Bipolar disorders are often not easily recognized as there are no
marked symptoms or ways to tell when someone is inflicted by it. The
disorder is characterized by extreme emotional mood swings.
A
person can be either overwhelmingly happy or in the dumps! Men and women
are both likely to suffer from the disease in equal probability. The
trigger for this disease can be stress, depression, genetics or even
sudden shock. While it is not easy to treat bipolar syndrome at home,
there are a few home remedies for bipolar disorder that can help
alleviate symptoms.
Your kitchen, your cure:
Your kitchen is a source of great
and simple ways to treat this disorder. Use the following home remedies
for treatment at home if you or a loved one suffers from bipolar
disorder.
1. Coastal Delights:
Using fish oil in your daily diet is highly recommended as it is rich in omega 3 fatty acids,
which can be an important dietary inclusion to overcome and treat
bipolar disorder. Omega fatty acids help the brain to function better
and fight depression and associated problems. The closer the fish is to
its natural form, better are the results. If you stay away from the
coast, buy a few cans of tuna and salmon. Cook or add these in your
salad!
2. Flax Seed Oil:
Use of flaxseed oil helps fight depression and hence is used to treat depression induced bipolar disorder. Eating flaxseed oil
on empty stomach is known to be another best home remedy for bipolar
disorder. Alternatively, mix a few grains of flax seed while making hot
rotis. Not only does it improve the flavour of the Indian bread, but it
also relaxes the nerves!
3. Valerian Root:
This herb is
used to treat myriad health conditions like migraine and cancer.
Valerian is extensively used as a sleep aid and to treat bipolar
disorders, among other kinds of depression. This herb is strong enough
to induce sleep yet mild enough to work in easing your nerves without
side effects. Add a few drops of the root oil easily found at most
pharmacies in your pot of tea. A few leaves of mint will neutralize the
herb’s potent flavour!
4. Liquorice Powder:
Make an extract by boiling the powder in
water over medium flame. Mainly used by homeopaths to treat indigestion
and stomach disorders, this powder has gained popularity in the recent
years and is now also used to treat people suffering from chronic
bipolar syndrome. Consuming a cup of the concoction every day helps in
aiding the production of essential and active hormones in the brain. It
also has a calming effect on the nervous system!
5. Snakeroot:
When
used in moderation snake root can help rid you of several symptoms of
bipolar disorder such as restlessness and anxiety attacks! It also works
as an anti-depressant and a sedative and helps those who have trouble
drifting into deep slumber, which is yet another common symptom among
those diagnosed with bi-polar disorder.
6. Ginseng:
Often
those who suffer from bipolar disorder begin to panic for no apparent
reason. The disease is also characterized by extreme lethargy, a feeling
of falling into a bottomless well, and hopelessness! Ginseng helps
reduce lethargy, laziness and lack of energy the patient might feel due
to the disease.
7. Ginkgo:
Ginkgo a natural health
proponent is known as a great mood enhancer and has practically no side
effects. You can consume gingko or recommend it to someone suffering
from manic depression to improve mood and fight the feeling of
hopelessness!
8. Balanced Diet:
Eat
healthy stay healthy! Avoid consumption of artificial sweeteners as
they can intensify mood swings of the disorder! Observe what food acts
as a trigger and strike it off your diet! Most important is to sleep
well, exercise and ensure that you follow a routine to keep yourself
busy and your mind occupied.
9. Passion Flower:
Consumption
of this helps balance neurotransmitters in the brain. It also possesses
tranquillizing and sedative properties that can give relief from
excitability and breathlessness – a common symptom among many who suffer
from this disorder. The herb can agitate those who have a delicate
stomach. Hence drinking plenty of water will help negate the side
effects of this potent herb!
10. Maintain a diary:
To
treat bipolar disorder, you need to condition yourself, identify food
allergies, remove toxins, and control hormones by subtle changes in your
diet. Maintaining a diary is sure to help you ward away manic episodes.
Tender touch
While
all these simple remedies can certainly help cure bipolar disorder, it
is important for people around not to lose their patience and understand
that some reactions are beyond the patient’s control. Acting as a
strong support system is as important as the treatment itself and will
help them recover faster.
