New Research - Keto Trial Promises New Treatment Option in Bipolar Disorder
Donika Hristova
Posted:
01/2025
My Journey
My Strategies
My THINK + SMART Profile
Key Symptoms Addressed
Mood, Cognition, Energy Levels
My Top Three Strategies
Keto, Fasting, Running
T
H
Therapeutic
I worked with a therapist who agreed to monitor for any bipolar symptoms due to the tapering off meds.
I
Integration
Blood Work: HbA1C, Thyroid Panel with TSH, Carnitine, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Complete Blood Count, Uric Acid, Vitamin D, Iron.
N
Nutritional
1.5:1 fat to non fat ratio, intermittent fasting (16:8) + minimum of 1 day of the week of 24 hr fast
K
Ketosis
Testing glucose only in the beginning, test ketones daily, target between 1-3
S
Sleep
Religiously keeping a sleep hygiene of going to bed by 10pm and waking up at 6:30am
M
Move
Exercise/cardio 4-5 days a week for about 20 min
A
Avoid
Quit alcohol
R
Rebuild
Started doing inner work and connecting with my feelings and process trauma more effectively. Reorganized my life in accordance with my needs and learned how to stand up for my self and communicate more openly. Started connecting with my values and created purpose in life that is in alignment with my heart's deepest desires.
T
Track
Journal, Carb Manager, Insight Timer for meditation
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