Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) is a mood
disorder that involves episodes of both manic
highs and seriously low mood swings,
(And then back again) with periods of normalcy in between. The third
most common mood disorder (after major depression and dysthymic
disorder) manic-depression is often severe and life threatening.
It affects about 1% of adults during their lifetime. Symptoms of
manic depression typically begin during adolescence or early adulthood,
and continue to recur throughout life. Men and women are equally
likely to develop this disabling illness. Manic depression is often
complicated by co-occurring alcohol or substance abuse. Without
effective treatment, bipolar illness leads to suicide in nearly
20% of cases.
When Lithium and Calcium are used together it dramatically reduces
practically all chronic inflammatory processes of the liver. Further
reports
indicate the effects on kidney disorders and mood
swings which accompany
many PMS and obesity patients.
