Schizophrenia - psychosis

If you have Schizophrenia or psychosis there are many things you can do to improve your situation. A change in dietary habits can accomplish a lot.
Ketogenic diet/Low carbohydrate diet seems to be very effective in Schizophrenia.
There are herbs and supplements to regulate and improve sleep.
Conversations with a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, priest, support groups, intercession and pastoral care, a steady community to participate in are also a very valuable help. Don't forget that God loves you and that He is merciful. Pray to Him. Pray to Jesus.

By Carl Grinde | November 3 2022
Updated 8 November 2022


I had psychoses
I had several severe psychoses in 2020 and was diagnosed with schizophrenic psychosis. I was hospitalized and took meds.
Prior ro my psychoses I had lived an ascetic lifestyle with a very nutrient poor diet. I also stayed up at night between 00-01 to pray for one hour.
So my body got to little nutrients and to little sleep. It was no wonder that I finally broke down. One thing that, among other things, I probably lacked was probably vitamin B 12.
I'm sort of recovering right now. I got a job through the employment agency, wage subsidy employment at a retirement home. It's quite ok. I meet a lot of people at the job and I have nice working mates.
I take a shot every 14 days, Risperidone Consta. I don't really like it. I am not forcibly medicated but certain circumstances mean that I have to take the injections anyway. But I would like to stop.
I hope this page can help people in the same situation. The prescribed medicines, some are good but many are really awful with harmful side effects and should be avoided.

Schizophrenia alternative treatments
Fish oil omega-3 vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin B12, vitamin C, ketogenic diet
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Ketogenic diet/Low carbohydrate diet
(from dietdoctor.com) The following is a summary of a patient case published in February 2009 in Nutrition&Metabolism:
CD
CD is a 70-year-old white woman, diagnosed with schizophrenia since she was 17 years old. This is due to, among other things, paranoia and hallucinations. She could see skeletons, and hear voices telling her to hurt herself. She had experienced such hallucinations since the age of seven.
She had been hospitalized at least five times in the past six years due to suicidal attempts and increased psychotic symptoms. She had overdosed on medication, cut herself and drank cleaning products.
She was on extensive medication for her illness, but it had not had a very good effect.
She also had severe obesity (141 kilos - BMI 53) and, among other things, high blood pressure and sleep apnea.
Low carbohydrate diet
She was advised to reduce carbohydrates in her diet to no more than 20 grams per day (unlimited meat and eggs, some cheese and vegetables).
On a return visit after 7 days, she reported feeling well, and experiencing increased energy.
On another return visit after 19 days, she told me that she no longer saw skeletons or heard voices. Something she noticed when she woke up on the eighth day on a low-carbohydrate diet. She hadn't changed the medication, just the diet. She now ate steak, chicken, turkey, ham, fish, green beans, tomato, diet soda and water. Her weight was 136 kilos.
For 12 months, C.D. continued. on a low-carbohydrate diet, and did not recover voice or visual hallucinations. She went down to 131 kilos. She had had 2-3 periods where she ate carbohydrates for a couple of days, but no hallucinations in connection with it.
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The role of amino acids in schizophrenia
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Natural Ways to Help Schizophrenia
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Vitamin D deficiency and schizophrenia
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Lack of vitamin B3 in schizophrenia
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Vitamin B12 deficiency in schizophrenia
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Vitamin B12 deficiency associated with Chronic psychosis
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Sources of vitamin b12
sources of vitamin b12
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nutritional yeast
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Nutritional yeast is perfect to sprinkle in stews, gratins, pasta bolognese etc. It tastes good! It's packed with vitamin B12.
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Randomized Multicenter Investigation of Folate Plus Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Schizophrenia | Genetics and Genomics | JAMA Psychiatry | JAMA Network
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Folate and vitamin B12 backed to help battle schizophrenia symptoms
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Symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
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Folate deficiency in schizophrenia
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Sources of folate
Eat more of this. sources of folate

Dealing with nutritional deficiency
If you have schizophrenia or psychosis, you probably have some kind of nutritional deficiency. Try taking some supplements, minerals, herbs, vitamins, natural vitamins, not fizzy pills. Also start some healthy habits. A healthy smoothie each morning with the right ingredients can work wonders. Start eating foods that boost the brain.

