Why VALERIAN ROOT Should NOT be Taken for Sleep

[@mythicsin3083]

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

[@mouwlylee5014]

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

[@mythicsin3083]

@@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]

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

[@samijaludi4479]

it’s ok to take 1000 mg every night

[@mahmodali9394]

Good bless you 🙏

[@jefflanton5617]

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]

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.

[@Hiwot246]

Do you take it during the day for anxiety? If so how many times a day?

[@Unifyhandmade]

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

[@suzychocolate7]

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

[@HigzyTeflon]

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]

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]

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. 🙏

[@HigzyTeflon]

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

[@HigzyTeflon]

@@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]

wtf is Valerium?

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

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]

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]

same

[@jamesblue4161]

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]

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

[@koekje70]

Best dreams ever.

[@penelopepaull8629]

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]

Bitte.

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

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

[@Luckyluck558]

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

[@QueenLakesha]

@@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]

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. £;~>

[@mouhannadismail6577]

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.

[@miffedmicrobiologist6595]

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.

[@northernmemaw4036]

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

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Ok. What dosage has been good for you?

[@northernmemaw4036]

@@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_]

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

[@suzychocolate7]

Do you use it for anxiety or insomnia?

[@BlessedOne686]

@@suzychocolate7 i wanna know this too

[@jsi4064]

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]

👏👏👏💞👏💞👏

[@HH-gv8mx]

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]

did you encounter heart flustering?

[@user-fm8jg7xo6n]

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

[@katylwi]

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

[@multisync7678]

Same !!!

[@zamfielis]

But tea has caffeine..!

[@chrismaxx8528]

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.

[@Busybee.bee.]

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]

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.]

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

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

@@Busybee.bee. Welcome.

[@NaturalMystic71]

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]

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

[@wanderingwithkedar]

@@TheMetal750 for sleep

[@TheMetal750]

@@wanderingwithkedar thankyou

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

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

[@wandawoman1985]

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]

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

[@frankperrella1202]

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]

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

[@haile308]

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]

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. 🙏

[@L_Jan_Turner]

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

[@cathyphegley7414]

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]

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

[@lifewithmodesty7395]

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]

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

[@gwendolynsinclair]

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

[@Godblessed2]

Ashwaganda in Four Sigmatic products are awesome. No pills

[@sna877]

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]

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]

Good

[@sna877]

@@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]

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

[@gaborszabo5561]

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.

[@locnessoftx]

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]

how much you take for anxiety?

[@1mantiss1]

​@@GOODNESS10 15 drops 3 times a day

[@EC-yd9yv]

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

[@frankperrella1202]

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

[@sandeepjaved9776]

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. 🙏

[@Beowulf-wt3kb]

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]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@JanetSmith900]

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]

🙌

[@edelineestivenne]

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

[@Ds4u2]

@@edelineestivenne Yes, it is benzodiazepine

[@edelineestivenne]

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

[@Ds4u2]

@@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

[@juliaprather9927]

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

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

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

[@cyndiconflitti3613]

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

[@blaisepalermo1743]

yes and hyperbaric oxygen chambers too....

[@beaujulin]

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

[@honestreviews2321]

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]

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

[@honestreviews2321]

@@experimenthealthyketo83 thanks I'll do a search

[@1Wendy_Woo]

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. 😁

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

Hello Dr. Berg ... I get AWFUL nightmares if I drink Valerian root in a herbal tea form before I go to bed. Thank you for this video

[@larryc1616]

It's also called witches brew

[@profbfc]

lower the dosage slightly

[@BaconMaken]

I drink it because it makes me see crazy stuff in my dreams.

[@yankeerose9011]

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

[@johnwesley588]

Correct

[@johnwesley588]

@@yankeerose9011 same unto you😊

[@thenatster4383]

Funny this popped up, I had trouble falling asleep last night so I took valerian root (2 capsules) and laid in bed for another three hours until I had about four hours of sleep. It did help me calm way down but not fall asleep.

[@cooknz1621]

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

[@ArielPaz08]

Interesting. Valerian has been a life saver for me as far as migraine relief. Also, taking 3 mg melatonin at bedtime has also alleviated the early morning migraines I've had for years. I've read the body makes less melatonin as we age.

