Sorry, I don't have the answer to your quesion, but I do have a question for you. Where do you get tested for vitamins/minerals?

Thanks and good luck.

Hi, I was diagnosed with Bi-polar last Feb. 2005. There is still a debate if it is bi-polar, anxiety or depression. I sought a new doctor who gave me a med called cymbalta, real similar to effexor. She had me break the capsules in 1/2 the dose was so low, about 15 from a 30 capsule. I stayed on it for about six-weeks. This med was great except it killed the love life and had a few side effects. The reason I am writing this is, I decided to go off. I researched this med and found out it worked on serontonin and pain that worked for my joint aches like a charm. But I did not want to be stuck on meds, a definate sign of thinking your well. It has been 8-weeks and I feel great. I am thinking about trying 5-htp or maybe ( same) the next time I become depressed. I believe part of this bi-polar thing is the serontonin imbalance if we have too little we suffer and if we have too much it's not good. My brother is bi-polar but his is a little different, Mine was alot of anxiety, Depression and of course the a touch of spending too much money. I wish you luck. Have you tried the ( same) or the 5-htp. A health store will carry these things. Also how long have you been bi-polar for? I ask this because About 4-years ago my thyroid was acting up and I was diagnosed with everything from hashimotos to adrenal fatigue, I too took armour and it worked great except the T-3 was very powerful in this med and I went hyper. Have you had your levels checked? Because my Depression started when the thyroid and adrenals went wacky. I went off all thyroid meds. It has been a year and a half and doing much better. The bi-polar could be a result of the thyroid being out. Armour is powerful one day you may not have enough and the next it may be too much. Good luck lana

Hi All,

I'm new here, but I can empathize with your frustrations. My husband is BP and I have been researching on this very subject. In May, 2005 I was at my wits end with him...friends of ours told him to try M****tech A*****ose...He took 3 Tablespoons in the am and 3 in the pm. The change in attitude was remarkable. Now, let me tell you right now, I am in no way connected to M****tech and I am not advertising it. Please just read on. Well, he took it, it worked, then I, myself, was really depressed, because I could not afford for him to take it monthly. He used 3 jars in a month which equals about $375.00!!!!! So, I have been researching what the heck was in it and why it worked. I am a researcher by trade, and it still took a couple of months. So, to make a long story short, it is made with polysaccharides and beta-glucans. I went to medical web sites to see what the hype was all about. Polysaccharides are sugars that our body needs for cell communication. Bi-polar, as I have deducted from all my research is a problem with brain cell communication. Please don't throw a wet towel at me with that statement. Cruising the web, I found a recipe that makes an A*****ose powder. My next step is to get the herbs, mix them together, and have him try it. He is game to anything also. The ingredients are readily available at health food stores or on the internet. So stay tuned and I will let you know how it goes. I have also been supplementing him recently with liquid Amino Fuel by Twin Labs and that seems to be helping also.

My daughter is bipolar. I would suggest that you try Health Research Institute -Pfeiffer Treatment Center in Warrenville, IL if you can afford it. They have a website http://www.hriptc.org and also try http://www.alternativementalhealth.com. It usually cost near $1000 for testing, but they can target your particular problem. In some cases Blue Cross will reimburse the fee. I took my daughter out of desparation and I found that she has Pyroluria and high blood histamines. Pyroluria is frequently the cause of bipolar. My daughter has a genetic problem with abnormal hemoglobins and I think she has Hemoglobin C trait.

Pyroluria causes zinc, B6 and a particular Omega Fatty Acid to be excreted in the urine along with the pyrroles that the body doesn't need. These nutrients are necessary for proper brain function. You can't be hurt to try the omega fatty acids, flax oil is a good source. I was giving my daughter a small amount of omega fatty acids, but Pfeiffer prescribed 2000 mg of ProOmega by Nordic Naturals right away before results came back. They also prescribed a the Pfeiffer Primer with Vitamin C (as magnesium ascorbate 250mg) B6 (as pyridoxine HCI & pyrodoxal-5 phosphate 67mg), Zinc (as zinc picolinate 50mg) , Magnesium (as magnesium ascorbate 22mg), Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherily succinate 100 IU) and Manganese (as manganese gluconate 7.5 mg). Pfeiffer also has a pharmacy that will combine the supplements, so you don't have to take so many pills for kids they have lots of flavors. The results are in and now my daughter has been prescribed about 10 supplements in the evening with dinner she should take Vitamin C 1000mg, Zinc 100 mg, Vitamin E 400 IU, Biotin 300 mcg, Methionine 500 mg, Magnesium Oxide 200mg, elemental iron 5mg, ProOmega 1 cap(1000mg), ProEFA 1 Cap (see http://www.nordicnaturals.com)and HRI Cal/Mag 200/150 mg (2 caps). In the morning with breakfast she will take the same amount as the morning of Vitamin C, Biotin, Methionine, ProOmega, ProEFA and HRI Cal/Mag, Pyridoxine (Vitamin B-6 500mg), Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate 75mg, and Methyl B12 2500 mcg. I tried on my own a few months ago to give my daughter Omegas and brain vitamins, it helped alot with the ADHD symtoms, but I was not giving her enough. I wouldn't have felt comfortable giving her 2000mg not knowing what I was doing. My daughter is 13 but she is adult size. The medical doctors only treat the symtoms and finding the right combination of drugs is like a shot in the dark. You will be better helped by finding and treating the cause. I hope I have been a help.

