Hey Dr. Dray! Something I really like about your videos and channel in general is your informational, no nonsense approach. As a long time viewer, I prefer the talking head style lectures you give. I find the new editing style and quick cuts to be distracting from all the great things you have to share.
agreeing with the many people who miss your usual way of making content, i love to see you speak move your hands, face expression, one camera angle, is very honest and makes it easy to follow. With this editing i go into fight or flight , and that yes that my cortisol will spike 🤪
Fun story - your cortisol levels are directly tied to your circadian rhythm. I once was starting to have problems sleeping with my job that had no windows/only fluorescent lighting (problem #1 for sleeping). L-Theanine is known that it may help reduce cortisol levels so I decided to try and see if it would help reduce my stress at work. Problem is - your cortisol is supposed to be at its highest mid-morning and I was taking l-theanine right as I would get to work at 8am. It REALLY screwed up my sleep schedule - like by Weds night I wouldn't sleep at all til the weekend. Luckily I am able to get outside more now and use red light and infrared sauna for better sleep.
I sleep deeply. Dream even. My cortisol is high. Don’t drink alcohol. 19% BMI. No chemical intake of any kind. Infared sauna, HIT exercise, resistance training. Neurological chiropractic care. I don’t know what else to do
I don’t like to be critical because I really enjoy all of your videos, but the extra photos, etc are distracting. I had to set the phone down and just listen.
Honestly, this feedback is PERFECT for neurodivergent people. Especially us autistics tend to think in super binary all-or-nothing ways, where we HAVE to do things perfectly or it's incredibly stressful (to be fair this is also common in ADHD with perfectionist tendencies), so reminding us that baby-steps and minor changes are just as valid, and often more long-term, than just jumping into an entire lifestyle overhaul. Saving this video under Favorites to rewatch later. ❤
I have also read that doing household chores at least for one hour work as well if we don't have time or money for the gym etc 😊❤ plus we get all sorts of benefits like organizing and keep record of our stuff. Thanks Doctor Andrea for giving us tips ❤.
Really wonderful advice here. It's honestly a breath of fresh air - the focus on adding things to your diet rather than just taking food away, the cautioning against extremes, the parts about doing what you can to increase movement and stick to a schedule for going to bed & getting out of bed rather than stressing over achieving a specific number of steps/hours of sleep, and so on. Very reassuring and refreshing.
We got to a point where people need to be told that 1-2 alcohol beverages a DAY is enough. If you feel like you need to drink every day, it's already a problem.
I agree with you but remember to be compassionate towards ppl, society is set up in a way that drives ppl to addictions through intrusive marketing, perpetual trauma cycles, and tons of isolation these days. Lead by example and don’t judge. ❤
@@akillaco5571 I completely agree. I also think that with some people compassion really doesn’t work and I usually opt for tough love, but I do see your point. ❤️
As a coffee-lover, it was hard to reduce consumption, but noticed dropping to one cup a day and no caffeine after 11 helped with energy and sleep. The basics always work, good nutrition, proper hydration, take a walk and stick to a bed time schedule. I also reduced screen time (especially the news) at night.
I'm one of those who used to track my sleep daily, it turned out counter-productive because I became hyper-fixated on it. My whole life became about metrics, closing my rings, getting my 8 hours. Something that was supposed to bring health became a major stressor in my life.. these days, I get 5 hours some days, 6 on some, 8 on good days, and I am happier just letting it be. ..
Dr. Dray! Love your videos and this is a topic I wanted to hear more about. I did find the editing and visuals on the first third of this video a bit overwhelming and distracting. The stock videos are fine, though you can use them more sparsely (that way you don't need to find as many!) The motions and animations can definitely be dialed back a bit. Don't get me wrong - I appreciate whenever people put effort into the stylistic aspect of their work, and it's awesome to see you experiment and get better as a content creator, so I thought viewers' feedback can be helpful for that! I understand from your point of view, just footage of you talking might seem dry and uninteresting, but I promise you your channel and videos are adored for their no nonsense, unfiltered nature :) Many of us are here to learn, and we don't mind a simple podcast-style lecture - plus, less work for you on the editing!
I am the exact opposite, I don't drink alcohol at all, but I still have high cortisol. I do have a 1 year old child. I drink 1 cup coffee in the morning. So could be a mixture of things. I love walking everyday ❤️🙏 Thankyou for the advice.
