What can valerian root be mixed with/not mixed with?

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QUESTION: Hi,



I am a 22 year old female, who is trying to take a natural approach to mild anxiety, and gaining a healthy stance on my immune system.



I have been taking daily: B12 - (500mg) DHEA - (25mg)



I have also been taking an iron suppliment every other day (I am anemic and also do not have a spleen) 65mg.



I have read reviews on valerian root as a natural approach to relax your body for a more peaceful sleep. I have not been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but tend to find some nights waking up in the middle of a panic attack. I was recently hospitalized with a heart rate above 140, and trouble breathing. they tested my heart on everything, and everything came back completely normal, so they said I might just have some anxiety issues.



I bought some valerian root the other day and took 1 capsule last nighht (400mg) and had a wonderful nights sleep.



Can I take all of the above in oone day?? I am not sure if i can mix those daily vitamins and a valerian root together...I have tried researching, but have yet to come up with anything. plus, if there is any other herbs you would recommend that might help, please let me know. Thank you!



ANSWER: Hi Alllison,



Yes, you can take all of the above in one day. I would use a B-complex vitamin instead of the B-12.



I would also suggest 1,000 mg of calcium and 600 mg of magnesium daily. They are natural tranquilizers.



I would use Milk Thistle (500 mg) daily to neutralize free radicals which increase under stress.



Rotate the Valerian root with Skullcap every 30 days. Take before bedtime.



Other herbs to help you relax and can be taken during day as a cup of tea are Catnip, Linden Flower, Motherwort, and Passion Flower.



Happy to hear you slept so well after just one night of taking Valerian root.



Best wishes,

Dennis







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QUESTION: Dennis,



thank you so much for the quick response. I took all of the ones I told you about, including the valerian root, and this morning at 6am woke up and my heart was beating hard (in normal range, around 90) and i felt like i couldnt catch my breath. It was a rough day for me at work because it kept coming back...is there anything that I can take during the day that wont knock me out that will help relax me and help with stress and anxiety??



Allison


Answer
Hi Allison,



Yes, take the teas I mentioned before. Catnip, Linden Flower, Motherwort, and Passion Flower. Rotate these, drink one-two cups during the day. Motherwort has the added benefit of helping to strengthen your heart muscle.



Also take the other supplements to help control your anxiety. Stress causes free radicals to increase in your body, so take the Milk Thistle to help combat this.



Include in your diet apricots, asparagus, avocados, bananas, broccoli, brown rice, dried fruits, figs, fish (especially salmon), garlic, green leafy vegetables, legumes, raw nuts and seeds, soy products, whole grains, and yogurt. These foods supply valuable minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and potassium, which are depleted by stress.



Limit your intake of animal protein. Concentrate on meals high in complex carbohydrates and vegetable protein.



Avoid foods containing refined sugar or simple carbohydrates. Do not consume coffee, black tea, cola, chocolate, or anything else that contains caffeine.



Try these suggestion, Allison. They should help.



Dennis