Bi-Polar Disorder (mania/manic depression)

Bipolar disorder (mania/manic depression): is one of those descriptive diagnosis that "orthodox" psychiatry issues. We would estimate that as many as 90% of the non-drug dependent patients are totally "curable" at home with home testing and home remedies. Food allergies, environmental sensitivities, hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia are the major considerations.

Testing for allergies can be accomplished using the pulse test and/or the diet diary and rotation elimination diet; the environmental sensitivities can be identified by the pulse test and avoidance/challenge test; hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia require a six-hour GGT (be sure to record the emotions and behavior of the patient during the entire six hours - the numbers alone are not revealing in of themselves).

Foods that are common offenders are cow’s milk, corn wheat, soy, rye and sugar; environmental culprits include house dust, perfume, formaldehyde and makeup; on the glucose tolerance test the mania and/or depression may occur on the ascending or the descending arms of the curve so someone must stay with the patients and record emotions and events!!!!!

Treatment of bipolar disorder requires a considerable effort on the part of the "doctor" and "nurse" because a positive turn around may take some weeks with temporary relapses.

Treatment should include chromium and vanadium at 500 mcg q.i.d.; autoimmune urine therapy for five to eight treatments; rotation or avoidance of offending foods; sugar, caffeine, environmental allergens;

Super GLA, Essential fatty acids at 5 gm;
Niacin (B-3) 450 mg. in time release tablets;
B-1, B-5, B-6 each in 100 mg (high B Complex);
DL-phenylalanine at 5 gm b.i.d. and choline at 250 mg.
Plant derived Ionic minerals that contain lithium may be useful.

From "Let’s Play Doctor"

MENTAL ILLNESS --  (manic-depressive disorder, schizophrenia)

Manic-depressive disorders cause a lot of misery for the person suffering from it, as well as their loved ones. When someone you love or someone you are acquainted with is manifesting symptoms of anti-social behavior, before you make an appointment with a psychiatrist, please examine their diet. It is loaded with artificial additives, white sugar, donuts, and pastries? Does the person smoke, drink, or consume an inordinate amount of caffeine?

Some symptoms in mental disorders are: loss of interest in school and work, changes in sleep pattern, withdrawal from society, irritability, panic attacks, sudden attacks of rage, lack of enthusiasm. Lose interest in family and friends. I met Heather in Canada and was astonished when she told me she was diagnosed as a manic depressive and a borderline schizophrenic. She was a lovely and delightful person. At age thirty she was hospitalized for a suicide attempt and her stomach was pumped. All her life she was plagued with mental problems, and her family members had the same problems. She said that desires to commit suicide and panic attacks were a way of life for her. She was on all kinds of drug therapy, using Lithium, Haldol and Oxazepan. She underwent psychiatric therapy two times a week, but nothing seemed to help.

Heather was introduced to a nutritional approach to her problem by a friend. With a complete cleansing program, using herbs to clean her blood and colon, she began to gain her sanity. She started out slowly to change her diet. She used nervine herbs such as Valerian, Passion Flower, Hops, and Wood Betony. She was able to experience her first night of restful sleep. She felt her health improve immediately. She gave up her medications. Her attitude is positive, and she is now well and happy, helping others who suffer from depression.

NATURAL THERAPY —Blood Purification (BP-X) and Lower Bowel Cleansing (CleanStart). Autointoxication is the main cause of mental illness. Toxins can enter the bloodstream and to the brain and cause all kinds of disturbances. The brain and nervous system are very sensitive to toxins. A change of diet and habits are essential for mental disturbances.

FOODS TO HEAL —-Whole grains, millet, buckwheat, whole wheat, barley, yellow corn meal (contain vitamin E and B-vitamins). Cold-pressed oils, beans, legumes, brown rice. Nuts (almonds, cashew), seeds. Lots of vegetables salads using dark green leafy vegetables. Use steamed vegetables, organic eggs and fish. Fruits have a cleansing effect on the body.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS —Multi-vitamin with extra vitamin E w/Selenium, vitamin A, and C with Bioflavonoids will strengthen the nervous and immune system. B-complex vitamins (for nerves and iron absorption), extra B5 and B12. Vitamin F (essential fatty acids), promotes healing. Multi-mineral with extra calcium and magnesium, silicon (HSN-W), selenium and zinc. Iron (found in yellow dock) for energy and oxygen, potassium.

HERBAL COMBINATIONS —Blood Purifiers (BP-X), Digestion (Food Enzymes), Lower Bowel cleansers (LBS II), Gland formulas (Master Gland). Liver formulas (Liver Balance). Nerves (Nerve Control) and Stress (Nutri Calm).

SINGLE HERBS —Key herbs: Black Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Catnip, Chamomile, Dandelion (liver cleanser). Hops, Horsetail (supplies silicon and calcium). Kelp (rich in minerals), Lobelia, Passion Flower, Psyllium, Valerian. Other vital herbs: Alfalfa, Aloe Vera, Black Walnut, Burdock (cleans the blood). Capsicum (provides circulation), Cascara Sagrada, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginger, Hawthorn, Licorice, Parsley, Red Clover, Uva Ursi, Yellow Dock.

SUPPLEMENTS —Essential fatty acids (Evening Primrose Oil, Black Current Oil, Omega 3-EPA). Chlorophyll, Lecithin, Super Algae.

AVOID —Sugar and all sugar-containing food, animal fats, eat very little meat. Turkey, chicken and fish are best. Caffeine producers like chocolate. All refined foods.
 

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