Agree! Why this doctor never gave any credit to India/Ayurveda? The hypocrisy of western doctors and medicine. I am losing respect for this doctor who I follow regularly…
@@bidyasahu The truth always shines through, friend :) Focus on your inner spiritual goals and leave the rest to God. The reason India attained such spiritual wealth through the ages is because our sages detached from the temporary in this world and chose to focus on the absolute.
@@bidyasahu many Indian mind science getting stripped of their origin and re-packaged as their own by Individuals eg. Relaxation response , mindfulness . But Dr Berg is mentioning the Ashwagandha as it is .
In India we have been using Ashwagandha since ages, in root form, leaves form etc. It is the mother of all traditional medicine. If BP is high, use Ashwagandha. If stress is high use Ashwagandha. We used it without understanding the science behind it. Thank you Dr. Berg for letting us understand the science behind this plant and how it does the magic.
Thank for for this excellent explanation. Ashwagandha has changed my life. Started taking it about 6 months ago. I have lost almost 80 lbs. I am able to handle stress so much better now. It has helped me sleep.
We don't find homeostatis word in ayurvedic literature because it's not in English and does not have Greek origin. But ayurveda clearly mentions its benefits and effects on human body. Only because of our collective amnesia we are leaving such knowledge and finding such repackaged information as great. Definitely we need more new research but the west has yet to properly acknowledge the traditional knowledge which forms the basis for such research. It's a disservice to the Indian heritage.
I took Ashwagandha for about 2.5 years. I can honestly say that it helped me when I have been a de facto caretaker of 3 family members who had dementia. It took the edge off where I felt calm under very trying circumstance. I recently read that studies claim that it is safe to take, but that there were no known studies for long-term usage. As a result, I discontinued taking it about 2 months ago and have felt very stressed and unable to sleep at night. After seeing this video, I have decided to resume taking it again. Thanks Dr. Berg.
Long term use is not recommended, plus are these people prescribing it after purification of the drug. It has to be purified before it is powdered and used. We Ayurveda Doctors in India don't prescribe it for long periods of time.
I used Aswagantha for about one year. I had similar thoughts and wanted to stop it. So I learnt and practicing Taichi (Yang style long form). Now I completely stopped taking Aswagantha. I had sleep disorder where I cannot sleep whole day for continous several days. This is almost resolved by Taichi. Taichi also brings many other health benefit. Learning took me around one year, practicing daily once needs 18 minutes (average)
I have been taking ashwaganda for a year and a half and I no longer suffer from panic attacks. I wish I would’ve discovered this 10 years ago when I was at my worst. I will be taking this for life.
I really appreciate that the good doctor does not just stick to conventional medicines & approaches to better health. He's open-minded & also does his own studies then unselfishly shares his findings. Thanks for the nth time, Dr. Berg.
Yep. COuldn't agree more. Western medicine refers to it as 'alternative medicine' (while they smug ) Dr Berg does take into account the natural remedies too instead of just the lab made synthetic compounds. Kudos to you Dr
Dr. Berg gives more useful information on healing than my current “doctor”. He is way more advanced and he explains things in such a way that even a child can comprehend. I appreciate all his videos whether the specific topic is relevant to me or not. I tend to take a mental note of the info to be able to help others, if needed. Thank you Dr. Berg.
I couldn’t agree more. If more doctors used the knowledge that he searches for and possess then this country would be in a better place. I left my doctor of 10 years after she said she was upset I and my family didn’t get the “Rona’jab”. She even wanted my kids of 11 and 8 to get them and wouldn’t stop pushing it. She then proceeded to say her father got it and became very ill from the vaccine, but glad he got it. We are surrounded by puppets claiming to be masters.
I'm so glad so many people are realizing the probable harm and relative uselessness of conventional "medicine" in addressing pretty much all chronic health problems. A health revolution is taking place. Screw big pharma! ;)
I started using this when doctors wanted to put me on all these synthetic hormones and anti-anxiety drugs for my mood swings and anxiety. The symptoms from those drugs were terrible. So I quit them. I also have issues where my body attacks itself (immune system attacks my nerves) when I experience high levels of stress for long periods. So ashwagandha is the best thing ever. Helps me get to sleep and quiets my brain. My dad was diagnosed with cancer recently and we almost got kicked out of our house and my brain and body is chilling with this . Haven't had a flare up since and I feel more capable of dealing with stress.
Thanks for sharing! I seem to have a similar issue with my nerves under stress. I am currently doing a lot of tests to find what it is. Do you mind sharing what is the condition you have?
Began taking this a few months ago...Along with intermittent fasting, cold water therapy, eating well and breathing exercises (Wim Hof), my energy and focus have improved ten fold. 50 y/o male, former Navy rescue swimmer and SWAT operator. Hope this helps someone looking to improve thier life..."Be comfortable, being uncomfortable".
I remember my Gran just picking this up from the yard in our ancestral home in India and making some kind of portion and giving it to my uncle. Never realized how valuable this is.
@@youngmingo103 I don’t remember much but I remember him being a very volatile person and today I think Incan safely say he had bipolar disorder. When I think about him today and from what I have heard from the family grapevine, he would get very anxious and stressed out about any little issue. One common thing I have heard about him is that he is not a person who can handle pressures of life. Be it small or big. I have heard that he would worry a lot about the future and be sad and angry about his past. He was an intelligent man and this Incan attest for, but his emotional intelligence was very poor from what I gather. At that time we had a lady help in the house. She was actually adopted by our family. She did something wrong and my uncle threw boiling water on the lady and my dad jumped in and slapped my uncle. At the same time he was very caring and patient with animals. So these are the things I remember about my uncle from my childhood. They did take him to lot of doctors but one constant in the morning and probably in the evening is what I mentioned above. I don’t recall seeing any instant reaction or change but I do know he was given the portion consistently everyday.
@@youngmingo103oh yes, although not right away but gradually it did help him calm down a lot and that triggered a positive change in other aspects as well. The first sign we noticed of him getting better was the fact that he started taking interest in himself about he looked and esp how he looked to others. He was more polite and body language was less aggressive and more accommodating. So yeah even though slow def lot of progress and change.
I use Ashwagandha and it has changed my life. Cured my insomnia really fast, gives me incredibly detailed and long dreams, my stress levels have halved, I literally don't care about anything. I can't begin to describe how much I love it.
@@DesmondClark-ye8eo And that statement did not make sense. If we feel nothing, then you cannot see the beauty. After a time of feeling pain, I feel the joy so much more! I have breast cancer and yes, I have been through much pain and even more pain in my life than I would ever want, but I choose to look at the beauty of life instead of stressing about everything. Long walks, exercise, a well balanced Whole Foods (organic) diet …. No sugar, white flour, or processed foods and I feel like a million dollars. I am old and feel great. I would have insomnia if I did not exercise and do when I don’t. I want to Feel Life and rejoice for every day I am given. Hugs to you all.
When my dad was diagnosed with cancer in 2017, I came across Ashwagandha. Being diagnosed with cancer is very stressful for the person as well as family members. My dad, mom and I have been taking it ever since. It's amazing. I can literally feel my stress levels coming down after I take it. I am in menapause and my cortisol levels are under control. Thank you for the information. You are the best, Dr Berg.
@@tamicoburton1504. I had chronic sleep disruption due to perimenopause. I was waking up at 4:30am and not able to go back to sleep even though I was exhausted. This made me very irritable, and the high cortisol made me crave a lot of junk food like sweet and salty (chips). As a result I gained 30lbs in the last 3 years and could not lose the weight. I have been taking ashwaganda now for one week, and my sleep is already sooooo much better. I woke up at 4:30am only once, but I was able to go back to sleep. I wake up naturally at 8am, feeling rested and refreshed. I take ashwaganda from Webber Naturals, purchased at Costco, 3600mg capsules, twice a day.
Potential benefits of ashwagandha: • It helps lower cortisol in the AM • It helps lower DHEA (a precursor to cortisol) in the AM • It helps raise testosterone (stress lowers testosterone) • It helps increase endurance • It helps increase strength (stress may cause weakness) • It has shown significant improvements in emotions Thank you Dr Berg!! 🐱👍🏿
@@jjohnson9822 I don’t know about all the studies but it has worked for me. It’s like natural steroids that helps you build muscles too with exercise and proper diet. 🙂
This guy is the best! He is like a rogue doctor telling us about real medicine. I wish all doctors were like him. He is a great example that should be followed.
Ashwagandha, while its found on few continents around the world, its medicinal benefits were first identified in India as a part of Ayurveda (An ancient Indian medicine practice). Unfortunately this field of medicine is still not recognised in western countries where people can really benefit from this "Preventive Medicine Field". I hope Dr. Eric will make more videos on other medicines that are part of Ayurveda to bring more awareness.
Dr berg is so scared using the actual ancient medication system called "AYURVEDA" , where ashwagandha is considered and prescribed as a medicine in India.. It's a ancient Indian science dates back 3000 years ago.. And they figured out the herbs and plants and their natural qualities to cure diseases and illness.. But dr. Berg is scared to use 'ayurveda' because then people won't but his medicines and supplements and start using ayurvedic medicines..
I noticed a subtle difference when i was running late for work one day and i took an ashwagandha supplement... Sometimes i get stressed when im running late but after i took the supplement i didnt sweat it as much...
