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  Treating Schizophrenia

With Orthomolecular Medicine Article

Learn how the unique, comprehensive approach of Orthomolecular Therapy has  led thousands of people to full recovery!

Schizophrenia is not a split personality. It refers to a group of biochemical diseases which can affect a person physically, mentally, and emotionally. Schizophrenia can change the way a person hears, sees, tastes, thinks, and feels.

Learn how the unique, comprehensive approach of Orthomolecular Therapy has  led thousands of people to full recovery!

Schizophrenia is not a split personality. It refers to a group of biochemical diseases which can affect a person physically, mentally, and emotionally. Schizophrenia can change the way a person hears, sees, tastes, thinks, and feels.

Some studies have shown the predisposition to schizophrenia is inherited. Its affect one to three percent of the population and strikes mainly young people in all walks of life.  

Some professionals blame fathers, mothers, society or environment.  However, scientific evidence indicates that schizophrenia is caused by errors in body chemistry. 

Schizophrenia can have symptoms which are similar to other illnesses and disorders. It is therefore necessary to see a competent physician if schizophrenia is suspected. The following are some of the most common complaints that persons with schizophrenia have:

 Extreme fatigue or weakness, difficulty in concentrating and getting organized, loss of interest , withdrawal, depression unrelated to life circumstances, vague fears and anxieties, changes in sight, hearing, touch, taste or smell, change in character or behaviour, headaches and insomnia. 

There is a great difference of opinion as to what constitutes schizophrenia  and considerable variety  in diagnosis.  Persons with schizophrenia or their relatives are often told the patient is emotionally disturbed, had had a nervous breakdown, has an immature personality, or is retarded.  Unfortunately, no matter what terms we use, the majority do not get well on traditional treatments.

The principal method used in diagnosing is clinical observation by the doctor.  A very useful psychological test, the Hoffer-Osmond Diagnostic Test, which can be administered easily and quickly, has been developed to help in diagnosis.    

If left untreated, there is a natural recovery rate of about 35 percent. The usual forms of treatment are tranquilizers, psychotherapy or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).  There are many schools of thought and many opinions regarding the treatment of schizophrenia. It has been shown, however, that psychotherapy alone is not an effective treatment. ECT and tranquilizers may be useful as part of a good treatment program but cannot produce lasting benefits alone.

Orthomoleculare treatment is reported to be effective in 80 percent or more of the cases and is the best treatment developed so far.  This treatment usually includes a special diet, vitamins  and minerals in accordance with the individual needs of the patient, and other therapeutic aids such as tranquilizers, supportive psychotherapy, and other treatments which the doctor thing will be useful.  Many persons with schizophrenia have low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia) and allergies which are treated.  

Schizophrenia is a frightening disease which can bring about a great deal of suffering to the patients and the family and severe problems to society. Schizophrenia is an important factor in social aid and welfare costs, heath care costs, employment inefficiency, imparied learning ability, alcoholism, broken homes and suicide. The average person with schizophrenia will cost one to two million dollars to society, directly and indirectly, in his/her lifetime.

Schizophrenia will only be conquered with effective diagnosis and treatment.  The aim of the Canadian Schizophrenia Foundation is to conquer schizophrenia by  :

Informing the public about schizophrenia, its danger signals and what can be done about it.  

Helping the person with schizophrenia and the family to learn how to deal with this illness.

Ensuring that effective diagnostic and treatment methods are instituted, and that people with schizophrenia are given a better chance of getting well than they have at present.

Promoting research

Improving mental hospitals and treatment centers.

Orthomolecular treatment is defined as providing the brain and the body with the best possible biochemical environment, especially with those substances normally found in the body such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other essential molecules.

Vitamins and minerals are administered according to the individual needs of patients.  A good diet is considered to be an important part of the therapy.  Treatment for such disorders as low blood sugar, allergies, and thyroid problems are included when necessary.   Sometimes tranquilizers are used for brief periods, and other treatments and supportive therapy are included.

The orthomolecular treatment can be used for a wide variety of disorders such as schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, behaviour and learning disorders in children, problems of aging, alcoholism, and addiction, arthritis, heart and circulatory problems and many other diseases.

A physician should be consulted for all medical problems.  The vitamin  dosages and diet and other therapies should be regulated to suit the needs of the individual patient. If the physician is not familiar with the therapy, he can consult other physicians who are.  In addition, the CSF  can provide literature.  Manuals for physicians are available, as well as a wealth of publications.

The orthomolecular treatment is generally a very safe one.  A small percentage of people experience some discomfort when taking vitamins, but the doctor can prescribe other forms of these vitamins or adjust the dose.

In the treatment of schizophrenia, the American Schizophrenia Association Committee on Therapy reported 80 percent recoveries based on a follow up of 1,500 patients.  Other physicians report a recovery rate of more than 75 per cent an considerably higher in children.  The orthomolecular treatment has been found to be highly effective in treating other disorders including depression, behaviour and learning problems in children, alcoholism, and problems associated with aging.

 

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