Schizophrenia Remedies

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Heavy Metal Poisoning
Posted by Lois (Burnley UK) on 07/10/2025 12 posts
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Schizophrenia: Research is leading me to believe that there are physical causes such as mercury poisoning, etc.

Also, brain tumours and head injuries (even ones that took place years ago). This is what I've found online recently:-

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24894-amygdala

https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.21080214

https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/jnp.10.4.383


Turpentine
Posted by Faeqa Salem (Amman Jordan) on 12/09/2024 73 posts

Salam, I also read that autism is caused by a type of parasite, I can't remember its name now. I hope that they can too get benefit from your experience with turpentine.


Turpentine
Posted by Sheree (Spokane, Washington) on 01/26/2025
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For the moderators, you can either add this message to schizophrenia cures, or delete the original post. I just want to make sure people are getting the right information. I submitted a post a while back about using turpintine to cure schizophrenia. I would like to update this post. My daughter was finally diagnosed and we discovered that she actually has schizophreniform. It's slightly different from schizophrenia. Although the turpintine worked beautifully at the inception, I had to take her off of it because I didn't want to damage her kidneys. Within seven days her symptoms returned. This one is a head scratcher because she responded shockingly well to the turpintine while she was on it. My son believes that I pulled her off of it too soon. I really didn't want to take any chances, so I took her to the doctor, and she is being prescribed medication. My daughter had a ton of vaccines when she was a baby, and I'm pulling the heavy metals out of her system. I just started using turpintine again on her, and so far it's not interfering with her medication. I will never give up. Somehow, some way, we will solve this problem. I wish you all the best, and good luck. Love Sheree


DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation)
Posted by Joseph (Stockton, CA) on 06/26/2021 73 posts
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This post pertains to Schizophrenia patients who are medication-resistant.

There is now available DBS Deep Brain Stimulation, it is safe, appears to be helping significantly, however there is an implanted device entered deep in the brain. Many patients are turned off by this, yet some want the relief of auditory hallucinations (voices) and will try anything to rid them. Medicare appears to pay the bill of $35,000. The advertisement has not been prevalent therefore I am posting.


Niacin, Vit C and Red Pumpkin
Posted by Teena (Melbourne, Australia) on 10/30/2018 232 posts

Hello Payal, I am pleased but not surprised that you have had success with red pumpkin, this site link has had success with home made tincture of fava bean/Broad bean, against Parkinson's, although she limits dosage to minimum improvement

http://www.favabeans.parkinsonsrecovery.com/category/fave-bean-tincture and fermented papaya/pawpaw

http://www.favabeans.parkinsonsrecovery.com/category/papaya-for-parkinsons.

The fermentation method would benefit from an airlock to avoid significant wastage, however, that is a small detail, she has taken control of her health, using fava and papaya, and has seen results.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Rekha (San Ramon, CA) on 04/14/2015

Could you guide me on which book to buy? Dr Hoffer has written several when I googled. Thanks.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Candance (Nebraska) on 10/22/2015

Well, as it turns out we found out after 12 years he DOES NOT have schizoaffective disorder but rather Mastocytosis that can have affective symptoms. Since we started treating that he has been level.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Joseph (Stockton, CA) on 06/24/2021 73 posts
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Cont., Candace, more info to post for you reg: Schizophrenia. I will list things, you will have to Google unless we are able to send by email.

Sarcosine improves symptoms of schizophrenia, increases memory & develops the capacity to learn. My notes state 1-2G, however, I wrote only 1G for 3-5 weeks, then slowly add 1/4G.

Betaine crosses BBB, in treatment with mice it reduces behavioral symptoms of schizophrenia. No human trials yet, however eventually I will try.

Psilocybin, a single dose offered Rapid improvement in the levels of Anxiety, Depression. Psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms can affect mood & perception to “Regulate” arousal & panic responses. A single dose of one drug can ease anxiety& depression for five (5) years. Hard to read my own handwriting, however, I think you will get what I mean.

Ketamine, FDA approved for PTSD, Depression, Anxiety. 1 infusion lasts 3.5 months.

Skullcap for insomnia. L-Glutamine you have.

Yamuna Jujube, may keep Dr. away when you eat 3 daily. Calms brain, Anxiety. Jujube sounds very interesting, derived from the old jujube candies.

Schizophrenia treatment BXCL 501- reduces agitation in schizophrenia & Bipolar disorder. Dose 120 mg. A sublingual medication. Joseph


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Sharon (Miami, Fl.) on 08/23/2012

Hello Consium from Holland: I am doing Dr. Hoffer's B3, Niacin treatment plan with my 20 yr. old son who is autistic and developed schizophrenia in the last year. I found a doctor who follows his program and the first thing he told me was that in his experience niacinamide was not effective in treating schizophrenia so he had me start my son on pure niacin. We started with a 250 mg. Dose increasing by one 250mg pill per day. There was a little bit of flushing as he reached higher levels but really very little.

