The research is clear. This stuff works. Not very powerfully, and it takes a while to get in […]
Category Archive: Natural Therapies
Learn natural ways to lift depression and stabilize bipolar through lifestyle changes that set your biological clock. Search for “Carlat” in Spotify or your podcast store to find the 6/8/20 episode.
There’s not much question that fish oil is better than a placebo. Until recently there was a big […]
See the fish-oil main page if you just surfed in. Here are some more details from users and […]
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include: Loss of appetite Diarrhea Numbness and tingling of hands and feet Paleness Shortness […]
(Here’s a summary on the use of this agent in bipolar disorder). Update 2014: there was a lot […]
Thyroid, Kidney, and Weight Gain Problems (updated 12/2014) [mwm-aal-display] Introduction Lithium remains one of the most widely used […]
Here is a potential new tool for the treatment of bipolar depression (and a bunch of other addiction-related […]
(updated 12/2014) Bottom line: this combination is not entirely unsafe, but NAC could increase the headaches and light-headedness […]
(written 10/12) Summary: One study says that NAC is no better than placebo at keeping people from becoming […]
A Case Report (letter) Chiu CC, Huang SY, Shen WW, Su KP Omega-3 fatty acids for depression in […]
A fellow wrote in at BipolarWorld to endorse omega-3’s. With no intent to endorse any particular approach, but […]
(updated 12/2014) Bottom line: the research is clear. This stuff works. Not very powerfully, and it takes a […]
The chemical pathway Can flaxseed be substituted for fish oil? It’s a lot cheaper — but will it […]
Because folks keep asking about this stuff, perhaps it’s worth noting that in the last 5 years, no […]
My complete summary of the TrueHope story, as I’ve seen it play over the last decade, is on […]
(started 4/2009) Trytophan in bipolar disorder? What is known? This page is just a beginning. Not enough is […]
Dawn simulators treat depression and improve sleep and energy by creating a virtual sunrise in your room.