@@farhank8336 indian ayurveda,culture has 5000 year old history when most of these countries,civilisation didnt even exist.bollywood copies thatsy it is crap.indian culture and knowledge is oldest and world takes inspiration from it.
Ha ha somebody is jelous without knowing the origin of the name of the herb..... Forgetting that the Ayurveda existed way before those Countries which he is mentioning
Thanks alot Dr. Eric Berg for the video regarding Ashwagangha. I request you to put some lights on Chyavanprash too. It would be very helpful for all people. Your videos are really useful to update knowledge regarding keto diet and intermittent fasting. I really appreciate you. Thanks once again.
Dr. Parag R. Wadekar why him? India is replete with books that have brilliant illustrations, thesis, explanations on Chyawanprash. In fact, why don't you bring it fore to the commoners? Good luck on it. 😊
Chyavanprash has high levels of toxic heavy metals, and it is well known that many/most Indian producers do not follow stringent exacting standards and methodology when making their products, which is the reason many of them are banned in other countries.
@@whobalobalo Am presuming Dr. Parag is not looking for validation of Chyawanprash by Dr. Berg; instead Dr. Berg's reach is well known and it can help more people. Nothing wrong with that approach.
@Priya Try Kottakkal brand. We have been taking it for 3 generations. Of course there are unscrupulous vendors out there mixing it with garbage and hence we cannot generalize Chyavanaprash is toxic. This is another propaganda by the so called WESTERN genius. Though the CDC and FDA were instituted with good intentions, it has become lobbying firms and hence I would read thru the details of their every dictum!. BTW, the same WESTERN geniuses convinced that mRNA vaccine by the WESTERN companies are 100% safe but look what happened. Still the hangover of British rulers exists with lots of Indians. If one can read or watch tons of Dr Berg's inputs, vast majority (not saying all are) are based on "Food as medicine" concept which is commonsense (and also mentioned in Vedic literature.) Good luck.
@@itsmycontact I wanted Dr. Parag to conduct an independent research on Chyawanprash for; one being the medicinal paste which Dr. Parag will have better understanding of given his upper hand on the language expertise he may hold if he gets his hands on charaka samhita, Ashtanga Hridayam, Bhaishajya Ratnavali and many more. Second being, his explanations or inferences or analysis would be a lot more lucid, clear and crisp in comparison to Dr. Berg's because of the above reason. Thirdly, Ayurveda holds the elixir to transform a life from dead to spirited which as an Indian he should strive to bring forth to masses. Yes, indeed after all that, if he still feels Dr. Berg would be helpful then by all means this Collab would benefit us all globally.
So glad you did a video on this. I developed severe anxiety around 2020, I started working remote, caught Covid, and had a bunch of other things happen. I also developed tinnitus in my left ear that made everything twice as worse, especially working in my quiet house! I started IF and also started ashwaghanda at about the same time and they both changed my life. I didn’t want to take strong meds for my anxiety and after a few months, the fasting and ashwaghanda started to take effect and I began to feel like a normal person, I was able to sleep, and able to sit in a quiet room without going crazy. I highly recommend ashwaghanda for anyone who is struggling with anxiety
Thank you for sharing. Will try ashwagandha for my severe anxiety, at the same time Nutrional yeast. I cannot leave house because of my severe anxiety.
Just want to let you know Doctor, that you are loved and respected all around the world! Thank you for the sincere efforts that you put in so selflessly for the benefit of others.
Since people have been sharing their own experiences with it, I'll give mine. I took it for anxiety as well as trying to reduce cortisol and indirectly raise testosterone. I learned not to take it unless I'm feeling highly anxious or stressed because if I took it on just a regular calm day I would start to feel emotionally numb. It also increased aggression (Not to an unsafe degree) and helped me to be more assertive. It also increased libido a bit too much for my liking. So, I'd recommend taking it if you struggle with anxiety, stress, low libido, etc but also keeping in mind side effects and probably restrain from taking it too often and save it for days when you really need the boosts.
@@narcissusnarcosis614 I believe it to be an indirect benefit from the lowered cortisol. Less Cortisol the less testosterone is suppressed and thus the higher levels result in higher libido, so it depends on your situation and how your cortisol levels are messing with things. You may not get much of an effect, you could even get a more radical effect than me, as I said the boost was a bit too much for me.
From 6:36 till 6:47, so true as I'm going through it, seeing this video made me relax and i give myself an affirmation that it's just stress that is causing the pain and there is nothing medically wrong... Thanks you Dr.Eric for this in-depth explanation...!!!
I’ve been using Ashwagandha (actually it’s been a while since I’ve used it) and no one ever explained it’s benefits as well as you. Thank you so much! I’m going to buy it right now! It works wonders on me!
I give this to my dog who has Cushing's Disease and tumors on her adrenal glads. I also give her Astragalus and Ginko Biloba. She is doing so much better than prescription drugs which only makes her anxious and has other bad side effects.
@@JamesTheAxeThrower yes, our pets can benefit tremendously from natural substances just as us. I find a natural solution to ANY issues that arise, pets included. Google is great for finding out what you need to know specifically. I give my dogs fish oil, algae (spirulina and chlorella) and a pro/prebiotic w enzymes ATM but there's so many things that can be given to protect their health or address any health issues..just make sure to check that it's safe beforehand.
It’s very important to only take this if you have elevated cortisol. It was very, very helpful to me for a period of time, but once I removed the stress from my life I had to discontinue the ashwagandha. Prolonged use will have a negative effect on the 5HT receptors and will lower cortisol too much. Both will cause sexual dysfunction and anhedonia.
Thank you for that nugget. My cortisol is already too low. Nobody will answer this question. They say ask my "regular" doctor and, of course, they know nothing about adaptogens or supplements or nutrition.
You have just saved my life, Dr. Berg! I’m over 50 and started packing on the pounds no matter how much I exercised. I was starting to look fat instead of normal and I couldn’t sleep if I tried to restrict calories. I started cutting out grains and sugar and doing intermittent fasting and it works! If I’m hungry I know I can just have a normal modest serving of bacon, sausage, nuts, cheese! I have lost 10 pounds already! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
This guy is the bomb....he is right on with the benefits of ashwaganda. ....the benefits are numerous and as a recovering heart patient .....who does not take stations...or blood pressure meds ... ashwaganda has been a tremendous help ...and I cannot emphasize the word tremendous enough.....THANK YOU DR. BERG
I've been taking ashwagandha for years on and off and I can say it definitely takes the edge off!!! Helps stressful stuff not feel so stressful...I take high doses of it when I'm feeling a bit down or anxious
Wow .. everything you said can apply to me.. I was diagnosed with PtSD and I have been learning to heal and understand my life changes . And you hit the nail on the head stress.. now I'm going to focus on lower the stress and use aswaganda..thank you thank you 👀
When modern Drs have become so corrupt and ignorant of what real health is we have to be our own Drs and find great guys like this on UA-cam for solid information. Thanks Dr. Berg!
Modern doctors are just sales reps for big pharma companies and should be held liable for any health complications or deaths that occur due to their recommendations/ pushing, especially over the past few years. Glad to see there are still good docs out there like Dr. Berg
Jon I don’t think the doctors are corrupt but the victims of brainwashing and a reward punish system that puts them in a terrible situation at best useful idiots I would say
I solved my joint problems with a daily heaping spoonful of Ashwagandha, fenegree, turmeric, and dry ginger. I add some black pepper and oil ... et voilà. I'm 64 and feel very good with all my joints. May i also say that I do a minimum of 16 hours of fasting every day.
Ashwagandha is a Sanskrit word meaning used in Ayurveda ancient Indian medicine ( Ayur meaning life and veda is science of knowledge)- Ashwa means horses and gandha means fragrance. The root of this herb has the fragrance of the horses also refers to horses for their strength.
I find this helped me years ago as well. But over time I have realized how much of my levels of stress have so much to do with how my brain is hardwired. Healthy eating is key and supplementation for a boost but it also has to go hand in hand with how you process the world and how you allow yourself to think. There is so much out there to process - more than ever before and it’s no wonder we all have such health issues with what we consume and what we mentally process
Hi Dr. Berg! You are one of my go-to guys for building my health. I also encourage friends and associates to follow you. You are doing a good thing in the world. May you live long (and healthy) and prosper! A1C down from 7.2 to 6.1 and still improving. Significant reduction in muscle pain. Fill-tilt boogie energy! Lost 50 lbs.
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Ashwagandha powder was always in our houses. It is common in every household of India. I drink twice a week. Also it is available in every Indian grocery store
@@lndestr1234 Add 1tsp of the powder to one & half glass water & boil for 3-4mts. Once it is cool add 1tsp lime juice & honey. Recommended twice r thrice in a week
I had chronic stress for many years now. Sometimes, during bad days, I would even feel a lot of tension in my forearms and tingling nerves sensation in my inferior lip. I went to a natural med store and this awesome guy suggested ashwaganda. I was suspicious but tried anyway. I took 1 pill per day. After around 10 days, I noticed that my sleep quality was so much better and I re-started dreaming, even remembering them in the morning. The tension in my forearms disappeared, as well as any other stress side effects. I am literally amazed by the benefits of ashwaganda!! (Dr. Berg: I heard that it is much more effective with mens, hormone thing)
Hello: Another grand delight is Amla powder or gooseberry. A gift to present one's self through nature's medicinal cabinet. Gratitude into your steps. God Bless, John German
I would like to add that Dr Berg much like most westerners didn't give credit to Ayurveda or India. Westerners are very good at rebranding things from India and taking away our credit. Unfortunately we Indians do not give importance to things until we get their approval.
