Posted by Cam W. on December 31, 2000, at 18:18:51
In reply to Re: reply, posted by name on December 31, 2000, at 17:19:53
Name - Thanks for the thoughtful post. I too, agree that Western society (with the rest of the world close on our tails) rely too much in the quick fix. "Take a pill instead of facing your problems." This probably comes from the cultural stresses that occured with the dawn of civilization; when people started living in close proximity and sharing resources. This propensity to find quick cures will be a habit that is hard to break.
Further to your remarks on lethargy and demetia, you could add the disease states of pellagra and syphillis; both of which were psychiatric conditions until their cause was determined. As for omega-3 fatty acids; until they can rid the oil of it's fishy odor (which exudes through the skin), it's use will be limited. Omega-3s may have some effect in the phosphoinositol pathway and thus may be able to slow it down, resulting in the alleviation of mania, via the modulation of calcium release from the endoplasmic reticulum and calcium's influx into cells.
As for "support, education and civil", just reading a few posts will show the intent of this board. If the views stated here are not one's "cup of tea" or part of one's belief system, then that person need not spend time on this site. I do not think that it is the right of anyone, but the owner of the site, to determine the content of the site. This site is not a democracy. Perhaps that should be included in the disclaimer. In it's current form, I believe that this site has helped more people than it has hurt; but that is only a personal observation.
One is allowed to speak their mind here on alternate treatments, but most of us here believe that any statements made with regard to such treatments should be verifiable in a generally accepted scientific form, the genesis of which was formulated by Francis Bacon and has been consistently approved upon (eg the randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, not done with drug company money - to avoid the publication bias which is rampant in many of today's journals).
Sincerely - Cam
P.S. Yes, I did read definition into diet; sorry.
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