Home Remedies for Bipolar Disease

It is important to note that the majority of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder will require medication prescribed by thier physician. The home remedies listed below are for complementary treatments and are to be discussed with your prescribing physician prior to trying any specific treatments.

Home remedies for bipolar disease include:

• Increased consumption of foods or supplements containing Omega-3 fatty acids

• Increasing folic acid and B12 to stimulate increased serotonin levels

• Increasing S-adenosylmethionine, also known as SAMe (an amino acid that helps in manipulating serotonin levels)

• L-tryptophan amino acid supplementation

• Increasing vitamin C consumption in foods or by supplementation

It is not uncommon for people with bipolar disease to turn to illegal drugs or alcohol in an attempt to manipulate or soothe their moods. However, this practice typically exacerbates their issues and increases the likelihood of an addiction, as well as can have other negative side effects commonly associated with long-term drug use. Therefore, drugs and alcohol should be strongly avoided and safe, effective home remedies for bipolar disease used instead.

Some specific food and herbal remedies for bipolar disease are:

• Ashwagandha
• Black cohosh
• Gingko biloba
• Damiana

Although St. John's Wort is commonly used in the treatment of depression, it can cause manic episodes in those with bipolar disease and should especially be avoided if a person is also taking a prescribed medication, as St. John's Wort may not interact well with pharmaceutical drugs.

For people who suffer from bipolar disease, gaining an education on the condition and investigating all possible remedies helps in making the right choice for that individual. Home remedies for bipolar disease have been extremely helpful to some in reducing its symptoms and is one of the best treatments that is available to everyone.