Rating Herbs I've Taken for ADHD

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares their personal experience with herbal remedies for ADHD, having not taken pharmaceutical medication for four to five months. They discuss various herbs, including lion's mane, mukuna pruriens (velvet bean), ginseng, and stinging nettle, detailing their potential benefits and personal effects. The speaker emphasizes the importance of consulting with a healthcare professional before trying any new treatment and shares their journey towards becoming a clinical herbalist.

Takeaways

• 🌿 The speaker has been exploring herbal remedies for ADHD instead of pharmaceutical medication due to personal health and financial reasons.
• 🍄 Lion's mane, a mushroom used in herbalism, is anecdotally suggested to help with focus and may promote neurogenesis, but the speaker experienced mixed results.
• 🌱 Mukuna pruriens, or velvet bean, is a strong herb that can increase dopamine levels but caused headaches and migraines for the speaker, leading to a negative experience.
• 🌼 Panax ginseng has been beneficial for the speaker's ADHD symptoms and hormonal issues, showing significant improvement in focus and energy.
• 🌿 Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has provided the speaker with a remarkable increase in energy and overall well-being, despite not being a specific ADHD herb.
• ☕ The speaker initially tried a coffee blend with lion's mane but later experienced stomach issues, suggesting individual reactions to herbs can vary.
• 🚫 The speaker emphasizes that their experiences are not medical advice and urges viewers to consult with healthcare professionals before trying any herbal remedies.
• 🔄 The speaker recommends taking breaks from certain herbs like ginseng to avoid potential overuse or dependency, highlighting the importance of moderation.
• 🌱 The benefits of herbs like ginseng and stinging nettle for the speaker seem to extend beyond ADHD, addressing broader health and well-being.
• 🌿 The speaker's experience with herbal remedies is highly personal and suggests that what works for one person may not work for another, emphasizing the need for individualized approaches.

Q & A

Why did the speaker stop taking pharmaceutical ADHD medication?

The speaker stopped taking pharmaceutical ADHD medication due to personal hormonal issues and financial constraints, leading them to explore herbal alternatives.

What is the speaker's current profession or goal related to herbs?

The speaker is working towards becoming a clinical or registered herbalist, showing a deep interest in herbalism and its applications.

What is the first herb discussed in the script, and what is its common use?

The first herb discussed is lion's mane, which is commonly used for its potential focus-enhancing properties, despite the lack of extensive research.

What is the significance of neurogenesis in the context of lion's mane?

Neurogenesis refers to the growth and rebuilding of brain cells, and the speaker mentions a study suggesting lion's mane might promote this process, which could be beneficial for cognitive functions like focus.

Why did the speaker decide to try lion's mane despite the anecdotal evidence?

The speaker tried lion's mane because they were open to herbal options after experiencing some relief with ashwagandha for chronic fatigue and saw potential benefits for ADHD.

What was the speaker's personal experience with lion's mane, and how did they rate it?

The speaker initially experienced improved focus with lion's mane but later faced diminishing returns and gastrointestinal issues, resulting in a personal rating of 5 out of 10.

What is mukuna pruriens, and why is it potentially dangerous in high doses?

Mukuna pruriens, or velvet bean, is an herb rich in L-dopa, a direct precursor to dopamine. High doses can lead to dopamine receptor downregulation and is not recommended for long-term use without breaks.

What was the speaker's experience with mukuna pruriens, and how did it affect them?

The speaker experienced increased energy but also developed migraines and sleep issues with mukuna pruriens, leading to a personal rating of 2 out of 10 due to its side effects.

What is ginseng, and how has it helped the speaker with ADHD symptoms?

Ginseng is an adaptogenic herb that has shown potential in improving focus and ADHD symptoms. The speaker found it particularly beneficial, rating it 9 out of 10 for its positive impact on their ADHD.

What is stinging nettle, and how did it affect the speaker's overall health and ADHD symptoms?