Please go back to your old style of content. I much prefer just looking at you like an instructor than spliced in images. I find it very disruptive. Loved the tips. Keep being you. ❤
I enjoy your videos so much Dr. Dray. You are a delightful and refreshingly down-to-earth person. I'm 61, live in Tulsa, and come from a family of physicians (father was an endocrinologist). I appreciate good medicine. Thank you for acknowledging those of us who get stressed out over trying to meet "standards" for sleep and other health metrics. Prior to getting a Fitbit, I always felt pretty good about my fitness. I'm very active every day, enjoy gardening & dog training among a variety of many diverse activities. Once I got my fitbit I became worried about my step count. I started giving up activities I love in order to walk and get my step count up. I was forcing myself to get 10k steps per day but wasn't enjoying it. I felt guilty if I missed a day. It took me some time to chill out again and realize that as long as I was moving my body- using muscles and enjoying myself- I was doing great! Your advice about doing a little extra here and there actually got my step count up quite a bit... now I will break into a quick sprint with my dogs in the yard or run up and down the stairs a few times. BTW, in another vlog you were talking about not being ready to purchase a printer. I was in the same boat. I finally bought a very small, basic black and white laser printer at Best Buy for $75. It is soooo fast and simple, with excellent print quality. I've had it for 3 years and the laser cartridge it came with is good for 2,000 + pages. Takes up very little space and no ink to mess with. If I want color, I go to a print shop. Take care and stay cool.
Hi Dr. Dray.. please consider doing a comparison video on led panel vs led mask.. also please do a summer specific updated morning and evening skin care routines…
Great video! Upping the veggies definitely helps skin moisture. I miss living near this healthy buffet Chefs Table, I’d get roasted sweet potato, & cabbage salad with slivered almonds, shredded kale in lemon olive oil dressing. It’s hard to make that kind of variety at home for one. Now that it’s summer need to hit Whole Foods buffet & figure out a good food prep to increase veggie entrees at home.
Sleep anxiety is very real, thank you for pointing that out! all the advices about sleep stress me out. ''YOU NEED TO HAVE 7-8 HOURS OF SLEEP PER NIGHT OTHERWISE...'' how is that helpful?
This video popped up when I came to the realization that I have cortisol problems manifesting as hypervigilance, muscle tension, lethargy, and my skin being an absolute wreck. Thanks so much. Easy to follow! :D
They say phones are bad to have in your bed but honestly I fall asleep listening to shows on RUclips. I’m out within minutes even if I want to stay awake to listen to it.
These are all great tips and explained really well. I have cortisol problems and can’t have any caffeine. If I really crave coffee, I have one small cup of decaf in the morning.
Happy Monday! I hate to join those that don't like this style of video but I am. You are wonderful and give your channel personality. That AI generated stuff, doesn't. I had my adrenal glands shut down when I got a hysterectomy. I was on cortisone for 8 years before my endocrinologist weaned me off successfully. That was not fun. Have a great day!
Don't worry about the haters on trying new edits. I like that you're trying new things. Overall, I'm okay with cutaways. There were a lot of them. Maybe a balance; or, having them show in a corner while still getting to see your face.
How are they being haters when they're telling her that they like her just the way she is? 🙄 😒Newsflash Brad - a person is not a hater JUST BECAUSE they disagree with someone. It takes a combination of jealousy and distain to be a hater as well and there's no evidence of that in the comment section! But I will say this, this is just one more reason why non-brown and non-beige people need to stop trying to use African-American vernacular English (AAVE). Because they will almost always either incorrectly use the word, overuse the word or BOTH. So please "Brad" just give it a rest!
@@MakeWay4CJ A person is allowed to try new things without being blasted like some of those folks were doing. If someone wants to say constructively their preferences, by all means; however, doing so like some of them as assholes is uncalled for.