Here are some supplements that some testimonials on http://www.alternativementalhealth.com speaks about. Both of these products seem to have about the same ingredients. I'm not sure if they have the omega fatty acids though. Omegas can be purchased at http://www.nordicnaturals.com Supplements are available at http://www.equilib.us and http://www.truehope.com. Both supplements also have herbs that are good for bipolar. I guess you can determine which supplement you would like to try and add the ProOmega and you may just save a ton of money on Pfeiffer. Alternative mental health has alot of Equilib testimonials. I hope this helps. I may try the equilib since I can't get my consultation with Pfeiffer until next month. They seem to be extremely booked. My daughter's bipolar is too severe for me to wait. I wish you well. I will post how this works for my daughter.

HI,

I am 31 diagnosed with Bi polar at 15 and had my first hospitalization at 8 years old. I have the worst kind of Bi polar which is rapid cycling with mixed episodes.

I decided after much research 1 year ago to stop my medication and it took me 3 months before I got over the worst withdrawal symptoms. My anxiety attacks increased, I felt like bugs were crawling under my skin with itchiness and very depressed. After 3 months things got sooo much better and stayed that way.
I quit all Junk food, prescriiption and OTC medications of any kind, started cleaning my home with natural homemade cleaners like Vinegar and baking soda, started using all natural beauty products toothpaste shampoos etc, and increased my intake of raw fruits and veggies.
I am not fully recovered yet but I’m halfway there I got married 7 months ago and it is a very peaceful and loving relationship with no drama. In fact my life has had no drama for 9 months and it strange.

My whole approach is to
#1 to become Spiritual and draw strength that was impossible for me on my own
I am Christian so I prayed a lot and just prayer and a few tears would relieve anxiety attacks, feelings of hopelessness and leave me with a feeling of unconditional love from God.

#2 eliminate all chemical products whether consumed applied to the skin or inhaled by choice.
They build up in your system and the FDA allows 1000’s of carcinogens to be put in our food and medicine in what they say are small quantities however I don’t believe they have ever studied the cumulative effect of chemicals consumed by the average person over an entire lifetime from birth till death. We can probably avoid at least 80% of them all and have dramatic improvements in our health.

#3 Consume at least 50 % Raw fruits and vegetables and at least 50% Organic. Due to low income I buy Organic only on the fruits and vegetables most heavily affected or when I can get a good deal. I am always thinking cumulative effect.

#4 Lower consumption of meat products because we are not designed to eat so much and buy Organic on these always. I now buy from a local farm that goes beyond organic standards and at cheaper prices than the health food store. I live in Chicao but found them online they deliver : ) look on Organic consumers site below to find local farmers near your area

#5 Good high quality Multiple vitamins , B complex , lots of Flax seeds , relaxing teas , Candida herbal pills , High quality D3 is vital and should be in a good quality multiple , and Ginkgo Biloba as tests have shown it fights Depression as well a laundry list of other health problems.

#6 decrease TV and unproductive internet use and increase things that make me feel good when I finish like going to the Park for breakfast and watching the sunset at the lake. You need at least 20 minutes of sunlight a day to activate D vitamins .

That’s pretty much sums it it up a Total life detox.
I will tell you about some sites and products to look into.

