Help for Biopolar Disorder!
Question: from Kim
My daughter suffers from bipolar disorder. Do you think this product would benefit her? Her manic phases are just as strong as her depressive phases. Thank you
Note: from Warren. We have had many reports from customers that the protocol that Joanna refers to has indeed been helpful.
Answer: from Joanna (Medical Nutritionist for XtendLife)
I think you may be referring to our Neuro-Natural Serenity product? Yes, if your daughter is 12 years or above, this would be the most advisable product for her as it does help with depressive or anxiety conditions and so may help to lessen occurrence or duration. You can see some of the advantages by clicking on the ingredients tab on the product page and looking at the clinical evidence available.
The main helpful ingredients are 5-HTP, which helps to increase the body's production of serotonin; L-tyrosine, to help alleviate stress, raise dopamine, and boost adrenaline; Huperzine A, to help prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine; SAMe, which contributes to the synthesis, activation and metabolism of hormones and neurotransmitters, affecting the brain similarly to conventional antidepressants....and more.
I would also highly recommend our Omega 3/DHAs as essential fatty acids aid in the transmission of nerve impulses for normal brain function. This will also help with her condition and compliment the above.
If your daughter is of adult age I would advise taking 6 per day of Neuro-Natural Serenity, and 4 per day of Omega 3/DHAs - unless she is taking any medications, in which case please let me know which ones and I will check first for any potential interactions.
If she is of teenage years, please let me know and I will revise the above. Total Balance (Unisex or Women's Plus, depending on her age) may also be added if desired, for more overall balance to help her. Diet can also be helpful, so if any help is needed in this area please let me know.
Let me know any more details you need, or if you have any questions on the above.
Reader Comments (2)
My own Neuro-Natural Serenity Story (my mom's in fact):
My mom has a sensitive nervous system from birth -- excitation higher than inhibition. She's always been restless, impatient, somewhat aggressive. In the last few years, due to some prolonged life problems, she started having cycles that usually had (more or less) the following dynamics: (1) bad events - (2) negative thoughts/worries/uncertainty - (3) aggressive/self aggressive buildup and burst (all amplified by momentary alcohol abuse) - (4) exhaustion and depressive phase - (5) natural recovery, followed by (6) a period of calmness and work/social productivity.
The problem was that, with each time, the episodes lasted longer and so did the recovery interval. She was seen by a neurologist and a psychiatrist, but her condition was more like a negative psychological cumulus, so drugs weren't very recommended. She was told to take it more easy, rest more, but she doesn't have the temper for it.
During her last major depressive event, she didn't sleep in four nights. She looked and acted zombie-like. She even fainted for a moment, fell to the floor and got her nose bleeding. You can bet I was very worried for her state of physical and mental health. At that same time I already knew about Xtend-Life's products and decided to give Neuro-Natural Serenity a try. Now, after more than six months of taking it, she is not the same person anymore. She feels it, she tells me about it, and I see it too. Of course, she still gets worried or angry from time to time -- who doesn't -- but at a more normal extent. She calms herself more easily, her thoughts are more positive, she is more confident and her wellbeing has improved. Her nervous system looks more balanced even during stressful events.
Meanwhile, nothing else really changed much in her life style or diet, except that maybe she's more careful about her health, so the conclusion is not hard to reach when it comes to healing factors. Bottom line is I've been a direct witness of the benefits this product can bring into one's life and that's why it feels right for me to recommend it now.
September 30, 2007 | Marius Chitosca
Hi Marius,
Thank you very much for sharing this with us. It seems like your Mum has been having a tough time. I am delighted that the Serenity has been helping her.
There is a book that may help her further given that her situation seems to have settled down. It is called "The Power of Now" by Echart Tolle. It is excellent.
Good luck
October 1, 2007 | Warren Matthews
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