Stinging nettle is a nutrient-rich herb that the speaker used in a cold infusion, reporting significant improvements in energy, health, and focus, leading to a personal rating of 10 out of 10.

Why does the speaker recommend consulting a medical professional before trying any herbal remedies for ADHD?

The speaker emphasizes the importance of consulting a medical professional to ensure safety and appropriateness of herbal remedies, as they are not a doctor and the information provided is based on personal experiences and not medical advice.

Outlines

00:00

🌿 Introduction to Herbal Alternatives for ADHD

The speaker reintroduces themselves and sets the stage for a discussion on alternative herbal remedies for ADHD. They emphasize the importance of liking and subscribing to their channel for content on self-acceptance and managing ADHD without pharmaceuticals. The speaker shares their personal journey of停药 pharmaceutical ADHD medication due to hormonal and financial issues, opting for herbal remedies instead. They express a passion for herbalism and their ongoing education to become a registered herbalist. The video aims to explore how herbs can be used to manage ADHD symptoms, with a disclaimer that the content is not medical advice and viewers should consult healthcare professionals before making any changes to their treatment.

05:02

🍄 Exploring Lion's Mane for ADHD

The speaker discusses their experience with lion's mane, a mushroom used in herbalism, for ADHD. They mention that lion's mane is anecdotally suggested to improve focus, possibly due to its neurorestorative and adaptogenic properties, although research is limited. The speaker tried a coffee blend containing lion's mane from a company called Four Sigmatic, which initially helped with focus but later caused stomach issues. They also note that lion's mane did not help during their menstrual cycle and, due to personal reactions, they rate lion's mane a 5.5 out of 10 for its effectiveness in their ADHD management.

10:03

🏋️‍♀️ Mucuna Pruriens: The Dopamine-Boosting Herb

The speaker talks about Mucuna Pruriens, also known as velvet bean, which is known for its high concentration of L-dopa, a direct precursor to dopamine. They explain the importance of dopamine precursors and how Mucuna can affect the brain's dopamine levels. The speaker used Mucuna to combat anhedonia but experienced severe migraines, which they attributed to the herb. Despite the energy boost it initially provided, the side effects led them to discontinue its use, giving Mucuna a rating of 2 out of 10 for their personal experience.

15:04

🌱 The Impact of Ginseng on ADHD and Hormonal Balance

The speaker shares their experience with ginseng, particularly Panax or Korean ginseng, which they used to address hormonal issues related to premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD). They mention that ginseng has been shown in studies to improve focus and ADHD symptoms. The speaker found ginseng to be highly effective for their ADHD and general well-being, crediting it with significantly improving their focus and motivation. They caution about potential overuse and recommend cycling off ginseng every three months, rating it a 9 out of 10 for its positive impact.

20:04

☘️ Stinging Nettle: A Multifaceted Herbal Remedy

The speaker discusses stinging nettle, or Urtica dioica, an herb rich in vitamins and minerals that has been studied for various health benefits, including its use for anemia and fatigue. Initially skeptical due to a lack of personal need for its primary benefits, the speaker tried nettle as a cold infusion and experienced a remarkable improvement in energy, focus, and overall health. They found that nettle reduced their caffeine cravings and eased their menstrual cycle. The speaker is highly impressed with nettle's effects, giving it a perfect 10 out of 10 and recommending it for its broad health benefits that indirectly support ADHD management.

Keywords

💡ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In the video, ADHD is the central theme as the speaker discusses their personal journey and alternative approaches to managing the condition, including herbal remedies.

💡Herbalism

Herbalism is the study and use of plants for medicinal purposes. The video focuses on the speaker's exploration of herbal remedies as an alternative to pharmaceutical treatments for ADHD. They discuss various herbs and their potential benefits in managing ADHD symptoms.

💡Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals refer to drugs or medications used for the treatment of diseases. The speaker mentions that they have not been taking pharmaceutical ADHD medication for several months due to personal reasons, opting instead for herbal alternatives.

