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Probiotics Helpful in Bipolar Disorder

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Emma Bragdon

RESEARCH UPDATE Probiotics lowered the rate of rehospitalization after a manic episode, according to a small controlled trial released this month.1 This marks the first clinical trial of probiotics in bipolar disorder, and it builds on previous research that has found promise for these “healthy bacteria” in depression, anxiety, cognition, and autism.2-5 Led by Dr. Faith Dickerson at

Posted in Micronutrients bipolar, mental health, mind-gut connection, probiotics

Gut, Mood & Mental Health

Posted on July 31, 2015 by admin

Beneficial bacteria may serve the same role as antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs. In one study, people who took a multi-strain probiotic for at least four weeks reported a lessening of rumination—recurring, persistent thoughts about something distressing that has or may happen, which tends to create anxiety. Ninety percent of the neurotransmitter serotonin, (which is thought

Posted in Alternatives to Psych Meds, Anti-Depressants, Anxiety, Depression, Diagnosis, Mental Health, Micronutrients, Nutrition, Psychiatry anti-anxiety, anti-depressants, micronutrients

Breakfast Cereal !?

Posted on August 19, 2014 by admin

That old standby just may be different than what you thought! Aaaargh! After being exposed to very high temperatures and very high pressure, the grains that go into almost all of the major brands you see on the supermarket store shelves are not only unhealthy, they’re poisonous. Even the whole grains in the “healthier” cereals

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Bipolar Disorder & Alternatives to Meds

Posted on July 11, 2014 by admin

One in five people who have bipolar disorder commit suicide. It can be a crippling illness characterized by unpredictable, extreme mood swings including profound depression and manic behaviors. Fortunately, there is research that points to the effectiveness of some micronutrients in stopping the symptoms of bipolar disorder. “Some people may inherit the need for

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ADHD Medications

Posted on June 6, 2014 by admin

Alarming news: one in five boys in the USA will be diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by the time he goes to high school (not quite as many girls). Ten thousand toddlers, age 2-3, are now being given ADHD drugs even though the safety of this has not been studied so prescribing

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Better Mental Health Care Treatment Needed

Posted on November 2, 2013 by admin

CBC News from Toronto, Canada reported in November 2012 that drugs given for mental illness are not as effective as we had assumed. CBC reported that even though there is greater awareness that one in five people are now suffering from mental illness, we find ourselves not knowing how to meet the growing need for

Posted in Depression, Diagnosis, Drugs, Integrative Mental Health, Medication, Meditation, Mental Health, Micronutrients, Psychiatry

The Newest DSM*

Posted on September 16, 2013 by admin

The Newest DSM*: Deliberately Seeking Mental Health A colorful, informative and humorous view into the causes of mental disturbance and the symptoms they produce… recommends some effective treatments, too. (Older DSM books say very little about causes & treatments.) Perfect waiting room fare for the office of a health professional, and a heart-warming, fun self-help manual! 19

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