Physical Conditions Associated with Depression and Mania:
Endocrine or Hormonal
- Hypo- or Hyper-thyroidism,
- High or Low levels of parathyroid hormone,
- Low levels of pituitary hormones,
- Cushing's disease (excessive pituitary hormone production),
- Addison’s disease (low adrenal function) Premenstrual syndrome,
- Pregnancy or Post Childbirth,
- Birth control pills,
- Electrolyte disturbances.
Infections, Diseases, & Neurological Complications
- Fibromyalgia,
- Heavy metals (such as mercury, lead, aluminum, cadmium, and thallium),
- Selenium toxicity,
- Candida (yeast infection),
- Influenza, Mononucleosis, Tuberculosis, Viral pneumonia,
- Syphilis (late stage),
- AIDS,
- Viral hepatitis,
- Dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease),
- Head injury,
- Brain tumors or Stroke,
- Temporal lope epilepsy,
- Systemic lupus erythematosus,
- Liver disease,
- Heart problems,
- Lung disease,
- Cancer.
Drugs including:
- Alcohol intoxication or withdrawal,
- Caffeine intoxication,
- Benzodiazepine withdrawal (e.g., Ativan, Valium),
- Medication side effects,
- Amphetamine or cocaine withdrawal,
- Other illicit drug use,
- Anti-inflammatory agents,
- Corticosteroids.
General Health Concerns
- Nutritional deficiencies,
- Lack of exercise,
- Sleep disturbances,
- Food Allergies,
- Hypoglycemia,
- Diabetes,
- Rheumatoid arthritis,
- Chronic pain,
- Chronic inflammation,
- Migraines.