This plant’s been called ‘nature’s Valium’ — it can help fight anxiety, reduce stress and treat insomnia

This plant’s been called ‘nature’s Valium’ — it can help fight anxiety, reduce stress and treat insomnia

Modern science is just catching up to what folk and traditional healers have known since Homeric times. While lab-developed pharmaceuticals can help manage anxiety, you might also want to check your local botanical garden. Native to parts of Europe and Asia, valerian root has a long-established history as a sedative, with records of its use … Read more

Celine Dion took up to 90 milligrams of Valium battling stiff person syndrome: ‘It can kill you’

Celine Dion took up to 90 milligrams of Valium battling stiff person syndrome: ‘It can kill you’

Celine Dion took near-lethal levels of Valium while battling stiff person syndrome. The 56-year-old singer revealed in a new interview with NBC News’ Hoda Kotb that she was prescribed Valium to be able to perform and control the symptoms of the autoimmune neurological disorder. Dion said on “Celine’s Story,” the hour-long special that aired Tuesday … Read more