2006-07-08 07:26:53 · 6 answers · asked by Barb 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I've sold natural supplements for 25 years as both retailer and a broker. I think SAMe might be your best bet. It was originally formulated as a joint health care remedy. I used it after blowing out both knees snow skiing. But along the way it was discovered that it really seemed to be a mood elevator as well. I really like NADH too. It gives energy without any spazzy side effects. Perfect for the golf course or any activity that requires calm but energy at once.
2006-07-08 07:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by conform&bedull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
olive_oil has some good suggestions. My MIL took St. John's wort for depression and anxiety with some success, and she is severely clinically depressed. My aunt also swears by B complex vitamins for mood and energy.
Getting regular exercise, adequate sleep, and laying off the carbs/sugar is definitely NOT going to hurt. I notice that if I'm eating a lot of sugary foods, I CRAVE sugary foods...in a big bad way. It definitely affects my moods at certain times during my menstrual cycle, making me crankier or tearier than usual. It also seems to compound other PMS symptoms like bloating, weight gain, and cramping. Try the South Beach Diet. It's not a fad; it's actually a very healthy diet that you stick to for the rest of your life. You lose a ton of excess weight and it reduces your cholesterol and chances of developing diabetes or heart disease.
Can't hurt. :)
2006-07-13 23:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by intuition897 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of these shouldn't be taken by people who are bi-polar but can help other types of depression. I understand that many bi-polar people on low carb diets have fewer mood swings, though.
Exercise
St. John's Wort
Fish Oil
SAMe
5-HTP
2006-07-08 21:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by olive oil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B-complex. I've been taking that along with vitamin E and a calcium-magnesium supplement for my bipolar. Works wonders. Especially when done along with meditation and yoga.
2006-07-08 14:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by Abriel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St John's Wort.
You can find it any CVS or local grocery store that carry vitamins and supplements..
2006-07-08 14:38:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SAM-E. you can get it anywhere these days. Also Saw Palmetto,but if you're trying to conceive,it might interfere with that,it's said.
2006-07-08 14:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by dragonfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