Dhru Purohit Show Burnt Out? A Guide to Using Adaptogens to Combat Stress and Improve Your Sleep
Dec 29, 2025
Tero Isokauppila, founder of Four Sigmatic and author on mushrooms and adaptogens, shares expert insights into combatting stress and improving sleep. He highlights powerful adaptogens like reishi and ashwagandha and discusses how to stack them effectively for maximum benefits. Tero emphasizes the significance of beliefs about sleep and offers practical tweaks such as breathwork and naps. He also delves into the balance of caffeine, recommending chaga blends and the gradual cycling of coffee for better sleep quality.
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Start With Reishi And Ashwagandha
- Try reishi and ashwagandha first to improve deep sleep and lower stress.
- Take effective doses consistently to increase deep sleep and reduce cortisol.
Use Effective Doses Consistently
- Use clinically supported doses: ~300 mg ashwagandha twice daily and 250–500 mg reishi daily.
- Expect changes in falling asleep and deep sleep when taken consistently over weeks.
Stack Adaptogens Thoughtfully
- Stack a main adaptogen with supporting herbs and absorption enhancers for better effects.
- Limit stacks to three to five complementary items and make them palatable so you use them nightly.