[@msbettyeteaches4155]

It helped my daughter manage generalized seizures.

[@bigamish879]

Valerian Root makes me have insane dreams, almost lucid

[@DavidSmith-vz9uu]

I noticed that benadryl does the same thing as the valerian Root when I took it in the past, it would help my anxiety and make me groggy but it would keep me awake at night Even more than usual when I used to take it for insomnia.

[@ssmith3517]

Dr Berg. Please could you do a video about foods to replace Estrogen only HRT? 🙏🙏

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

He may have answered this in some videos on estrogen/hrt.

[@regisegek4675]

Physical labour Exercise, workout etc are my remedy for ir and of course Valeriana

[@astrologicaldesign]

Sleeping well has been an issue for years for me, a lot to do with stress and anxiety. Nothing seems to work, including Valerian Rooth. Living in Canada with barely any sun during the winter is also difficult. I love the sun. Thank you so much for all the help Dr. Berg.

[@TheJimmyswe150]

Black seed oil, Bionatal or blessed seeds brand 👌🏻

[@TheJimmyswe150]

Have you Also tried simple magnesium? Preferly magnesium glycinate along with some calcium, l tryptophan Also works great

[@TheJimmyswe150]

And vitamin d

[@astrologicaldesign]

@@TheJimmyswe150 I haven't tried it, but I will, Thanks so much

[@koekje70]

Move to Belgium)

[@Ahmed-ny1xc]

I was the opposite when taking Valerian root, I did not feel groggy when waking up, but I do feel groggy when taking melatonin

[@cathyplantlover2862]

Valerian doesn't make me sleepy at all but ( I guess in some people)it does, so I bought it.....Currently I'm trying lemon balm or magnesium, my mind is more busy at night sometimes and I can't shut it it off....lol planning things etc.

[@deborahwise1135]

I use lemon balm(Melissa), hops and chamomile and I sleep soundly.

[@shenelerosal8903]

I recently bought valerian root but couldn’t start taking it yet 😬 and today dr berg’s opinion on it doesn’t help.. im trying to get off cipralex and laroxyl slowly slowly and planing on replacing them with valerian or ashwagandha. I just cant fall asleep or or god forbid i wake up in the middle of the night 😫

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

@@shenelerosal8903 Have you checked his videos on sleep quality?

[@shenelerosal8903]

@@experimenthealthyketo83 i will thank u

[@deborahwise1135]

@@shenelerosal8903 the smell of Valarian root is what got me. A little stinky😙

[@nairakalantaryan8485]

It is working very well for me for insomnia, no side effects next day

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Where do you get it from? Garden? Or a special brand? And how much are you taking of it? How often? 😁Sorry for so many questions but this will help many people who will read your comment!

[@nairakalantaryan8485]

@@experimenthealthyketo83 Sundown Valerian Root 530 mg. I am ordering it on Amazon. And taking 1 or 2 capsules an hour before going to bed. Stay healthy)))

[@nairakalantaryan8485]

@@experimenthealthyketo83 Sundown Valerian Root 530 mg. I am ordering it on Amazon. And taking 1 or 2 capsules an hour before going to bed. Stay healthy)))

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

@@nairakalantaryan8485 Great 👍

[@eduardooramaeddie4006]

Thank you Dr.BERG

[@SRTsoulsessions]

I love Valerian root for sleep. I slept deeply and pre-menopause it has been a natural lifesaver

[@LoriSings65]

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

[@NaturalMystic71]

Passion flower

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

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😴

[@indigenous31617]

Valerian root is great for anxiety. Kava is faster working for me.

[@wanderingwithkedar]

Sir please make video on " Divalproex " and it's side effects and it's natural alternatives 🙏. Specially Thanks for This video ❤️

[@MoonWho78]

its*

[@wanderingwithkedar]

@@MoonWho78 choose feeling over words

[@LAUREL5784]

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

[@pamshearer120]

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 🙏

[@maruscatarabella9623]

True for me. I've tried valerian roots for insomnia, and it it makes it worse. I am still struggling trying to find a natural remedy. The same goes for melatonin is not for me. However, what helps me is going to bed as early as possible, that seems to help me fall asleep and even if I still wake up 2/3 times at night, having fallen asleep early will help my body to go back to sleep. But it is not always easy to get to bed as early as I would like, and when I can't, I will get restless and have a hard time to fall asleep, and I would only get only few hours of sleep. It is very upsetting because I can't socialise, not even up to 10 at night, because then, after bedtime routine, I'll get to bed at 11 or after, and insomnia will kick in. Is it because of my circadian rhythm?

