The video discusses two natural remedies for insomnia: Valeriana and Passiflora. While both are available over-the-counter and have been used by some patients with mild insomnia, there is no robust scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. The speaker, a Brazilian ENT and sleep doctor, explains that Valeriana may have anxiolytic, sedative, and relaxing effects, but more research is needed to confirm its efficacy. Passiflora, on the other hand, may have a placebo effect, but again, more research is required to prove its effectiveness. The speaker emphasizes the importance of consulting a doctor before using either remedy, as they may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with more severe insomnia or underlying conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Insomnia is considered a difficulty in falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up early.
2. There are three types of insomnia: initial, intermediate, and terminal insomnia.
3. Initial insomnia is the difficulty of falling asleep.
4. Intermediate insomnia is the difficulty of staying asleep.
5. Terminal insomnia is waking up early and not being able to fall back asleep.
6. Valeriana officinalis is a plant that is sometimes used as a natural remedy for insomnia.
7. Valeriana officinalis is believed to have anxiolytic, sedative, and relaxing effects.
8. Valeriana officinalis can be found in pharmacies without a prescription.
9. The Consensus on Insomnia suggests that there is no robust scientific study to prove the effect of Valeriana officinalis as a sleep-inducing medicine.
10. Passiflora incarnata is another plant that is sometimes used as a natural remedy for insomnia.
11. Passiflora incarnata is also found in pharmacies without a prescription.
12. There is no robust scientific study to prove the effect of Passiflora incarnata as a sleep-inducing medicine.
13. The placebo effect may play a role in the perceived effectiveness of Passiflora incarnata.
14. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a cause of insomnia that is often overlooked.
15. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is characterized by snoring and stopping breathing while sleeping.
16. Taking sleeping pills can be dangerous for people with sleep apnea.
17. The speaker is a Brazilian otorhinolaryngologist with a specialty in sleep medicine.