Why VALERIAN ROOT Should NOT be Taken for Sleep

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0:00 Introduction: What is valerian root?
0:43 How GABA affects anxiety
2:15 Why you shouldn’t take GABA for insomnia
2:50 Getting to the root of your symptoms
3:48 Why you shouldn’t take melatonin
4:35 How to increase your melatonin naturally
6:42 The best ways to support sleep, calmness, and wellbeing
8:38 Thanks for watching
In this video, we’re going to talk about valerian root.
Valerian root is an herb that can help with anxiety. However, it's not a good solution to insomnia.
Valerian root provides benefits similar to valium for symptoms of anxiety but without many of the side effects.
Both valerian root and valium help increase the effects of GABA by blocking GABA receptors. When receptors can’t take in GABA, more of it stays in your nervous system for longer.
Why is this important? GABA is a crucial neurotransmitter that helps reduce stress and support calmness. Those who are deficient in this neurotransmitter tend to experience anxiety and insomnia.
Kimchi helps boost GABA by supporting gut microbes that create neurotransmitters.
Valerian is a sedative-so taking it before bed can produce some unwanted effects, including:
• Drowsiness
• Sluggishness
• Slow heart rate
• Insomnia
• Daytime sleepiness
It’s better to get to the root of the problem. Why are you experiencing anxiety, sleeplessness, or a low mood?
These can be symptoms of hormone and neurotransmitter imbalances. High cortisol is the primary hormone behind anxiety and sleeping problems. Additionally, poor sleep is associated with low melatonin-and low melatonin related to low serotonin. Those with a serotonin deficiency often experience depression.
It’s important to increase your melatonin, but without taking melatonin supplements. Supplementing any hormone can reduce your body’s natural output that hormone over time.
These are the best ways to support sleep, calmness, and wellbeing naturally:
1. Increase exercise and physical work
2. Increase infrared light exposure
3. Take vitamin B1 (naturally found in nutritional yeast and sunflower seeds)
4. Support your microbiome with probiotics
5. Healthy Keto and intermittent fasting
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain the best ways to support sleep, calmness, and wellbeing. I’ll see you in the next video.

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@mythicsin3083 2 года назад

I’ve taken Valerian for decades for sleep and sort of pre sleep. Been a life saver.

@mouwlylee5014 2 года назад

Hi how long you been taking? And do you take a break from it? Thank you

@mythicsin3083 2 года назад

@@mouwlylee5014 Since mid 1970’s. Last 10 years nightly. As far as taking a break, if you have trouble sleeping but want to get off it there’s several supplements you can try.

@pedromax6878 Год назад

@@mythicsin3083 i tried but i want to taper off later maybe less dosage

@samijaludi4479 Год назад

it’s ok to take 1000 mg every night

@mahmodali9394 11 месяцев назад

Good bless you 🙏

@jefflanton5617 2 года назад

started taking valerian root right before bed and I wake up at 5:00 in the morning with no alarm ready to go never felt better and it also helps with my anxiety throughout the day

@MNLierman Месяц назад

Agreed, Valerian is a great supplement. No withdrawals or rebounds in my experience. I've tried everything this guy suggested, and none of this stuff works. Even pre and probiotics. Spent thousands of dollars on supplements over the last 4 years, testing everything long-term. Vit. D, melatonin small (less than 1mg), medium, and large doses, SSRIs, tryptophan, no food before bed, clean off alcohol for 2 years, sunlight and sun exposure, night mode (block blue light) on my phone and other devices, a bunch of other stuff that I won't list because this list will be endless. NOTHING works, except Valerian and a couple of other things that directly act on GABA. Valerian is a good one, I don't even use it during the day for anxiety. I just use it at night.

@Unifyhandmade 2 года назад

Valerian root tea is my last resort when I have major anxiety and it works every time! Calms me down big time.

@suzychocolate7 Год назад

How do you use it? Do you drink it every night? And how long do it take till it starts calming anxiety?

@locnessoftx 2 года назад

I've used Valerian for years. I grow it in the garden. I also buy the tincture and tea because it grows soooo slow! It's great for anxiety, panic attacks or just exhaustion from working all day. I use it sparingly though.

@GOODNESS10 Год назад

how much you take for anxiety?

@1mantiss1 Год назад

@@GOODNESS10 15 drops 3 times a day

@EC-yd9yv Год назад

@@1mantiss1 what is the dose in mg pls?! thx

@frankperrella1202 11 месяцев назад

Anyone ever try Delta 8 THC & HHC , Kratom I like both & Kava kava & Valerian Root. 🌿🍵🙏👍

@sandeepjaved9776 5 месяцев назад

Can you please let me know if you're taking it for years straight until now, or you take a break in between? If so how long are the breaks? I eagerly want to know potential effects and side-effects of Valerian root when used long term. Does it create dependency or addiction? Please help. 🙏

@TheMetal750 2 года назад

Yes please doctor I'd love more stuff for anxiety,ptsd, etc. It's one of the biggest problems under my life!