I have been using Ashwaganda for over 2 years now. It has helped me with my anxiety. I stopped having panic attacks. I will probably take it for the rest of my life. It's better than taking those addicting meds and having side effects. Thank you Dr. Berg for sharing your knowledge and helping us get our health together holistically.
May I ask you when you recommend cycling off ? I have been taking it for 3 months and I stopped but just not sure when to start back again . Thanks appreciate your help . I’m glad this helped you too
@@hadiardhiman6926 not really sure since I just found out I have a tumor and it’s been contributing to a lot of my health issues so I can not answer that correctly at this time . You can always taper off stuff .
I took Ashwagandha and started to wake up at 4-5 a.m and was full of energy./not drowsy And it lasted for couple months. It seems that it has different effect on some people. Im planing to get back to it (By the way I usually go to sleep around 22-23)
One major side effekt of ashwaghanda is, that you can lose a lot of motivation and become lazy. it makes sense because stress is what kicks us in our asses. be aware that stress is not always bad so use ashwaghanda only if you have to. that said its absolutely awesome if stress starts to overwhelm you!
@@wesleygaitan not for me. if you have too little testosterone that might help. I'm having too little cortisol because of ash and it makes me lazy. sleeping at least an hour longer in the morning and dragging myself out of the bed.
I will not be tired of saying is not only how you can explain complex topics with ease, but your continuos care for others is simply a gift from above🙏🏻
Dr. Berg, I'm sure you realize from all your positive comments how your knowledge, calm relaxing voice and natural ability to teach have changed lives. Thank you so very much for taking the time to create these videos. Just bought the ingredients to start making the cauliflower pizza crust I watched in an earlier video of yours.
I thankfully discovered Ashwagandha about 10 years ago when I was given some samples. I use it at bedtime on the nights I can't sleep and menopause symptoms. It's my (non medical) opinion to use it PRN rather than daily so as not to build tolerance. I've noticed that I need to increase the dosage if I take it daily.
Mom has been pestering me to take it (plus tumeric)for many years... Finally decided 2 years ago... 😁.. sooo glad I finally listened at age of 50! P.s. I'm Indian (UK raised)
I really thank you for taking the time to give us a full explanation of the benefits what Ashwagandha can do for us. A lot of doctors won't do that, they just point you to the pharmaceuticals. I can see you come from a caring family and with that comes abundance of joy and happyness.
Great review as always, Dr. I've started a lower dose, 680mg a day with dinner. I'm on day 6 today, and I've already noticed improved sleep function, reduced anxiety, and it's been incredible. I see a lot of warnings about hyperthyroidism and liver damage here and there, but I think that could be more related to impurities in the supplement. I'm taking Organic Himalaya brand, and it seems to be very good with no side effects other than strange dreams so far.
I thought so too. Probably it's the ones contaminated with heavy metals etc or overdosing since it's a highly potent herb and so many organisations introduce high dose. Also, people maybe having alcohol close to the time.
Ayruvedic doctor prescribed my ashwagandha,shankushami, and other herbs for Hyperthyroidism. Strange as it's a contradiction to consume Ashwagandha if you have Hyperthyroidism, but it's quite small dose. I'm confused
I deal with a lot of PTSD and anxiety from a bad childhood. The way it makes you feel is think that you’re on a highway and there’s a bunch of cars behind you and before you and there is no way out. With this it makes you feel like exit ramps appear out of nowhere on the left and right side and you can go down your own lane. I love this stuff It helped me tremendously.
How much do you take? I also have ptsd and have a hard time seeing any exit ramps. I like you analogy very much. Have found it hard to explain how it feels and you did a superb job at explaining it for me.
@@marshajohnson1366 I just take the pill form (2) and you could feel it the same day. I don’t take it every day just when I feel my anxiety come on. Trust me this stuff is awesome and I wish I would’ve known about it a long time ago.
Dear Dr Berg, Just wanted to thank you for your genuine interest and passion in making such a huge difference in peoples lives. Very grateful for having found your channel. Thank you so much
Ashwagandha is an ayurvedic root being used in India for centuries. It is now popularized in the U.S. and other countries. My family name is Akunoori which means to grind leaves. We are herbal medicine makers.
Ashwaganda isn't for everyone, BE CAREFUL. In my case it was too powerful, almost numbed me completely. I felt like I had 90% reduction in emotions, happy, sad, angry, motivation, literally anything was numbed down significantly. It was scary and I didn't expect such a result. Almost like antidepressants.
Similar results for me dulled everything down, but does work as they say, just gunna be different for everyone as are all medications, thats why studys are just guide lines. You really can only try it to find out how it affects you.
in the contrary for me, absolutely nothing. Like I haven't gotten anything...I guess it depends on the individual ..so try it first for yourselves and see how it goes
Thank You. I just bought this. I found some thyroid nodules and am hypo Thyroid taking Levothyroxine. I live in a very rural area and it is more than 6 weeks before I can see a specialist. I read everything I could find and started taking suggested vitamins. It could be psychlogical BUT In a week I have been feeling so much better and relieved.
this is interesting my gf also has hypothyroidism and bought some Ashwagandha but google says its best not to take things like that if you have a disorder I might tell her to look into this if it helps she also has some nodules on her thyroid. She is taking levothyroxine as well.
He is correct. This is from the Indian store of knowledge. Just like Yoga and certain forms of meditative practices that have grown popular in recent years. India has always been a leader in body and spiritual wellness.
I had very bad tinnitus a few years ago, then found out Dr Berg's channel and started to take B1 and followed Dr Berg's recommendation, now my tinnitus has improved so much and sleep much better. Must be my long term stress affecting my hippocampus. This is now all making sense. Thank you Dr Berg!! :))
@@Yourenotthatguy I followed Dr Berg's advice and started to take B1, and it has slowly improved for use. Its still a bit noise in my ears but its much better and I can sleep.
I reckon I’m on the opposite side of things. I’ve tried ash twice and both times have had mood swings, bulging eyes, and heart palpitations. The best adaptogen I’ve ever used was micro-dosing psilocybin mushrooms. Stress literally melts away and I connect with folks on a completely different level. YMMV, to each their own. Remain blessed.
It is a nightshade...you might be allergic. Other nightshades are potatos , tomatos, hot peppers and eggplants. I get heart palpitations if I eat these things. I'll have to try the mushrooms
Dr Berg you have become my official doctor! My own doctor was killing me with so many drugs! Following your advice I have healed!!! I am healthy and well now! I thank you with my whole heart! You are my angel 😇 God bless you Dr Berg!!!! I’d be dead without you!
I got Covid in early July. It was very mild. However after I recovered I noticed I had brain fog and my anxiety and stress levels were through the roof. It was terrible. I took ashwagandha and within hours I noticed a considerable difference and by day 2 it was completely gone.
Glad to hear I’m not the only one. This has recently happened to me after having covid and then coming off of taking prednisone, I immediately started getting light headed and having brain fog. Then led to major anxiety and panic attacks. Will try taking this
Really want to thank you for all your wonderful videos. For the last 18 mths I have been doing OMAD & healthy keto. My hubby has also participated. I have lost to date 101 lbs & he lost about 75. He is off his high blood pressure meds & I no longer have constant arthritis pain. You have greatly improved the quality of the life of two seniors. However this herb looks very helpful. How much should we take a day & when? Keep the info coming you are a treasure. Thanks from Canada. 👍🇨🇦
Started taking Ashwaganda at the start of the plandemic in 2020, mainly due to the chaos at work - brilliant stuff been taking a high strength capsule a day since.
I moved countries and jobs and found that I couldn't sleep, had chronic neck and back pain. Thought it was my bed but knew it could be stress (even tho I didn't feel stressed!). Took ashwaghanda and neck and back pain disappeared immediately. I've not had any problems since!!
@tamicoburton1504 literally the next day!! It was unbelievable. I kept taking it for about 6 months and eventually weened myself off it. It also used to help me sleep but stopped being effective after a few months. But no more neck and back pains/spasm.
Dr. Breg. I dropped 20 pounds in three weeks going the Carnivore diet. I cut out all sugar and carbs and the weight just fell off of me. I only drink water with lemon, a little bit of Himalayan pink salt and cream of Tartar. I feel simply AMAZING!!!
Thank you Dr. Berg for your informative ways of helping people like me who had type 2 diabetes. I follow your channel for 9 months now and totally reverse my type 2 diabetes with the ketogenic diet. Thank you Sir.
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I wish my friends n family would do this as well. They just stare at me with blank expression when I try and explain benefits of low carb , excercise and ashwaganda n tumeric.. (plus cinnamon)🥺🙄
The warnings of this product should also be added to this. I experienced some terrible side effects and did not know that it was the ashwagandha. Low blood sugar, confusion, dizziness, foggy thinking and even inability to read or concentrate...
Thank you Dr. Berg. Will you do more videos explaining the affects of other herbs using research and science? You do a great job of explaining how they work.