Excellent informative video, very thorough and plenty of details that go beyond trends of repeated information.The quality of this presentation is at a university level but made easy to follow. Thank you so much for your hard work Dr Drey, It shows that you invest the majority of your time keeping informed and educating people. How a person musters the energy to do what you do is mind blowing.❤
Instead of ai footage, i prefer notes on screen while still displaying your face talking.. so we can get the important things of your talk if we missed out while getting things or doing something else while listening to your podcast.. ❤
Dr. Dray, this new format of editing really doesn't suit you girl. I love your no-nonsense approach that you do on the daily. Regardless love you and your content ❤🎉
I've been watching your wonderful, informational content for years and have loved to see your growth, but the new visuals are distracting. The text is okay, but all the zooming in and random b-roll and clips...it's too much
Honestly I like this type of edits, it keeps me engaged as a person with ADHD. We also get to see Dr. Dray while the edit turns into a story-like vibe.
Just on the sleep issue. It is actually normal to wake up mid sleep - before the Industrial Revolution it was common to have “two sleeps” so common that you will find this in most earlier literature - it was common to wake up around 4 hours into sleep and then pray, see neighbours, talk etc before then going back to sleep and waking up before dawn. The problem is we now have artificial light that we go to sleep later and then stress out because we wake up a few hours before having to get back up. I find that naps help if I have the opportunity in the day to do this. But if I wake up I wake up and that is normal.
Thanks for doing this video! I keep seeing ads on ig that “your costisol is high” and “drink this to lower cortisol” and it’s so confusing and idk what to do ever 😢😂
This is the first video I’m watching and I love the cut-a-ways. I see too many comments against it. It helps me stay focused versus just staring at you talking. Lol! ❤
Idk if you want feedback, but I think the editing is jarring because there’s sooo many cuts and there doesn’t seem to be a cohesive style between the images, texts, and clips. I think scaling back on some of the effects might also help. I found this hard to watch even though I love your content ❤ Editing is hard though and it’s always great to evolve and try something different. I think this style is prob more suited to short form content but that’s just my two cents!
Very helpful information. Regarding the video itself, I like having some of the added visuals (like lists) but not so many unnecessary photos of random people. Like all of life, balance is important. 😊
Thank you for the informative (and timely, for me) content. I started tamoxifen in April and lasted about 3 weeks before it completely destroyed my sanity: constant hot flashes, night sweats and sleeplessness. Before this I could sleep a solid 7 hours. I always prioritized sleep because of a maternal history of Alzheimer's, so I know the importance of it. But I'm 51 and have to take tamoxifen (and later aromatase inhibitors) for the next 5 years and I don't know what to do because the pills are destroying me -- I could only sleep about 2 hours at a time, constantly waking up and taking forever to go to sleep again. I've tried melatonin and natural herbal pills but nothing works. I know I should give the pill a few months to get used to, but those 3 weeks of insomnia were brutal and I worried about my brain health. :(
You are what you eat. Your diet impacts your health. Lower stress, reduce obesity, get enough sleep and more exercise are key to a healthy life. Obesity in children and adults is rising across the world. Fast food and sugary drinks including fruit juices are contributing to the problem of poor health and obesity. Eat a healthy plant based diet and exercise regularly. Reduce or ELIMINATE cows milk, eggs, cheese and meat. Eat more salad greens, beans, fruit and vegetables. Eliminate fast food, snacks like cookies, cakes, chips, and sugary drinks and juices. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Regular exercise will help you sleep better. Yoga is a great stress reducer. Obesity is all too common today. Get off the couch. Get off the phone, ipad or video game. A variety of stretching and other exercises help with increased mobility. Ride to work, ride to school, ride for fun. Every city should be a bicycle city. Speak up for bicycles in your community
They don't talk about coffee enough. I just went off coffee for 4 days (a bit of decaf around noon today, day 5) and all of a sudden I'm getting all these vids pop up.
I guess I must be in the minority, but I like this new editing style. It actually keeps my attention much more than the talking head style. Either way, I always appreciate how well researched your information is.
Rule of thumb when using B-roll: Only use it when it adds clarity to your video. In this case, it’s not necessary. In fact, some of the shots don’t even match your VO. Not good.
A few years ago my Cortisol level was 1500 they thought I had Cushings but I did the 24 hr urine collection and that came back normal. I was with a drug addict for ten years so highly stressed. I was losing hair also.
My sleep schedule is that whenever I'm sleepy, I take a nap 😅 I work from home and my colleagues can spare me for an hour almost always. Also, I'm privileged because I don't have kids, so I can literally sleep whenever I want to.
