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Mood Change Library
  • Is Valerian Effective for Depression?

    Is Valerian Effective for Depression?

    A valerian-St. John’s wort combination herbal supplement was linked to a more rapid improvement in depressive symptoms. Learn about other depression remedies that are more reliable and can break the vicious cycle that perpetuates depression. Continue reading →

  • Plant Valium: Is Valerian Effective for Anxiety?

    Plant Valium: Is Valerian Effective for Anxiety?

    Some studies show valerian is as effective as Valium and others show it is no better than a sugar pill. Evidence suggests it’s safer than drugs like Valium. Effectiveness is impacted by how it’s prepared. To find out how Ashwagandha, CBD, kava and other anxiety treatments compare to valerian Continue reading →

  • How effective is valerian for insomnia?

    How effective is valerian for insomnia?

    While valerian can improve subjective sleep quality, products containing multiple herbs may work as well as sleep drugs like Ambien. But such combinations pose additional safety risks. Some valerian products may be more efficacious than others. Valerian may help some people more than others. Continue reading →

  • Insomnia, Anxiety & Depression: Is Valerian Effective?

    Insomnia, Anxiety & Depression: Is Valerian Effective?

    The weight of the evidence shows valerian improves sleep, When used short term and in appropriate doses, the herb is likely safer than its pharmaceutical counterparts. Cognitive Therapy for Insomnia is a side-effect free treatment that is more effective than anything that can be swallowed. Continue reading →

  • St. John’s Wort: Getting its Benefits without the Drawbacks

    St. John’s Wort: Getting its Benefits without the Drawbacks

    St. John’s wort may fight depression by modulating cortisol, calming stress, extinguishing inflammation, boosting neurogenesis and neuroplasticity, increasing tryptophan and normalizing melatonin. But there are more powerful ways to heal depression that do all those things and more. Continue reading →

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