I just bought a bottle of this stuff and it has helped tremendously. I have been trying to balance my increasing responsibilities and workload at my job along with taking some graduate classes in the evenings. I had started developing some annoying tension headaches and after a couple of days of use, I have felt relaxed after months of stress that has built up.
Thank you Dr.Eric for bringing out the medicinal properties of Ashwagandha.Being an Indian, I am very happy to watch this, apart from this, we have so many medicinal plants with different healing properties.
Very interesting. But what about side effects and contraindications to medicine and preexisting medical conditions? In my mind it ought to be reviewed to a certain extent in every video.
Be careful it will sedate you but over tim you will loose emotions and become aphatic, I say this from my experience its same with other mitigating herbs when you take them too long you block stress and when you block stress too much you block also happiness
No sedation but may lower your emotions if u take it for months.In Ayurveda,herbs should be taken for 2 to 3 months if required and given a gap of 1 month or use alternative herb. Since Ashwaganda has no side effects ,u can stop it immediately or take it when ever u need.
@@susana2007 No problem. Remember never look only into medical and university studies because they are limted, they claim that this is 100% healthy but nothing is 100% healthy especially if you take supplements and problem in your life is elswhere for example too less sleep can induce anxiety so here taking ashwagandha is futile. I recommend you to look for forums and people experienced with supplements and you will see that most of them have big side effects which can be very deleterious.
I am reading a lot of negative warnings about Ashwagandha: liver enzymes went three times above the normal high end of the scale, people going to the ER, etc....
Unfortunately Dr Berg didn’t mention a common negative side effect in some people -Anhedonia This doesn’t happen to everyone, but I can attest that while it made me feel less stressed, it also made me eventually “feel” nothing, as in I didn’t give a crap about anything. Started losing interest in the stuff I usually enjoy. Quitting the product I went back to my usual self a day or two later. So, just a warning for those who may try this in the future. It may be better for some to take as needed instead of a daily supplement type thing. I was also taking the patented extract KSM-66.
Ayurveda 's importance is now being understood by the whole world. Power of intermittent fasting has been followed by Indians for centuries . Glad to hear doctor talking about Ashwagandha . 🙏🏻
This one is one of the very few herbs that really works. I have a root powder in a big jar, and It's a night saver after tough gym session, you can feel the difference. However I am trying to not take it too often, to avoid unwanted adaptations.
I take this 1/2 tsp a day for two weeks continuously... Break two weeks and come back again... Very very helpful. Though studies suggest taking not beyond 4g a day has no side effect... I only take half of that for two weeks and break two weeks
@@misst1586 It can cause anhedonia and kill your motivation. It's somewhat serotonergic. If you take substances that modulates your biology you will always have a problem with a thing called homeostasis. Your body is always trying to find a balance and adapt. That's why for example you develop tolerance to things like caffeine.
Very well known in India. The world is slowly discovering Ayurveda (like they did with Yoga). Way to go, India!
Way to go world...
Agree! Why this doctor never gave any credit to India/Ayurveda? The hypocrisy of western doctors and medicine. I am losing respect for this doctor who I follow regularly…
@@bidyasahu The truth always shines through, friend :) Focus on your inner spiritual goals and leave the rest to God. The reason India attained such spiritual wealth through the ages is because our sages detached from the temporary in this world and chose to focus on the absolute.
And bandanas
@@bidyasahu many Indian mind science getting stripped of their origin and re-packaged as their own by Individuals eg. Relaxation response , mindfulness . But Dr Berg is mentioning the Ashwagandha as it is .
It helped me quit smoking. Non smoker for almost a year
GLOD BLESS, KEEP BELIEVING AND KEEP TRUSTING JESUS CHRIST 🙏🏽
How?
Good to hear from a Doctor who is not a puppet of the big pharmaceuticals.
It's very true
Yea lol better listen to the one that's selling products himself
what an NPC thing to say. “bIG pHaRmA is scawyyyyyy!!! yoUtUbE doCtor saY TruTh!!”
@@instantsus_ 🤓
@@NN-hs3uv are good products anyway
In India we have been using Ashwagandha since ages, in root form, leaves form etc. It is the mother of all traditional medicine. If BP is high, use Ashwagandha. If stress is high use Ashwagandha. We used it without understanding the science behind it. Thank you Dr. Berg for letting us understand the science behind this plant and how it does the magic.
Most welcome! Glad you found the video useful!
How is the leaf and root used?
May I know
What dosage, that's the key and no one knows and usually the amount needed is cost prohibitive. Tired of charlatans.
Thank for for this excellent explanation. Ashwagandha has changed my life. Started taking it about 6 months ago. I have lost almost 80 lbs. I am able to handle stress so much better now. It has helped me sleep.
We don't find homeostatis word in ayurvedic literature because it's not in English and does not have Greek origin. But ayurveda clearly mentions its benefits and effects on human body. Only because of our collective amnesia we are leaving such knowledge and finding such repackaged information as great. Definitely we need more new research but the west has yet to properly acknowledge the traditional knowledge which forms the basis for such research. It's a disservice to the Indian heritage.
I took Ashwagandha for about 2.5 years. I can honestly say that it helped me when I have been a de facto caretaker of 3 family members who had dementia. It took the edge off where I felt calm under very trying circumstance. I recently read that studies claim that it is safe to take, but that there were no known studies for long-term usage. As a result, I discontinued taking it about 2 months ago and have felt very stressed and unable to sleep at night. After seeing this video, I have decided to resume taking it again. Thanks Dr. Berg.
Long term use is not recommended, plus are these people prescribing it after purification of the drug. It has to be purified before it is powdered and used. We Ayurveda Doctors in India don't prescribe it for long periods of time.
@@nohandle23 what would you say is the most suitable amount of time to take it?Should it be cycled? If so how often?
@@DaBrother_Mo i cannot advice u. What is the diagnosis and who has precribed it to u.....
What dose were you taking?
I used Aswagantha for about one year. I had similar thoughts and wanted to stop it. So I learnt and practicing Taichi (Yang style long form). Now I completely stopped taking Aswagantha. I had sleep disorder where I cannot sleep whole day for continous several days. This is almost resolved by Taichi. Taichi also brings many other health benefit. Learning took me around one year, practicing daily once needs 18 minutes (average)
I have been taking ashwaganda for a year and a half and I no longer suffer from panic attacks. I wish I would’ve discovered this 10 years ago when I was at my worst. I will be taking this for life.
What dose do you take and is it daily?
I heard you should take breaks from taking Ashwagandha every 3 months or else you’ll get protein in your urine.
What works even better is that God loves you! That killed the panic attacks that came against me. John 3:16
what dose do you take and is it daily? please let me know
Sandra Ramos, you need to come off after 3 months, have a break for a month before you go back on. It can really mess your liver up
I really appreciate that the good doctor does not just stick to conventional medicines & approaches to better health. He's open-minded & also does his own studies then unselfishly shares his findings.
Thanks for the nth time, Dr. Berg.
100%
Yep. COuldn't agree more. Western medicine refers to it as 'alternative medicine' (while they smug ) Dr Berg does take into account the natural remedies too instead of just the lab made synthetic compounds. Kudos to you Dr
A lost facet of medicine because most modern applications are beholden to continued salary & approval of the 3 letter agencies.
My pleasure!
@@Drberg you are the best and really are saving lives
Dr. Berg gives more useful information on healing than my current “doctor”. He is way more advanced and he explains things in such a way that even a child can comprehend. I appreciate all his videos whether the specific topic is relevant to me or not. I tend to take a mental note of the info to be able to help others, if needed. Thank you Dr. Berg.
If you are healthy and well your Doctor loses his job.
Same with big Pharma
👍👍👍👍yes
I couldn’t agree more. If more doctors used the knowledge that he searches for and possess then this country would be in a better place. I left my doctor of 10 years after she said she was upset I and my family didn’t get the “Rona’jab”. She even wanted my kids of 11 and 8 to get them and wouldn’t stop pushing it. She then proceeded to say her father got it and became very ill from the vaccine, but glad he got it. We are surrounded by puppets claiming to be masters.
I know!!! I Totally Agree!!!
I'm so glad so many people are realizing the probable harm and relative uselessness of conventional "medicine" in addressing pretty much all chronic health problems. A health revolution is taking place. Screw big pharma! ;)
I started using this when doctors wanted to put me on all these synthetic hormones and anti-anxiety drugs for my mood swings and anxiety. The symptoms from those drugs were terrible. So I quit them.
I also have issues where my body attacks itself (immune system attacks my nerves) when I experience high levels of stress for long periods. So ashwagandha is the best thing ever. Helps me get to sleep and quiets my brain. My dad was diagnosed with cancer recently and we almost got kicked out of our house and my brain and body is chilling with this . Haven't had a flare up since and I feel more capable of dealing with stress.
Thanks for sharing! I seem to have a similar issue with my nerves under stress. I am currently doing a lot of tests to find what it is. Do you mind sharing what is the condition you have?
Began taking this a few months ago...Along with intermittent fasting, cold water therapy, eating well and breathing exercises (Wim Hof), my energy and focus have improved ten fold. 50 y/o male, former Navy rescue swimmer and SWAT operator. Hope this helps someone looking to improve thier life..."Be comfortable, being uncomfortable".
What's cold water therapy
First a cancer recovery story, now Ashwagandha. Been watching you for a while and glad to see you finally covering these things.