I know this sounds crazy but my son is up to four doses a day taking a total of 13,750 mg. The doctor regularly monitors his blood to check his liver and kidneys and he is fine. Dr. Hoffer states that, "The keys to taking niacin therapy are quantity, frequency, and duration. "

Here is a link where Dr. Hoffer talks about doses. See page 193, 2nd column, 3 para down.

http://orthomolecular.org/library/jom/2008/pdf/2008-v23n04-p191.pdf

Dr. Hoffers book, "Niacin, The Real Story", says, "As there is a certain, large amount of fuel needed to launch an aircraft or a spacecraft, there is a certain, large amount of a nutrient needed to cure a sick body. With vitamin therapy speed of recovery is proportional to dosage used."

His book is really excellent and available from Amazon.com in Kindle format. Good luck.


General Feedback
Posted by James (Los Angeles, Ca) on 11/17/2009

Suggestion:

A friend of mine was diagnosed with Schizophrenia a few years ago and has rotated through a variety of medicines, some that have caused him to have dramatic muscle paralysis, others audio hallucinations. What I am finding very important in the discussion of brain related problems like Schizophrenia, is knowing the persons history. I think it's difficult to find cures if people are not listing, sharing, and linking together common causes. What I am finding in my research is that a lot of these brain diseases have overlapping symptoms and are likely being misdiagnosed. Upon further research, I believe he actually has Parkinson's Disease Dementia.

He has problems walking and with balance, his hands tremble and shake, he has problems learning and problems talking. Many people assume that if someone is hearing voices and is paranoid they have Schizophrenia. However the dementia aspect causes the same thing. I only uncovered this after looking into the cause, since I know what the cause of his problem is. I just have yet to find the cure.

1. He he a history of drug abuse: he was heavily into smoking marijuana in high school. He has done other drugs like ACID on rare ocassions. In high school there has been alcohol poisening through drinking liquor requiring a stomach pump. Heavy beer drinking throughout the process to the point of severe alcoholism. Never during this point or after did he hear audio hallucinations, have severe paranoia, or have muscle problems.

2. Escalated severe substance abuse: he started huffing lacquer thinner over the course of a year. Following this time period, he began having audio hallucinations, severe paranoia, and had muscle problems.

3. Violent behavior led to medication: after a violent act of agression and threats of personal harm to himself, he was medicated and diagnosed with Schizophrenia.

4. Mixing drugs: He took his drugs and continued drinking alcohol because he was addicted, even with AA meetings. He stopped his medication.

5. Poor evaulation of hallucinations: It's unknown whether the audio hallucinations began to happen during huffing, of after huffing. If after huffing it would suggest that the brain damage caused ongoing hallucinations afterwards, even as huffing was discontinued. What is known is that while on his new meds, audio hallucinations continue to occur, possibly less frequently, it's hard to define when no proper evaluation ever done.

Theory 1:
It's possible that huffing caused the hallucinations as he huffed, and the new meds cause the current hallucinations to continue. For those that say they have stopped medicating and continue to hallucinate, the question arises of dependency and lingering toxicity in the system of that med. Also the question arises, what would happen if a normal healthy person took those drugs, would they hallucinate? If so it would suggest strongly that the drugs are causing it. Research could be done into the recreational use of these drugs to see if there is any truth in this and to testimonials of people who quick usage that stop hallucinations.

Theory 2: Based on all his symptoms, it appears he was misdiagnosed with Schizophrenia and actually has Parkinson's with Dementia. I've come to this conclusion after not research Schizophrenia or Parkinson's, but by researching Huffing Lacquer. I came across an article of someone else who huffed for was diagnosed with Parkinson's and shown to have it for at least 3 months at the point of diagnosis.

"Abstract
We report the first description of a patient with parkinsonism induced by solvent abuse. Our patient developed parkinsonism acutely, following heavy abuse of lacquer thinner. Her clinical deficits wee indistinguishable from idiopathic parkinsonism (Parkinson's disease) and she responded to levodopa. Parkinsonism has persisted for more than 3 months. Brain computed tomography was normal. Positron emission tomographic studies showed normal fluorodopa uptake and reduced raclopride binding, indicating an unusual disturbance of striatal dopaminergic function. This patient suggests that organic solvents may cause parkinsonism in susceptible individuals."
"http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/109680295/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

What this is suggesting is that things you inhale like lacquer thinner, can lead to Parkinsons. This pushed me to research the symptoms of Parkinsons, all things he appeared to have problems with. Showing that a strong comparison of history can help tie together causes and find links, leading to possible cures.

It should also be noted that Celiac Disease is associated with wheat related foods causing intestine problems, that cause nutrient absorption problems. My research showed that almost all beer has gluten in it because they are mostly brewed from malted barley or wheat. This like ties in a series of additional problems like depression and severe anxiety and irratibility.

Theory 3: Many symptoms are actually pre-existing to the disease. If you lookup Schizophrenia, Parkinsons and Dementia, their are similarities. Also they list things like anxiety, feeling uncomfortable in social settings, etc. These are actually things that he felt prior to any hallucinations or any severe issues. This was actually the reason why he started heavily drinking. He stated that it made him loosen up and took the edge off in a social setting. He would drink to talk to women. This theory suggests that many of the symptoms are not symptoms of the disease because they prexist it. It was the huffing lacquer that started the cycle of audio hallucination and paranioa followed by medication that continued it. When forced to stop drinking, the crutch was removed and he was forced to face that underlying issue of anxiety and fear of social situations. It was amplified by his inability to walk, muscle parilysis and inability to talk and think normally that made him even more conscientious. However it was a pre-existing problem that shouldn't be used to define the disease directly because it misleads people and creates an overlapping of disease symptoms and misclassifications.