First do your research on Vitamins and herbs at this site which a consumer advocate Org. for people cautious about their health. They conduct lab tests and show things that work don’t work and ones that are dangerous, they give you every bit of health news out there, they tell you where to find local sources of foods and products in your state and the list goes on

http://www.organicconsumers.org/


The best quality super B complex I have found
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 capsule
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Vitamin B-1 (thiamin diphosphate) 10 mg 667
Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin 5'-phosphate) 10 mg 588
Vitamin B-3 (inositol hexanicotinate) 100 mg 500
Vitamin B-5 (pantethine) 50 mg 500
Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate) 50 mg 500
Vitamin B-12 (methylcobalamin) 200 mcg 3333
Folic Acid (calcium folinate) 400 mcg 100
Biotin (pure crystalline) 400 mcg 133
Trimethylglycine 200 mg *
L-Serine 100 mg *
Choline (bitartrate) 50 mg *
Inositol (pure crystalline and inositol hexanicotinate) 50 mg

The best Multiple Vitamin
Serving Size: 2 capsule
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as a natural carotene complex from 7.5% dunaliella salinas) 6,666 IU 133
Vitamin C (from calcium and potassium ascorbate) 167 mg 278
Vitamin D-3 266 IU 67
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate, plus beta, gamma and delta tocopheryls) 133 IU 445
Vitamin B-1 (from coenzyme thiamin diphosphate) 17 mg 1111
Vitamin B-2 (from coenzyme riboflavin 5'-phosphate) 17 mg 960
Vitamin B-3, Niacin(from inositol hexonicotinate 50 mg 250
Vitamin B-6 (from coenzyme
pyridoxal 5'phosphate) 17 mg 833
Folate (from coenzyme calcium folinate) 533 mcg 133
Vitamin B-12 (as 50% coenzyme adenosylcobalamin and 50% coenzyme methylcobalamin) 533 mcg 8889
Biotin (pure crystalline) 200 mcg 67
Vitamin B-5 (33% mg coenzyme Pantethine and 67% mg d-calcium pantothenate) 50 mg 500
Calcium (from coral minerals, fumerate, malate, succinate, alpha-ketoglutarate, aspartate and ascorbate) 67 mg 7
Magnesium (from coral minerals and malate) 67 mg 17
Zinc (picolinate) 7 mg 45
Selenium (L-selenomethionine) 33 mcg 47
Copper (sebacate & aspartate) 1 mg 67
Manganese (glycinate) 3 mg 167
Chromium (Nichrom III GTF) 133 mcg 111
Molybdenum (fumerate, malate, succinate, alpha-ketoglutarate and aspartate) 100 mcg 133
Potassium (fumerate, malate, succinate, alpha-ketoglutarate, aspartate and ascorbate) 66 mg 2
Choline (bitartrate) 50 mg *
Inositol (crystalline, dextrose free and inositol hexonicotinate) 50 mg *
Boron (glycinate & ascorbate) 1 mg *
Vanadium (fumerate, malate, succinate, alpha-ketoglutarate and aspartate) 67 mcg *
Malic acid (from mineral malates) 373 mcg *
Aspartic acid (from mineral aspartates) 83 mg *
Succinic acid (from mineral succinates) 33 mg *
Alpha-ketoglutaric acid(from mineral alpha-ketoglutarates) 33 mg *
Fumaric acid (from mineral fumerates) 30 mg *
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins(95% O.P.C.-grape seed extract) 3 mg *
Octacosanol (spinach extract) 333 mcg *



You can find them here at this site and look at the form of each vitamin which is the most important because depending on the form it may or may not absorb and may or may not be toxic chemicals called vitamins.
I did not find any but the best on this label.

For Systemic Yeast cleansing I really trust the herbs from

http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/


They have the absolute highest quality herbs on the public market almost all
Are certified USDA organic and the ones that are not are tested in there lab.
You can see a huge difference just in the appearance and smells alone.
There prices are great and compare and often beat inferior quality drug store herbs.
They do no sell many capsulated pills but the Yeast one they do. They sell everything you need to make any kind of herbal remedy on your own at home
(The raw ingredients). You can see what is going into your pills : )

I recommend you go to Google video and watch Fluoride deception as well as Sweet Misery.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2886269353175462948&ei=dwPsSJPZCZGQ-...



http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-566922170441334340&ei=5APsSJCVK6GI-g...


To properly clean my water affordably I bought a countertop water distiller for $250 on Amazon.com No more expensive bottled water or replacing water filters and most of all the Fluoride and Chlorine are removed.
A whole house filter is best but unaffordable for most people and not an option for apartment dwellers.

I wish you the best of luck.

Tricia

Hello I wanted to know how going off your meds worked Mel??? I am tired of Depakote ER 2000mg a day and adavan 1-3 mg per day. I am down to one now at night to sleep. I have gained 10 lbs in the last month, although I have been diagnosed since 2003. I am 42 now. Looking at Fish Oil as an alternative, can u or anyone else help, I have never posted here b4, Party