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
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01/2025
01/2025
01/2025
My Journey
My Journey
My Journey
My Strategies
My Strategies
My Strategies
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
My THINK + SMART Profile
Key Symptoms Addressed
Key Symptoms Addressed
My depression lifted. I stopped having life-consuming thoughts for creating systems and order. I am able to experience joy because I'm no longer in a chaotic, angry state.
My depression lifted. I stopped having life-consuming thoughts for creating systems and order. I am able to experience joy because I'm no longer in a chaotic, angry state.
My Top Three Strategies
My Top Three Strategies
Meat-Based-No Sugars No Grains (NSNG) diet, strength training, time-restricted eating.
Meat-Based-No Sugars No Grains (NSNG) diet, strength training, time-restricted eating.
T
T
H
H
Therapeutic
Direct primary care physician who monitors bloodwork and symptoms
Direct primary care physician who monitors bloodwork and symptoms
Direct primary care physician who monitors bloodwork and symptoms
I
I
Integration
Integration
Testing as requested by DO. Daily supplements: vitamin D, magnesium, salt, and potassium.
Testing as requested by DO. Daily supplements: vitamin D, magnesium, salt, and potassium.
Testing as requested by DO. Daily supplements: vitamin D, magnesium, salt, and potassium.
N
N
Nutritional
18:6 daily intermittent fasting, mostly carnivore, always NSNG (no sugars no grains). I don't track macros, but I never go above 20g carbs on any given day. Most days are zero carb.
18:6 daily intermittent fasting, mostly carnivore, always NSNG (no sugars no grains). I don't track macros, but I never go above 20g carbs on any given day. Most days are zero carb.
18:6 daily intermittent fasting, mostly carnivore, always NSNG (no sugars no grains). I don't track macros, but I never go above 20g carbs on any given day. Most days are zero carb.
K
K
Ketosis
I've maintained my remission without ever testing ketones. However, because I rarely eat carbs, I'm confident that I'm in ketosis.
I've maintained my remission without ever testing ketones. However, because I rarely eat carbs, I'm confident that I'm in ketosis.
I've maintained my remission without ever testing ketones. However, because I rarely eat carbs, I'm confident that I'm in ketosis.
S
S
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep
I maintain a strict sleep schedule daily. Instead of waking to an alarm, I wake to my white noise gently turning off. I sleep in a cool, dark room, using a sleep mask if necessary.
I maintain a strict sleep schedule daily. Instead of waking to an alarm, I wake to my white noise gently turning off. I sleep in a cool, dark room, using a sleep mask if necessary.
M
M
Move
Move
Move
Strength training 6x/week, daily yoga, daily walks. Cardio exercises up to an hour 4 days/week when not injured.
Strength training 6x/week, daily yoga, daily walks. Cardio exercises up to an hour 4 days/week when not injured.
A
A
Avoid
Avoid
Avoid
Eliminated all processed carbohydrates, refined sugars and grains. Moderate whole-food carbs, limited to very few vegetables & blueberries. Limit coffee to 2 measured cups per day. No alcohol.
Eliminated all processed carbohydrates, refined sugars and grains. Moderate whole-food carbs, limited to very few vegetables & blueberries. Limit coffee to 2 measured cups per day. No alcohol.
R
R
Rebuild
Rebuild
Rebuild
I find great joy in helping others gain benefit from eating low carb. Spending time in the community keeps me grounded.
I find great joy in helping others gain benefit from eating low carb. Spending time in the community keeps me grounded.
T
T
Track
Track
Track
I've asked my family to monitor my mental health symptoms as they notice them before I recognize them.
Metabolic and thyroid panels at least twice a year.
I've asked my family to monitor my mental health symptoms as they notice them before I recognize them.
Metabolic and thyroid panels at least twice a year.
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