General Feedback
Posted by Faith (Forest Park, Ohio) on 12/24/2011

The ANSWER is a HIGH FAT DIET, specifically do the Gut and Psychology Diet (GAP) or the Specific Carb Diet (SCD) but add plenty of high fat foods, ESPECIALLY organic coconut oil. The illness is caused by microbes and these diets address the microbes by using meat and bone broths to introduce the minerals that we are missing in our GUTS to heal ourselves. There is a direct correlation between INTESTINAL HEALTH and BRAIN HEALTH... it is what we eat that is making us crazy and anxious and paranoid, etc.

I do want to emphasize though, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL must become a stable in the diet along with olive oil and real butter and raw milk and eggs if you can get them... Try to find a COOP in your area, it will make a world of difference in your health.

The bone broths are cooked all day, for two days in a crockpot. There are various nourishing traditions blogs by people that have plenty of recipes and information on how to make the broths and sites on the specifics of the diets so you won't have to purchase a book if you don't want to...

Please cross-reference this post with other MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL disorders... and for healing of many illnesses.

Here's to a year of better health for us all!

Happy Holidays!


General Feedback
Posted by Alan (Amsterdam, Holland) on 08/03/2009

Hi, To those who hear voices, place a soundrecorder or microphone close to your head. Play back what you've recorded, and you may hear the same voices, amplification may be needed. I have discovered they're entities, I got the voices after some EVP sessions, saying exactly the same words on the pc as in my head. The world must know, don't expect answers from science, they'll never accept a supernatural explanation, people must figure this out themselves.

Gluten Free Diet
Posted by Danielle (Bratt, Vermont) on 04/16/2008
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I myself have schizoaffective a type of schizophrenia and I am gluten free. no sugar flour and wheat. when I went back to those foods I was sick very quicly. the diet works well for me. I tend to become overweight also adn decompensate quickly under stress and with the wrong foods. without b-complex vitamins I am also in a bad spot. I try to keep up with everything. I take a b complex, fish oil, green juice and a multi. without the supps I am pretty bad off. I have hallucinations and things like that. delusions. I become very psychotic. I may add that I also need antipsychotic and mood stabilizing meds. currently I do not require an antipsychotic med. I take that where necessary.

B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Mary (Victoria, Bc) on 05/23/2015

Patients who have thyroid problems should stay away from Seroquel. I was given Seroquel even though I have thyroid problems when I was admitted to the hospital almost a year ago. The seroquel will cause the thyroid medicine not to work as well. Google and see for yourself.


Poison-Induced Psychosis
Posted by Lois (Burnley England) on 04/07/2025 12 posts
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Mercury Poisoning and Psychosis
Mercury poisoning can indeed cause psychosis. Early symptoms of mercury poisoning may include sleep disturbances, muscle pain, and wet cough. When chronic mercury poisoning affects the brain and nervous system, a person might experience neurological damage that leads to hallucinations and psychosis, a condition sometimes referred to as "mad hatter's disease" or erethism.

Psychosis from mercury poisoning can manifest as irritability, emotional instability, anxiety, depression, and delirium, along with hallucinations and suicidal tendencies. These symptoms can be triggered by both acute and chronic exposure to mercury, and the severity and specific symptoms can vary based on the form of mercury, the dose, and the duration of exposure.

In some cases, mercury poisoning can also lead to cognitive deficits, memory loss, and personality changes, further contributing to psychotic symptoms.

Can Carbon Monoxide Cause Psychosis?

Yes, carbon monoxide poisoning can cause psychosis. It can also lead to other neurological complications such as memory loss, Parkinson's-like movements, trouble walking, urinary incontinence, difficulties with communication, and depressed mood. These symptoms may appear immediately or develop later after exposure, sometimes even after a period of apparent normality.

Just shows what you can find when you do an internet search!


Turpentine
Posted by Vera (Colorado) on 01/26/2025

There have been recorded amazing responses to schizophrenia-type problems via high dose niacin, and extended fasting. Maybe keto diets would work as well, once ketosis is achieved?

Best of luck to you and your daughter.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Lois (Burnley UK) on 05/03/2026

Something to be aware of:-

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning causes cardiovascular damage and potential psychotic episodes through distinct but related mechanisms of hypoxia and neurotoxicity. Cardiovascular Presentation CO binds to hemoglobin with an affinity 200 times greater than oxygen, forming carboxyhemoglobin and severely reducing oxygen delivery to tissues. The heart is particularly vulnerable due to its high oxygen demand, leading to myocardial ischemia, acute cardiomyopathy, and reduced ejection fraction. Clinical signs include tachycardia, hypotension, arrhythmias (such as atrial fibrillation or ventricular arrhythmias), and ST-segment changes on electrocardiograms. Severe cases can result in myocardial infarction, pulmonary edema, and cardiopulmonary arrest, with cardiac biomarkers like troponin and BNP often elevated.