Other doctors are 'after collateral damage control' of the human body and Dr Eric is a 'preventive Doctor' which we need nowadays.
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I remember my Gran just picking this up from the yard in our ancestral home in India and making some kind of portion and giving it to my uncle. Never realized how valuable this is.
Care to elaborate on it ? Im curious as to what your uncle was dealing with and how it helped him out
@@youngmingo103 I don’t remember much but I remember him being a very volatile person and today I think Incan safely say he had bipolar disorder. When I think about him today and from what I have heard from the family grapevine, he would get very anxious and stressed out about any little issue. One common thing I have heard about him is that he is not a person who can handle pressures of life. Be it small or big. I have heard that he would worry a lot about the future and be sad and angry about his past. He was an intelligent man and this Incan attest for, but his emotional intelligence was very poor from what I gather. At that time we had a lady help in the house. She was actually adopted by our family. She did something wrong and my uncle threw boiling water on the lady and my dad jumped in and slapped my uncle. At the same time he was very caring and patient with animals. So these are the things I remember about my uncle from my childhood. They did take him to lot of doctors but one constant in the morning and probably in the evening is what I mentioned above. I don’t recall seeing any instant reaction or change but I do know he was given the portion consistently everyday.
@@andywarrier489 my man, you sound like you described me. Did it calm him down and help him in anyway and help his mood ?
@@youngmingo103oh yes, although not right away but gradually it did help him calm down a lot and that triggered a positive change in other aspects as well. The first sign we noticed of him getting better was the fact that he started taking interest in himself about he looked and esp how he looked to others. He was more polite and body language was less aggressive and more accommodating. So yeah even though slow def lot of progress and change.
This has been used in India in ayurveda for centuries. Good to see Dr. talking about it.
He’s talking about it but he tried to cover it up with no mention of its Vedic roots
But 99.9% people in India doesn't trust Ayurved (its ayurveda not ayurveda) and never ever has used ashwagandha
Ginseng is used in America and Korea too but yes
Online ashwagandha..are they geniune. May I buy or local shop.
@@r.studio6170 where are you located
I use Ashwagandha and it has changed my life. Cured my insomnia really fast, gives me incredibly detailed and long dreams, my stress levels have halved, I literally don't care about anything. I can't begin to describe how much I love it.
I would hate to not care about anything ❤
@@sheila7814Ikr 🤦🏽♂️ That right there is a bit to much right there.
@@DesmondClark-ye8eo And that statement did not make sense. If we feel nothing, then you cannot see the beauty. After a time of feeling pain, I feel the joy so much more! I have breast cancer and yes, I have been through much pain and even more pain in my life than I would ever want, but I choose to look at the beauty of life instead of stressing about everything. Long walks, exercise, a well balanced Whole Foods (organic) diet …. No sugar, white flour, or processed foods and I feel like a million dollars. I am old and feel great. I would have insomnia if I did not exercise and do when I don’t. I want to Feel Life and rejoice for every day I am given. Hugs to you all.
@@sheila7814 Obviously u missed my point
@@sheila7814 Obviously u missed my point bcuz I was actually agreeing with u🤷🏽♂️
When my dad was diagnosed with cancer in 2017, I came across Ashwagandha. Being diagnosed with cancer is very stressful for the person as well as family members. My dad, mom and I have been taking it ever since. It's amazing. I can literally feel my stress levels coming down after I take it. I am in menapause and my cortisol levels are under control.
Thank you for the information. You are the best, Dr Berg.
Glad to be an inspiration and I'm happy you found the information useful.
Happy it has helped you all. Can you please share what brand you use? Thank you
How has it helped you with minapause?? THANKYOU
@@tamicoburton1504. I had chronic sleep disruption due to perimenopause. I was waking up at 4:30am and not able to go back to sleep even though I was exhausted. This made me very irritable, and the high cortisol made me crave a lot of junk food like sweet and salty (chips). As a result I gained 30lbs in the last 3 years and could not lose the weight. I have been taking ashwaganda now for one week, and my sleep is already sooooo much better. I woke up at 4:30am only once, but I was able to go back to sleep. I wake up naturally at 8am, feeling rested and refreshed. I take ashwaganda from Webber Naturals, purchased at Costco, 3600mg capsules, twice a day.
Potential benefits of ashwagandha:
• It helps lower cortisol in the AM
• It helps lower DHEA (a precursor to cortisol) in the AM
• It helps raise testosterone (stress lowers testosterone)
• It helps increase endurance
• It helps increase strength (stress may cause weakness)
• It has shown significant improvements in emotions
Thank you Dr Berg!! 🐱👍🏿
Does it actually there have there been any studies confirmed
@@jjohnson9822 That's What The Dr. Said Did You See The Video?
I love this stuff
@@jjohnson9822 I don’t know about all the studies but it has worked for me. It’s like natural steroids that helps you build muscles too with exercise and proper diet. 🙂
If it increases testosterone, then what should be the dosage for women?
This guy is the best! He is like a rogue doctor telling us about real medicine. I wish all doctors were like him. He is a great example that should be followed.
Ashwagandha, while its found on few continents around the world, its medicinal benefits were first identified in India as a part of Ayurveda (An ancient Indian medicine practice). Unfortunately this field of medicine is still not recognised in western countries where people can really benefit from this "Preventive Medicine Field". I hope Dr. Eric will make more videos on other medicines that are part of Ayurveda to bring more awareness.
He did a few.
Dr Axe is really great for "food as medicine" as well.
Hindi mai is ko kya kehtiian hain
@@animated6875 Ashwagandha hi kehte hai
Dr berg is so scared using the actual ancient medication system called "AYURVEDA" , where ashwagandha is considered and prescribed as a medicine in India.. It's a ancient Indian science dates back 3000 years ago.. And they figured out the herbs and plants and their natural qualities to cure diseases and illness.. But dr. Berg is scared to use 'ayurveda' because then people won't but his medicines and supplements and start using ayurvedic medicines..
I have been taking turmeric 2 times a day for my back spasms. It aliviated the really bad pain in 30 minutes. It totally amazed me.
Jane Doe, thanks mentioning turmeric for back spasm 🙏💕
I noticed a subtle difference when i was running late for work one day and i took an ashwagandha supplement... Sometimes i get stressed when im running late but after i took the supplement i didnt sweat it as much...
Did you take it with or without food or with any other supplement?
@@XxowendanxX i took gummies so it was with out food or any other supplement
@@dub_uno well. I have an unfavorable opinion on gummies but if they worked for you, that's cool. May I ask what brand?
@@XxowendanxX Goli
@@dub_uno thank you. Of course Dr. Berg's products are the best but just in case he runs out 😊😆😉
My dad took this to help with his stress levels when my mom passed away. Seems to have worked
Lots of love from India for expanding the knowledge of Indian Herbs to the world.
No ding Dong!.. its been used by many different people and countries thru out ages.
India only copies what it see like bollywood
movies 🤣🤣
@@farhank8336 really!!..that says lot about your knowlegde😀
@@farhank8336 indian ayurveda,culture has 5000 year old history when most of these countries,civilisation didnt even exist.bollywood copies thatsy it is crap.indian culture and knowledge is oldest and world takes inspiration from it.
Ha ha somebody is jelous without knowing the origin of the name of the herb..... Forgetting that the Ayurveda existed way before those Countries which he is mentioning
@@farhank8336 Jealous mullah spotted.
Thanks alot Dr. Eric Berg for the video regarding Ashwagangha. I request you to put some lights on Chyavanprash too. It would be very helpful for all people. Your videos are really useful to update knowledge regarding keto diet and intermittent fasting. I really appreciate you. Thanks once again.
Dr. Parag R. Wadekar why him? India is replete with books that have brilliant illustrations, thesis, explanations on Chyawanprash. In fact, why don't you bring it fore to the commoners? Good luck on it. 😊
Chyavanprash has high levels of toxic heavy metals, and it is well known that many/most Indian producers do not follow stringent exacting standards and methodology when making their products, which is the reason many of them are banned in other countries.
@@whobalobalo Am presuming Dr. Parag is not looking for validation of Chyawanprash by Dr. Berg; instead Dr. Berg's reach is well known and it can help more people. Nothing wrong with that approach.
@Priya Try Kottakkal brand. We have been taking it for 3 generations. Of course there are unscrupulous vendors out there mixing it with garbage and hence we cannot generalize Chyavanaprash is toxic. This is another propaganda by the so called WESTERN genius. Though the CDC and FDA were instituted with good intentions, it has become lobbying firms and hence I would read thru the details of their every dictum!. BTW, the same WESTERN geniuses convinced that mRNA vaccine by the WESTERN companies are 100% safe but look what happened. Still the hangover of British rulers exists with lots of Indians.
If one can read or watch tons of Dr Berg's inputs, vast majority (not saying all are) are based on "Food as medicine" concept which is commonsense (and also mentioned in Vedic literature.) Good luck.
@@itsmycontact I wanted Dr. Parag to conduct an independent research on Chyawanprash for; one being the medicinal paste which Dr. Parag will have better understanding of given his upper hand on the language expertise he may hold if he gets his hands on charaka samhita, Ashtanga Hridayam, Bhaishajya Ratnavali and many more. Second being, his explanations or inferences or analysis would be a lot more lucid, clear and crisp in comparison to Dr. Berg's because of the above reason. Thirdly, Ayurveda holds the elixir to transform a life from dead to spirited which as an Indian he should strive to bring forth to masses. Yes, indeed after all that, if he still feels Dr. Berg would be helpful then by all means this Collab would benefit us all globally.