💡Lion's Mane

Lion's Mane, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus, is a type of mushroom used in herbalism. The speaker discusses their experience with Lion's Mane, noting its anecdotal benefits for focus and its classification as a nootropic and adaptogen, which are substances that may improve cognitive function and help the body adapt to stress, respectively.

💡Mucuna Pruriens

Mucuna pruriens, also known as velvet bean, is a plant whose seeds are rich in L-dopa, a precursor to dopamine. The speaker experimented with mucuna to address anhedonia, a symptom of reduced ability to feel pleasure. However, they experienced side effects like headaches and decided it was not a suitable remedy for them.

💡Ginseng

Ginseng is a well-known adaptogenic herb, often used to improve physical and mental performance. The speaker mentions taking Panax ginseng to help with hormonal issues and ADHD symptoms, finding it particularly effective in improving focus and overall well-being.

💡Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a plant rich in nutrients and minerals, traditionally used for various health benefits. The speaker discovered the benefits of stinging nettle for energy and general health, which indirectly improved ADHD symptoms by reducing fatigue and increasing motivation.

💡Neurogenesis

Neurogenesis refers to the process by which new neurons and neural pathways are formed in the brain. The script mentions a study suggesting that Lion's Mane might promote neurogenesis, which could potentially contribute to its cognitive benefits.

💡Anhedonia

Anhedonia is a psychological condition characterized by an inability to feel pleasure or interest in activities one usually enjoys. The speaker discusses experiencing anhedonia and using mucuna to address this symptom.

💡Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder (PMDD)

PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that can cause significant emotional and physical symptoms. The speaker mentions having PMDD and seeking herbal remedies, like ginseng, to help manage the condition's impact on their ADHD symptoms.

💡Nootropic

Nootropics are substances that may enhance cognitive function, particularly executive functions like memory, creativity, and motivation. The video discusses Lion's Mane as a potential nootropic, suggesting its use for improving focus in the context of ADHD.

Highlights

The speaker has not been taking pharmaceutical ADHD medication for about four or five months due to personal reasons.

They have been exploring herbal remedies as an alternative to pharmaceuticals for ADHD.

The speaker is working towards becoming a clinical or registered herbalist.

Lion's mane, a type of mushroom, is suggested for its potential focus-improving effects in ADHD circles, though research is mostly anecdotal.

Lion's mane is considered a trophorestorative and an adaptogen, which can help with stress response over time.

The speaker's personal experience with lion's mane was mixed, with initial benefits but later digestive issues.

Mucuna pruriens, or velvet bean, is known for its high concentration of L-dopa, a direct precursor to dopamine.

Mucuna was suggested to the speaker by a clinical herbalist to address anhedonia, but it caused headaches and migraines.

Ginseng, particularly Panax ginseng, has been beneficial for the speaker's ADHD symptoms and hormonal issues.

Ginseng is recommended to be taken with breaks to avoid potential overuse or dependency.

Stinging nettle, or Urtica dioica, has been transformative for the speaker's energy levels and overall health.

Stinging nettle is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is used for various health issues including anemia and fatigue.

The speaker's experience with stinging nettle led to a significant reduction in caffeine cravings and an easier menstrual cycle.

The speaker rates stinging nettle as a 10 out of 10 for its impact on their health and ADHD symptoms.

A reminder that the speaker's experiences and advice are not medical recommendations, and viewers should consult with healthcare professionals.