[@Spartanm333]

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.

[@steveprentice4513]

It does work in very small amounts, however too much will keep you awake.

[@foreignwoods8138]

Can you make a video about chili and bad sleep quality? Everytime I eat siracha, chili or something hot I sleep very bad and I get nightmares. How can I enjoy hot food but still have a good sleep?

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

To my understanding, it removes more stomach acid than the usual foods. So I would be curious to see if you can sleep better by having enough apple cider vinegar? When you eat chili.

[@foreignwoods8138]

@@experimenthealthyketo83 I'm drinking ACV every evening no matter what I eat. Maybe my gut is just sensitive.

[@justinebrink4056]

Valerian root is one of those softy supplements. It doesn't make me feel bad in any way, I don't have any dependency on it and it just makes me have a comfy night of sleep. I tend to take a little on Sunday nights.. when I go to bed the whole weekend late and then have to adjust back to routine on Sunday night.. It's not habit forming and have no side effects for me, but then again I don't have too much of an addictive personality. I think it's a wonderful supplement to make you relax and sleep, I also tend to dream a little more when I take it, I think, which I actually quite like 🙂

[@shaun2222]

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

[@luvurab]

I am one of those who cannot take valerian root as it keeps me awake! And I do wake up groggy.

[@thomasandersonparra3090]

Always are you the only one doc, good for you

[@Red23165]

Thanks 🙏

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Buildings designs have to change in order to let sun rays enter and reach our skin even when we work, study, ect.

[@freedomforever23]

I am taking it for years… so far so good.. 😉 I have never felt sleepy or tired next day after taking the valerian root. That isn’t true. Have you tried taking it yourself ?? No?? Then try snd see how sleepy you will be the next day.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Many people do feel sleepy the next day taking it. Ask a herbalist.

[@freedomofspeech6095]

I love the sound sleep I get by taking valerian root but I am groggy the next day. I’m just going to lower my dose but I’m not going to stop taking it. It’s amazing.

[@user-ug1yq6zt5t]

So glad I watched this... I had 6 mugs of v root tea and still couldn't sleep so searched it up and landed on this vid... I need to be at 110% for work on weekend!! Yikes!

[@TODOMATIO]

When I was a child my mom would give me valerian root (2 tiny pills), and it calmed me down when I cried. But now I tried it, and it did absolutely nothing. I wasn't crying but I was a bit anxious before bedtime. I do take melatonin and ashwaganda before bedtime now, but not Valerian.

[@Jsellers1965]

Would love to hear what you have to say about dementia and bi polar disorders.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

He made at least one video on dementia and mentioned it in other videos.

[@BeingBetter]

Lithium orotate works for me bipolar disorder.

[@MayaShantiSoulpeace]

Fun fact: cats go crazy for Valeriana and mint. They just love it! 🐈‍⬛

[@fazole]

My cats hate mint. I use it to keep them from using the planters as a litterbox! Does Valerian act on cats like cat nip? Thanks.

[@MayaShantiSoulpeace]

@@fazole most cats love the cat mint plants, but even more they love Valerian root. You can buy it as an etheric oil or already prepared spray. The cats get calm. Good if you must transport your cat and want it to stay nice and calm. Good luck!

[@seeingeye14]

Rats are supposed to love it too, I think it is what the pied piper used to make them follow him.

[@Laccy41]

Well I’m going to try valerian to sleep! I need to,my mind won’t stop. 🙏

[@patricianoll1229]

Valerian root is like fresh water for me, can't sleep with less than 10 mg Valium if I'm lucky, I live in the carribean so sun I have, last chance is checking testosterone if not I'm I'm out of things to try, will see aswaganda and lions mushrooms

[@kylielogan8771]

I’m allergic to horsetail grass which is used in silica and other products. I become itchy and swell up so I have to get cortisone shots! I have cervical dystonia a movement disorder and I move a lot especially at night. Because of lockdowns I now have anxiety and insomnia. I thought about valerian now I’m not sure.

