Alzheimer’s and aggression – can Valerian Root help?

May 11, 2012 - PRLog -- Alzheimer’s and aggression – can Valerian Root help?

For those who care for a person with Alzheimer’s, one of the most stressful aspects is coping with aggression – a common symptom.

But there may be hope.

In March 2008 Bob Hylton’s Father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s - and by August 2011 his Father was mentally in a really dark place: he was unresponsive; he didn’t want to get out of bed; he lost his appetite; and worst of all he had become aggressive.

He was sleeping during the day, and wandering around the house during the night - waking Bob frequently. With the added stress of dealing with his Father’s aggression, he was desperate to find a solution.

With his Father’s Doctor’s OK, Bob tried him on a herbal sleeping pill, Kalms Night. The effect was remarkable, his aggression eased away and he became much happier and contented.

It’s now over 6 months since Bob started giving him one tablet a night and his Father is now eating properly; his humour is back; he gives Bob the thumbs up when asked if he’s OK; he says please and thank you again - all of which makes Bob’s life as his carer more endurable.

The active ingredient in Kalms is Valerian Root, a traditional herbal medicinal plant. Valerian Root is also the main ingredient in other similar herbal medicinal products for the relief of stress and to aid better sleep.

The positive effect that Valerian Root has had on Bob’s Father has motivated Bob to produce a video of his experience and host it on YouTube:

‘Alzheimer’s and aggression – can Valerian Root help?’

Bob said: “It was hard decision if to produce such a personal video and an agonizing process to find the right words and images, but I believe; because the positive effect Valerian Root has had on my Father’s aggression, happiness and contentment; and the help it could give to other carers who have to suffer the anguish of dealing with aggressive behaviour brought about by Alzheimer’s – this video is too important not to share.”

http://youtu.be/ePPk9Bk6T8Q