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

Have you checked his recent video on lemon balm? It’s helpful for anxiety and other troubles. He gave us other tips in earlier videos on anxiety as well.

@thegalhorowitz 2 года назад

try fasting / kefir and psychelic as well as breathing exercises and vagus exercises

@Healing_Decibels Год назад

@@experimenthealthyketo83cant find his lemon balm video

@love101a3 5 месяцев назад

One of the other issue you have to do speak to somebody that you can trust about what you are going through

@HigzyTeflon Год назад

Personally, for me, Valerian has been a Godsend in aiding my mind and body to relax and lull me into a restful sleep and I NEVER have feelings of drowsiness, sluggishness, slow heart rate, insomnia and most importantly no daytime sleepiness." That is something I struggled with for over 10 years while averaging 2-3 hours of sleep per night and never feeling well rested. All that changed for me since taking Valerium powder capsules a few weeks ago. I take 3 at night an hour or two before bed and it truly has helped me sleep 6-8 hours with fewer wakeups in between and I more easily fall back to sleep again. I don't really suffer with anxiety, but it does 100% halt any 'racey thoughts' about life that might go through my mind when I should be trying to get to sleep. It has given me a part of my life back that I had lost over a decade ago and I am glad I discovered it.

@frankperrella1202 11 месяцев назад

Did you ever take Kratom herb for pain? It really helps & Delta 8 THC & HHC that's really relaxing. Kava kava & Valerian Root together are really good to 🙏🌿🍵👍

@sandeepjaved9776 5 месяцев назад

@HigzyTeflon 5 месяцев назад

@@frankperrella1202 I have the THC and CBD side covered too. 👍

@HigzyTeflon 5 месяцев назад

@@sandeepjaved9776 No feelings of dependency or addiction for me. I might take a 1-2 days break, but for the most part it is an every day thing.

@x-techgaming 3 месяца назад

wtf is Valerium?

@AmazingPhilippines1 2 года назад

I occasionally use valerian root and it makes me sleep deeper with more dreams. Melatonin seems to leave me a bit groggy the next day so seldom use it or anything anymore. Living in the Philippines offers me lots of opportunities for sun exposure.

@dakoderii4221 2 года назад

If you take L-tryptophan then it'll convert into serotonin and then later(especially with exposure to sunlight) it'll convert into melatonin. Taking a light walk after taking the L-tryptophan and that helps transport it to the brain.

@bryanunion5110 2 года назад

same

@jamesblue4161 2 года назад

I agree as well, I stopped taking melatonin. I do take Valerian and for the "super dreams" I have an herbal mix with L-Theanine and Ashwagandha

@jonathanhadley2555 2 года назад

@@dakoderii4221 So would it be less effective without any sun light?

@koekje70 2 года назад

Best dreams ever.

@sabinabaldwin4118 2 года назад

This information is more important than people realize. Many purchased tea blends for insomnia contain valerian root, and people buy it because it's been marketed as helpful. I don't harvest my valerian root but do use the leaves for a mild anti-anxiety effect. It also tastes better than the stinky root. Here's a blend that my husband and I enjoy in the evening. It's very soothing... (1 part=1 teaspoon) 3 parts dried marshmallow root; 2 parts dried Tulsi (holy basil) 2 parts dried organic, unsprayed rose petals or buds; 1 part dried cinnamon bark (I use chips) Combine all in a jar and use 1 or 2 teaspoons per cup. Boil filtered water, remove from heat and let stand 1 minute before pouring over herbs. Cover and allow to steep 5 minutes. Strain and drink.

@tobygathergood4990 2 года назад

Awesome! Thanks for the recipe. I and two of my daughter are deep into herbal uses and cures.

@nicolagraham1678 2 года назад

Thank you for this 🙂

@stephenw2045 2 года назад

I find the tea as effective as a concentrated capsule, just without the hangover!

@sabinabaldwin4118 2 года назад

You're welcome. I hope you enjoy it!

@sabinabaldwin4118 2 года назад

You're welcome. I think you'll like the flavor. The holy basil and rose are great together!

@mouhannadismail6577 2 года назад

I have been taking a preparation of melatonin-valerian-Melissa to help to sleep but i have noticed that i had a lot of dreams and next morning it is hard to wake up and feeing sleepy most of next day. So thank you for the light you put on the subject.