[@SSJfraz]

Although you're correct to point out the severe withdrawal effects associated with these substances, I'm afraid your terminology is quite a bit off. Benzodiazepines and Valerian Root certainly don't block the GABA receptors, they do quite the opposite. They enhance the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid which increases the GABA receptor activation rate. Receptor blockers are known as 'antagonists', where as receptor activators are known as 'agonists'. Benzodiazepines and Valerian Root are both GABA receptor agonists, not antagonists. The fundamental issue is that over time, this increased GABA receptor activation rate ultimately causes these receptors to downregulate, making them harder to activate naturally without the use of these substances. This is problematic, because you need healthy GABA receptors in order to slow down neural activity. They act as a counter balance to the NMDA receptors which are activated by the excitatory neurotransmitter, Glutamate. When the NMDA receptors are being activated as normal but the GABA receptors are no longer responding to gamma-aminobutyric acid, this leads to uncontrollable spikes in neural activity, resulting in the Benzo withdrawal syndrome. This spike in neural activity can lead to persistent panic attacks, brain zaps and insomnia. With psychosis and seizures occurring in the more severe cases of the syndrome. In most cases, insomnia can be remedied by ensuring that enough Magnesium is being consumed in the diet. Magnesium has gentle agonistic effects on GABA receptors, while also providing antagonist/blocking effects on NMDA receptors. This helps to keep neural activity under control without damaging these receptors. The western diet is generally lacking in Magnesium however.

[@Trazynn]

L-tryptophan works well for sleep.

[@bknyte23]

That's in turkey meat 😏

[@rickowen4410]

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

[@AnonymousAnonposter]

What a coincidence! Tonight I took two valerian pills before bed after a long time and I end up staying up all night.

[@dubwisedove]

Valerian root caused a heart disturbance in my sleep it was very scary. Sedatives can drop your pulse there’s a risk for heart incidents in some people I now know.

[@freedomandliberty]

how long did it take to go away? 12hr? 24hr?

[@VickiTakacs.]

If you don’t have anxiety with the way the psychos controlling us have been acting in these last two years, you have more issues than sleeping problems.

[@DerrickCartercosmostravels]

sis said if you aren’t depressed something is wrong with you 🤣

[@brettsilva7317]

For real. How can you not have anxiety with fire burning all around you.

[@haleygarner4667]

I don’t have anyone controlling me. They have no power unless you give it to them. Sending love!

[@louisemarsh6106]

@@DerrickCartercosmostravels no she did not

[@VickiTakacs.]

@@haleygarner4667 Really? So you've never put on a mask then? Because I never have and I definitely feel like they're trying to control me.

[@changmargaret9080]

I am looking into Valerian Root as I have developed extreme insomnia from intermittent fasting 20 hrs a day and regular excercise. I live in Nevada and during the summer it's 115 degrees so I'd rather not be outside. I'll look into the infrared light...

[@pieterwolff2062]

Thank you for these nice tips dr. Eric Berg. I guess it time to stop taking valerian root before bed time. Would IR heating panels help people living in environments with less sun? I am currently looking into to option to switch from gas to (IR) electric heating.

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

He may have answered this in some of his videos on infrared lights.

[@suburbanbanshee]

Um... electric heating can be nice, but it can also be super-expensive whenever electricity is expensive. It's also a little difficult to adjust, because it doesn't heat the air as much as it heats your clothing, bedcovers, etc.

[@ALayne08]

It sounds like a circle of need. Thanks for these tips. I have an infrared wand & I have started eating kimchi.

[@PointingtoJesusChrist]

God bless u

[@asterhailemariam2773]

Thank you Dr. Berg

[@donnaml8776]

I don’t know, it’s sad, but it just feels like something is missing in these videos. Can’t figure out what it is, idk 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@thestace7777]

I’m not complaining, but I kind of miss him standing and using the whiteboard.

