tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989545445919628676.post5257748334749021202..comments2024-01-05T06:28:17.117-05:00Comments on Down Syndrome: A Day to Day Guide: Why Rhodiola Rosea for Down Syndrome?Andi Durkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03651762223667606607noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989545445919628676.post-75021784849008720372011-05-16T13:55:21.099-04:002011-05-16T13:55:21.099-04:00Rhodiola is one of the herbs mentioned in one of m...Rhodiola is one of the herbs mentioned in one of my fav books, "The Cortisol Connection", by Shawn Talbott. He has lists of adaptogens, herbs for stress and sleep... it's a wonderful book for those dealing with heavy stress. I took a peek at the U.S. National Library of Medicine site, www.pubmed.com, and if you put the word "rhodiola" in there with these words (one at a time) - stress, insulin, kidney, neuron - you get some great studies. Alot of kids with DS have kidney issues, mine does, so I watch for that. Turns out rhodiola is kidney-friendly, it's anti-diabetic (yay!) and it's great for stress and for protecting the brain. Good stuff. This study # 20374974 mentions "sleepiness" as a possible side-effect so maybe rhodiola would be a good nighttime supp. Thanks for the info.. I love your blog!!!! Ali :)Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07732354957174109847noreply@blogger.com