Psychotic Episode Presentation

Psychotic symptoms, such as paranoid ideas, auditory hallucinations, and delirium, typically arise as delayed neuropsychiatric sequelae (DNS) occurring 2 to 40 days after the initial exposure, though they can occur acutely in severe cases. This occurs because CO-induced hypoxia and lipid peroxidation cause demyelination of white matter (particularly in the globus pallidus and basal ganglia) and mitochondrial dysfunction. Patients may present with organic brain syndrome, psychosis, cognitive impairment, or personality changes, which can be resistant to standard antipsychotic treatments and require long-term neuropsychiatric support.


Niacin and Vitamin C
Posted by Tay (Boulder, CO) on 06/25/2021
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Hi, I too use the Niacin and have for decades. You need to use the Niacin that CAUSES the flush and not the flush free brands or it will not work for mental issues. We learned this the hard way with a family member's illness.

Also, it does not work unless you take the Vit. C with it at the same time.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Candance (Nebraska) on 06/20/2015
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We moved my son to Colorado and found high CBD cannabis for my son to try and it really helped him to function more normally. We first tried cannabis with high CBD with little or no THC and it worked somewhat but we ended up finding cannabis with about 16% CBD AND 9% THC works the best for him. This is in conjunction with the supplements I posted above.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Citygirl27 (Richardson, Tx, Usa) on 08/27/2012

Also, refrain from "flush free" niacin. It is useless and has no effect. The flushing is actually very good for you, super for your skin as well as your veins, among other things.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Rm (Sedona, AZ) on 09/07/2014

Be careful about the form of Niacin you take. Abram Hoffer recommended 1000-3000 mg but of a certain variety. Niaspan or Endura-cin are the best, immediate release is good, with time release the least desirable as it is liver toxic.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Anon (Usa) on 06/09/2018

Coconut oil and its variations, organic, cold processed, get the best you can find as there seems to be adulteration in the industry. Heat a spoonful of the oil on the stove and if it takes on a foul smell use another brand. There is a jar of coconut "butter" that seems best to me. It is nut butter but pureed coconut oil and flesh. Turmeric, fresh if possible (get a blender to make smoothies raw turmeric + fresh lemon juice + sweet fruit like orange to make it taste good). Raw ginger may help. Raw garlic however you can get her to take it. Kefir. Ginko and st. johns wort.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Rose (Md) on 11/18/2021

Thank you. Following Dr Hoffer's recommendation. I tried niacin powder on and off for more than a year. I had a severe allergic reaction. Red from head to foot, blue extremities. Skin itching unbearable, couldn't even touch my skin. Called poison control, it was that severe. But kept on trying, thinking it was the normal flushing reaction. Well after my last try my bil who is a nurse told me not to take it he said I could go into anaphylactic shock. I will now try the no flush niacinmide based on your results.


General Feedback
Posted by Amy (Ontario, Canada) on 11/17/2009

Based on the works of Abram Hoffer, M.D., pioneer of nutritional psychiatry, as reported in Nutritional Influences on Mental Illness by Melvyn Werbach, M.D.

The following dietary and nutritional regimen is reported to have over a 90% success rate with patients who are ill for the first time or who are suffering their second or third episode with healthy periods in between. It is reported that after two years over 90% will be well, none will be worse, and none will have tardive dyskinesia (drug-induced involuntary muscular movements). They will have to remain on the regimen many years, perhaps their entire lives.

For chronic patients - those who have failed to improve from previous treatment, including those mentally disturbed for years (although not the chronic patients seen in the back wards of mental hospitals)- about 50% will improve after 10 years. However, not all will be working.

These results are based on:
Six prospective double-blind studies. 1
Personal observations of over 4000 patients.
Studies conducted by colleagues.
Letters received from patients who were never personally seen but tried the treatment program.

DIET:
Elimination of all processed or prepared foods containing added refined sugars and probably 90% of other additives, as foods that contain added sugars usually contain other additives.

Elimination diets to remove all foods to which the patient is allergic or sensitive.

SUPPLEMENTS:
Vitamin B3 (niacin or niacinamide) 0.5 - 2 grams 3 times daily.
Vitamin B6 (for many) 250-500 mg daily.
A general B vitamin formula.
Vitamin C, 3 or more grams daily.
Zinc (gluconate or citrate) 50 mg daily.
Manganese 15-30 mg daily (if there is danger of tardive dyskinesia).

I also use omega three essential fatty acids rich in EPA and less rich in DHA. The best preparation contains three times as much EPA as it does DHA. I use four large capsules twice daily.


General Feedback
Posted by Slim (Miami Florida) on 01/01/2014

I have been trying to treat my 28 year old son, diagnosed with schizophrenia for 9 years. I have always been a naturalist and did not believe in the harmful medicines prescribed, but he has taken them on many occasions, or been shot up with needles in the Crisis unit of the hosp.

The medicines change very little with him, sometimes surprised that he is the same in 4 days he spent in Crisis unit. His hair test indicates he is not low in Zinc or high in copper. I believe I had the correct test done to show his histamine was within range.