@penelopepaull8629 2 года назад

here in Germany valerian root is very popular as a sleep inducing tea , mixed with lemon balm, which I have used to good effect, just to add I am also on a healthy keto diet and do IF every day , thank you for all the interesting and helpful information you give :)

@MichaelPaumgardhen 2 года назад

Bitte.

@BowlerTheHatGuy 2 года назад

"Is very popular as a sleep inducing tea'' The title of the video says that you shouldn't take it before bed. ??

@Luckyluck558 2 года назад

It helps me to sleep very good, too..👍

@SoBlesseded 2 года назад

@@BowlerTheHatGuy Only because it makes you groggy the next day. Maybe he found ways to deal with that. I don't think the grogginess last all day.

@gaylebenavidez5121 2 года назад

Lemon balm itself is a very good sleep aide. its melatonin that does very little if anything for me + I will get candles..I always wondered how a good fire was so soothing..calming. glad I found this spot. £;~>

@nerdbamarich2063 2 года назад

Doc I can't thank you enough for the valuable information that you display on a daily basis that has really helped my life. Thank you so much!

@kathym6603 2 года назад

This certainly was a video that needed to be made!! When I think I need a "calmer-downer" I put three tea bags in two cups of boiling water: Kava Kava, Linden Flower and St. John's Wort. Now I can add Valerian tea to the mix.

@miffedmicrobiologist6595 2 года назад

Fascinating topic. In my herbal practice I rarely use valerian for the reasons you cite. I’ve had clients literally climbing the walls at night even at a small dose. Now I use skullcap, passionflower and chamomile and stress it’s for occasional use only! I’ve had people get addicted to Nervines and can only get to sleep with them. Also I have found if you get people to stop looking at their TVs and cell phones at night their problems ( on multiple levels) disappear. I prefer watching my chickens and having a nightly meditation instead of looking for artificial means to calm me down.

@marysh3840 2 года назад

Thank you Dear Dr. Berg for informing us by your great videos regularly. Wish everyone watch them to make a healthy lifestyle.

@edilalewis654 2 года назад

Blessed are the doctors especially this one thank you Dr Berg

@starseed484 2 года назад

I love taking Valerian tea before bed , doctor I don’t suffer from insomnia but do have some anxiety. Thank you for another amazing video 🌸

@TheOldBlackShuckyDog Год назад

Honestly it’s solved my sleeping issues multiple times

@SonjaM1988 Год назад

Worked better than any sleep aid over the counter and prescription

@gulxar4811 2 года назад

Dr Berg, you are really a day-maker.

@callkthulu 2 года назад

I take Valerian every night before bed. It works. It used to take me 30 mins to an hour to get to sleep and now I'm out in 5 to 10 mins with Valerian. I think its a case of every BODY is different and certain things may work differently for different people. It works for me so I'm going to keep using it

@ricoovermars4756 2 года назад

Same here!

@leviSyosef 2 года назад

100 % right Evreyone can use and see how it affects them If it's not good just quit it's not addicting drug you can stop usage immediately

@SavoyPrimeable Год назад

How many mg do you take?

@AJBuddha Год назад

I took 1500 mg & it didn’t really help me sleep, it did help me relax but I think Benadryl & Melatonin worked more than the Valerian root did. I stopped taking Seroquel 2 days ago so that’s probably why, do you have any other herbs that promote sleep/ rest??

@majorenkova Год назад

Same.

@DominiqueFrancon 2 года назад

I took Valerian root for sleep and I was aware all night that I was not asleep. Like you said, it was sedating me but not allowing me to sleep.

@wendykgosi149 6 месяцев назад

This happened to me too. but when I “woke up” whether in the night or morning I had realized that facially i looked like I slept . But I felt like I was in a state of being awake the entire time throughout the night. You right it sedates but doesn’t allow for sleep per se even with me … but it helps me massively with my anxiety and mood swings. After ingesting it there is a terrible deep which you’ll need to ride along with like a bad trip but at the end of it are the benefits you reap

@chrismaxx8528 2 года назад

I’ve used it many times for sleep and it never worked, and boom you’re right again just like that.😊 Dr. Berg, you have changed my health life. Thank you.

@northernmemaw4036 2 года назад

For me, Valerian root is absolutely awesome, & I have none of those sluggish side effects you mention. Sometimes doseage is what matters .

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

Ok. What dosage has been good for you?

