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"Note: Some herbalists suggest blending two parts valerian root with one part passionflower as a better bedtime remedy. But because passionflower is completely safe (whereas valerian root may have side effects), try the tastier, simpler tea first. • Light Up the Darkness ./Vs odd as it might sound at first, adding light—extremely bright light as a tonic or therapy—can help you fall asleep earlier if you have trouble falling asleep before midnight. Researchers at the New York State i I Psychiatric Institute have \ / / found that people who sit in ^ ( \ front of light boxes for an ?" - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"John's-wort, flaxseed oil, fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids, red clover, ginseng, rice bran oil, wild yam, calcium, gotu kola, licorice root, sage, sarsaparilla, passionflower, chaste berry, ginkgo, and valerian root. None of these have been subjected to controlled trials. However, since they are not associated with major health risks, it is okay to try them. Heidi Nelson, M.D." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"While the appetite is suppressed (a common occurrence during withdrawal), vegetable and fruit juices, warm broths, soups and herbal teas, including chamomile, valerian root and skullcap, are suggested. (One of the goals of detox is to replenish fluids and increase intake of alkaline foods.) In addition, taking an amino acid supplement, L-glutamine, is often advised, as it can be helpful in reducing cravings for both alcohol and sugar. • Herbal Remedy for Constant Cravings search shows that pueraria, otherwise known as kudzu vine, diminishes alcohol cravings." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "But because passionflower is completely safe (whereas valerian root may have side effects), try the tastier, simpler tea first. • Light Up the Darkness ./Vs odd as it might sound at first, adding light—extremely bright light as a tonic or therapy—can help you fall asleep earlier if you have trouble falling asleep before midnight. Researchers at the New York State i I Psychiatric Institute have \ / / found that people who sit in ^ ( \ front of light boxes for an ? ( J ^ hour or so early in the morn- ^-----ing reset their sleep clocks." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Healing foods for Anxiety and Nervousness ***** wild rice A A A** chia seeds ***** lettuce ***** nori ***** mulberries ***** kava ***** apricot ***** cloves ***** oats ***** olives ***** plum ***** skullcap (also scullcap) ***** valerian root ***** kava kava ***** valerian root ***** gotu kola ***** black cohosh ***** borage ***** geranium ***** blue vervain ***** lavender ***** basil ***** wheat grass ***** passion flower ***** St." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Valerian root: a plant, which is used as a mild sedative to handle stress and anxiety and to aid sleep Dr. Channing Bolick: "The art is to find natural alternatives to all health disorders. Nutritional therapies, chiropractic treatments - whatever the person might need to actually handle their situation. We provide that." 6. TOP-SECRET: HOSPITALS, DOCTORS AND DRUGS Did you know that there is an exact PR-insider technology that tells you how to launch drugs into hospitals and into the hand of doctors?" - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"VALERIAN Valerian, an extract of the valerian root {Valeriana officinalis), is widely prescribed in Europe for the treatment of insomnia and is available as a supplement in the U.S. In an early study, 166 volunteers were given valerian, a valerian-containing commercial product, or a placebo. After three doses, valerian was associated with a significant decrease in the time it took to fall asleep and improvement in sleep quality. Sleep was better for those who took the pure Valerian extract than for those who took the proprietary product Hova? which contains valerian extract." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Look for an herbal formula that contains herbs such as: • valerian root. For centuries, Valerian has been used to tteat nervous tension and panic attacks. A wonderful herb, Valerian is calming and quieting to the nervous system. • Kava kava is the herb of choice to relax the body, relieve stress, to combat mild to moderate anxiety, for relief from headache and back pain. Kava is now recognized by many doctors as an alternative to drugs like Xanax and Valium. • Lobelia is an extremely powerful anti-spasmodic and sedative." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.) "Use an herbal nerve-tonic formulation that contains herbs such as valerian root, Kava kava,' Passionflower, Hops, Black cohosh, St. John's wort, and Lobelia. There have been several reports in the press recently claiming that Kava kava may cause liver damage. These reports are based on tainted evidence from Europe and totally erroneous data from the FDA Medwatch site." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Healing foods for Anxiety and Nervousness ***** wild rice A A A** chia seeds ***** lettuce ***** nori ***** mulberries ***** kava ***** apricot ***** cloves ***** oats ***** olives ***** plum ***** skullcap (also scullcap) ***** valerian root ***** kava kava ***** valerian root ***** gotu kola ***** black cohosh ***** borage ***** geranium ***** blue vervain ***** lavender ***** basil ***** wheat grass ***** passion flower ***** St." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Milk thistle weed helps repair damage to the liver as does valerian root. Clearly, alcoholism is a challenge to treat. At the Health Recovery Center in Minneapolis, founder Dr. Joan Matthews Larson realized the need to "shift our focus from alcoholism as a psychological disorder to alcoholism as a physical disease that creates cravings, depression and unstable brain functioning. Otherwise, the alcohol is removed and people take the full brunt of the damage that has been done. No matter how much they talk about their resolve, 80 percent or more have relapsed by the end of the first year." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"In the United States, capsules containing 400 to 530 milligrams (mg) of whole ground valerian root are generally taken 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. You may also find capsules of a root extract, liquid extracts, and tinctures. If you prefer a tea, use one teaspoon of dried valerian root per cup. Valerian is sometimes used to treat uterine contractions, so if you are pregnant, check with your doctor before using this herb. Review red clover. A small Dutch study reported over 40 percent fewer hot flashes with a daily red clover supplement containing 80 mg of isoflavones." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Other possibilities include pheanine (at 300 milligrams, one of the best relaxants in nature), chamomile tea, hops, skullcap, and valerian root, a natural calmative used by orthomolecular psychiatrists for people who tend to be anxious. Herbalist Letha Hadady says that people who can't think clearly during the day and wake up at night sweating, with their hearts beating too fast, should consider remedies that balance the adrenal glands in the heart. " - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Healing herbs for muscle pain, muscle cramps, muscle strains, muscle tension ***** hops ***** valerian root ***** lemon grass ***** anise ***** skullcap ***** mint ***** chamomile ***** feverfew ***** rosemary ***** passion fruit ***** ep azote Nervous System Disorders (see also ADHD) This is a big category, and when considering nervous system disorders, I include things like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, migraine headaches, seizures and even behavioral disorders such as so-called Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Combining valerian root with other mildly sedating herbs is common both in Europe and the United States. Chamomile (page 656), hops (page 690), passion flower (page 722), lemon balm (page 701), American scullcap (page 626), and catnip (page 653) are commonly recommended by doctors.30 These herbs can also be used alone as mild sedatives for those suffering from insomnia or nervous exhaustion. Chamomile is a particularly good choice for younger children whose insomnia may be related to gastrointestinal upset." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) "Valerian root makes getting to sleep easier and increases deep sleep and dreaming. Valerian does not cause a morning "hangover," a side effect common to prescription sleep drugs in some people.23'24 A double-blind trial found that valerian exrract (600 mg 30 minutes before bedtime for 28 days) is comparable in efficacy to oxazepam (Serax), a commonly prescribed drug for insomnia.25 In a separate double-blind trial, the same amount of valerian extract was found to improve subjective assessments of sleep quality and certain aspects of brain function during sleep as well." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"A comparative study on the content of passiflower flavonoids and sesquiterpenes from valerian root extracts in pharmaceutical preparations by HPLC. Pharmazie 52 (7); 552-557. 1997 Buchbauer G, Jirovetz L, Jager W. Passiflora and Lime-blossoms: Motility Effects after Inhalation of the Essential Oils and of Some of the Main Constituents in Animal Experiment. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 325; 247-248. 1992 Buchbauer G, Jirovetz L. Volatile Constituents of the Essential Oil of Passiflora incarnata L. J Essent Oil Res. 4; 329-334. 1992 Burkard W et al." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"In the case of an 18-year old college student who tried to kill herself by ingesting approximately 20,000 mg of valerian root (approximately 40-50 times the recommended amount), the only symptoms reported were fatigue, abdominal pain, and a mild tremor of the hands and feet.10 Valerian does not appear to impair reaction time, alertness, or concentration the morning after use.11 There are no known reasons to avoid valerian during pregnancy (page 363) or breast-feeding." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"In a recent German trial, taking 600 mg of valerian root extract daily proved as effective as the prescription tranquilizer oxazepam (Serax) for improving sleep quality, but with fewer side effects. Unlike prescription sleep aids, valerian is not habit-forming, won't leave you feeling groggy the next morning and doesn't diminish alertness, reaction time or concentration. Potential side effects: None known. It is best to avoid combining valerian with conventional sedatives, such as diazepam (Valium), since the herb may increase the drug's sedating effects." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"For insomnia (page 270), some doctors suggest 300-500 mg of a concentrated valerian root herbal extract (standardized to at least 0.5% volatile oils) in capsules or tablets 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.7 Non-standardized dried root products, 1.5 to 2 grams 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, may also be used. As an alcohol-based tincture, 5 ml can be taken before bedtime. Combination products with lemon balm (page 701), hops (page 690), passion flower (page 722), and scullcap can also be used. Are there any side effects or interactions?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Subjects were given either 600 mg of a 70% ethanol extract (5:1, n = 61) of valerian root that was standardized to 0.4 - 0.6% valerenic acid or placebo (n=60) 1 hour before bedtime for 28 consecutive nights. Patients were given 2 standardized sleep questionnaires; one that measured the depression/mood scale and another global clinical impression scale. Sixty-six percent of the Valerian treatment arm rated the therapeutic effect as either good or very good at the end of the 28-day trial. This compared to only a 29% equally positive rating by the placebo participants. (Vorbach, 1996)." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Leuschner J, Mueller J & Rudmann M, Characterization of the central nervous depressant activity of a commercially available valerian root extract. Arzneimittelforschung; 43:638-641, 1993. Kamm-Kohl AV. Jansen W Brockmann P, Moderne Baldriantherapie gegcn nervose Storungen im Senium. Med Welt 35:1450-1454, 1984. Krieglstein J, Grusla D, Zentraldampfende Inhaltsstoffe im Baldrian. Dtsch Apoth Z 128:2041-2046. 1988. Kubitschek J, Baldrian beeinflu bt die Melatoninwirkung. In: PZ 142(6):433 1997. Leathwood PD et al., Pharmacol Biochem Behav 17:65, 1982." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