He is talks to himself in about 3 voices, answers back too. He is very uncooperative with everything. I pay him to take the supplements, but cannot get him or afford to pay him more than 1 times a day. Any suggestions

Thanks, Beverly from Miami Florida


General Feedback
Posted by Jillery (North America) on 01/02/2014 83 posts

Check the book Nutrition Power by Dr. Walsh. My shrink suggested it to me (uses diet and supplements only). There is a chapter in there about Schizophrenia. I hope this is helpful.


General Feedback
Posted by Casey (Poland) on 12/06/2014

You can crush vitamin tablets.. and add to persons meals. Tomato sauce , and especially chilli dish , conceal the vitamin flavors. you can add vitamin B3 to lemonade..or fruit shakes, yogurts, Figure out the person's favourite dishes and then add


Gluten Free Diet
Posted by E (Bklyn, Ny) on 11/15/2009

schizophrenia and gluten free: I did hear from a psychologist that trying to be Gluten Free is going to be something that people will be recommended to try.


General Feedback
Posted by Joseph (Lajolla, Ca) on 09/24/2011

A mixture of copper, gold, and magnesium to mute the "psychosis". Google "metallic ear plugs".


Gluten Free Diet
Posted by Anonymous (South Pasadena, California) on 04/08/2009
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Hi Everyone: I am was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia six years ago. At the time I believed the conspiracy theories out there that the meds for schizophrenia caused your brain to atrophy. Now, I know that studies have proven the opposite, that antipsychotics are essential to preventing or curbing the brain atrophy associated with schizophrenia as it is a degenerative brain disorder. Anyway, at the time, I tried high doses of Niacin and b-complex and magnesium, all to no avail. The only thing which took away the voices was antipsychotics. Unfortunately, they didn't take away all of the voices. As time went on, I realized that gluten made my fibromyalgia symptoms flair something terrible so I stopped eating all gluten. Around that time, the residual voices my meds weren't taking care of went away. So, now... after reading about gluten on this site I wonder if the gluten free diet helped with my voices.

BTW: I also eat large quantities of soy and estrogen has been proven to help women sz's. As I'm sure many of you know, soy is estrogenic. Now, I only hear one or two words every six months to a year and they are not nerve wracking like before. I am so grateful. Unfortunately, I get very fatigued between the sz meds and pain of fibro. Luckily, I discovered by accident really that taking 2,000 mg of B-12 and 2,000 mg of Inositol a day along with 600 mg of B-6 helps the fatigue to the point where I nap for about half of the time to no time on a good day. I will also say that for women taking antipsychotics you may find that you are producing a little breast milk. B-6 helps with this a little if you take 300-600 mg a day. Talk to a doctor first though as high doses of B-6 are linked to possible neuropothy. I will also say that if you have akathisia from the meds, (a movement disorder which causes you too pace and shake feet and fidget)... Stopping all caffeine took that away for me. Thank G-d for the meds and thank G-d for having discovered these few things which help with some of the side effects. Also, I started taking Armour a natural thyroid medication to deal with weight gain associated with the meds. I'm not necessarily advocating this though because it can lead to osteoporosis eventually if you get into the hyperthyroid range.

Hope this helps someone.

Sincerely, Anonymous


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Lynde G (Magaliesburg, South Africa) on 05/20/2026

Have you tried Lithium Orotate? (Not the Lithium doctors prescribe)

For both you and your friend.
Please give us feedback on how you have been coping. If you can still read this.


Gluten Free Diet
Posted by Jodi (Tampa, Florda) on 01/17/2009
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Schizophrenia and celiac disease: I just listened to Nutrition & Behavior: A Lecture By Russell Blaylock, MD (you can buy it on his website Russellblaylock.com).

He cited a study of schizophrenics who had gluten and gliadin removed from their diet and were 100% recovered. When the gluten and gliadin were reintroduced to their diet they became schizophrenic and had to be hospitalized again.


Alternative Causes
Posted by Lois (UK) on 06/13/2026
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Various Alternative Causes of Psychosis To Be Aware Of

Poisonous Substances and Intoxicants

Recreational Drugs and Stimulants: Use of cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, ecstasy (MDMA), LSD, ketamine, mushrooms, and synthetic cannabinoids (e.g., Spice, K2).

Alcohol and Sedatives: Heavy or chronic alcohol use, alcohol withdrawal (including delirium tremens), and benzodiazepine withdrawal or paradoxical reactions.

Medications and Toxins: Certain prescription drugs (including fluoroquinolones, mefloquine, and high-dose antihistamines or dextromethorphan), volatile solvents (toluene, butane), and poisoning by plants, fungi, metals, or animal toxins.

Physical Ailments and Medical Conditions

Neurological Disorders: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, epilepsy, brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease (stroke), severe head injuries (concussions/TBI), and infections of the brain or spinal cord (encephalitis, meningitis).

Endocrine and Hormonal Conditions: Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, hypoparathyroidism, and postpartum psychosis.

Metabolic and Nutritional Deficiencies: Vitamin B1 (thiamine) and B12 deficiencies, electrolyte disturbances (hypocalcemia, hyponatremia, etc.), hypoglycemia, hypoxia, and liver or kidney failure.