Transcripts

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it's me I'm back and uh we're going to

talk about some fun stuff today but

before I do that I just wanted to remind

you that if this is your kind of thing

if learning to accept yourself with ADHD

and learning to work with your ADHD is

what you're looking for then please make

sure that you like this video And

subscribe to the channel helps cool

people find me helps me find cool people

and that is why I'm sitting here doing

this instead of lying in a pile of ice

because it is so hot out today

anyway for those of you who have not

been following I have not been taking

pharmaceutical ADHD medication now for

about four or five months nothing

against Pharmaceuticals at all I

actually think that they totally and

completely have a place it's just that I

was having my own hormonal issues and

money issues and I just didn't feel like

the pharmaceutical route was for me

anymore

um so I decided to go ahead and check

out the herbal out the herbal route and

uh it just really spoke to me I love

working with herbs I love learning about

herbs and I'm now working on becoming a

clinical or registered herbalist

eventually and you know with ADHD the

whole knows right that could wind up

being something else down the road but I

love working with plants and uh figuring

out how to make plants medicinal and how

to kind of take control of your own

health using plants when you can and I

thought

why not go ahead and talk about how I

have been working with herbs in

connection with ADHD since this is an

ADHD Channel I have been playing around

with them in connection with hormones

anxiety but ADHD just seems the most

pro-po in this particular situation

don't you think before I start telling

you anything though I want to cover my

ass by saying this is not medical advice

I am not a doctor I'm not even close to

a doctor okay so before you start

listening to what some on the

internet has to say about your medical

care talk to your medical professional

do not just listen to me okay

um what I'm telling you here could be

something that's a good start for you to

start learning about things that you're

interested in and trying to see how you

can take care of yourself in a different

way but definitely definitely definitely

do not make any changes before you speak

to someone who knows a hell of a lot

more than me

all right okay so

with that we're just going to go ahead

and start with the first herb that I

ever actually had an experience with and

that's lion's mane now technically

lion's mane is a mushroom but I mean

it's still used herbalism so close

enough right

a little bit about lion's name the

common name for it is horusium arenasius

I think it probably said that totally

wrong and there are people out there who

probably want to throw something at me

right now uh is a weird looking mushroom

uh that is pretty wildly suggested in

ADHD circles because it is known for

helping out with Focus now that is not

due to a lot of official research on the

mushrooms effect it's really spotty

mostly anecdotal there is a study in

Malaysia that suggests that it might

promote something called neurogenesis

which is essentially uh the rebuilding

of brain style brain cells which I think

means that it's also a tropo restorative

and turbo restorative is a fancy word

for an herb that nourishes the

particular area that it is taken care of

as well as AIDS it so it doesn't just

help it that it helps it rebuild lion's

mane is that and and also an adaptogen

which is another fancy word for an herb

that helps you respond to stress better

over time it's a benefit that you don't

get until you've been doing it for a

while or taking it for a while but it is

known to also do that now I personally

uh had not ever really worked with

lion's mane before when I first found

out about it the only thing that I had

actually kind of played with is somebody

had suggested ashwagandha for me when I

was dealing with chronic fatigue and

that had helped to a degree so I was

much more open I think at that point to

herbal options and I stumbled on a

company I am not affiliated with these

people in any way called for sigmatic

and I will have their Link in the

description if you want to check them

out they specialize mostly in

mushroom-based coffee

and they have a blend called the think

blend that boasts coffee chaga and

lion's mane mushroom now I did what

little research I could through Google

did some reading asked around and it

seemed that there really wasn't much to

lose in trying lines meaning connection

with my ADHD so initially I actually was

drinking this coffee and taking my ADHD

medication and eventually I stopped

taking the medication and just stuck

with the coffee I did not stick with the

coffee I did not stop taking the

medication because of the coffee but I

did notice that my focus was much better

I did feel a lot more dialed in

and that was great and all

um but there were some things that kind

of had me questioning for one maybe that

