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October 21, 2008

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Ronnie Miller

reading a book titled "plants of power" by alfred savinelli @1997, which is based on native americans historical use for sacred ceremonial rites....and listed Native Scents @Taos, NM and I found this site on googles search of it....so, I am curious if PTSD and bi-polar disorder are one and the same and can be treated with herbs as I have been off VA meds since 8-1-08 and seeking a herbal medicine I can trust to help me walk-in-balance during this challenging time of living with many others totally out of balance?

Eric

Glad you're back! Thanks for keeping the business rolling through such a hazardous landscape.

basementshaman

Hi Ronnie. PTSD and bi-polar disorder are generally considered as two distinct clinical conditions. That said individuals who've undergone intense periods of stress can experience latent disorders such as bi-polar disorder.

Bi-polar disorder is a complex condition and I haven't seen much clinical evidence for herbal treatments having efficacy. Stress disorders however can respond to certain natural remedies including botanicals such as Rhodiola rosea and kava kava.

A new promising non-drug therapy for treating PTSD is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. If combines cognitive therapy with eye movement training and can be of significant help. Try googling EMDR to learn more.

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