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders: Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), sarcoidosis, Hashimoto's encephalitis, anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis, and Lyme disease.

Other Medical Issues: Deafness, visual nerve injury, migraine, and inborn errors of metabolism (e.g., Wilson's disease, porphyria).

All Other Causes (Psychiatric, Genetic, and Environmental)

Primary Psychiatric Disorders: Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, brief psychotic disorder, delusional disorder, schizotypal personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depression (including psychotic depression).

Genetic Factors: Family history of psychosis or mental illness, which increases susceptibility.

Brain Chemistry and Development: Differences in brain development and changes in brain chemistry, specifically increases in dopamine or cortisol release during stress.

Environmental and Psychological Triggers: Severe distress, traumatic experiences (abuse, trauma), unusually high levels of stress or anxiety, sleep deprivation, sensory deprivation, and social isolation.

Substance Withdrawal: Stopping the use of drugs or alcohol after regular use, which can trigger symptoms even without acute intoxication.

Untreated gallstones can cause delirium and severe mental deterioration, particularly in elderly patients, but they do not typically cause primary psychosis.

Delirium and Confusion: In cases of acute cholangitis (infection of the bile ducts), the resulting sepsis and systemic inflammation can lead to Reynolds' pentad, which includes altered mental status, hypotension, and Charcot's triad. Older patients may present specifically with lethargy, confusion, or delirium due to the severity of the infection.

Misdiagnosis as Senility: Historical and clinical observations note that obstructive gallstones in the elderly can cause mental confusion and physical deterioration that mimics senility or dementia. These symptoms often reverse after the stones are removed, indicating the mental changes were secondary to the physical obstruction and infection.

Depression vs. Psychosis: While there is a documented association between gallstones and depressive symptoms (mediated by chronic inflammation and gut-brain axis disruptions), this is distinct from psychosis. The search context does not support gallstones causing primary psychotic features (such as hallucinations or delusions unrelated to metabolic encephalopathy).

Severe Complications: If left undetected, gallstones can lead to pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and biliary cirrhosis. The resulting multi-organ dysfunction and septicemia are the mechanisms that drive severe neurological symptoms like delirium, rather than a direct psychiatric pathology.

Metabolic encephalopathy can lead to symptoms of psychotic illness, particularly when caused by specific inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) or severe systemic dysfunction.

Psychiatric Manifestations: Conditions such as Wilson disease, Niemann-Pick type C, and certain urea cycle disorders are strongly associated with schizophrenia-like symptoms, including psychosis, delusions, and hallucinations.

Key Indicators: Psychotic symptoms in metabolic encephalopathy are often atypical, featuring visual hallucinations (rather than auditory) and acute onset, which should raise suspicion of an underlying organic disorder.

Reversibility: While these psychiatric symptoms can be severe and persistent, they are often reversible if the underlying metabolic disturbance is promptly identified and treated; however, untreated cases can lead to permanent brain damage, cognitive decline, or coma.

Turpentine
Posted by Madelyn (Idaho) on 12/11/2024

Pippy, thank you for sharing your experience with helping your daughter. Thank goodness she's recovering as that must have been extremely troubling to have happened.

I downloaded the book you mentioned and it is very interesting.

I wanted to ask how you came up with the idea of rubbing turpentine on her feet. I was also wondering if you continued using just 4 drops internally in her juice when you upped the number of drops that you applied to her feet.

I hope she's well now.


Orthomolecular Treatment
Posted by Barthez Francis (Toulouse - France ) on 06/27/2023
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hello - I am in France - I have translated " ortomolecular treatment for schizophrenia, to care for my son : the link in french : https://neptune.keuf.net/t1325-traitement-orthomoleculaire-de-la-schizophrenie-abram-hoffer-texte-integral

my web page : orthomollecular psychiatry and videos : https://les-schizonautes.fr/2019/12/22/psychiatrie-orthomoleculaire/

Traitement orthomoleculaire de la schizophrénie par le psychiatre Abram Hoffer publié à cette adresse : https:/t1325-traitement-orthomoleculaire-de-la-schizophrenie-abram-hoffer-texte-integral


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Joe A. (Stockton) on 06/13/2021
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What do schizophrenia people take for voices? I give B3 2,000-3,000 3x daily (no it isn't that much), but voices are present, curious what others take.

Niacin and Vitamin C
Posted by KT (Usa) on 11/25/2018

I have a Nutrition Almanac that declares all B vitamins should be taken together. A large dose of any one is reported to be therapeutically valueless or may cause a deficiency of the others. You might try a B Complex formula and magnesium.

The NA also reports individuals who consume excessive carbohydrates (refined starches and sugar) are likely to develop a vitamin B deficiency. Avoid whole grain bread and/or any wheat products and the last meal of the day should be at 5 PM, not eating anything after 6. A little warm milk before bed with a 250 mg. tab of magnesium may help sleep.

