Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of medicine - dating back to around 8,000 years ago in ancient China. Acupuncture is the art of inserting tiny needles into specific places on the body and can cure many different ailments including asthma, insomnia and high blood pressure. It is believed that acupuncture can successfully treat […]
Parenting a child with bipolar disorder presents its own unique challenges. Family and friends may have attributed your child’s difficult behavior to stubbornness or other personality flaws. They may disagree with your parenting skills, however it is important to recognize and accept bipolar disorder for what it is - just another medical condition. If your […]
Before I could understand my daughter’s medical diagnosis as one having a bipolar disorder, I needed to reflect on my family’s history.
I grew up in a rural town in Florida in the 1960’s. My mother was rather eccentric, while my father usually stayed in his bedroom. My father was an army officer during World War […]
Are there alternative treatments for people with bipolar? What really works? There are so many negative stories about the psychiatric medications commonly prescribed for bipolar sufferers, and confusion abounds about the right mix of treatments.
Here’s an article from someone who knows first hand, read on and see.
Ken Jensen
Teaching others about bipolar disorder has […]
The initial symptoms of bipolar disorder, otherwise known as manic depression, usually begin to manifest during adolescence and can be triggered at any time. It is a well known fact that many bipolar sufferers do not realise that their condition exists.
Fortunately, bipolar disorder can be treated very successfully. Thought to be a chemical brain imbalance, […]
If you are keen to watch a good, quality movie about bipolar disorder, you could be out of luck. Whilst many good movies have been made featuring various types of mental illness, recent movies about bipolar disorder are conspicuously absent from the list.
Tip! Omega 3 fish oil and other natural supplements are […]