[@tinathomas3288]

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

[@kittynonamys408]

I definitely prefer it for day use

[@Euphrodyne]

I tried Melatonin 3-4 times and all of them gave me nightmare. I just want a deep sleep...

[@ms.jessadventures]

I take it as muscle relaxant

[@julieta6049]

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

[@gracelove886]

I am a long term high functioning depressive with anxiety. I have terrible trouble sleeping, sometimes awake All bloody night. Its terrible.

[@ericemily1277]

Hi dr, you are a great person who helps millions of people around the world, I follow your advice, and I wish if you can make some videos about pregnancy please. Thanks

[@Drberg]

Here's some videos that may help! kzbin.infosearch?query=pregnancy Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@ericemily1277]

But nothing of that videos is about “ pregnancy 🤰 “ . I just wish if you can make videos about it and thanks in advance

[@Caleb-xf5yn]

Valerian gave me a bunch of side effects including headache, dizziness, nausea 18 hours after I took it. It didn't help me sleep, but now 18 hours later in the middle of the day all I want to do is go lie down and close my eyes. I guess it isn't for me. Besides, I can hardly get past that smell.

[@jakesyaseen8494]

GOD bless Dr Berg from Johannesburg South Africa 👍💕

[@MusicpageNetPoetry902]

Valerian Root and magnesium helps me 💤 sleep. Doctor recommended magnesium citrate before bed i added the Valerian Root with her plessing.

[@kareemahmed7028]

Which is better for treating anxiety and stress? Ashwagandha or Valerian root?

[@thebasement7330]

both, i make a mix and make a thea

[@kareemahmed7028]

@@thebasement7330 thank you

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Ashwaganda. He made awesome videos giving us other tips for anxiety.

[@kareemahmed7028]

@@experimenthealthyketo83 thank you

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

@@kareemahmed7028 Welcome.

[@brainchatter2078]

Dr. BERG, Where is video on menopause. Hot flashes. Ug.. need help. Getting no rest from hot flashes. All day and night. My brain feels burned up. Thank you

[@jag2333]

Thanks 😊🥰😊

[@georgiannebarnett9322]

Valerian root doesn't work for me... makes me a little jittery.

[@barkmaker]

Any hormone? Vitamin D too?

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

It acts like a hormone. But no gland is making it by itself. It has to be brought with sun exposure or vitamin d rich foods.

[@Matlacha_Painter]

Valerian sleep supplements gave me such violent and upsetting dreams that I swore it off. Neurological substrate matters.

[@kitkat3138]

If you are going through peri or menopause, then its not a problem to replace it because it’s already finished almost anyway!

[@anonymousperson6462]

My sleep aid is [ now was] 5htp. In my experience, It's going to need to be eneric coated, and you may need 200-300mg. Then you may need an aid for keeping your mouth shut during sleep such as mouth tape (hollow square type known as myotape) or a chin strap.

[@thegalhorowitz]

unlesss you have a back falling chin and nose breathing issues then you cant use that but need a sleep apnea mouth guard , pushes the jaw together in front and opens airway.

[@anonymousperson6462]

@@thegalhorowitz the problem I had with the chin strap was that it put quite a bit of pressure on the head (but I was able to wear it).

[@Deleted11100]

Do not cover your mouth with tape when you sleep please.

[@anonymousperson6462]

@@Deleted11100 it's ok to cover your mouth with tape while you sleep. The idea is to breathe with your mouth closed while you sleep. Do you know what happens when you close your mouth? The result is that you breathe through your nose. This kind of breathing (nasal) is better for you, as opposed to breathing with your mouth open. Does it solve the issue? Perhaps not. But that's the idea, and it is not unsafe. People these days.

[@anonymousperson6462]

For the record, I do have a brand of mouth tape that has a space in the middle (the idea perhaps to let you breathe a little and to be a bit less painful when you rip it off), but it does come undone if you yawn.

[@SBegum-oy7nc]

Dr Berg please could you do a video about Slippery Elms it's benefits, how to use it? Also does it cure ulcer? Is there any medicine for rectal ulcer ?

[@stardust5413]

Love your videos. I’ve heard you mention doing carnivore when you have gut issues in other videos. Can you do a dedicated video on the best way to do carnivore when trying to heal your gut? Thank you!