@northernmemaw4036 2 года назад

@@experimenthealthyketo83 For me sometimes 1/2 teaspoon, or even 1/4 teaspoon is plenty because I'm very sensitive. I also use apprx. 12 ounces of boiled water, pour it over the Valerian root (sometimes I add a good pinch of Lemon Balm, & sometimes I prefer to use Valerian leaves instead of the root.) and let it steep for 10 minutes, add honey & sip. What works for me might not work for you, but I wish you the very best 😊

@Joshua89_ 2 года назад

@@northernmemaw4036 yea i use 1/2 teaspoon to 8oz of water. Valerian root is very potent

@suzychocolate7 Год назад

Do you use it for anxiety or insomnia?

@BlessedOne686 Год назад

@@suzychocolate7 i wanna know this too

@anandasantana901 11 месяцев назад

That's good info! I never understood before why valerian would worsen my sleep! Thank you

@TamarasTreasureTrove Год назад

I love valerian but these are great points! I’m going to try it sparingly now instead of nightly. Informative video

@mercedesfonte7476 2 года назад

Thank you Dr. Berg for this informative and helpful topic. 🙏

@Drberg 2 года назад

You're very welcome.

@1Corinthians15_1-4 5 месяцев назад

@@Drberg God Almighty gets all the glory and praise.

@L_Jan_Turner 2 года назад

Excellent. I found that I'm not so nervous if I take Valerian before I go to the dentist.

@glorytogod8208 2 года назад

Dr. Berg this look is very nice on you! Thank you for the information. God bless you and your family!

@beaujulin Год назад

My anp at the gp surgery just recommended valerian root for my anxiety and insomnia,I just started to have. I pray it works

@gaborszabo5561 2 года назад

Valerian root should be used with some caution regarding the length and the dosage. There were some documented cases that it could have caused liver damage, albeit with a low incidence.

@eduardooramaeddie4006 2 года назад

Thank you Dr.BERG

@LoriSings65 2 года назад

Thank you for everything 🍀❤️🙏🏻

@bigamish879 Год назад

Valerian Root makes me have insane dreams, almost lucid

@Busybee.bee. 2 года назад

God bless you Dr.B. My brain never fully shuts off at night and I’ve suffered from anxiety my entire life. I look forward to giving this a try.

@noahsibahi-jackson8757 2 года назад

Same here

@marypowell6061 2 года назад

Same here

@cathycgilreath7311 2 года назад

Same here.

@CalmVibesVee 2 года назад

Lemon balm tea can help too. I use 3 tea bags in the evening.

@anakamhi7097 2 года назад

My anxiety improved with healthy keto diet. Improved idoes not mean gone… he shared benefits of lemon balm a few days ago and it helps too. It’s been 16 years not dealing with that monster 😒

@jsi4064 2 года назад

Thanks for everything Dr Berg. 3 years ago I got injured training. Combined no daily training with covid, I put on 30kgs in 3 years. That was 50% INCREASE in my bodyweight. Anyway thanks to your knowledge and your kindness sharing it with us. I have lost 15kgs/33 pounds in 3 months. But, but, but is best of all is, I have had a paradigm shift. Thanks to you, I now have a better understanding of food, toxins, body functions and the medicine of natural foods. Thank you.

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

👏👏👏💞👏💞👏

@msbettyeteaches4155 2 года назад

It helped my daughter manage generalized seizures.

@kr6302 2 года назад

I don't even need my GP anymore. Instead of waiting 5 days to make an appointment, I just listen to Dr. Berg's solution. Bless you

@lifewithmodesty7395 2 года назад

Whoa! Love your channel. Knowledge is key. My father is on dialysis with other health conditions. He suffers from a lot of anxiety and insomnia. I was thinking about Ashwaganda for anxiety but I just learned something very important today thank you

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

He made other awesome videos on anxiety, including on the use of lemon balm, enough potassium, d, ect.

@gwendolynsinclair 2 года назад

Skullcap tincture has been such an MVP for anxiety. Hope you’re able to find something that helps your father effectively.

@Godblessed2 Год назад

Ashwaganda in Four Sigmatic products are awesome. No pills

@cathyphegley7414 2 года назад

Also love the beard-such nice variations in color😊 I have taken valerian drops for years for sleep if it is a problem(especially on vacation with my Mom who snored 🤣)and now that you mention it, always feel sleepy during the following day. And I learned not to take too much. It’s a powerful “drug”.

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

Ok! By the way, he made videos to help with snoring too.

@rickowen4410 2 года назад

Excellent video. Thank you. A good reminder that following the basics every day, in harmony with Nature, makes a big difference. 😉

@julieta6049 2 года назад

This is awesome, Dr. Berg. Thank you thank you thank you 🙏 👍

@norawajdi7642 2 года назад

Thankfully I don't suffer from depression, yet anxiety is something we all; as human beings, experience (from time to time) Thanks Dr Berg!

