Author: rachael
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New Bipolar Disorder Study Shows that a Ketogenic Diet Leads to Mental and Physical Health Benefits
“For the first time in years, I felt like my brain was finally running on the right fuel,” said one of the participants in a new pilot study on a ketogenic diet in bipolar disorder. Published today in BJPsych Open, the study is the first to use neuroimaging to demonstrate that a ketogenic diet may improve brain metabolism in individuals with a bipolar disorder diagnosis.
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How the controversial ‘Keto’ diet can actually improve mental health
The West’s fixation on therapy culture and ambiguous mental-health goals such as “wellness” often fails to address the needs of individuals with the most severe mental illnesses. While reforms to expand residential treatment and comprehensive care are essential, what if a cost-effective solution could complement these interventions, stabilizing those at the highest risk of harming themselves or others?