Regulating Manic Depression/Bipolar Disorder During One Year
By: Dianne Hansen | Posted: 03rd October 2005
My husband, Dave, has been married to me, a bonafide health nut
for one year now. He's glad.
For one year he's been relatively stable in his moods,
experiencing danger signs of depression only during extreme
stress. And during those times of stress we were able to avoid
him taking the plunge into depression OR the jump up into a manic
state! Here's what we did to manage my husband's bipolar or
manic depressive illness when his workaholic tendencies were
about to cause a crash. Purchasing a new home was about to run
him ragged with new responsibilities.
ANTIDEPRESSANT FOOD/BIPOLAR MANAGEMENT
In general, we changed his diet to include more veggies and
fruits and less processed foods. We definitely had to wean him
off sweetened cereals, sugary desserts, coffee and pop, and we've
been trying to wean him away from processed peanut butter.
Hopefully we'll be successful in training his body to accept
homemade peanut butter that has no added shortening or sugar.
For years he almost subsisted on peanut butter sandwiches. And I
must tell you, when I first met and married Dave, his flesh was
soft like the flesh of a spawning fish. He was very, very strong
physically, but somehow his flesh was unhealthily soft and
deteriorating. Now it is firm and sound. He's still strong.
Whenever Dave was in danger of going off the deep end toward
depression, he would tell me how he was feeling and together we
figured out particular essential oils to use for emotional
therapy and supplements to use for bodily/brain support and we
were careful to avoid certain foods (i.e. sugar-laden foods and
too many carbs). If you've read my first newsletter (Bipolar
Disorder/Manic Depressive Illness regarding Dave's manic depressive condition, you may realize we targeted Dave's hormone balance, his emotional balance, and his nutritional balance. As time went on and we understood Dave's particular symptoms and reactions to food and environment better, we amended his regimen. It worked! And we learned to use the powerful therapeutic oils to rescue him from hurtful ways of thinking by applying the oils externally and internally. (Therapeutic quality oils can be used internally.)
GOOD-BYE DEPRESSION. FAREWELL UPS AND DOWNS. HELLO STABILITY.
Both Dave and I are happy to report that with constant attention
to details, manic depression/bipolar disorder CAN BE MANAGED! He
sleeps for about five hours at a time and his brain is active in
only five or six directions instead of FIFTEEN directions at
once! He doesn't dream as much as he used to and the quality of
his dreams has drastically changed for the better. Maybe that's
because he sees himself in a more positive light... Hurrah for
this news! Please pass on this information because it is a very
practical success story.
At this time, we still rely heavily on the medicinal/therapeutic
essential oils from Young Living and the night time
supplement called Alkalime (for making his system more basic
instead of acidic). The Ningxia Red antioxidant juice is excellent for calming his brain activity and nourishing his brain with protein
that is immediately available within the body. These products
are all from Young Living and that's because Dave married a Young
Living distributor, me. (605520 is my sponsor number)
But many, many supplements and oils have dropped off along the
way because as his body healed, he no longer needed certain
supplements (like the Prenolone Cream for his hormones and Peace
and Calming oil to help him remain calm...). That's the good
thing about YL supplements and oils, they not only ease the
symptoms, but actually move the body into healing.
If you have particular questions for us, you may contact us at
406 882-4050 MST home office.
ORGANIC FOOD/BIPOLAR MANAGEMENT
The most recent development in our bipolar management program has
been switching to organic food. I was simply amazed to feel the
difference as we upgraded our diet. Our new health even shows in
our 55-plus year old skin.
For your information, non-organic produce contains heavy
pesticide residue and I'll be glad to list the foods that carry
the heaviest residues so you can avoid them. Buy them only
organic. (Apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, chilies,
grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, raspberries,
strawberries, tomatoes) I guarantee you wonderful bodily and
brain-related changes if you'll amend your diet.
SUCCESS! BIPOLAR MANAGEMENT IN LESS THAN A YEAR
Everyone's glad to be successful and I'm especially glad to
report to you Dave's great accomplishments and the fact that
bipolar illness/manic depression can be directed, manipulated,
managed... without the use of drugs. This fact can affect
SO MANY people. We each have someone in our lives that is
succumbing to or battling against depression, don't we. You can
make a wonderful difference in their lives if you'll tell them
about this article or refer them to me at 406 882-4050 MST.
I'll meet you there!
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Occupation: Manufacturer's Rep
Dianne is a networker par excellence. Everyone has something to share with others and she thrives on connecting people with financial answers and health solutions and with people who can help.
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