@drdray I'm always curious when these conversations come up, do they still apply to people with ADHD in the same way? I don't find caffeine stimulating, i don't even find my prescription stimulants stimulating 😂 i can and have fall back asleep not long after taking them and drinking a bucket of caffeine. I also frequently find that the longer i let myself sleep (constantly tired and can sleep for 10-15 hours at the weekend without even waking up to go to the toilet) but i usually feel terrible after. When i only sleep 4 hours which often is the case during the week, i initially feel terrible when i wake up but then seem to be more alert during the day? Its confusing. I know not having a regular pattern is bad but i can't seem to implement one at all, my body clock always seems to be all over the place. I have read that ADHD affects sleep and also causes you to be more drawn to stimulant's (caffeine, nicotine etc) because they work differently for us than most people and I'm never sure if that means traditional advice will be as beneficial 🤷🏼♀️
It can also cause cortisol resistance so chronic pain and fatigue is sometimes the result. I've Just added extra B1 and potassium citrate, ( not huge amounts just a few hundred mg's)
Hello Dr gray! I love that the new editing style but i think it can get too much. Maybe tone down the transitions down to just the main points you want to highlight... I love the variation to be honest, but again, it happens too often teehee
Thank you for all the tips in this video! Due to trauma my brain works differently and coffee doesn't make me alert it calms me down don't know however if it still distrupt my sleep.
Greetings Dr Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Monday😀n what a Wonderful Vid….. thanks n This is Gonna b so Cool🔥👍n Continued Blessings to All💜….
Hey Dr. Dray! Something I really like about your videos and channel in general is your informational, no nonsense approach. As a long time viewer, I prefer the talking head style lectures you give. I find the new editing style and quick cuts to be distracting from all the great things you have to share.
I agree, it was hard to focus when watching and actually made me dizzy. I couldn’t make it through the video.
I tell all my friends to watch Dr. Drey! You don’t have to spend hundreds on skin care! I really enjoy watching your videos 😆👍
agreeing with the many people who miss your usual way of making content, i love to see you speak move your hands, face expression, one camera angle, is very honest and makes it easy to follow. With this editing i go into fight or flight , and that yes that my cortisol will spike 🤪
Fun story - your cortisol levels are directly tied to your circadian rhythm. I once was starting to have problems sleeping with my job that had no windows/only fluorescent lighting (problem #1 for sleeping). L-Theanine is known that it may help reduce cortisol levels so I decided to try and see if it would help reduce my stress at work. Problem is - your cortisol is supposed to be at its highest mid-morning and I was taking l-theanine right as I would get to work at 8am. It REALLY screwed up my sleep schedule - like by Weds night I wouldn't sleep at all til the weekend. Luckily I am able to get outside more now and use red light and infrared sauna for better sleep.
I sleep deeply. Dream even. My cortisol is high. Don’t drink alcohol. 19% BMI. No chemical intake of any kind. Infared sauna, HIT exercise, resistance training. Neurological chiropractic care. I don’t know what else to do
@@DianneElizabeth64I think HIT exercises can actually cause more stress on the body. Not sure, but I was told that by my personal trainer.
Cortisol levels up watching new screen changes every 5 seconds. 😊 Switching to listening only.
I don't like it either. All those images are not helpful at all. They are irritating.
Blue light does too esp after sundown
That’s funny
She might as well just have a podcast at this point. They pay better than RUclips, too.
I just want to say that I don’t mind the editing at all. Thanks for the info!
I don’t like to be critical because I really enjoy all of your videos, but the extra photos, etc are distracting. I had to set the phone down and just listen.
Yeah something tells me your pants are on 🔥
Honestly, this feedback is PERFECT for neurodivergent people. Especially us autistics tend to think in super binary all-or-nothing ways, where we HAVE to do things perfectly or it's incredibly stressful (to be fair this is also common in ADHD with perfectionist tendencies), so reminding us that baby-steps and minor changes are just as valid, and often more long-term, than just jumping into an entire lifestyle overhaul. Saving this video under Favorites to rewatch later. ❤
Indeed!
As a person with ADHD I totally agree!!
