Natural treatments

I know that there is alot of interest in "natural" treatments  for bi polar and I wanted to comment on them

I have read articles of promising things like the 5htp and the omegas.While promising ,they are still in the testing stages  

Everything we have in the world is from nature.There is nothing we have that doesnt come from nature including our bi polar meds.
Now understand I am big proponent of herbs  and supplements for good health I even have the book  The Herbal Drugstore.But the thing is even with herbs and supplements there are  also risks and side effects. For example I can take echinacea but my best friend is extremly allergic to it. These herbs and supplements are considered food and are not regulated by the FDA (yet)  so who knows what exactly is in them and the fillers they use .

I know only too well how it is difficult it is  when being  DX with bi polar first to accept it Then to get the right med mix
I know many of you have probably read my posts on what has worked for me and other bi polars is Diet ,exercise,meds and therapy
So please think about this in the back of your mind when you hear something described as "natural"  it doesnt always mean better for you Investigate it carefully and with an open mind
Love Venora..