So glad you did a video on this. I developed severe anxiety around 2020, I started working remote, caught Covid, and had a bunch of other things happen. I also developed tinnitus in my left ear that made everything twice as worse, especially working in my quiet house! I started IF and also started ashwaghanda at about the same time and they both changed my life. I didn’t want to take strong meds for my anxiety and after a few months, the fasting and ashwaghanda started to take effect and I began to feel like a normal person, I was able to sleep, and able to sit in a quiet room without going crazy. I highly recommend ashwaghanda for anyone who is struggling with anxiety
That's fantastic!
So cool! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing. Will try ashwagandha for my severe anxiety, at the same time Nutrional yeast. I cannot leave house because of my severe anxiety.
I quit taking antidepressants and use this in my coffee every morning instead. It has made a huge difference for me!!!
Placebo :)
best explanation on the mechanisms on stress and how adaptogens work i’ve seen
Awesome, thank you so much!
Just want to let you know Doctor, that you are loved and respected all around the world! Thank you for the sincere efforts that you put in so selflessly for the benefit of others.
Since people have been sharing their own experiences with it, I'll give mine. I took it for anxiety as well as trying to reduce cortisol and indirectly raise testosterone.
I learned not to take it unless I'm feeling highly anxious or stressed because if I took it on just a regular calm day I would start to feel emotionally numb.
It also increased aggression (Not to an unsafe degree) and helped me to be more assertive.
It also increased libido a bit too much for my liking.
So, I'd recommend taking it if you struggle with anxiety, stress, low libido, etc but also keeping in mind side effects and probably restrain from taking it too often and save it for days when you really need the boosts.
Did not know about the libido boost! Thank YOU ⭐
@@narcissusnarcosis614 I believe it to be an indirect benefit from the lowered cortisol. Less Cortisol the less testosterone is suppressed and thus the higher levels result in higher libido, so it depends on your situation and how your cortisol levels are messing with things. You may not get much of an effect, you could even get a more radical effect than me, as I said the boost was a bit too much for me.
What brand did you take? Please share. Ty
Which brand's ashwagandha you are using?
I'm British so there might be differences in the product compared to America idk, the ones I currently have are from an online shop called Naturelo.
From 6:36 till 6:47, so true as I'm going through it, seeing this video made me relax and i give myself an affirmation that it's just stress that is causing the pain and there is nothing medically wrong... Thanks you Dr.Eric for this in-depth explanation...!!!
Thank you Doctor for this Ashwaganda, Cortisol and Insulin resistance correlation.
Brilliant doctor!! So informative, helpful and knowledgable.
Ashwaganda inhibits inflammatory arachidonic acid membrane pathways of Cox & Lox . Then raising thyroid manifestation....
I’ve been using Ashwagandha (actually it’s been a while since I’ve used it) and no one ever explained it’s benefits as well as you.
Thank you so much!
I’m going to buy it right now!
It works wonders on me!
I've tried Ashwagandha and it's amazing how it relaxes you and makes the whole body feel good!
Starting taking it again months ago when I start a very high stress job. It has been a life saver. Thank you for this in depth analysis.
I give this to my dog who has Cushing's Disease and tumors on her adrenal glads. I also give her Astragalus and Ginko Biloba. She is doing so much better than prescription drugs which only makes her anxious and has other bad side effects.
I only ever heard of giving pets vitamin c, cool to hear other things can work with them as well!
I take ashwagandha and astragalus together. Amazing
@@micheleshively8557 How are they helping u
@@JamesTheAxeThrower yes, our pets can benefit tremendously from natural substances just as us. I find a natural solution to ANY issues that arise, pets included. Google is great for finding out what you need to know specifically. I give my dogs fish oil, algae (spirulina and chlorella) and a pro/prebiotic w enzymes ATM but there's so many things that can be given to protect their health or address any health issues..just make sure to check that it's safe beforehand.
It’s very important to only take this if you have elevated cortisol. It was very, very helpful to me for a period of time, but once I removed the stress from my life I had to discontinue the ashwagandha. Prolonged use will have a negative effect on the 5HT receptors and will lower cortisol too much. Both will cause sexual dysfunction and anhedonia.
Thank you for that nugget. My cortisol is already too low. Nobody will answer this question. They say ask my "regular" doctor and, of course, they know nothing about adaptogens or supplements or nutrition.
Do you remember what brand you used?
@@Matty94
I tried nutricost KSM-66 and then I tried Tribe KSM-66.
Which is why with most supplements, it should be cycled.
@@anz2441
Herbal supplements, like cold medicine, are intended for short-term use to provide support until the underlying issue is resolved.
I love it how you explain everything in normal language. You are making people aware that we are not helpless but responsible.
You have just saved my life, Dr. Berg! I’m over 50 and started packing on the pounds no matter how much I exercised. I was starting to look fat instead of normal and I couldn’t sleep if I tried to restrict calories. I started cutting out grains and sugar and doing intermittent fasting and it works! If I’m hungry I know I can just have a normal modest serving of bacon, sausage, nuts, cheese! I have lost 10 pounds already! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Wonderful! You're very welcome!
Awesome 👏 thanks for sharing.
There you go.
@@Drberg thankyou for the good herbal medicine but can you let me know from where I can buy? It in capsules or tea?
This guy is the bomb....he is right on with the benefits of ashwaganda. ....the benefits are numerous and as a recovering heart patient .....who does not take stations...or blood pressure meds ... ashwaganda has been a tremendous help ...and I cannot emphasize the word tremendous enough.....THANK YOU DR. BERG
I've been taking ashwagandha for years on and off and I can say it definitely takes the edge off!!! Helps stressful stuff not feel so stressful...I take high doses of it when I'm feeling a bit down or anxious
Some people like to be on the edge.
Which brand are u taking? I have tried quite a few of them but I ve seen good results only from NOW brand
@@ketokarbs3671 interfere with what??
It's addiction is Dangerous. Please use in Moderate ways Like 3 weeks - 3 Months, Take break for 4-6 months and then again do course.
@@nickbardan3867 Anesthesia
Is there anything that he doesn’t know, I doubt it? He is the most knowledgeable Doctor I have ever encountered. He deserves 10 out of 10
I agree. 😊
He's very knowledgeable, but nobody is perfect.
It is known as research.
Wow .. everything you said can apply to me.. I was diagnosed with PtSD and I have been learning to heal and understand my life changes . And you hit the nail on the head stress.. now I'm going to focus on lower the stress and use aswaganda..thank you thank you 👀
When modern Drs have become so corrupt and ignorant of what real health is we have to be our own Drs and find great guys like this on UA-cam for solid information. Thanks Dr. Berg!
Yes exactly
Dr Berg is the Best ❤
Modern doctors are just sales reps for big pharma companies and should be held liable for any health complications or deaths that occur due to their recommendations/ pushing, especially over the past few years. Glad to see there are still good docs out there like Dr. Berg
Jon I don’t think the doctors are corrupt but the victims of brainwashing and a reward punish system that puts them in a terrible situation at best useful idiots I would say
it is a special time to be alive
I solved my joint problems with a daily heaping spoonful of Ashwagandha, fenegree, turmeric, and dry ginger. I add some black pepper and oil ... et voilà. I'm 64 and feel very good with all my joints. May i also say that I do a minimum of 16 hours of fasting every day.
Is it for eating or topical application?
Yes do you consume it or apply it to the joints?
@@vicky116 mixe it with water and drink. Tastes fine. Got to use black pepper and fat(oil, milk, etc.)
@@ramspace thank you 🙏
Ashwagandha is a Sanskrit word meaning used in Ayurveda ancient Indian medicine ( Ayur meaning life and veda is science of knowledge)- Ashwa means horses and gandha means fragrance. The root of this herb has the fragrance of the horses also refers to horses for their strength.
I find this helped me years ago as well. But over time I have realized how much of my levels of stress have so much to do with how my brain is hardwired. Healthy eating is key and supplementation for a boost but it also has to go hand in hand with how you process the world and how you allow yourself to think. There is so much out there to process - more than ever before and it’s no wonder we all have such health issues with what we consume and what we mentally process
Hi Dr. Berg! You are one of my go-to guys for building my health. I also encourage friends and associates to follow you. You are doing a good thing in the world. May you live long (and healthy) and prosper! A1C down from 7.2 to 6.1 and still improving. Significant reduction in muscle pain. Fill-tilt boogie energy! Lost 50 lbs.
So cool to read such good from a stranger. Thank you so much for sharing.
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It made me so relaxed I have been failing my university assessments, but I have been sleeping much deeper and not waking up a lot during the night.
Have you noticed you aren't laughing or smiling as much anymore? Ive heard adhedonia Is a side effect
@@alexhowley9834 no side effects yet, but I will keep an eye on this.
@@naz8703 how much do u take a day and at what time?
Ashwagandha powder was always in our houses. It is common in every household of India. I drink twice a week. Also it is available in every Indian grocery store
How much mg and only 2 days on a week? Can you take everyday?