Yawn
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I have also read that doing household chores at least for one hour work as well if we don't have time or money for the gym etc 😊❤ plus we get all sorts of benefits like organizing and keep record of our stuff. Thanks Doctor Andrea for giving us tips ❤.
chores are a great way to destress and save $$
Really wonderful advice here. It's honestly a breath of fresh air - the focus on adding things to your diet rather than just taking food away, the cautioning against extremes, the parts about doing what you can to increase movement and stick to a schedule for going to bed & getting out of bed rather than stressing over achieving a specific number of steps/hours of sleep, and so on. Very reassuring and refreshing.
We got to a point where people need to be told that 1-2 alcohol beverages a DAY is enough. If you feel like you need to drink every day, it's already a problem.
I agree with you but remember to be compassionate towards ppl, society is set up in a way that drives ppl to addictions through intrusive marketing, perpetual trauma cycles, and tons of isolation these days. Lead by example and don’t judge. ❤
@@akillaco5571 I completely agree. I also think that with some people compassion really doesn’t work and I usually opt for tough love, but I do see your point. ❤️
yes, thats creeping in to problem drinking level of consumption
She is right about the vegetables, they contain a lot of potassium and you do need your electrolytes to feel good (magnesium, potassium, salt)
As a coffee-lover, it was hard to reduce consumption, but noticed dropping to one cup a day and no caffeine after 11 helped with energy and sleep. The basics always work, good nutrition, proper hydration, take a walk and stick to a bed time schedule. I also reduced screen time (especially the news) at night.
Maybe I will get used to it, but I think I like your old format better.
I'm one of those who used to track my sleep daily, it turned out counter-productive because I became hyper-fixated on it. My whole life became about metrics, closing my rings, getting my 8 hours. Something that was supposed to bring health became a major stressor in my life.. these days, I get 5 hours some days, 6 on some, 8 on good days, and I am happier just letting it be. ..
Great advice on sleep instead of the usual get 8 hours every single day when it is far from realistic for most
Dr. Dray! Love your videos and this is a topic I wanted to hear more about. I did find the editing and visuals on the first third of this video a bit overwhelming and distracting. The stock videos are fine, though you can use them more sparsely (that way you don't need to find as many!) The motions and animations can definitely be dialed back a bit. Don't get me wrong - I appreciate whenever people put effort into the stylistic aspect of their work, and it's awesome to see you experiment and get better as a content creator, so I thought viewers' feedback can be helpful for that!
I understand from your point of view, just footage of you talking might seem dry and uninteresting, but I promise you your channel and videos are adored for their no nonsense, unfiltered nature :) Many of us are here to learn, and we don't mind a simple podcast-style lecture - plus, less work for you on the editing!
AMEN!!!!!!
I am the exact opposite, I don't drink alcohol at all, but I still have high cortisol. I do have a 1 year old child. I drink 1 cup coffee in the morning. So could be a mixture of things. I love walking everyday ❤️🙏 Thankyou for the advice.
Please go back to your old style of content. I much prefer just looking at you like an instructor than spliced in images. I find it very disruptive.
Loved the tips. Keep being you. ❤
the editing is giving me a headache i hope the plain editing comes back:(
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Shut up then go watch someone else.. I enjoy it. 😊
@@christinahaskett120 ok thanks grandma 🙏🏼
@@jellyfishes-pngshe is a mean grandma 😮
@@LoveAcrossAmerica yeah it’s kind of hilarious, that bad energy gonna give her more wrinkles lmfao
i stopped coffee completely. now i do tea with milk every morning. i feel sooooo much better
I enjoy your videos so much Dr. Dray. You are a delightful and refreshingly down-to-earth person. I'm 61, live in Tulsa, and come from a family of physicians (father was an endocrinologist). I appreciate good medicine. Thank you for acknowledging those of us who get stressed out over trying to meet "standards" for sleep and other health metrics. Prior to getting a Fitbit, I always felt pretty good about my fitness. I'm very active every day, enjoy gardening & dog training among a variety of many diverse activities. Once I got my fitbit I became worried about my step count. I started giving up activities I love in order to walk and get my step count up. I was forcing myself to get 10k steps per day but wasn't enjoying it. I felt guilty if I missed a day. It took me some time to chill out again and realize that as long as I was moving my body- using muscles and enjoying myself- I was doing great! Your advice about doing a little extra here and there actually got my step count up quite a bit... now I will break into a quick sprint with my dogs in the yard or run up and down the stairs a few times. BTW, in another vlog you were talking about not being ready to purchase a printer. I was in the same boat. I finally bought a very small, basic black and white laser printer at Best Buy for $75. It is soooo fast and simple, with excellent print quality. I've had it for 3 years and the laser cartridge it came with is good for 2,000 + pages. Takes up very little space and no ink to mess with. If I want color, I go to a print shop. Take care and stay cool.