Focus was also due to the coffee uh the

caffeine there's really no strong way of

knowing or no real way of being sure

here and I also noticed that when I was

going through my cycle going through

that time of the month that it really

just didn't help with anything I wasn't

able to focus I wasn't able to feel

motivated it really wasn't doing much of

anything and to be fair there is very

little that works around that time of

the month but lion's mane definitely

wasn't doing the job either and lastly

this is more of a me thing but there are

some of us out there who don't do well

with mushrooms in general I guess and

I'm one of them uh and over time

because I do want to make it clear I

actually for a while I was drinking this

stuff solely I was not drinking any

other type of coffee no tea no nothing

and it was really doing a great job but

then I started getting diminishing

returns over after a while I guess I'm

not quite sure I took a break from it

and then once I took that break and I

decided to have a cup the very first cup

of it that I had

gave me stomach cramps and explosive

diarrhea and I found out that that

happens with some people when they have

lines mean I am not sure what changed

I'm not sure what happened I just know

that it stopped working for me very well

and it really wasn't blowing me out of

the water to begin with so for lion's

mane definitely if you want to try it I

say you know as long as everything is

copacetic with you and your doctor

agrees try it

but uh you know guard your ass and

overall because it did some good stuff

in the beginning I will give lion's mane

a 5 5 out of 10. next up is mukuna pure

purines I never say that right mukuna

prurians otherwise known as velvet bean

so this is one that is not very widely

known by a lot of people unless they

study herbalism have talked to an

herbalist it's just not very well known

very popular and there's a good reason

for that

mikuna is kind of a heavy herb it's a

strong herb and it blows my mind because

some people actually like to use it as a

pre-workout

which just blows it just blows me away

it kills me and let me explain why so

makuna breweries I'm just going to call

it mukuna from now on let's just screw

that last part so first you have to kind

of understand what mukuna does and to

understand that you kind of have to

understand how dopamine is made now

obviously I'm not a neurologist so I'm

not going to do an amazing explanation

of this but just kind of a dumbed Down

version because

I'm dumbed down is that there are two

precursors to dopamine there's

l-tyrosine and l-dopa l-tyrosine me and

Nikki Carr actually did an amazing

conversation about this uh l-tyrosine is

actually pretty simple to get from high

protein foods and it is a precursor to

dopamine it usually eventually becomes

l-dopa which eventually becomes

l-dopamine or sorry dopamine not

l-dopamine now l-dopa is the direct

precursor to dopamine and makuna has a

high concentration of l-dopa to give you

an idea of how strong l-dopa is there is

a drug out there called levodopa that is

for people with Parkinson's because what

that does is it helps their body to make

more dopamine which helps the brain to

connect with the nerves a little bit

better to possibly stop the shaking this

is not you play with okay now if

you don't have any issues with dopamine

or you take too much of this stuff it

can really cause issues it's even to the

point where no matter what it's actually

suggested that you stop taking this

stuff after about six weeks and give

yourself a break unless you want your

dopamine receptors to down regulate

and you're using this in a

pre-workout I don't understand anyway so

I wound up taking mucuna because uh I

had realized that I was dealing with

anhedonia which is the inability to feel

Joy I was still uh trying to figure

things out I think I had just stopped my

ADHD medication and I went to a clinical

herbalist who suggested mucuna to me and

generally to give you an idea of how

much I was taking generally anybody is

going to take somewhere from 200 to 500

milligrams a day

I was taking two grams of it and I

gladly bought it I used it was a powder

you can very easily cut it went ahead

and I put it in my drink and within

three days I did feel more energy which

was another problem and it's a problem

I've had for a very long time where my

energy just doesn't stay constant so I

was feeling

much better and I got exactly one day of

feeling much better before the second

day I got a horrible migraine and uh I

didn't want to believe that it was the

makuna because I was so excited to get a

chance to take the makuna so I took it

again the next day and was in bed again

with a horrible horrible headache I

wound up looking it up and it turns out

that makuna can very easily wind up

giving headaches and migraines and that

usually is due to taking too high of a

dosage but taking a lower dosage didn't

really do much and would still give me

either minor headaches or sleep problems