@@lndestr1234 Add 1tsp of the powder to one & half glass water & boil for 3-4mts. Once it is cool add 1tsp lime juice & honey. Recommended twice r thrice in a week
I had chronic stress for many years now. Sometimes, during bad days, I would even feel a lot of tension in my forearms and tingling nerves sensation in my inferior lip. I went to a natural med store and this awesome guy suggested ashwaganda. I was suspicious but tried anyway. I took 1 pill per day. After around 10 days, I noticed that my sleep quality was so much better and I re-started dreaming, even remembering them in the morning. The tension in my forearms disappeared, as well as any other stress side effects. I am literally amazed by the benefits of ashwaganda!! (Dr. Berg: I heard that it is much more effective with mens, hormone thing)
How much daily do I need to take for Anxiety?
Nice scientific explanation of Ashwagandha (Sanskrit name meaning Ashwa=Horse and Gandha=Smell) one of the best Ayurvedic herbs from ancient India.
As an Indian, I m proud of this. More so because the legend Dr. Berg recognizes this :)
100 % true God bless Dr
Turneric is good too
Hello: Another grand delight is Amla powder or gooseberry. A gift to present one's self through nature's medicinal cabinet. Gratitude into your steps. God Bless, John German
@@cynthiacrawford6147 Absolutely. It's a one stop medicine for multiple issues.
I would like to add that Dr Berg much like most westerners didn't give credit to Ayurveda or India. Westerners are very good at rebranding things from India and taking away our credit. Unfortunately we Indians do not give importance to things until we get their approval.
I have been using Ashwaganda for over 2 years now. It has helped me with my anxiety. I stopped having panic attacks. I will probably take it for the rest of my life. It's better than taking those addicting meds and having side effects. Thank you Dr. Berg for sharing your knowledge and helping us get our health together holistically.
What brand do you prefer
May I ask you when you recommend cycling off ? I have been taking it for 3 months and I stopped but just not sure when to start back again . Thanks appreciate your help . I’m glad this helped you too
@@TheTurtleTribalNation any withdrawal symptoms after taking off?
@@hadiardhiman6926 not really sure since I just found out I have a tumor and it’s been contributing to a lot of my health issues so I can not answer that correctly at this time . You can always taper off stuff .
how much do you take daily? I take only a capsule full so far along with a capsule of holy basil. Thanks!
I took Ashwagandha and started to wake up at 4-5 a.m and was full of energy./not drowsy And it lasted for couple months. It seems that it has different effect on some people. Im planing to get back to it (By the way I usually go to sleep around 22-23)
Good to see you mentioning 'ashwagandha "... It has been a major part of ancient medicines in India.
One major side effekt of ashwaghanda is, that you can lose a lot of motivation and become lazy. it makes sense because stress is what kicks us in our asses. be aware that stress is not always bad so use ashwaghanda only if you have to. that said its absolutely awesome if stress starts to overwhelm you!
Thank you for that additional info to consider!!!!
I'm a procrastinist..I need motivation..This may not be the best for me.
I thought it was the opposite cuz of increase testoterone
@@wesleygaitan not for me. if you have too little testosterone that might help. I'm having too little cortisol because of ash and it makes me lazy. sleeping at least an hour longer in the morning and dragging myself out of the bed.
That’s why you use it in cycles, one month on, 2 weeks off
I will not be tired of saying is not only how you can explain complex topics with ease, but your continuos care for others is simply a gift from above🙏🏻
Dr. Berg, I'm sure you realize from all your positive comments how your knowledge, calm relaxing voice and natural ability to teach have changed lives. Thank you so very much for taking the time to create these videos. Just bought the ingredients to start making the cauliflower pizza crust I watched in an earlier video of yours.
I thankfully discovered Ashwagandha about 10 years ago when I was given some samples. I use it at bedtime on the nights I can't sleep and menopause symptoms. It's my (non medical) opinion to use it PRN rather than daily so as not to build tolerance. I've noticed that I need to increase the dosage if I take it daily.
Mom has been pestering me to take it (plus tumeric)for many years... Finally decided 2 years ago... 😁.. sooo glad I finally listened at age of 50!
P.s. I'm Indian (UK raised)
Always listen to mom…she’s knows best! 🫶🏽
"Golden milk"
Turmeric is one of the strongest antioxidants. 👍
I really thank you for taking the time to give us a full explanation of the benefits what Ashwagandha can do for us. A lot of doctors won't do that, they just point you to the pharmaceuticals. I can see you come from a caring family and with that comes abundance of joy and happyness.
Great review as always, Dr. I've started a lower dose, 680mg a day with dinner. I'm on day 6 today, and I've already noticed improved sleep function, reduced anxiety, and it's been incredible. I see a lot of warnings about hyperthyroidism and liver damage here and there, but I think that could be more related to impurities in the supplement. I'm taking Organic Himalaya brand, and it seems to be very good with no side effects other than strange dreams so far.
I thought so too. Probably it's the ones contaminated with heavy metals etc or overdosing since it's a highly potent herb and so many organisations introduce high dose. Also, people maybe having alcohol close to the time.
just started taking the same one today
Or you can buy raw herbs and you can easily make fine powder at home to avoid any adulteration . I always do this.
@@NN94887 Yeah. Thankfully it does grow in my region. I'm probably going to start doing this.
Ayruvedic doctor prescribed my ashwagandha,shankushami, and other herbs for Hyperthyroidism.
Strange as it's a contradiction to consume Ashwagandha if you have Hyperthyroidism, but it's quite small dose.
I'm confused
I deal with a lot of PTSD and anxiety from a bad childhood. The way it makes you feel is think that you’re on a highway and there’s a bunch of cars behind you and before you and there is no way out. With this it makes you feel like exit ramps appear out of nowhere on the left and right side and you can go down your own lane. I love this stuff It helped me tremendously.
How long before you see improvement and what form?
How much do you take? I also have ptsd and have a hard time seeing any exit ramps. I like you analogy very much. Have found it hard to explain how it feels and you did a superb job at explaining it for me.
@@aprilgarcia4523 I take the pill form (2) and you could feel the results in the same day.
@@marshajohnson1366 I just take the pill form (2) and you could feel it the same day. I don’t take it every day just when I feel my anxiety come on. Trust me this stuff is awesome and I wish I would’ve known about it a long time ago.
@@BestVideosToWatchTV Thank you so much! I will try it.
Dear Dr Berg,
Just wanted to thank you for your genuine interest and passion in making such a huge difference in peoples lives. Very grateful for having found your channel. Thank you so much
Ashwagandha is an ayurvedic root being used in India for centuries. It is now popularized in the U.S. and other countries. My family name is Akunoori which means to grind leaves. We are herbal medicine makers.
Ashwaganda isn't for everyone, BE CAREFUL. In my case it was too powerful, almost numbed me completely. I felt like I had 90% reduction in emotions, happy, sad, angry, motivation, literally anything was numbed down significantly. It was scary and I didn't expect such a result. Almost like antidepressants.
Thank you for the warning, appreciated.
That’s true , Ashwagandha is supposed to be a short term medicine , not a regular supplement.
Agreed I felt blah all the time, but it helped tremendously my social anxiety
Similar results for me dulled everything down, but does work as they say, just gunna be different for everyone as are all medications, thats why studys are just guide lines. You really can only try it to find out how it affects you.
in the contrary for me, absolutely nothing. Like I haven't gotten anything...I guess it depends on the individual ..so try it first for yourselves and see how it goes
Thank You. I just bought this. I found some thyroid nodules and am hypo Thyroid taking Levothyroxine. I live in a very rural area and it is more than 6 weeks before I can see a specialist. I read everything I could find and started taking suggested vitamins. It could be psychlogical BUT In a week I have been feeling so much better and relieved.
Tea tree and lavender can affect Thyroid if you have been using them.......Bless.........
Excellent name. If you haven't already, look in to: Iodine, L-tyrosine and selenium. See you on the battlefield
this is interesting my gf also has hypothyroidism and bought some Ashwagandha but google says its best not to take things like that if you have a disorder I might tell her to look into this if it helps she also has some nodules on her thyroid. She is taking levothyroxine as well.
The world is coming back to its roots, Herbs, Spices & Ayurveda.. May god give good health to everyone!
Thanks for your comment. Stay safe and healthy!
More and more The Doc is telling us the Ayurvedic way of life.
Ashwaganda, fasting, etc.
Yogic diet
Its just the muslims way to live… it has been like this for years.
@@bossUdz not Muslim dude , Hindu
I noticed that too
He is correct. This is from the Indian store of knowledge. Just like Yoga and certain forms of meditative practices that have grown popular in recent years. India has always been a leader in body and spiritual wellness.
@@amaama3656 i really dont know about the practice of muslims prayers, i dont want to know anything. please dont try to convert me. i am Hindu.
I had very bad tinnitus a few years ago, then found out Dr Berg's channel and started to take B1 and followed Dr Berg's recommendation, now my tinnitus has improved so much and sleep much better. Must be my long term stress affecting my hippocampus. This is now all making sense. Thank you Dr Berg!! :))
He made earlier videos to help with stress, including on the hippocampus, if you want to know.
@@experimenthealthyketo83 Yah I think I watched hippocampus one that how I learnt about tinnitus. Thanks for letting me know! :)
I have the exact same problem, is there anything to help with the hippocampus problem?