Hi Dr. Dray.. please consider doing a comparison video on led panel vs led mask.. also please do a summer specific updated morning and evening skin care routines…
Yes, please! I' m determined to buy a LED device but I just trust her.
Great video! Upping the veggies definitely helps skin moisture. I miss living near this healthy buffet Chefs Table, I’d get roasted sweet potato, & cabbage salad with slivered almonds, shredded kale in lemon olive oil dressing. It’s hard to make that kind of variety at home for one. Now that it’s summer need to hit Whole Foods buffet & figure out a good food prep to increase veggie entrees at home.
Sleep anxiety is very real, thank you for pointing that out! all the advices about sleep stress me out. ''YOU NEED TO HAVE 7-8 HOURS OF SLEEP PER NIGHT OTHERWISE...'' how is that helpful?
can you reduce the movement of video, it s disturbing
we need calm things pls
i listen to you before sleeping
As a visual learner, I ❤ the visual aids you’re adding to your videos. Great job at changing things up.
I like the editing. It keeps me engaged
This video popped up when I came to the realization that I have cortisol problems manifesting as hypervigilance, muscle tension, lethargy, and my skin being an absolute wreck.
Thanks so much. Easy to follow! :D
They say phones are bad to have in your bed but honestly I fall asleep listening to shows on RUclips. I’m out within minutes even if I want to stay awake to listen to it.
I can see you put a LOT of EXTRA CREDIT WORK on your video. Well done!! Looks good!!
These are all great tips and explained really well. I have cortisol problems and can’t have any caffeine. If I really crave coffee, I have one small cup of decaf in the morning.
Happy Monday! I hate to join those that don't like this style of video but I am. You are wonderful and give your channel personality. That AI generated stuff, doesn't. I had my adrenal glands shut down when I got a hysterectomy. I was on cortisone for 8 years before my endocrinologist weaned me off successfully. That was not fun. Have a great day!
Please, please bring back the old editing style. I love your videos and have been following you for a while but this is stressful to watch.
How did you know I was going through the most stressful time of my life? Thank you ❤
Dr. Dray, I prefer your face than these images. It’s distracting but thanks for the useful information
Indeed
Coffee makes me happy, but I only drink it in the morning. Thank you for all the brand/flavor recommendations! Many blessings!!!💖💖💖
Hi!! Would you consider making a video about Amazon basics skin/body care? Thanks for the video!!
Dr. Dray you’re my favorite content creator
Oh no! Not more of the chaotic video editing
You are such a great role model. I watch and appreciate all your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I can listen, but I can't watch. 😅
It's so good to hear from you again and about such a relevant topic. Thank you.
I prefer the Dr Dray talking head videos too - not that anyone was asking.
Don't worry about the haters on trying new edits. I like that you're trying new things. Overall, I'm okay with cutaways. There were a lot of them. Maybe a balance; or, having them show in a corner while still getting to see your face.
How are they being haters when they're telling her that they like her just the way she is? 🙄 😒Newsflash Brad - a person is not a hater JUST BECAUSE they disagree with someone. It takes a combination of jealousy and distain to be a hater as well and there's no evidence of that in the comment section!
But I will say this, this is just one more reason why non-brown and non-beige people need to stop trying to use African-American vernacular English (AAVE). Because they will almost always either incorrectly use the word, overuse the word or BOTH. So please "Brad" just give it a rest!
@@MakeWay4CJ A person is allowed to try new things without being blasted like some of those folks were doing. If someone wants to say constructively their preferences, by all means; however, doing so like some of them as assholes is uncalled for.
@@howbradknewwoohoo❤
Excellent informative video, very thorough and plenty of details that go beyond trends of repeated information.The quality of this presentation is at a university level but made easy to follow. Thank you so much for your hard work Dr Drey, It shows that you invest the majority of your time keeping informed and educating people. How a person musters the energy to do what you do is mind blowing.❤
Not that you're asking for feedback, but I prefer your talking head videos vs. this type of edited video. I find it distracting, personally.
