Living with Bipolar Disorder: Strategies for Balance and Resilience by Lynn Hodges — You have just received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Now what? This is a hopeful, supportive guide to getting your life back after a bipolar diagnosis. Questions arise, such as how to tell friends and family, living a normal life, working, medical […]
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Managing Minerals
July 10, 2013
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Minerals, from calcium and magnesium, to the trace elements such as zinc, are perhaps the single most important group of nutrients. They are required for every bodily function, from activating muscles and nerves, to digestion, energy production, and all healing and regeneration of the body. This article focuses on important […]
School’s out for summer
September 26, 2012
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by Mary M. Ernsberger — “School’s out for summer. School’s out forever. School’s been blown to pieces.” When these lyrics were performed by Alice Cooper in 1972, school violence was a rare occurrence. The song continues with, “No more pencils. No more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks. Out for summer. Out ‘til fall. We […]
Menacing Mercury
July 17, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Mercury is among the most toxic elements known. It is also the most common heavy metal on the earth today. One could easily write a book about its sources and its many toxic effects. Here, let us introduce the subject, followed by a brief discussion of how to reduce mercury […]
A naturopathic approach to bipolar disorder
February 28, 2012
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by Dr. Tara Peyman — Approximately five million Americans are suffering with bipolar disorder, and most of them take medications that may cause undesirable side effects, such as weight gain and fatigue. Some of these prescriptions can even cause elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol. The good news is that alternatives to conventional medications are […]
The bipolar diet
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Tara Peyman — For people with bipolar disorder, one of the most important factors in stabilizing mood and energy is balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Many patients with mild-to-moderate depression or bipolar disorder can significantly reduce symptoms with diet and exercise alone. Following these few simple steps can encourage better control of […]
January 13, 2016
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