@@Yourenotthatguy I followed Dr Berg's advice and started to take B1, and it has slowly improved for use. Its still a bit noise in my ears but its much better and I can sleep.
I reckon I’m on the opposite side of things. I’ve tried ash twice and both times have had mood swings, bulging eyes, and heart palpitations. The best adaptogen I’ve ever used was micro-dosing psilocybin mushrooms. Stress literally melts away and I connect with folks on a completely different level. YMMV, to each their own. Remain blessed.
It is a nightshade...you might be allergic. Other nightshades are potatos , tomatos, hot peppers and eggplants. I get heart palpitations if I eat these things. I'll have to try the mushrooms
ashhwaganda is acidic so take it with baking soda
You’re just hallucinating.
I love your videos on stress management Dr. Berg! This is so impressive! I have tremendous respect for you.
Dr Berg you have become my official doctor! My own doctor was killing me with so many drugs! Following your advice I have healed!!! I am healthy and well now! I thank you with my whole heart! You are my angel 😇 God bless you Dr Berg!!!! I’d be dead without you!
I got Covid in early July. It was very mild. However after I recovered I noticed I had brain fog and my anxiety and stress levels were through the roof. It was terrible. I took ashwagandha and within hours I noticed a considerable difference and by day 2 it was completely gone.
how much did you take in a day? If you don't mind me asking. I use one capsule a day so far for a week and not much has changed just yet.
@@underwaves75 I took 300mg a day first thing in the morning. Sorry for the late reply.
Mir hat es wie bei dir genau so sofort gewirkt bin So froh darüber
Glad to hear I’m not the only one. This has recently happened to me after having covid and then coming off of taking prednisone, I immediately started getting light headed and having brain fog. Then led to major anxiety and panic attacks. Will try taking this
I’m in the same boat. Anybody tried the powder? How much to take?
Really want to thank you for all your wonderful videos. For the last 18 mths I have been doing OMAD & healthy keto. My hubby has also participated. I have lost to date 101 lbs & he lost about 75. He is off his high blood pressure meds & I no longer have constant arthritis pain. You have greatly improved the quality of the life of two seniors. However this herb looks very helpful. How much should we take a day & when? Keep the info coming you are a treasure. Thanks from Canada. 👍🇨🇦
Yes I would like to know the same, how much and when?
Started taking Ashwaganda at the start of the plandemic in 2020, mainly due to the chaos at work - brilliant stuff been taking a high strength capsule a day since.
where do you purchase it from please ?
@@bp4682 Whereever vitamin supplements are sold
I like how you phrased that "plandemic" . I'm sorry for any work related problems due to them in power.
“Plandemic” 👍👍👍
PLANdemic.. I use the goli Gummies from walmart
Fantastic video, so clear and detailed. Ashwagandha has helped me enormously.
I moved countries and jobs and found that I couldn't sleep, had chronic neck and back pain. Thought it was my bed but knew it could be stress (even tho I didn't feel stressed!). Took ashwaghanda and neck and back pain disappeared immediately. I've not had any problems since!!
If you don't mind, how long did it take for your neck and back pain too stop?
@tamicoburton1504 literally the next day!! It was unbelievable. I kept taking it for about 6 months and eventually weened myself off it. It also used to help me sleep but stopped being effective after a few months. But no more neck and back pains/spasm.
Dr. Breg. I dropped 20 pounds in three weeks going the Carnivore diet. I cut out all sugar and carbs and the weight just fell off of me. I only drink water with lemon, a little bit of Himalayan pink salt and cream of Tartar. I feel simply AMAZING!!!
Wow, that was a lot of weight in a short time! Are you still losing at that rate?
Great 👍 thanks for sharing.
@@helenreid7022 It’s quite normal if one really cuts all these, while using lemon juice and electrolytes. Yep.
Guess what the aghoris of India eat. Human meat 😍.
Thank you Dr. Berg for your informative ways of helping people like me who had type 2 diabetes. I follow your channel for 9 months now and totally reverse my type 2 diabetes with the ketogenic diet. Thank you Sir.
Wow 🤩 so cool 👍 thank you so much for sharing.
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I wish my friends n family would do this as well. They just stare at me with blank expression when I try and explain benefits of low carb , excercise and ashwaganda n tumeric.. (plus cinnamon)🥺🙄
Are you still on medication?
The warnings of this product should also be added to this. I experienced some terrible side effects and did not know that it was the ashwagandha. Low blood sugar, confusion, dizziness, foggy thinking and even inability to read or concentrate...
You may want to avoid using ashwagandha if you have autoimmune disease, or thyroid disorders. It’s also linked to hair loss in some people
Yes, too many people leave this out when recommending it. I found its fantastic for sleep and energy but was causing hairloss.
I am proud to be an Indian to recognise our Ayurvedic products by other countries
Being a Sri Lankan Iam very appreciate to hear from you like
these type of lecture..
You are the best teacher that I have ever met.
Thank you Dr. Berg. Will you do more videos explaining the affects of other herbs using research and science? You do a great job of explaining how they work.
Love this product been taking it for years.
How many grams should we take a day?
@@jenjenkins194sorry I spelled it wrong "anesthesia"
Do some research on it
I just bought a bottle of this stuff and it has helped tremendously. I have been trying to balance my increasing responsibilities and workload at my job along with taking some graduate classes in the evenings. I had started developing some annoying tension headaches and after a couple of days of use, I have felt relaxed after months of stress that has built up.
He said he had a good one ljnkedin the comments but I can't find it.
Did you buy the one he recommended?
Thank you Dr.Eric for bringing out the medicinal properties of Ashwagandha.Being an Indian, I am very happy to watch this, apart from this, we have so many medicinal plants with different healing properties.
Very interesting. But what about side effects and contraindications to medicine and preexisting medical conditions? In my mind it ought to be reviewed to a certain extent in every video.
Magic. I swear by what you say about ashwaghanda. I used it effectively for decades.
Be careful it will sedate you but over tim you will loose emotions and become aphatic, I say this from my experience its same with other mitigating herbs when you take them too long you block stress and when you block stress too much you block also happiness
No sedation but may lower your emotions if u take it for months.In Ayurveda,herbs should be taken for 2 to 3 months if required and given a gap of 1 month or use alternative herb.
Since Ashwaganda has no side effects ,u can stop it immediately or take it when ever u need.
Wow! Thank you so much for giving us this additional info to consider......
@@susana2007 No problem. Remember never look only into medical and university studies because they are limted, they claim that this is 100% healthy but nothing is 100% healthy especially if you take supplements and problem in your life is elswhere for example too less sleep can induce anxiety so here taking ashwagandha is futile. I recommend you to look for forums and people experienced with supplements and you will see that most of them have big side effects which can be very deleterious.
That’s what psych meds do too, I would rather take something natural
@@juliettezea9507 Decidedly but natural herbs can be paradoxically also noxious if we take them for too long, too often or too much
Never knew about it. Yet again , Doctor Berg revealing best products 👌 for good health. Stress is a killer 😪 Thank you Doc 😊 🙏 ❤️
I am reading a lot of negative warnings about Ashwagandha: liver enzymes went three times above the normal high end of the scale, people going to the ER, etc....
Perfect explanation with scientific data !!! Thank you Dr. Berg !!!👍👍👍
Unfortunately Dr Berg didn’t mention a common negative side effect in some people -Anhedonia
This doesn’t happen to everyone, but I can attest that while it made me feel less stressed, it also made me eventually “feel” nothing, as in I didn’t give a crap about anything. Started losing interest in the stuff I usually enjoy. Quitting the product I went back to my usual self a day or two later.
So, just a warning for those who may try this in the future. It may be better for some to take as needed instead of a daily supplement type thing. I was also taking the patented extract KSM-66.
Hopefully that is listed on the label as a warning.
Oh, I thought it was just the alcohol.
Dr. Berg probably sells something against that too, just wait for the video.
😂😂😂
I had an anxiety attack during the pandemic. My doctor suggested two things: (1) online counseling sessions, and (2) ashwagandha.
Ayurveda 's importance is now being understood by the whole world. Power of intermittent fasting has been followed by Indians
for centuries . Glad to hear doctor talking about Ashwagandha . 🙏🏻
Fasting is known from muslims
@@DjejejjeDhehejjeje-xy6ic LOL
In India specially Hindu, fasting is doing from past more than 5000+ years@@DjejejjeDhehejjeje-xy6ic
This one is one of the very few herbs that really works. I have a root powder in a big jar, and It's a night saver after tough gym session, you can feel the difference. However I am trying to not take it too often, to avoid unwanted adaptations.
I take this 1/2 tsp a day for two weeks continuously...
Break two weeks and come back again...
Very very helpful.
Though studies suggest taking not beyond 4g a day has no side effect...
I only take half of that for two weeks and break two weeks
Can you expound upon that?
Drednac, what unwanted? Please explain. Ty.
@@misst1586 It can cause anhedonia and kill your motivation. It's somewhat serotonergic. If you take substances that modulates your biology you will always have a problem with a thing called homeostasis. Your body is always trying to find a balance and adapt. That's why for example you develop tolerance to things like caffeine.
I was thinking about trying this until i saw that you had a video about it. Having second thoughts now.
What a great teacher Dr Berg is . I like to know the why something works so I feel more confident to try new supplement like ashwaganda .