KT


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Gail M. (Pa) on 06/26/2021

I have studied nutrition for over 50 yrs. I have studied my Bible longer. I believe in healing. This needs Godly intervention. Jesus heals. I have prayed over many.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Gail M. (Pottstown, Pa.) on 06/26/2021

Studies done in 50's in a Rodale book (prevention magazine) used high niacin (not niacinamide) in divided doses to reduce flushing with high vitamin C (at least 5 grams(read Linus Pauling). Wean him off anti+ depressants slowly. Most schizophrenics smoke. Nicotine seems to help them. Best wishes.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Joseph (Stockton, CA) on 06/26/2021 73 posts

Schizophrenia voices, using Orthomolecular medications for my son I have experimented with large doses of B3 Niacin (with the flush) 9,000mg divided dosages, coupled with 9,000mg of Vit C, coupled with other supplements and have never known of a reduction in his voices, therefore now I only give 2,000mg B3 in AM & PM.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Had (White River Jct, Vermont) on 08/24/2012

You should look up the difference between Niacin and niacinamide. One is manmade and one is not. I've researched this myself. Take care.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Kmbrown3 (Chicago, Illinois) on 12/11/2012

Hi Sharon, how is your 20 y/o son doing with the Niacin treatments... Do you see improvements? Also what were some signs that you knew he was ill? I have a family member who I suspect may be schizophrenic now and I'm very curious what steps to take to get him help. He's 20 as well. Thanks :-)


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Clint (Rochester, Ny) on 02/05/2013

Along with niacin, I found you should double the amount of c, but you also shouldn't do more than 5000mg to be on safe side.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Fraise (Texas, US) on 12/14/2014

Hello, I finally found Dr Hoffer books about vitamins and schizophrenia at Barnes and Nobles for around 14 dollars. All his books are there, as opposed to Amazon selling just one book for over 100 dollars; weird.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Rm (Sedona, Az) on 03/18/2015

Sir- It's been awhile since your post and I hope you are doing well. If you haven't already found the work of psychiatrist Abram Hoffer, please read his book 'Niacin, the Real Story'. You may need up to 3k mg or more of niacin (regular flushing kind is best) and absolutey have to avoid wheat. Schizophrenia per Hoffer is actually pellagra dementia.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Desperatemom (Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada) on 07/15/2012

Cordell, I wonder how long you were on the 2g-3g per day of Niacinamide supplement before you stop or switch to a maintenance dose. In your worse situation, did you get into a nervous breakdown ? My son has a lot of symptons similiar to yours, except he sometimes get to a nervous breakdown in a manic episode. GABA 500mg can calm him down but I want to try the B3 remedy. I appreciate if you can response and update your current situation.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Caridad (Miami, Fl) on 06/08/2018

I would like more information on this. My mother was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia about 4 years ago and she has been taking different antipsychotics which I see don't even work for her and I don't want her to continue decaying. Please help me heal her.


General Feedback
Posted by Lola (London) on 01/02/2014

Slim, check for an excess of Pyroles by ordering a urine test. It sounds like he may have pyolyria. Check out the mood cure by Julia Ross, or depression free naturally.


General Feedback
Posted by Thehandyman1947 (Ohio) on 01/03/2014


General Feedback
Posted by Schzophonic (Davie, Florida) on 09/27/2009

I did that with my brother but he not only hears the voices but everyone else does too.


General Feedback
Posted by Nivre (West Covina, Ca) on 12/18/2010

Your comments may be true, but they don't help and science is not interested in finding out.


Gluten Free Diet
Posted by Mary (Nevada City, CA) on 03/06/2006
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This helped a young man I know of. There is research coming out on this. Many or most schizophrenics are also celiac - but they don't know it. I also have another friend who's brother was homeless in NY and later committed suicide. The family was able to stay in touch with him somewhat (a caring family) - Somehow they learned (possibly from medical records after his death, I don't know) - that he was also celiac. I am sure he did not follow the gluten free diet. It would be nearly impossible as a homeless person. A very reliable web site on the latest research is www.celiac.com (please don't edit out the web site! It is similar to this site - it is there to help people!)

Not all celiacs are schizophrenic - in fact only very few are - but the reverse case is that all or nearly all schizophrenics may be celiac. This can cause severe vitamin and mineral deficiencies because the small intestine is damaged - so in the schizophrenic cases it must be the areas of the intestine that would take in nutrients for the brain

Alternative Causes
Posted by Lois (UK) on 06/15/2026
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Organic brain syndrome (OBS) is not a single disease but a broad term for cognitive and behavioral impairments resulting from physical or physiological damage to the brain, distinguishing it from purely psychiatric conditions.

Root Causes
The underlying causes are typically categorized as acute (often reversible) or chronic (often progressive):

  • Neurodegenerative Diseases: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and various forms of dementia.
  • Vascular Issues: Strokes, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), vascular dementia, chronic cerebral ischemia, and intracerebral or subarachnoid hemorrhages.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Concussions, closed or open head injuries, and subdural hematomas.
  • Infections: Meningitis, encephalitis, sepsis, HIV/AIDS, and syphilis.
  • Metabolic and Nutritional Imbalances: Liver failure (hepatic encephalopathy), kidney failure (uremic encephalopathy), hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, and severe deficiencies in Vitamin B12 or folate.
  • Substance and Toxin Exposure: Chronic alcohol abuse, drug overdoses, withdrawal from sedatives (e.g., benzodiazepines), and exposure to heavy metals (lead, mercury) or organic solvents (toluene).
  • Hypoxia: Lack of sufficient oxygen to the brain due to respiratory or cardiac failure.
  • Structural Abnormalities: Brain tumors (benign or malignant) and abscesses.