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"Others claim that valerian root has a calming effect and helps them fall asleep more easily. Valerian root (from the plant Valeriana officinalis) has been used as a folk remedy for several disorders including insomnia, hysteria, palpitations, nervousness, menstrual problems and as a sedative for "nervous" stomach. Valerian root contains chemicals called valepotriates; these are said to be the source of its sedative effects. Mixtures of valepotriates are available in Europe." - Sheldon Saul Hendler, The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia (Get the book.)

"Production: valerian root, consisting of fresh underground plant parts, or parts carefully dried below 40°C of the species Valeriana officinalis. Cultivation is possible in low-lying, sandy, humus soil well supplied with lime and situated in a damp area. The root is harvested in September. The fresh roots are washed, chopped, and carefully dried in circulating air under 40°C. Not To Be Confused With: This seldom occurs as the drug comes mostly from cultivation. The most dangerous addition to the drug are the roots of Veratrum album." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"If you prefer a tea, use one teaspoon of dried valerian root per cup. Valerian is sometimes used to treat uterine contractions, so if you are pregnant, check with your doctor before using this herb. Review red clover. A small Dutch study reported over 40 percent fewer hot flashes with a daily red clover supplement containing 80 mg of isoflavones. On the other hand, two small clinical trials in Australia found no benefit from red clover. But red clover may affect more than just menopause. Some experts think red clover may lower the higher cardiovascular risk that follows menopause." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Black Cohosh, Capsicum, valerian root, Mistletoe, Ginger Root, St. Johnswort, Hops, Wood Betony. 3. _Valerian Root, Skullcap, Hops. 4. _ Black Cohosh, Capsicum, Hops, Mistletoe, Lobelia, Scullcap, Wood Betony, Lady Slipper, valerian root. — calms nerves. Why Nerve and Relaxing Combinations Mental stress and tension cause the nerves to become tired and worn down. Also most biological problems are related to stress. The nerve herbs feed and strengthen the nerves so one can handle stress better. The nerve herbs also have a calming, quieting effect on the nerves." - Velma J. Keith and Monteen Gordon, The How to Herb Book: Let's Remedy the Situation (Get the book.)

"Valerian root makes getting to sleep easier and increases deep sleep and dreaming. Valerian does not cause a morning "hangover," a side effect common to prescription sleep drugs and melatonin in some individuals.1314 A concentrated valerian root supplement in the amount of 300-400 mg can be taken 30 minutes before bedtime. One German study compared the effect of a combination product containing an extract of valerian root (320 mg at bedtime) and extract of lemon balm (p. 440), Melissa officinalis, with the sleeping drug Halcion." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.)

"Mix 5 tbsp of sage leaves, 1 tbsp of horsetail, and 1 tbsp of valerian root and make a tea by boiling 1 tsp of this mixture in 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil twice, strain the herbs, and drink 1 cup of the liquid daily, or as needed. HOMEOPATHY CO i— < _l o_ o o o CO cc 6 Homeopathic treatment can be useful in treating chronic problems of excessive sweating. However, treatment is best carried out by an experienced homeopathic practitioner. Phosphorus: If sweating occurs in response to feeling anxious, use phosphorus." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"This method is not suggested for licorice root or valerian root, which will taste too medicinal, or for slippery elm bark, which will become too mucilaginous to enjoy. Decoctions A decoction is the preferred method of making tea from those roots, barks, and seeds that are woodier and require more energy for their precious constituents, including minerals, to be extracted. To brew a decoction, bring cold water to a boil. Add 1 ounce of herb per quart of water, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

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