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
"Metabolic therapies have changed my life. Today, I am on an 'impossibly low' dosage of medication to treat my disorder, and I have never felt better."
"Metabolic therapies have changed my life. Today, I am on an 'impossibly low' dosage of medication to treat my disorder, and I have never felt better."
"Metabolic therapies have changed my life. Today, I am on an 'impossibly low' dosage of medication to treat my disorder, and I have never felt better."
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
Key Symptoms Addressed
Key Symptoms Addressed
Delusions, paranoia, weight, blood pressure, energy, motivation, memory, mood, allergies, the list goes on...
Delusions, paranoia, weight, blood pressure, energy, motivation, memory, mood, allergies, the list goes on...
My Top Three Strategies
My Top Three Strategies
Ketosis, Sleep & Walking.
Ketosis, Sleep & Walking.
T
T
H
H
Therapeutic
I have a supportive psychiatrist who is open minded but skeptical and a fantastic general practitioner (GP) who loves seeing my progress. I am currently on about 2mg of Abilify.
I have a supportive psychiatrist who is open minded but skeptical and a fantastic general practitioner (GP) who loves seeing my progress. I am currently on about 2mg of Abilify.
I have a supportive psychiatrist who is open minded but skeptical and a fantastic general practitioner (GP) who loves seeing my progress. I am currently on about 2mg of Abilify.
I
I
Integration
Integration
In the beginning, I had quite a few blood tests. I regularly tracked BP, my weight, and I had a few scans looking for signs of brain injury. I now track ketones all the time. I am in the 'safe zone' with all blood markers available, so I don't need to track that regularly anymore. I don't take supplements but I have a lot of fibre, asian herbs and spices, and I mainly eat nutrient dense whole foods that are low in 'bad fats' (i.e. avoiding fats that raise LDL levels).
In the beginning, I had quite a few blood tests. I regularly tracked BP, my weight, and I had a few scans looking for signs of brain injury. I now track ketones all the time. I am in the 'safe zone' with all blood markers available, so I don't need to track that regularly anymore. I don't take supplements but I have a lot of fibre, asian herbs and spices, and I mainly eat nutrient dense whole foods that are low in 'bad fats' (i.e. avoiding fats that raise LDL levels).
In the beginning, I had quite a few blood tests. I regularly tracked BP, my weight, and I had a few scans looking for signs of brain injury. I now track ketones all the time. I am in the 'safe zone' with all blood markers available, so I don't need to track that regularly anymore. I don't take supplements but I have a lot of fibre, asian herbs and spices, and I mainly eat nutrient dense whole foods that are low in 'bad fats' (i.e. avoiding fats that raise LDL levels).
N
N
Nutritional
I eat foods that are very nutrient dense and/or low in 'bad fats' (LDL raising fats). I have a lot of fibre, and I make sure my oil is very high quality (avocado, fish, walnut, macadamia, extra virgin olive & hemp seed oil, etc). I eat when I feel hungry and I have a lot of psyllium husk. I mainly absorb cholesterol from eating eggs and some cheese.
I eat foods that are very nutrient dense and/or low in 'bad fats' (LDL raising fats). I have a lot of fibre, and I make sure my oil is very high quality (avocado, fish, walnut, macadamia, extra virgin olive & hemp seed oil, etc). I eat when I feel hungry and I have a lot of psyllium husk. I mainly absorb cholesterol from eating eggs and some cheese.
I eat foods that are very nutrient dense and/or low in 'bad fats' (LDL raising fats). I have a lot of fibre, and I make sure my oil is very high quality (avocado, fish, walnut, macadamia, extra virgin olive & hemp seed oil, etc). I eat when I feel hungry and I have a lot of psyllium husk. I mainly absorb cholesterol from eating eggs and some cheese.
K
K
Ketosis
I aim for at least 0.5 mmol/L or above. I test with a blood monitor and/or a breath monitor at least twice a day.
I aim for at least 0.5 mmol/L or above. I test with a blood monitor and/or a breath monitor at least twice a day.
I aim for at least 0.5 mmol/L or above. I test with a blood monitor and/or a breath monitor at least twice a day.
S
S
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
When needed I use Yoga Nidra audio sessions, a warm bath with the light off, and I use a blindfold when needed. I keep my room at a comfortable and cool temperature. I have a regular sleep time, comfy bed, and I have made a deep seeded promise to myself that I will try my best get a good night's sleep every night.
When needed I use Yoga Nidra audio sessions, a warm bath with the light off, and I use a blindfold when needed. I keep my room at a comfortable and cool temperature. I have a regular sleep time, comfy bed, and I have made a deep seeded promise to myself that I will try my best get a good night's sleep every night.
M
M
Move
Move
Move
Mainly walking and some dancing. I also stand up when I work as much as I can. Every day I exercise.
Mainly walking and some dancing. I also stand up when I work as much as I can. Every day I exercise.
A
A
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
I quit caffeine and alcohol. I don't smoke or take drugs, but recently, I started to drink matcha tea because of it's calming benefits. Once I made the commitment to prioritise my health so I can mentally heal and live longer, I was highly motivated to give up alcohol and coffee, so I pushed through the withdrawal symptoms and gave them up quickly.
I quit caffeine and alcohol. I don't smoke or take drugs, but recently, I started to drink matcha tea because of it's calming benefits. Once I made the commitment to prioritise my health so I can mentally heal and live longer, I was highly motivated to give up alcohol and coffee, so I pushed through the withdrawal symptoms and gave them up quickly.
R
R
Rebuild
Rebuild
Rebuild
Friends, a loving partner, supportive doctors, buddhism, mindfulness, e ye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), relentless hope, slow medication tapering, journaling my progress, positive self talk, patience and self compassion... and planning out my future.
Friends, a loving partner, supportive doctors, buddhism, mindfulness, e ye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), relentless hope, slow medication tapering, journaling my progress, positive self talk, patience and self compassion... and planning out my future.
T
T
Track
Track
Track
I consistently journal my blood pressure, weight, stress, energy, sleep, mood and highlights of my day. I see a GP semi regularly and I see a psychiatrist roughly once a month. I use a blood ketone monitor and a breath ketone monitor. I also use my partner as a sounding board to make sure I am not manic or paranoid. Finally, I look at my actions to make sure I am still motivated to move forward with my goals in life on a daily basis.
I consistently journal my blood pressure, weight, stress, energy, sleep, mood and highlights of my day. I see a GP semi regularly and I see a psychiatrist roughly once a month. I use a blood ketone monitor and a breath ketone monitor. I also use my partner as a sounding board to make sure I am not manic or paranoid. Finally, I look at my actions to make sure I am still motivated to move forward with my goals in life on a daily basis.
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