Bipolar Disorder Alternative Medications WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Bipolar Disorder Alternative Medications
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mood disorder that is defined as one or more episodes of mania or hypomania, followed by episodes of depression.1 Bipolar disorder can't be treated with herbs and diet alone. However certain supplements and a healthy diet can help with mood.2 Other alternative treatments may help minimize stress, which can trigger the disorder.
Fast Facts:
- Check with your doctor before starting any alternative treatments.3
- Some alternatives researchers are investigating include acupuncture, meditation, and yoga.4
- Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, has been found helpful in shorting or lessening the effects of a depressive episode.5
- See what psychiatrists say about alternative treatments for bipolar disorder.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ EverdayHealth: Bipolar Disorder Basics
- ↑ InsightJournal: Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Bipolar Disorder (Aug. 30, 2007)
- ↑ PsychCentral: Alternative Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
- ↑ Wikipedia: Complementary and Alternative Treatments-Bipolar Disorder
- ↑ Manic-Depression: Alternative Treatments For Bipolar Disorder
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