Alternative Therapies
Some individuals with bipolar disorder (manic depression) are interested in alternative or supplemental therapies to prescription medications. Before adding any therapy to or subtracting it from what your doctor has prescribed and advised, please consult your physician. Found here are resources and information regarding alternative therapies which may be helpful.
Truehope: Panacea or Empty Promises?
Truehope Nutritional Support Ltd. markets the nutritional supplement known as Empowerplus. This company claims that their unique blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and herbal ingredients coupled with their program of support can eliminate the symptoms of those who suffer from various CNS disorders. Many believe their claims are unsubstantiated.
Truehope Nutritional Support Ltd. markets the nutritional supplement known as Empowerplus. This company claims that their unique blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and herbal ingredients coupled with their program of support can eliminate the symptoms of those who suffer from various CNS disorders. Many believe their claims are unsubstantiated.
Truehope: The Other Side of the Story
Rebecca - a long, respected member of our forums - writes, “I just read the article about Truehope and EMPowerplus as soon as I picked up the newsletter. I felt that the article needed to be offset with real life experience, since that’s what most of us come here for. I’m here to present ‘the other side’ of the story. This comes from a real family and I am a tough skeptic of food supplements.”
Rebecca - a long, respected member of our forums - writes, “I just read the article about Truehope and EMPowerplus as soon as I picked up the newsletter. I felt that the article needed to be offset with real life experience, since that’s what most of us come here for. I’m here to present ‘the other side’ of the story. This comes from a real family and I am a tough skeptic of food supplements.”
St. John's Wort and Bipolar Disorder
Although the popular herbal supplement St. John's Wort appears to be fairly safe and effective in the treatment of mild depression, there is a growing body of evidence that many people - including those with bipolar disorder - should not take it.
Although the popular herbal supplement St. John's Wort appears to be fairly safe and effective in the treatment of mild depression, there is a growing body of evidence that many people - including those with bipolar disorder - should not take it.
Public Alert on St. John's Wort
The National Institutes of Health issued this advisory warning about possible dangerous interactions between St. John's Wort and certain prescription medications.
The National Institutes of Health issued this advisory warning about possible dangerous interactions between St. John's Wort and certain prescription medications.
Alternative Approaches to Treatment
Summary of several therapies which may be effective in helping treat Bipolar Disorder.
Summary of several therapies which may be effective in helping treat Bipolar Disorder.
Alternative Treatment for Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar World looks at the issues and information available about alternative therapies, concluding that such treatments are better used with than in place of conventional treatments.
Bipolar World looks at the issues and information available about alternative therapies, concluding that such treatments are better used with than in place of conventional treatments.
Bi-Polar Disorder and Kundalini
An interesting discussion of why Kundalini Yoga is an excellent form of exercise for persons with manic depression.
An interesting discussion of why Kundalini Yoga is an excellent form of exercise for persons with manic depression.
Exercise Helps Keep Your Psyche Fit
A new review of psychological research shows evidence that regular exercise is of significant benefit in treating a variety of mental illnesses.
A new review of psychological research shows evidence that regular exercise is of significant benefit in treating a variety of mental illnesses.