so I wound up basically deciding that

mikuno was not for me the lucky thing is

after I stopped taking it I started you

know that was around the time that I

really started eating a lot more protein

and I was taking some other herbs

instead which I'll get into in a minute

and I got my ability to feel Joy back

and so I was happy leaving it I will say

that I don't not ever

such an awkward sentence take it I do

every single one every once in a while

like if I really really have something

that I have to get done and I'm just not

getting the energy up I will take a

small Spoonful which I think is about

200 milligrams just to maybe help push a

little bit but I generally try to avoid

it because even that small amount tends

to agree with my sleep

due to that I have to give makuna a two

out of ten I'm sure that there might be

some people who would swear by it but

just with how specific it is and how you

have to watch how long you take it and

how it can screw with your brain it's

just really not worth it for me next up

is ginseng and a lot of people have

heard of ginseng for different reasons I

mean I've brought this up to

non-verbalist friends let me look at

ginseng I you know I take it for

whatever and uh

Jensen can be used for a lot of things

there are a couple of different types

there is Panax or Korean ginseng and

then there is American ginseng I take

panex ginseng I was still trying to look

for something that would help me

hormonally because I have what's called

premenstrual dysmorphic disorder it

affects they think an estimated 46 of

people with ADHD I am one of them I'm

not going to get strongly into pmdd this

particular time but I am going to let

those of you know who don't know what it

is that it's kind of like PMS on

steroids and it tends to affect people

anywhere from 11 to 15 days out of the

month it's pretty bad uh and I was kind

of tired of it and I was trying to look

for something that might help

and we were in a nearby town I was

looking around for something uh a

specific herb actually that does not

grow down here and I happened by this

pharmaceutical stand and I was like I'm

just gonna ask uh what they have for

hormones and they brought me this blend

of maca Negra and Panax Ginseng as well

as some B vitamin zinc and magnesium and

I was

ready to go for just about anything at

this point you know kind of how to do

kids still say yellow these days I don't

know I'm gonna say it anyway and so I

was ready to go

and uh I took it and my life changed

so well

um the maca Maca is used more for

hormonal issues so I don't really think

the Maca had anything to do with it the

the studies on Maca are also kind of

spotty but a lot of people tend to take

it for libido issues and issues in

pre-menopause perimenopause so

there were things that were going well

on that front but just sticking with the

ADHD portion ginseng has had a couple

small studies that have shown that it

seems to improve focus and other ADHD

symptoms and my ADHD did get much better

once I started taking the ginseng and it

has become my main herb for going on

about a year now now to be fair

this mixture like I said has zinc and

magnesium and a ton of other things in

it that ADHD brains also have shown to

be missing so that could also be helping

what I will say uh just

in argument to that though is that I

have been taking magnesium every day I

have been making sure that I eat a high

protein diet that's got a lot of

Omega-3s and things like that and it

wasn't doing as well as this was so

I do feel that the Ginseng at least had

to be doing some of the heavy lifting I

will also be fair here and say that I

did find some places that said that you

should not be taking ginseng for longer

than three months at a time

I could never really find why and I'm

not sure if it's because because

ginseng is also a triple restorative

it's an endocrine Chapel restorative and

so maybe they don't want you to overdo

it I don't know if it's just that they

don't want your system to get too used

to it I I'm still not clear but just to

be safe I do stop uh every three months

for a month and then continue and I will

say that the month that I am not taking

the ginseng my focus is not as good my

motivation is not as good I'm definitely

not doing as well considering

my ADHD symptoms as I am when I actually

take the gym thing every day so if I'm

gonna reroll with you I'm so incredibly

impressed by what ginseng does I love it

I give it a nine out of 10. definitely a

great gray herb for me anyway and that

brings us to the last herb and that is

stinging nettle otherwise known as

urtica diyaka

probably didn't say that right but

whatevs

um there are a bunch of different types

of metals so you want to make sure that

you are looking for a stinging nettle by

that name now stinging metal has a ton

of studies about it actually it is used

for a number of things including

arthritis urinary problems so on and so

forth and it's an herb that I first

heard about during one of my classes uh

with Commonwealth holistic herbalism who