@Spartanm333 2 года назад

Yes, like turning on the news to hear people talking about WW3... the reason I keep the news OFF most of the time. The media are atrocious at sensationalising and promoting a culture of fear. Don't buy into it. Throw the TV away and live your life.

@NansGlobalKitchen 2 года назад

@@Spartanm333 Yes agree 100% throw away the TV and also most of the doctors as well.

@sporqfoon5989 2 года назад

Depression doesn't always manifest as sadness. If you have frequent panic/ anxiety attacks, it could be a dual diagnosis. Psychosis, Depression, mania, anxiety, and other mental illness symptoms overlap the same area of the brain. Psychiatrists are coming to the realization that depression occurs on a spectrum, like autism, and no-longer embrace the idea of Bi-Polarity of depressive symptoms.

@logical_lb3059 2 года назад

I have zero anxiety

@ellehan3003 2 года назад

@@sporqfoon5989 yep. Even a smilye person can be depressed. I've had it to the point of suicide, all the way to a constant dark cloud looming above me. On a side mote I noticed a big difference with my mood the first few weeks of keto. I felt incredible. It stabilised to something more normal but was still much improved.

@HH-gv8mx 2 года назад

I am so glad somebody finally spoke about this! I was recommended by my physicians assistant to take tea with valerian root because I was having trouble sleeping. That actually made me stay up all night long and made me so tired and ridiculously off my sleep schedule. Definitely gave me a groggy feeling and almost prefer 1 mg of melatonin at any time overtaking Valerian root.

@freedomandliberty 2 года назад

did you encounter heart flustering?

@user-fm8jg7xo6n Год назад

I faced this as well. It always has the opposite effect of it.

@katylwi Год назад

I actually can't stand neither valerian, nor melatonin. Unfortunately, Both have the effect of a killer drug on my organism.

@multisync7678 Год назад

Same !!!

@zamfielis 6 месяцев назад

But tea has caffeine..!

@tinathomas3288 2 года назад

You look great with the new look! So smart and thanks for the info

@thomasandersonparra3090 2 года назад

Always are you the only one doc, good for you

@angalmeida29 2 года назад

Thank u for everything you are helping us with Dr Berg 🙏🏽

@Chahlie 2 года назад

I've learned to only use straight chamomile or even Greek mountain tea at bedtime. Some of those 'sleepytime' teas had me climbing the walls! I still like a Gravol once a week so I get one good night's sleep :)

@mkatungu7457 2 года назад

Thanks so much. You are my health Teacher. Greetings from Germanx.

@princesskanuta3495 2 года назад

Thanks for the helpful information !!

@yz915 2 года назад

Dr Berg, it would be cool if you share a video with the foods and vitamins you take daily, your skin looks amazing! Cheers from Barcelona

@lisavu8185 2 года назад

Correct. Somehow his looks younger.

@purdylicious5721 2 года назад

@Y Z Yes, his skin does look flawless, doesn't it? Really glowy & how we all want our skin to look! I think he also looks absolutely super gorgeous with a beard, very sexy!

@Cris_89Ar 2 года назад

He's using a filter in the latest videos.

@yz915 2 года назад

@@Cris_89Ar oh okay, is that true? I had read it in other comments, anyway he looks amazing for his age, i've seen his pictures from years ago when he ate sugary and trash foods and he looked terrible, so for this reason i am curious to know what diet and vitamins he takes

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

He did a few videos on this. He doesn’t really change his routines.

@PinkNerdd 2 года назад

Can you please do a video on non allergic rhinitis? It’s not a condition commonly talked about and finding helpful information about it is difficult.

@LAUREL5784 2 года назад

Dr Berg, Your beard is looking stellar! 🌟 As always, we LOVE your excellent and informative talks👍🏼

@odenmurton754 2 года назад

So greatful for all the information dr berg

@MQS11 2 года назад

"Get to the root of the problem" Dr. Eric Berg DC Agreed! 💯

@greenbluemonkey 2 года назад

I use Valerian root tincture for years now whenever I can't sleep. And it works precisely because it helps to reduce anxiety. That's the point. That is the main reason when I can't sleep, anxiety about something or another. And I don't feel "groggy" in the morning at all. And if that's the only fault he can come up with, sorry, that's weak. I think most people who have trouble sleeping would easily exchange a mild temporary grogginess for being able to face the day with a good nights sleep. I guess it doesn't fit into his products for sale.

@asterhailemariam2773 2 года назад

Thank you Dr. Berg

@haile308 Год назад

I don't have insomnia, depression or anxiety. But I do take 1 Valerian tablet from cenovis each night and I don't have any groggy affect the day after. I feel I get the best and deepest of sleep. Probably doesn't work for everyone but works well for me for the last 1.5 years now.