Brain boosting smoothie recipes
Step 1. Buy a kitchen blender.
Step 2. brain boosting smoothie recipes
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Brain boosting foods
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Vitamin B for brain health
Make sure you get vitamin B, don't forget vitamin b12.
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Buy Brewer's yeast

"Brewer's yeast is a rich source of minerals -- particularly selenium; protein; B-complex vitamins, and chromium"
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Brain supplements
Start with a good brain supplement.
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Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi)
"Not addictive, Improves memory and cognitive function, Shown to improve anxiety and depression, Shown to support focus, attention, learning and memory, Shown to enhance brain communication, Positively regulates dopamine and serotonin"
"it has far less severe side effects than the dangerous psychotropic drugs often prescribed today."
"can cause upset stomach if taken without food"
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Add-on effect of Brahmi in the management of schizophrenia
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(PDF) Add-on effect of Brahmi in the management of schizophrenia

Cognitive enhancement effects of Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi)
Cognitive enhancement effects of Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) on novel object recognition and neuronal density in the prefrontal cortex, striatum and hippocampus in sub-chronic phencyclidine administration rat model of schizophrenia - PubMed
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Brahmi cure for Schizophrenia Once and For All | Branolia
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Bacopa: The Brain-Boosting, Safer ADHD Treatment - Dr. Axe
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7 Emerging Benefits of Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi)
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Albizia zygia root
"Albizia zygia root extract exhibits antipsychotic-like properties in murine models of schizophrenia" - PubMed
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Albizia zygia root
Albizia zygia root extract exhibits antipsychotic-like properties in murine models of schizophrenia | Request PDF
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Albizia Supreme
Albizia Supreme by Supreme Nutrition. Helps Anxiety, Depression, & Insomnia.
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Ashwagandha and Saffron
Ashwagandha and Saffron supplement supports good sleep and a calm mind, reduces anxiety.
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Ayurvedic Treatment for Schizophrenia - Causes, Signs & Remedies
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L-theanine
"L-theanine relieves positive, activation, and anxiety symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2-center study - PubMed"
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Effect of L-theanine on glutamatergic function in patients with schizophrenia - PubMed
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L-Theanine
L-Theanine Relieves Positive, Activation, and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients With Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder: An 8-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 2-Center Study | Psychiatrist.com
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Vitamins and Supplements That May Help With Schizophrenia
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N-acetylcysteine
Recycling N-acetylcysteine: A review of evidence for adjunctive therapy in schizophrenia
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N-acetyl Cysteine
"Role of Novel Dietary Supplement N-acetyl Cysteine in Treating Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia: A 6-Month Follow-up Study"
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N-acetyl-cysteine in schizophrenia—there is more than meets the eyes!
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N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC) for Schizophrenia
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
"Transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) involves placing an electromagnet against the head. The magnet produces a rapidly varying magnetic field that induces a weak electrical field in the cerebral cortex."
This is very effective against depression and similar illnesses. rTMS is now being tested on patients with schizophrenia. I have tried it myself and felt that it made me feel much better.
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Lithium-orotate
Lithium orotate is a trace mineral that has long been used for promoting a positive mood.
There is a difference between Lithium and Lithium orotate. Lithium orotate probably has no side effects.
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Relaxation-videos
Relaxation-videos for you who need some rest for your mind.
Relaxation-videos. Enjoy.

Candida infection or Candida Overgrowth
Candida albicans is a normal part of your gut bacterial flora. But sometimes this bactera gets the wrong proportions and becomes to big agressive.
This can happen if you have bad eating habits. Then you have a candida infection or Candida Overgrowth. It means you now have the wrong bacterial balance in your gut.
Candida infection makes you constant tired and craving for sugar ans sweets. It also affects the mind negatively with mood swings, depressions, dizzines etc.
Candida infection has many syptoms such as bloated stomach, bad breath, white toungue, acid reflux, gases, stomach pain, pain and itch in anus or vagina, a swampy feeling between legs, poor immunity, you are often sick.
It's because you have a leeky gut. Candida infection destroys the intestinal wall and makes it porous. This means that residual waste and waste products that would normally be passed out via the faeces instead now pass straight into the bloodstream! This goes on 24/7 and then you can understand what serious consequences this has for your body. It's possible to cure candida infection by the food and supplements. There are lists on what to eat and what to not eat. You should change the diet for a few months to get back into balance.
The big culprits are sugar, wheat flour, yeast, antibiotics, birth control pills, alcohol and fast food.
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