No two cases of bipolar disorder are the same, just as no two cases of anxiety or depression are identical. Each person experiences symptoms differently, which makes the disorder extremely difficult to understand. Even the name “bipolar” does not accurately reflect the nature of the condition, as it implies that the individual alternates days of depression with days of mania. In fact, bipolar disorder is much more complex and unpredictable. It can appear suddenly in some people, and in others it develops slowly over years.
The medical community classifies the condition from mild to severe, but these categories fail to capture the unique nature of each individual manifestation. The underlying cause of bipolar disorder remains unknown to science, and triggers only provoke the onset of symptoms.
The limitations of scientific research
There have been remarkable advances in medicine, such as neurosurgery and life-saving aneurysm repair, but when it comes to chronic mental illness, scientific progress has been extremely limited. The brain is a complex structure that is difficult to study, and despite decades of research, understanding of bipolar disorder remains incomplete.
In the 1950s, when most patients were women in their 40s and 50s, symptoms such as depression and extreme mania were attributed to menopause, and new hormone therapies were often prescribed as a solution. Today, medicine still offers hormonal explanations as the main cause, adding factors such as trauma and environment, but these are only provocateurs, not the real causes. This lack of progress has left thousands of people without real solutions and options for healing.
The real cause of bipolar disorder
The generally accepted theory about the cause of bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the brain. The truth is, however, that it is impossible for the body to naturally disrupt its own chemicals and cause an imbalance when there are no external factors. There is a real tangible substance that disrupts the brain and its mental functioning. The answer is toxic heavy metals. You can learn more about them in the article “Pests That Make Us Sick – Toxic Heavy Metals” .
Medicine avoids this topic due to its controversy and the influence of the pharmaceutical industry. Toxic heavy metals such as copper, mercury, lead and aluminum enter the body during conception, pregnancy or after birth, and later accumulate from food, water, drugs, pesticides and household chemicals. They are passed down from generation to generation, which explains why bipolar disorder often occurs in different members of some families.
Toxic heavy metals disrupt the proper functioning of the brain's electrical impulses. When the metals oxidize, they damage brain cells and cause short circuits in neurons. Additionally, bacteria and viruses feed on the metals and release neurotoxins that worsen symptoms. This explains why no two cases of bipolar disorder are the same and why hormonal explanations are not sufficient.
Triggering factors
Not everyone with toxic heavy metals in the brain develops bipolar disorder. We need to distinguish between the root cause and the triggers. These are most often emotional experiences such as childhood trauma, the loss of a loved one, a car accident, or divorce. These strong emotional states trigger the release of adrenaline, which accelerates the melting and distribution of metals in the brain, damaging brain tissue.
Another example of a trigger could be having all your mercury fillings removed at once. While this may seem like the best thing for your health, it can lead to extremely high levels of mercury exposure, regardless of the precautions your dentist takes to protect you. It's better to have one filling removed every few months, if at all.
The Manic Storm
Emotions trigger real brain storms that combine heat and adrenaline. This heat makes metals malleable and melts their deposits, damaging surrounding cells. As a result, the normal transmission of electrical impulses is disrupted, leading to manic or depressive episodes.
Adrenaline and other hormonal factors can intensify the storm, but hormones themselves are not the cause of bipolar disorder. Adrenal gland problems can also affect emotional responses, but this is a different process that sometimes leads to misdiagnosis.
High-fat diets oxidize metals
High-fat diets, popularized by the “carbs are bad” mentality, accelerate the oxidation of toxic heavy metals. This leads to corrosion in brain tissue and increases the frequency of manic episodes. Despite the popular belief that the brain is made up of fat, it is actually made up mostly of glucose and needs carbohydrates to function properly and cool down brain storms.
Keeping your diet low in fat is important for both people who follow fad diets and those who consume standard Western foods rich in butter, cheese, eggs and milk. Even plant sources of fat, such as nuts, seeds and oils, should be reduced to aid in metal detoxification. You can learn more about detoxifying from toxic heavy metals from the various cleanses of the Healer Medium published on our blog, and more specifically from “The Healer Medium’s Toxic Heavy Metal Cleanse” .