@sandeepjaved9776 5 месяцев назад

@profbfc Год назад

I use it daily and its great. One of the few times I disagree with Dr Eric

@profbfc Год назад

Btw i dont have insomnia, but need to improve sleep quality as i wake up poorly normally. Valerian helped me with better quality

@Red23165 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏

@kvcooks814 2 года назад

YES! Had an awful experience with valerian- terrible insomnia and, when I did manage to fall asleep, had vivid nightmares. Never again!!

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

Ok. Looks like it’s also depleting b1 then as nightmares are mostly caused by a b1 deficiency.

@JustanamebroDK Год назад

I have found that valerian root on its own doesn't really help much with insomnia. But in my experience, combined with Benadryl (antihistamine) the sedative effects compound and suddenly it's quite effective. I haven't had any negative side effects from this, and only do so once in a while. I caught onto this by chance.

@NaturalMystic71 2 года назад

Valerian root is one of my favorite herbs - real powerful. I like to use it in conjunction with passion flower and st. john's wort.

@TheMetal750 2 года назад

What are the benefits of the other 2? if you don't mind me asking interesting for sure

@wanderingwithkedar 2 года назад

@@TheMetal750 for sleep

@TheMetal750 2 года назад

@@wanderingwithkedar thankyou

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

@@TheMetal750 Dr Berg and others made videos on these.

@BigK54 2 года назад

I take Valerian root 1/3 dropperfull every night before going to bed for an even better sleep, I wake up fully refreshed. So I'm not buying the idea that I shouldn't!

@LeMortso 2 года назад

We are so lucky that a friend makes old world live sauerkraut.. it's tasty, FULL of nutrients and comes in many flavors.

@faykouri1162 2 года назад

You’re right doc it works well for anxiety!

@jenniferzevia317 2 года назад

I personally do like to use valerian root on occasion for sleep as I do always sleep deeper but I try to only do it when I can actually sleep in next day as it's more difficult to wake due to grogginess

@cindyrhodes 2 года назад

Every. Single. Day. We can count on Dr. Berg to give us priceless health guidance!

@isabelladavis1363 9 месяцев назад

I always learn so much from your videos and thank you for all of your time and research..stay blessed

@Drberg 9 месяцев назад

You're very welcome. Glad you found them helpful.

@serenawood6991 2 года назад

Sorry, this is a little off topic. But that is one majestic beard! I caught a few vids while it was just sprouting and I wasn't sure how great of a decision it was but I must say it turned out amazing! Very impressive 😁👍 You look quite distinguished. And as always thank you for all the great info and research! Really appreciate these videos.

@JanetSmith900 2 года назад

I can drink valerian tea any time of day and it calms me down. I don't feel groggy in the morning at all, I just feel more relaxed. Never had any bad side effects from it. Ativan nearly destroyed my life. Those drugs are awful.

@palomabrava461 2 года назад

🙌

@edelineestivenne 2 года назад

what is Ativan? Is that a prescription drug for anxiety?

@Ds4u2 Год назад

@@edelineestivenne Yes, it is benzodiazepine

@edelineestivenne Год назад

@@Ds4u2 Thanks I would like to hear that person story on how Ativan almost destroyed her life.

@Ds4u2 Год назад

@@edelineestivenne It can cause very bad withdrawal symptoms, typically when people have benzodiazepine withdrawals their anxiety gets out of hand and it causes them to not be able to function normally anymore in their social lives. They might get agoraphobia, panic attacks, social anxiety, fatigue and such

@pamshearer120 2 года назад

Good Morning , Dr.Berg 😊 I really appreciate you , Thank you so much for sharing this very interesting information with everybody , May God always good care you ❤ 🙏 3 / 16 / 2022 🙏

@1Wendy_Woo 2 года назад

I buy valerian root and make tea. It helps me occasionally. I also add fresh chamomile to the blend. Burdock is also very good, along with dandelion. I have high nighttime cortisol. For years & years now. No doctors have helped. Here I am 3:50am. Maybe I will get out in the sun tomorrow. FL is a killer though! I just looked into infrared saunas near me last week. 😁

@apolloangel9374 2 года назад

Thank you very much for all of your videos, I am into IF for more than a month now and I see great results. However I am facing some issues with my sleep and I would like to try some near IR light bulbs. Would you suggest a range or a specific peak of the wave length of the light for higher efficiency regarding sleep issues?

@Spartanm333 2 года назад

Many thanks for this. Your positive and logical presentation creates calm and confidence in itself. In my case, I'd worked out the sun element (I cycle and walk daily) but the more technical elements of what is happening are helpful. Time to get a pro biotic into my diet and look at the other pointers. Thank you.