I have a link in the description for as

well in case you want to start learning

with them they're amazing but one of the

teachers there

swears by nettle to the point where she

doesn't even drink coffee anymore she

makes something called not coffee and

stinging nettle is one of the things

that is included in that mop coffee

despite all that

I was still not too blown away at first

I was like okay I don't really see why

this is important mainly because uh I

have been tested before for iron

deficiency and one of the things that

they touch steaming stinging nettle for

a lot is anemia I'm not anemic so I was

kind of just ignoring it and pushing it

to the side but then I started noticing

that it had a number of like a lot of

minerals and vitamins in it that I

already need

and that it is also used just for

General fatigue which really intrigued

me so I decided that on a whim uh I was

going to go ahead and get some and I was

going to try it generally it is

apparently best used either in like a

vinegar as a sauce or as a cold infusion

I chose the cold infusion

holy my mind is blown

um I have been drinking this cold nettle

infusion three cups a day for only about

a week and the difference between how I

feel now versus how I felt before I

drink it is night and day I do not know

how else to explain it and believe it or

not as much of a wise ass as I am I

don't do hyperbole so when I say that I

am

just floored by how amazing this herb is

I I'm not kidding now nettle is not

suggested specifically as an ADHD herb

it is

great for a number of different things

but it's really not a brain herb

um that being said just because it is

not specifically an herb that targets

the nervous system it still does amazing

things for other parts of the body that

have something to do with your nervous

system for example it is incredible for

the liver it's an antioxidant uh and

like I said it has a number of vitamins

in it that you actually need vitamins

AKC

magnesium calcium potassium it has so

much in it that's actually quite helpful

to the body and so it helping to give

you more of the nutrients you need can

in itself help your body feel a lot

better and since I've been taking it

since I've been drinking this stuff by

the way if you look at a cup of it it's

going to look kind of gross like it kind

of looks like swamp water but to me it

actually tastes like a nice green tea

um I especially love how it tastes when

I'm really hot and sweaty it's so

refreshing I love it but

going back to how it helps out it it

I feel healthier I feel stronger and

because I feel healthier stronger and I

do feel that I have more energy

it does seem to help my brain focus

better there is something to feeling

brain fog to feeling sleepy that does

also not help our brain

focus it doesn't help our brain to focus

or to feel motivated so there is

something to that and I feel like the

stronger I have been feeling the more

awake that I've been feeling the readier

that I've been feeling uh in terms of

Just Energy and the way that my body

feels it makes me feel more motivated to

do things

so that has been playing a huge role and

there are things that are going on with

it too that I'm going to mention but

they're purely anecdotal I cannot find

anything on this besides other people

kind of backing me up on it for example

I don't crave caffeine anymore like I am

not a huge coffee drinker but I do

usually have a glass of tea or uh or

coffee something like that some caffeine

every single day and if I miss it I get

a headache since I have started drinking

this that does not happen anymore if I

don't have caffeine I'm fine

um which is incredible and I I don't

even want it like it doesn't actually

sound good to me sometimes I also just

finished having a a much simpler cycle

um I and again I have found a lot about

nettle root helping with the menstrual

cycle not so much that a leaf so I don't

know how much the nettle Leaf has been

helping but it also again just could be

the amount of nutrients in this plant so

I I'm just I'm blown away it's

incredible uh like I said I do about

three glasses a day you can actually

look up online multiple ways to make it

it's really simple I'll put how I make

mine in the description it's really easy

um and I'm not going to say that nettle

Leaf is doing it all by itself but you

can tell it's doing a lot of the heavy

lifting because I need so much less to

feel like I can make it through the day

now so

I give nettle Leaf a 10 out of 10. and I

totally completely think that if you can

get it ethically and safely that you're

totally and completely should all right

so hopefully that helped if you guys

want to learn more about more herbs if

you want to hear more please let me know

I know I'm going to be testing more in

the future so I'd be happy to share more

I could talk about this stuff for ages

thank you very much for watching drink

water take care of yourself and I'll see

you in the next video

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