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Apr 29, 2008 Rating Things I Have Tried by: Anonymous I worked at a health food store for a few years and personally dealt with both manic and depressive phases while employed there. Thank god for the employee discount. Mania: To help alleviate stress, and prevent inappropriate reactions, I pretty much took the same herbs used to help with sleep. Valerian root seemed to have mild sedentary affects that helped me get through the day. Melatonin was a great supplement to help me sleep at night. 3mg time-released melatonins are best. Depression: 5-htp and St. John's Wort worked the best for my depression. Just make sure you wean off if you start racing high again. For maintenance, high intake levels of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil, flaxseed oil) have often been shown to substantially alleviate drastic mood swings, especially when in conjunction with meds. Extra B-12 supplementation may also benefit the nervous system, possibly helping control ups and downs. X Close Editor Apr 29, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Anonymous Title Comment I worked at a health food store for a few years and personally dealt with both manic and depressive phases while employed there. Thank god for the employee discount. Mania: To help alleviate stress, and prevent inappropriate reactions, I pretty much took the same herbs used to help with sleep. Valerian root seemed to have mild sedentary affects that helped me get through the day. Melatonin was a great supplement to help me sleep at night. 3mg time-released melatonins are best. Depression: 5-htp and St. John's Wort worked the best for my depression. Just make sure you wean off if you start racing high again. For maintenance, high intake levels of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil, flaxseed oil) have often been shown to substantially alleviate drastic mood swings, especially when in conjunction with meds. Extra B-12 supplementation may also benefit the nervous system, possibly helping control ups and downs. Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Mar 13, 2008 Rating Natural Treatment by: Anonymous My son was diagnosed 3 years ago with bipolar disorder. It's been up and own since. He wants to try something natural X Close Editor Mar 13, 2008 Rating Submitted by: Anonymous Title Comment My son was diagnosed 3 years ago with bipolar disorder. It's been up and own since. He wants to try something natural Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Nov 29, 2007 Rating HERBAL REMEDY by: Anonymous I would like some info on the treatment of bipolar disorder with the use of herbs. X Close Editor Nov 29, 2007 Rating Submitted by: Anonymous Title Comment I would like some info on the treatment of bipolar disorder with the use of herbs. Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

Oct 28, 2007 Rating Herbal Remedies for BiPolar Disorder by: Anonymous Try eliminating all chemical preservatives, colors, etc in foods. Eliminate sugar and processed foods, alcohol. Lots of fruits and veggies, and most important, amino acids (from which the brain neurotransmitters are made) Also, support the thyroid with iodine, as in sea vegetables (kelp, dulce) and zinc may help. K.W. X Close Editor Oct 28, 2007 Rating Submitted by: Anonymous Title Comment Try eliminating all chemical preservatives, colors, etc in foods. Eliminate sugar and processed foods, alcohol. Lots of fruits and veggies, and most important, amino acids (from which the brain neurotransmitters are made) Also, support the thyroid with iodine, as in sea vegetables (kelp, dulce) and zinc may help. K.W. Cancel Delete Delete & Ban Updating Comments page...

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