Hi Julie,
Is there any supplements or herbal remedies that you would recommend for bipolar stuff, other than the
omega 3?
Any particular diet that is beneficial?
Jay
(Dr. Jay Carter is a psychologist with an emphasis on bipolar disorder.)
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Hi Jay!
St. John’s Wort can cause Mania.
Sam E is for mild depression.
Some people swear by the molecular stuff such as Taurine, [...]
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