The article provides a great deal of information, however, I don't believe that illnesses such as bipolar disorder or alzheimers can be successfully treated by just eating the "right" foods or avoiding certain chemicals. I believe that sometimes individuals with disorders such as bipolar look at this information and think they can treat their disorder without medications. Although I think it is a great idea to eat right and exercise in order to promote a healthy lifestyle, the serious chemical imbalances in a bipolar brain, I believe, should be treated with the available medications. There are several books out there that advocate "getting off your medications" and "treating your illness naturally", but I believe that these ideas can become catastrophic to someone who is experienced with the disorder.

Agree -- However, the more you know about the brain, the better you can understand its diseases. ---

Sounds very simplified for the general public. I'm sure it's based on something sound. But the whole "vitamin deficiency" thing can only be carried so far. Yes, if you have a deficiency, you will develop a certain problem. But adding more over the regular dose won't necessarily help, if it's not the deficiency that is the problem.

Still, I can't see how a call for better eating, less pollution, more exercise and better sleep patterns could hurt anyone. Just need to keep in mind it may not be the ultimate answer to everything.

Dear EMM:

I found the article very interesting and know I fall in the dopamine category. I think it's great to have non-traditional medicine as an adjunct to traditional medicine using psychotropic drugs.