of the immune cells (CD4+ cells) that have decrease during HIV-infection and AIDS. Eleuthero may also enhance athletic performance. Eleuthero was a favorite of trainers and coaches of Olympic athletes in the old Soviet Union. When the word about eleuthero got out, Western scientists put it to the test. A study of six baseball players found that taking eleuthero for 8 days increased breathing capacity. That is, eleuthero gave the players more wind to sprint between bases. In another clinical test, scientists in Australia found that men (and women) who took eleuthero 8 weeks had 13% strength gains in the pectoral muscles and 15% in the biceps. And a company in New Jersey found that taking eleuthero for 8 weeks increased the body's ability to burn fat through exercise by about 43%. The scientists running these tests recruited experienced athletes. The benefits of this readily available herb are even more noticeable in beginning athletes. Just be sure to take the herb for at least 8 weeks for best results. Combining eleuthero with other herbs can be even better. Soviet scientists found taking both schisandra and eleuthero benefited endurance athletes by giving them an immune system boost. The two herbs together helped prevent colds, flu, and other infections after athletic events. Eleuthero is not the only herb for athletes. American trainers report a combination of sea buckthorn, wild oats, and stinging nettle increases strength, anaerobic power (muscle output when the athlete is out of breath), endurance time, and even feelings of well being. For best results, increase the vitamin C foods in your diet when you take these herbs. Precautions May cause insomnia if taken too close to bedtime. Not recommended for persons with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I am using Eleuthero by Herb Pharm and find it works well for brain fog. Also take Costco brand of Ginko combined w/Vinpocetine and these two things together have really helped. Have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and find mood really suffers at times w/combo of both of these issues. Latest supplement which is really helping fog/mood (as well as above) is Rhodiola, which my doctor recommended. I take 2 capsules of Natures Way Rhodiola in am.  Good luck! From: rasheedaas <rasheedaas@...> Subject: [ ] Eleuthero - info pls Date: Friday, February 5, 2010, 9:38 AM  Hi, I'm so tired of brain fog (!) I'm encouraged by 's post to try Eleuthero. But I like to make my own tea, and I wonder - is eleuthero - an herb, a supplement? If it is an herb I may be able find it in bulk at my health food store and make tea. In my mind, I have some kind of connection of eleuthero with ginseng, but I might be imagining that. thanks for any info on eleuthero. ellen > > I've had the best relief from brain fog with Eleuthero. I use the Herb Pharm formula Buhner recommends and have found it offers the most obvious immediate benefit out of all the herbs I'm taking. > - > ----- Original Message ----- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I have been reading up on brain fog and I have noticed a decrease in mine. I am attributing this to two supplements I take - acetyl-l-carnitine (1500 mg first thing in the morning) and SAMe (400 mg at the same time as the acetyl-l-carnitine). I just read an article that both of these help increase acetylcholine which is a neurotransmitter (Bb interferes with its production, hence brain issues). deb > > > > I've had the best relief from brain fog with Eleuthero. I use the Herb Pharm formula Buhner recommends and have found it offers the most obvious immediate benefit out of all the herbs I'm taking. > > - > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks, Deb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Very interesting Deb. Thanks for posting this. I have used SAM-e very effectively for depression, and my 80-yr old father used to eliminate pain that he used to have every day. I had not heard of it for brain fog, so good info. Also, A-L-C may be helpful with alzheimers/dementia too, so makes send wd work for brain fog. ellen > > I have been reading up on brain fog and I have noticed a decrease in mine. I am attributing this to two supplements I take - acetyl-l-carnitine (1500 mg first thing in the morning) and SAMe (400 mg at the same time as the acetyl-l-carnitine). I just read an article that both of these help increase acetylcholine which is a neurotransmitter (Bb interferes with its production, hence brain issues). > > deb > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hi, I used to use acetyl-l-carnitine and SAMe for brain fog etc. I found the combo to be excellent for brain fog and for fatigue and depression as well but as usual couldnt afford to keep taking these supplements. If you have the finances available to buy these 2 supplements I highly recommend them. Take Care, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Hi, I know cost can be a factor in what we take. I order my vitamins from this company- http://www.puritan.com/ they often have 2 for the price of 1, or 3 for the price of 2, which is a big saving. My father always used them, and I used to tell him, oh they can't be any good. I figured a discount vitamin company could not be high quality. But once he gave me a bottle of Senior Vision, that was years ago, I take it to prevent floaters and it works great. So I started trying other products, and I now get most things from them. I've gotten SAM-e from them, and as far as I can tell it is same quality as other. ellen [no financial connection ] > > Hi, > I used to use acetyl-l-carnitine and SAMe for brain fog etc. I found the combo to be excellent for brain fog and for fatigue and depression as well but as usual couldnt afford to keep taking these supplements. > > If you have the finances available to buy these 2 supplements I highly recommend them. > > Take Care, > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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