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system and hormonal system are linked to the immune system and that these three systems strongly affect each other. It's no wonder then, that many women experience mood swings and lowered resistance around their menstrual cycle. Clearly, stress creates many changes in the hormonal system. High stress levels cause an increase in the production of the hormones cortisol and adrenaline, both of which lower immune function. Adaptogenic herbs help the body to cope with a wide variety of biological and environmental stresses.

 
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