Protein is essential for growth and development. It provides the body with energy, and is needed for the manufacture of hormones, antibodies, enzymes, and tissues. It also helps maintain the proper acid-alkali balance in the body.

Poor diet has been associated with mental disorders, yet bad diet alone cannot explain why one family member will have a mental disorder while other members of the same family eating the same diet do not. When nutrients are not absorbed or metabolized properly, deficiencies can result even in people who eat properly. Research has shown that people who have poor intestinal absorption of nutrients have an increased risk of developing a mental illness.

Dr. Raymond Forbes, D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine). I graduated from Washington and Jefferson College with a B.A. in Biology and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry in 1967. I practice general dentistry, nutritional analysis and functional orthodontics. I studied with Melvin Page D.D.S. in the early 1970's for a period of 3-4 years. During this period and subsequently he trained over 275 physicians and dentists in his technique. Dr. Page died in 1983 at the age of 93.

Treating Bipolar Naturally

Researchers have long shown the connection between nutritional deficiencies and mental illness. TrueHope Nutritional Support explains why nutritional related mental illness is more wide spread than you realize.

It may be surprising to know that people who suffer from bipolar disorder, or manic depression, now have a herbal ally. Extensive research has shown promise through the use of vitamin and mineral supplements.

An Albertan women says a controversial nutritional supplement gave her her life back. Autumn Stringam suffers from bipolar disorder. As Michelle Skerman reports, she is now sharing her story with others.

They’re a picture perfect family, but the Stringam family in Coaldale, Alberta wasn’t always this idyllic.