New Research - Keto Trial Promises New Treatment Option in Bipolar Disorder
New Research - Keto Trial Promises New Treatment Option in Bipolar Disorder
New Research - Keto Trial Promises New Treatment Option in Bipolar Disorder
Brianna Mitchell
Brianna Mitchell
Brianna Mitchell
Posted:
Posted:
Posted:
4/2025
4/2025
4/2025
Recovering from
Recovering from
Recovering from
Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Started Journey
Started Journey
Started Journey
2024
2024
2024
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
Key Symptoms Addressed
Key Symptoms Addressed
Anxiety is completely gone. Mood and cognition are much improved.
Anxiety is completely gone. Mood and cognition are much improved.
My Top Three Strategies
My Top Three Strategies
Medical Keto / Ketovore, Circadian Rhythms Light Exposure, & Resistance Training.
Medical Keto / Ketovore, Circadian Rhythms Light Exposure, & Resistance Training.
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T
H
H
Therapeutic
General practitioner (GP)
General practitioner (GP)
General practitioner (GP)
I
I
Integration
Integration
Nutritional GP, genetic testing, lab work, ultrasound. Currently taking compounded nutrients among other naturopath recommended supplements, working to optimize this.
Nutritional GP, genetic testing, lab work, ultrasound. Currently taking compounded nutrients among other naturopath recommended supplements, working to optimize this.
Nutritional GP, genetic testing, lab work, ultrasound. Currently taking compounded nutrients among other naturopath recommended supplements, working to optimize this.
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N
Nutritional
20mg or less of net carbs. Medical ketogenic diet. Transitioning to carnivore. Unable to tolerate fasting, however, aiming to try this after coming off medication.
20mg or less of net carbs. Medical ketogenic diet. Transitioning to carnivore. Unable to tolerate fasting, however, aiming to try this after coming off medication.
20mg or less of net carbs. Medical ketogenic diet. Transitioning to carnivore. Unable to tolerate fasting, however, aiming to try this after coming off medication.
K
K
Ketosis
CKM and CGM - anywhere from 1.5 to 4.5 ketones.
CKM and CGM - anywhere from 1.5 to 4.5 ketones.
CKM and CGM - anywhere from 1.5 to 4.5 ketones.
S
S
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
Morning, midday, afternoon and evening light. Sleep mask, blue light blocking glasses, evening routine, phone in a separate room, black out blinds, warm magnesium bath before bed, lavender and rose aromatherapy, consistent bed and wake times, weighted blanket, non-sleep deep rest and meditation practice, and Fitbit to track sleep quantities and quality.
Morning, midday, afternoon and evening light. Sleep mask, blue light blocking glasses, evening routine, phone in a separate room, black out blinds, warm magnesium bath before bed, lavender and rose aromatherapy, consistent bed and wake times, weighted blanket, non-sleep deep rest and meditation practice, and Fitbit to track sleep quantities and quality.
M
M
Move
Move
Move
Resistance training three times a week using Trainwell online personal training service. Regular walks. Yoga. Alternate kayaking, cycling, circuit training and running.
Resistance training three times a week using Trainwell online personal training service. Regular walks. Yoga. Alternate kayaking, cycling, circuit training and running.
A
A
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
I have never taken drugs or alcohol. I have also gotten off social media and am monitoring screen time usage to reduce it.
I have never taken drugs or alcohol. I have also gotten off social media and am monitoring screen time usage to reduce it.
R
R
Rebuild
Rebuild
Rebuild
I am planning my return to work and have started re-engaging with friendships and hobbies
I am planning my return to work and have started re-engaging with friendships and hobbies
T
T
Track
Track
Track
I have been tracking my symptoms, am following Nicole Laurent's Brain Fog Recovery Program, and tracking my ketones and glucose as well as wearing a Fitbit.
I have been tracking my symptoms, am following Nicole Laurent's Brain Fog Recovery Program, and tracking my ketones and glucose as well as wearing a Fitbit.
Helpful Links
Helpful Links
Brain Energy by Dr. Chris Palmer
Change Your Diet Change Your Mind by Dr. Georgia Ede
Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means
Brain Energy by Dr. Chris Palmer
Change Your Diet Change Your Mind by Dr. Georgia Ede
Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means
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