@Busybee.bee. 2 года назад

Dr.B, can you make a video for people who don’t have insomnia but are just really light sleepers??I think I was in fight or flight mode for so long that my brain refuses to shut down all the way. Not an insomniac and not really anxious, just never fully asleep. I envy deep sleepers so much.

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

He made a few videos on how to increase one’s quality of sleep over the years, but especially last year. Also check his videos on absorption of vitamin D.

@Busybee.bee. 2 года назад

@@experimenthealthyketo83 Thanks! I’ll look into it.

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

@@Busybee.bee. Welcome.

@mishell4906 2 года назад

Wow...very interesting info.Thanks doc👍

@mka46479 Год назад

Thank you so much! So well explained, so useful :)

@Drberg Год назад

Glad to hear that! You're very welcome!

@juliaprather9927 2 года назад

Dr. Berg, isn’t there more benefits for using infrared therapy?!? Could you do a video on this topic please. Thx 🙏🏻

@NansGlobalKitchen 2 года назад

Hi yes I heard of infrated light therapy too! Following.

@cyndiconflitti3613 2 года назад

Yes pls..I have an infra red sauna..does that help??

@blaisepalermo1743 2 года назад

yes and hyperbaric oxygen chambers too....

@wandawoman1985 2 года назад

I am one of those people who gets insomnia from taking valerian root. Didn't think to take it for my anxiety, though. Also, I can't get out often, so I'm definitely trying the infrared light. Thanks for the info.

@poppyandfizzy3875 2 года назад

Me too, Wanda. Valerian root makes my insomnia worse.

@frankperrella1202 11 месяцев назад

Delta 8 THC & HHC helps & Kratom it's a herb for pain & Anxiety. Kava kava with Valerian Root is really good. Delta 8 THC & HHC work really good but have to be 21 to get & Kratom to. 👍🙏🍵🌿

@ralpiiboy 10 месяцев назад

When I take valerian it helps me get to sleep but I wake up 3 hours later and can’t get back to sleep

@alxndr.theblack 2 года назад

The timing is godly I was about to buy this for sleep and went nah not yet

@patriciaowens3479 Год назад

My daughter is coming off Klonopin. She's in her 30s. And she's having a Horrible time with anxiety and not being able to sleep. The next thing she's going to try is hydroxyzine and hopefully that will help her but she can't take anything with gaba and she can't take sugar and she can't even take me on a toning or b vitamins because they agitate your mind. Of course, she's under a doctor's care and also has a therapist that she likes .So... we're on a search for something she can take to ease her anxiety from the withdrawal which has been less than 2 months already, and to help her sleep. I sent you this video. Thank you very much for your caring God bless.

@sna877 2 года назад

I had anxiety insomnia and I was depressed for six month straight I started taking vitamin d 30,000 ius daily some days I take 50,000ius I've been doing this for two months now and I've noticed a big change in my mood and my anxiety has gotten better I'm telling you vitamin d is a miracle vitamin. I'm probably going to keep doing this for another month or so then draw back to 15,000 iu daily.

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

I so agree with you. Dr Berg made videos on this too, to explain why by the way. Are you taking it alone or with k2, zinc, magnesium, ect?

@DIYBill 2 года назад

Good

@sna877 2 года назад

@@experimenthealthyketo83 I'm taking it alone although I know it's recommended to take it with k2 and magnesium... I know in a couple of Dr berg videos he talked about how hard it would be to create vitamin d toxicity levels he also said to avoid it you can just drink plenty of water I'm also intermittent fasting eating two meals a day sometimes only one. I will say this I was taking spring valley brand d3 plus k2 for a month and didn't notice a change it was only when I started taking naturewise d3 that has organic extra vigin olive oil is when I noticed my mood energy and even mental clarity start to improve. So I would say not all d3 is created equally and this is just only my experience with vitamin d I'm not saying it will work for everyone but I do think it's worth a try.

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

@@sna877 Yes, I have experienced different results with different brands too! I think Dr Berg’s D3 works best.

@cooknz1621 2 года назад

Hello Dr Berg, This would be a video on the amazing benefits of Shilajit (Contains 85 different Minerals, Helps detoxify heavy metals, ..)

@tessatandler393 2 года назад

Thanks so much for the very good advice.

@Drberg 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@rebeccar1036 2 года назад

I had some lemon balm tea in the evening and it put me out like a light, slept through the night without getting up.