Inherited toxic heavy metals
Mental illness is often talked about as running in families. In fact, most people assume that if depression or bipolar disorder runs in the family, other family members also have the potential to develop such illnesses because it is in their genes. However, the reason why mental illness often runs in families is not in genes. Genetics has absolutely nothing to do with it. The reason lies in the way that toxic heavy metals are so easily passed down through the family tree. If your father had bipolar disorder, your aunt has it, and now you have just been diagnosed with the same disorder, it is not your genes’ fault. It is because of the heavy metals in your brain and environmental factors or emotional experiences. There is no mental illness in your family, there are heavy metals. This is an important distinction because when an illness is considered hereditary, people tend to give up and believe that there is nothing they can do about it. There is very little we can do to deal with an illness if it is inevitable and is in our DNA. However, when there is a real cause that you already know about, there is hope for recovery and healing.
How to detox from heavy metals
Anthony William recommends five key foods that work synergistically to safely and effectively flush out toxic heavy metals: cilantro, Atlantic dulse (seaweed), spirulina, barley grass juice powder, and fresh or frozen wild blueberries (you can also use wild blueberry powder if you can’t find fresh or frozen berries). These should be consumed daily, alternating within 24 hours. For those wondering how to consume them, Anthony William recommends “Heavy Metal Detox Smoothies.” This recipe is a good solution to combine all five products into one drink. See also the recipe for “Advanced Heavy Metal Detox Smoothies.”
Anthony William recommends consuming wild blueberries because cultivated ones do not have the same concentration of nutrients and medicinal properties.
Other important healing foods
With any type of disorder affecting the brain, it is crucial to consume ample amounts of electrolytes from natural sources. Drinks like coconut water , freshly squeezed lemon or lime in water several times a day, and pure cucumber juice provide vital electrolytes that help repair the brain and protect you from some of the effects of adrenaline release. Another source of electrolytes is the right kind of vitamin B12 , which contains both adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin.
Highly effective sources of mineral salts are green leafy vegetables , such as spinach and celery , and healthy sugars from fruits, potatoes, sweet potatoes and pumpkins are essential for restoring and protecting brain function.
Any type of microgreens can be amazing for bipolar disorder. Eat sprouts and microgreens of all kinds because the mineral salts in them have various healing properties when they are in this stage. Baby spinach, radish sprouts, broccoli sprouts, and kale microgreens are examples of amazing vegetables that you can add to your salad, juices, or smoothies to help aid your recovery. Also include radishes and asparagus, which have amazing properties for fighting bipolar disorder. Asparagus helps prevent new metals and toxins from building up in areas where heavy metals were previously present while removing them through heavy metal detoxification .
Medicinal food supplements
As with any type of supplement regimen, it is largely a matter of personal preference and what works for each person. Since bipolar disorder is different for each person, the supplements that work for them will also be different. When starting new supplements, it may be helpful to consult with an experienced physician to discuss dosage. Also, when purchasing supplements, make sure they are alcohol-free.
Supplements that Anthony William suggests may be helpful for bipolar disorder include the right kind of vitamin B12 , a good B-complex vitamin , and methylfolate , which is good for the brain and central nervous system. Anthony William also recommends magnesium L-threonate. Other helpful supplements include 5-HT , California poppy , Micro-C , and zinc sulfate .
How to move forward
Understanding the true cause of bipolar disorder gives you freedom and a real opportunity for recovery. Even small steps, like every bite of healing food or every nutritional supplement, bring you closer to healing. Incorporating the right foods, detoxing from heavy metals , and supporting those around you are key elements for lasting results.
Healing takes time, perseverance, and attention, but with the right approach, it is entirely possible. Realizing the true cause provides hope and confidence that recovery is a real goal.
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