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This is dangerous to more than your self-esteem! People with bipolar disorder also face hugely increased risk of early death from diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Michael Sundowner: IT Manager Do YOU need to learn how to manage your mood swings and control your weight? When I first starting taking meds my weight exploded .

A fantastic tool for those with bipolar disorder! Since I received my copy, I ve been carrying it with me and reading it anywhere I can.

Did you know that 35% of people with bipolar disorder are obese? And that people with bipolar disorder are up to two times more likely to die from heart disease, diabetes and stroke than are members of the general population? It does NOT have to be this way! There is a wealth of research proving that simple diet and lifestyle changes can improve both your mental AND physical health.

I persevered, trying new things, reading all the research and attending conferences, and applying the lessons I learned to see if what worked in the clinical studies would work at home for ME! Through trial and error I gradually developed a successful diet and exercise plan that had me losing weight and feeling great.

And What YOU Can Do About It Is your medication making you fat? Many bipolar medications cause substantial weight gain.

The medication did help stabilize my moods, but I didn t still feel right.

Geri: Mental health Professional For a long time I have been doing my own research on food/nutrition and its effects on the brain.

But I didn't give up.

It seemed no matter how hard I tried, things just kept getting worse.

My physician, endocrinologist, nutritionist, rheumatologist and psychologist will be very pleased.

I know that I need to change my diet/exercise and that The Bipolar Diet will improve every one of these disorders.

It was frustrating to put so much effort into diet and exercise but not get any results .

My research started when I was diagnosed with a mood disorder over 20 years ago.

The weight gain made me feel stressed and miserable.

Although I was stable, I still felt tense and unhappy.

I lost over 40 lbs of unhealthy fat and had fewer mood swings .

The good news is that I got rid of all that unhealthy fat, and now you can too.

Thanks, again, for sharing your knowledge.

Much of the information in this book has neve....

Along with my bipolar, I also have Type 2 Diabetes, high cholesterol, rising blood pressure, and fibromyalgia.

Find out the connections between food, mood, and optimal health.

Hi, I'm Sarah, and after starting medication to treat my bipolar disorder I gained over 40 lbs.

When I read the list of foods one should not eat if you have bipolar, my first thought was "That's my diet exactly." Hmm.

I didn't feel like I was preached at, but rather gently guided.

That could explain a lot of things.

Kimberley Read: www.About.com, Bipolar Guide since 1998 Thanks so much for "The Bipolar Diet" e-book.

The thing I like about your approach is the feeling that you know what it's like to do battle with a major disorder.

It has been a long term experiment of trial and error that could have been avoided if there was a book like this when I started my journey.

Sarah s practical advice will help to keep you on track and stable.

My concentration was bad, and I often felt foggy and unfocused.

It's very sensible and easy to follow.

The Bipolar Diet How to Manage Mood, Food and Weight "The Bipolar Diet" details everything I've learned about eating delicious, satisfying food that stabilizes my moods and controls my weight.

All of these strategies have been tested and honed so that they really work.

As I began to use and refine my new winning approach, I experienced a big increase in my energy AND peace of mind A NEW TYPE OF CALM ENERGY I HAD NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE.

This isn t about boasting it s to give you concrete examples of the results you can expect using these same tips and techniques.