@Beowulf-wt3kb 2 года назад

I knew this about melatonin not being produced by the pineal glad if we take it, but I started back taking because the “ Good” MD’s said it should be used with the other things we’ve all learned about for this recent bio- w-e-a- pon , C, D, zinc, selenium, NAC, etc. I do change things up a bit and take different combinations with Ashwsganda and 5 HTP

@orion9k 2 года назад

My sleeping issues also went worse after my md told me to take melatonin, the melatonin pills had absolutely no sleeping effect on me, I even tried tripling the dose back then because I was desperate to sleep and doctors in Denmark just won't give sleeping pills to their patients unless you are VIP or know the right doctors..

@Beowulf-wt3kb 2 года назад

That’s curious. There is a chance that you burnt out the pineal. Melatonin stopped working out for a while and you do have to up the dosage. You might want to look in to the other two things I mentioned above.

@orion9k 2 года назад

@@Beowulf-wt3kb I currently take between 5000 and 7000 ui vitamin d I also take 2000 mg vitamin C with every meal I also take 466 mg magnesium with every meal 6000 mg fish oil 1600 mg MSM 20 mg zinc everyday tho I doubt this is enough to do anything. I also supplement with: Moringa Ashwaganda Maca Spirulina black cumin seeds MCT C8 oil and olive oil. I'm pretty satisfied with these and I can now sleep if I'm not stressed out, tho I'm very sensitive to stress unfortunately.

@honestreviews2321 2 года назад

Dr. Berg could you please do a video on cortisol spit tests and if they are accurate? Or how one could test their cortisol levels?

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

He may have answered this in some of his videos on cortisol?

@honestreviews2321 2 года назад

@@experimenthealthyketo83 thanks I'll do a search

@arnahw 2 года назад

Sunflower seeds! Thank you so much for this B1 suggestion, for those times when we don't have nutritional yeast. THANK YOU DR. BERG!!! Also, can't wait for your powdered nutritional yeast is to be available! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

Best is to soak them at least a few 15 minutes before eating them. Soaking removes toxins and increases nutrients. (He made a few videos on this.)

@08FayFay Год назад

Excellent information as usual. Let me add if you are sensitive and with prolonged use you can have night terrors from valerian root.

@shaun2222 2 года назад

Daniel 2:22 He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

@yankeerose9011 2 года назад

This will truly help so many people Dr. Berg. That's why you're the worlds best doctor and we all appreciate you! 🌈🌎❤

@johnwesley588 2 года назад

Correct

@johnwesley588 2 года назад

@@yankeerose9011 same unto you😊

@shaheennargis1257 2 года назад

Thank you DR

@AdalineIncredulous 2 года назад

I LOVE this channel!

@Arginne 2 года назад

I can speak to coming off benzodiazepines, thank you for acknowledging their withdrawal effects. It was the worst time of my life. Im interested in trying valerian.

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

Lemon balm is a great tool too. Same as enough potassium & b1, ect.

@LoriSings65 2 года назад

What’s good for sleep help thank you in advance ❤️

@NaturalMystic71 2 года назад

Passion flower

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

He answered this in earlier videos on restful sleep. Including his videos on absorption of vitamin D, correct amounts of it, b1, enough potassium, etc. Sleep well😴

@AAHomeGardening 2 года назад

Thanks for the video

@lauralizano4623 2 года назад

Many thanks

@marymartha5363 2 года назад

Dr Berg, why don't you do a video on Canabis? Is it too controversial? I hear so much about it.

@BathtubSkyPirate 2 года назад

It's the only thing what really worked for my insomnia. I convert it to CBN (oil) though, it seems to be more effective for sleeping. And using it orally because it works longer that way.

@marymartha5363 2 года назад

@@BathtubSkyPirate, Thanks! I know it's legal in California and other States. I haven't heard much talk about it from any of the famous Doctors on "Social Media."

@edsher7679 2 года назад

He had videos on CBD but deleted it.

@marymartha5363 2 года назад

@@edsher7679, Really? What did he say about it?

@BlessedOne686 9 месяцев назад

@@edsher7679Wow, why would he do that?

@dumbblonde1299 2 года назад

What are your thoughts on CBD for sleep? I've had chronic insomnia since I was a child and that's what I've found to work best with minimal side effects. And I've tried a slew of prescription and otc sleeping aids.

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

He gave us his best tips on sleep quality in a few videos. Works awesomely.

@LT-pp1je 2 года назад

Tried various cbd, cbn and didn’t help me at all. Used whole bottle too.

@experimenthealthyketo83 2 года назад

@@LT-pp1je Yes, I have seen disastrous results with it. Best is using natural ways, like enough sun, vitamin d, increasing one’s body’s ability to absorb vitamin D and other nutrients, finding one’s source of stress and removing it or drastically reducing it, ect.