Posted by bleauberry on July 11, 2008, at 21:19:16
In reply to Bipolar Alternatives, Anyone???, posted by bleep on July 10, 2008, at 23:23:56
I can't remember the name of the supplement. You can look it up though. Type in a google search "Kaplan bipolar" or maybe "Kaplan bipolar supplement". Explore the hits. There was a study where a high percentage of bipolar patients had a good response, a few good enough they didn't need meds anymore. The supplement had in it Magnolia, Philodendron, b and c vitamins, and I can't remember what else.
St johns Wort can be powerful. If you try it, start with a good brand...Kira (LI160 formula in clinical studies) from Rite Aid or internet. Another good one is Natures Way Perika, also used in clinical studies. Kira is generally more relaxing and Perika generally more stimulating. Mileage varies of course. But some people find the el cheapo house brands of walmart or whole foods better. Each brand is different, kind of like each ssri is different. Start up side effects can be similar to other drugs. SJW generally works slower than meds, but can indeed work just as powerful if not more. SJW speeds up the metabolism of many drugs, causing them to clear out of you faster.
Two other good natural supplements for bipolar...lithium or magnesium glycinate.
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