I agree...
Same! I even miss the days of her sipping on a cup of coffee while talking to us.
I also agree!
Oh no a weird new look. Prefer the regular videos.
I like this better
Instead of ai footage, i prefer notes on screen while still displaying your face talking.. so we can get the important things of your talk if we missed out while getting things or doing something else while listening to your podcast.. ❤
Dr. Dray, this new format of editing really doesn't suit you girl. I love your no-nonsense approach that you do on the daily. Regardless love you and your content ❤🎉
i like when you delve into more general health topics and not just skincare. How about a video on NAD supplements for anti-ageing?
I have a video on NAD supplements
I've been watching your wonderful, informational content for years and have loved to see your growth, but the new visuals are distracting. The text is okay, but all the zooming in and random b-roll and clips...it's too much
Much needed one! Have a great day dr. Dray! ❤
You too!
Honestly I like this type of edits, it keeps me engaged as a person with ADHD. We also get to see Dr. Dray while the edit turns into a story-like vibe.
Same!
Trying to watch this sent my cortisol up.
I prefer the head videos, I think that is your trademark and help me focus on the topix.
Thank you for such an excellent video filled with very valuable and practical advice.
Ian not sure why you’re doing this funky editing but the snowfall has to go! Please…
Happy Monday, Dr. Dray ❤
Happy Monday
Just on the sleep issue. It is actually normal to wake up mid sleep - before the Industrial Revolution it was common to have “two sleeps” so common that you will find this in most earlier literature - it was common to wake up around 4 hours into sleep and then pray, see neighbours, talk etc before then going back to sleep and waking up before dawn. The problem is we now have artificial light that we go to sleep later and then stress out because we wake up a few hours before having to get back up. I find that naps help if I have the opportunity in the day to do this. But if I wake up I wake up and that is normal.
I believe I have high cortisol. Have a lot of the signs. Thank you.
pls don't do this editing, you are more than enough, more than good enough as you are/you were.
Thanks for doing this video! I keep seeing ads on ig that “your costisol is high” and “drink this to lower cortisol” and it’s so confusing and idk what to do ever 😢😂
The timing couldn't be better! 🥰 I'm getting some really inflamed pimples that will take months to fade...
Happy Monday 💜
thanks for watching
This is the first video I’m watching and I love the cut-a-ways. I see too many comments against it. It helps me stay focused versus just staring at you talking. Lol! ❤
Idk if you want feedback, but I think the editing is jarring because there’s sooo many cuts and there doesn’t seem to be a cohesive style between the images, texts, and clips. I think scaling back on some of the effects might also help. I found this hard to watch even though I love your content ❤
Editing is hard though and it’s always great to evolve and try something different. I think this style is prob more suited to short form content but that’s just my two cents!
Very helpful information. Regarding the video itself, I like having some of the added visuals (like lists) but not so many unnecessary photos of random people. Like all of life, balance is important. 😊
Excellent video. I really enjoyed it.
Somatic experiencing will target whatever trauma dysregulated your nervous system
Thank you for the informative (and timely, for me) content. I started tamoxifen in April and lasted about 3 weeks before it completely destroyed my sanity: constant hot flashes, night sweats and sleeplessness. Before this I could sleep a solid 7 hours. I always prioritized sleep because of a maternal history of Alzheimer's, so I know the importance of it. But I'm 51 and have to take tamoxifen (and later aromatase inhibitors) for the next 5 years and I don't know what to do because the pills are destroying me -- I could only sleep about 2 hours at a time, constantly waking up and taking forever to go to sleep again. I've tried melatonin and natural herbal pills but nothing works. I know I should give the pill a few months to get used to, but those 3 weeks of insomnia were brutal and I worried about my brain health. :(
You are what you eat. Your diet impacts your health.
Lower stress, reduce obesity, get enough sleep and more exercise are key to a healthy life.
Obesity in children and adults is rising across the world.
Fast food and sugary drinks including fruit juices are contributing to the problem of poor health and obesity.
Eat a healthy plant based diet and exercise regularly.
Reduce or ELIMINATE cows milk, eggs, cheese and meat. Eat more salad greens, beans, fruit and vegetables. Eliminate fast food, snacks like cookies, cakes, chips, and sugary drinks and juices.
Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly.
Regular exercise will help you sleep better. Yoga is a great stress reducer.
Obesity is all too common today. Get off the couch. Get off the phone, ipad or video game.
A variety of stretching and other exercises help with increased mobility.
Ride to work, ride to school, ride for fun.
Every city should be a bicycle city.
Speak up for bicycles in your community
How to stress people out. Tell them not to be stressed.
They don't talk about coffee enough. I just went off coffee for 4 days (a bit of decaf around noon today, day 5) and all of a sudden I'm getting all these vids pop up.
I guess I must be in the minority, but I like this new editing style. It actually keeps my attention much more than the talking head style. Either way, I always appreciate how well researched your information is.
Thanks so much for this information. I found it interesting and helpful. Happy Monday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a peaceful evening. 💕
I like the tea set behind you. Can you do a video on tea and the skin?
I love this new concept of your video, it keeps me focus. Thank you!
Rule of thumb when using B-roll: Only use it when it adds clarity to your video. In this case, it’s not necessary. In fact, some of the shots don’t even match your VO. Not good.
Dr. Dray, your skin looks amazing! It's so illuminated!!! :)
Hi Dr Dray so excited to be here I live for this ❤️
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much needed topic discussion 🙌🏼 thanks Dr. Dray!! 💜🥰
Thanks for watching!
the way you speak gets my cortisol higher! chill out
Happy Monday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩
A few years ago my Cortisol level was 1500 they thought I had Cushings but I did the 24 hr urine collection and that came back normal. I was with a drug addict for ten years so highly stressed. I was losing hair also.
Cortisol gets a bad rap but it is necessary to live a healthy life
My sleep schedule is that whenever I'm sleepy, I take a nap 😅 I work from home and my colleagues can spare me for an hour almost always. Also, I'm privileged because I don't have kids, so I can literally sleep whenever I want to.
@drdray I'm always curious when these conversations come up, do they still apply to people with ADHD in the same way? I don't find caffeine stimulating, i don't even find my prescription stimulants stimulating 😂 i can and have fall back asleep not long after taking them and drinking a bucket of caffeine. I also frequently find that the longer i let myself sleep (constantly tired and can sleep for 10-15 hours at the weekend without even waking up to go to the toilet) but i usually feel terrible after. When i only sleep 4 hours which often is the case during the week, i initially feel terrible when i wake up but then seem to be more alert during the day? Its confusing. I know not having a regular pattern is bad but i can't seem to implement one at all, my body clock always seems to be all over the place. I have read that ADHD affects sleep and also causes you to be more drawn to stimulant's (caffeine, nicotine etc) because they work differently for us than most people and I'm never sure if that means traditional advice will be as beneficial 🤷🏼♀️
Forgot about "Dray" is my new favorite song 🎵 😅 thanks for this. Just subscribed 😊
Hello Dr Andrea !!
I needed this right now ❤😊
thanks for watching
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I’m not a fan of the editing style, it’s too distracting. I can’t even watch the video.
Agreed
That's sounds like a "you" problem... watched it prefectly fine
ngl your voice got my cortisol levels down 😌
Aaaagh! Where was the end-slate music? My life is incomplete! 😁 (I'm kidding, I'm kidding.)
It can also cause cortisol resistance so chronic pain and fatigue is sometimes the result. I've Just added extra B1 and potassium citrate, ( not huge amounts just a few hundred mg's)
Woahhh this editing style is too much
Thank you doc. Working on all of these right now. Hoping you’re right about “small” changes 👍🏼
Thanks for the great information! 🥰
great video, thank you! i miss your closing music though, please bring it back. i do a little dance to it every day. :)
don’t drink any alcohol
Hello Dr gray! I love that the new editing style but i think it can get too much. Maybe tone down the transitions down to just the main points you want to highlight...
I love the variation to be honest, but again, it happens too often teehee
Always enjoy your videos and no issue with the editing but the visual of pimples growing was hilarious and horrifying at the same time. 💀😭 xx
Thank you for all the tips in this video! Due to trauma my brain works differently and coffee doesn't make me alert it calms me down don't know however if it still distrupt my sleep.
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Happy Monday Whitney Brown. Hope you're having a great day and doing well.
Morning!
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Excellent information.