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Bipolar individuals can certainly lead a normal and largely happy life, and have often been leaders in politics, science and the arts.  Famous bipolar individuals include [[Winston Churchill]], [[Buzz Aldrin]], [[Spike Milligan]], [[Stephen Fry]] and [[Tim Burton]], among many others.<ref>[http://www.bipolarrollercoaster.co.uk/famous%20bipolars-.htm Bipolar Roller coaster].</ref>

Bipolar individuals can certainly lead a normal and largely happy life, and have often been leaders in politics, science and the arts.  Famous bipolar individuals include [[Winston Churchill]], [[Buzz Aldrin]], [[Spike Milligan]], [[Stephen Fry]] and [[Tim Burton]], among many others.<ref>[http://www.bipolarrollercoaster.co.uk/famous%20bipolars-.htm Bipolar Roller coaster].</ref>

Traditional long term treatment frequently involves the [[prescription]] of mood-stabilising [[drugs]], especially [[lithium]], which prevent the likelihood of manic episodes, and [[psychiatry|psychiatric]] assessments to determine the well being of the patient and whether the [[medication]] is required.  However, recently a nutritional supplement has been used with great success with bipolar patients (or greatly reduced their need for medication) and the supplement was featured in several psychiatric journals [http://truehope.com/research_empowerplus_1.asp][http://www.naturalnews.com/023071.html]. In addition, ''Discovery Magazine'' and other major media publications positively reported on the supplement.[http://www.truehope.com/press_coverage.asp]

Traditional long term treatment frequently involves the [[prescription]] of mood-stabilising [[drugs]], especially [[lithium]], which prevent the likelihood of manic episodes, and [[psychiatry|psychiatric]] assessments to determine the well being of the patient and whether the [[medication]] is required.  Recently, a nutritional supplement has been used to treat bipolar patients (or greatly reduce their need for medication).  The supplement was featured in several psychiatric journals<ref>[http://www.naturalnews.com/023071.html NaturalNews.com]</ref> and ''Discover'' magazine positively reported on the supplement.<ref>[http://discovermagazine.com/2005/may/vitamin-cure/article_view?searchterm=vitamin%20cure&b_start:int=0 Freinkel, Susan. "Vitamin Cure". ''Discover'']</ref>  However, [[Health Canada]], the department responsible for national public health in [[Canada]] (where the creator of the supplement is located), has issued warnings about using the supplement,<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2003/06/09/empower_030609.html "Health Canada warns against EM Power". CBC.ca]</ref> cautioning against potential health risks and citing nine reports of serious adverse reactions.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2007/03/01/empowerplus.html "Health Canada issues fresh warning on supplement". CBC.ca]</ref><ref>[http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2007/2007_17-eng.php Health Canada]</ref>

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