Guest guest Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 In a message dated 10/14/06 9:57:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, isisdarkshade writes: > . It was always what > new pill can I prescribe that usually had severe side effects That's the name of the game. Prescribe a pill that will cause something else so we can give you another pill. This is one of the reasons I have such an aversion to medication and why I try so hard to avoid prescription drugs. It's all about filling the coffers of the drug companies. Depressing. TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 I had an Aunt with bipolar and they never encouraged her to dtop her 6 pack of Coke a day, candy or poor nutrition. It was always what new pill can I prescribe that usually had severe side effects and I feel her diet played a huge part in her mental feelings. Isis , " greatyoga " <greatyoga wrote: > > I agree that nutrition does have a huge effect on bipolar as well as > our physical, mental and emotional makeup. I would be just as leery > of MDs as nutritionists though. The average MD only takes about 3-6 > hours of nutrition in med school and people look at them as gods. > Most MDs and nutritionists have a bias against vegetarianism. Also > most docs and nutritionists know nothing about things like doshas, > which affect people and their reaction to food. They do not consider > herbs and supplements. I would search out a naturopath or an > Ayurvedic doc. In general, they know more about whole-istic nutrition > and will not follow the FDA guidelines blindly. That said, there > are many competitent MDs and nutritionists. > > GB > > , " Thia .... " <bipolyf@> wrote: > > > > I can't help but say that this is a serious condition being > discussed, and I > > strongly feel that if your friend's doctor (who is handling her Bipolar > > condition) isn't prepared (or knowledgable) about dietary concerns, > I hope > > your friend seeks out a quilified nutritionist. > > > > I know that something as simple as grapefruit can affect bipolor > (and other) > > meds effectivness. And many herbs can be a deadly mix with most > psych meds. > > So I would be leary of giving, or taking, any advice from unqualified > > sources. > > > > Please be careful. > > > > hugs to you and your friend. > > > > Thia > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Isis, The " health " of the drug companies improved though. GB , " isisdarkshade " <isisdarkshade wrote: > > I had an Aunt with bipolar and they never encouraged her to dtop her > 6 pack of Coke a day, candy or poor nutrition. It was always what > new pill can I prescribe that usually had severe side effects and I > feel her diet played a huge part in her mental feelings. > Isis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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