Aug 31 2007
Holistic Bipolar Treatment
Bipolar treatment is difficult because you have to find the right combination of medicines and make sure that the patient takes them properly. Today there are a lot of studies being done about holistic approaches to bipolar treatment. These studies are being funded by organizations such as the National Institute of Health and the National Institute of Mental Health. Of course, you should know that your insurance will not cover this form of bipolar treatment.
Vitamins and Minerals for Bipolar Treatment
There are many vitamins and minerals available with mood stabilizing properties and the ability to fight depression. Most of these vitamins and minerals can be found in a good multivitamin but you should check with your psychiatrist to make sure that you can take a multivitamin.
St. John’s Wort for Bipolar Treatment
While it has been said that St. John’s Wort does wonders for depression, if you are bipolar you really need to use extreme caution and consult with your doctor before using it. This is because this herb can trigger mania in those people that are bipolar but have not yet experienced a manic episode. It is also important to understand that in February of 2000 the FDA released a public health advisory warning that there was a risk of dangerous interactions between St. John’s Wort and certain medications that are used for bipolar treatment.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids as Part of Bipolar Treatment
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish, fish oil and flax seed. While you may not be too thrilled about eating these things, you should know that if you cannot tolerate high doses of your medications or the side effects that they cause, Omega-3 fatty acids can help. Of course, you should talk to your doctor before you start taking this supplement as part of your bipolar treatment. They should be fine though since they are a natural supplement with very few side effects and little or no toxic effects outside of some mild gastrointestinal distress.
Conclusion
While you may be skeptic of things until you find proof for them, you really should not be skeptic of using holistic methods with psychiatric medications in order to make your life better. There really are some great alternative options available for bipolar treatment. Just make sure that you are working with your doctor when and if you decide to try any of these things. You do not want to try to fight this illness alone.
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