Symptoms
Symptoms vary based on the specific brain regions affected but generally include:

Cognitive Deficits: Memory loss (especially recent memory), confusion, disorientation to time/place, impaired judgment, difficulty concentrating, aphasia (language difficulties), and problems with problem-solving or complex tasks.

Behavioral and Emotional Changes: Personality changes, agitation, aggression, mood swings, depression, anxiety, apathy, hallucinations, and delusions.

Neurological Signs: Tremors, seizures, balance and coordination issues, motor deficits (weakness or rigidity), and visual disturbances.

Prognosis: The outcome depends on the cause; acute OBS (like delirium from infection or metabolic issues) is often reversible if treated promptly, while chronic OBS (like neurodegenerative dementia) is typically progressive and irreversible, focusing on management and quality of life.

These symptoms may, at first, emerge subtly but gradually can lead to a full-blown psychotic episode!

Please also see the reply given to a post below


Niacin, Vit C and Red Pumpkin
Posted by Elaine (Santa Clarita, Ca) on 11/05/2018

Where can you buy Red Pumpkin? I searched the internet & found no information.


B-3 Vitamin Therapy
Posted by Shelly (New York) on 05/06/2025

How old is your son? Did you find a solution for him?


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Edwards (North Carolina) on 10/21/2015

Please keep you information flowing to us that are also desperate. Thanks!


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Carol Petersen (Wisconsin) on 06/25/2021

DPP-IV can help with mast cell problems. Here is a monograph from a lab that tests for this:

https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/dppiv

A product that has the highest level of DPP IV in the industry is Glutaxym by US Enzymes.

Contact them if you are interested.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Joseph A. (Stockton, Ca) on 06/25/2021 73 posts

@Pippa,

I just joined, am following Candace, I read your message regarding taking Benadryl, I wanted to inform you that Benadryl has been used for years (40's thru 60's) as a sleeping pill, take 50mg go to sleep, wake up middle of the night, take another to fall back asleep. Not habit forming, however long-term use can cause memory loss.

The same as Valiums (Benzodiazepines) they work great for weeks, however Benzos are Addictive, extremely hard to quit (can't cold turkey these, will end up in hospital) they are only for short-term 4,5 weeks, however, Drs do prescribe for years, then the tapering off comes into play being painful, dangerous, even Death can occur. Years after withdrawing from system you can have relapses. I am not familiar with your story, however, I have posted about Serpina (Indian Snakeroot) great for psychosis, calms the mind, Anxiety, insomnia, however, interacts with Antipsychotics, cold flu medicines like Benadryl. 1934 was used for hypertension, so it may lower it a little if you elect to use. Thank you. Joseph


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Gary (Georgia) on 06/27/2021

Has your son been tested for autoimmune diseases?

For the anxiety, you might want to try red kratom. For more on kratom, go here: kratom.org


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Joseph (Stockton, CA) on 06/25/2021 73 posts

Hi Candace, I am new and can relate to your posting. My thought is have you ever considered signing up for Go Fund me Acct? I tried once years ago but after several months not one reply, but that was then.

Remember before taking a new product you must thoroughly Google if any interaction(s) with anything he's taking now. Thank you, Joseph


Multiple Supplements
Posted by John Claydon (UK) on 06/25/2021

You can try both GABA a heaped teaspoon in water or juice twice daily also L-theanine these both work to calm the nervous sytem and are anti glutamate/anti stimulation of neurons.

High dose vitamin B3 has proved v useful in Schizophrenia or if that does not work, NADH can work. There are plenty of good CBD oils available. My company has just started marketing a v potent one I can send you free as we do not supply out of UK.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Michael (Martinez, CA) on 05/07/2023

Thank you for your experience, Joseph.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Batya (Israel) on 05/15/2018

Thank you. My son is 32 years old with schizophrenia since he is 16. He is now at a point where the side effects of the medications are worse than the disease. The solution of one doctor is to put him on Leponex which is a really bad medication that requires weekly blood tests for 18 weeks.

I surely want to try natural stuff before I embark on such a dangerous mission.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Michael (California) on 05/07/2023

Try to stay on your meds. They are scientifically and statistically proven to improve your quality of life when you have schizophrenia (or any mental illness).

Check supplements with your doctor. They will say all good don't worry about supplements, but some have some good scientific research behind them, and you should always check that sort of insert-into-my-body thing out with your doctor.

Mike


Gluten Free Diet
Posted by Anonymous (South Pasadena, California) on 04/10/2009

P.S. I was tested for celiac disease a while ago and the test was negative. So, you can't say all schizophrenics are celiacs. I do happen to have a sensitivity to gluten though, pain wise. I will also say that the gluten free diet alone isn't sufficient to keep voices at bay... I absolutely need medicine and I believe this may be the case with many if not all sz's as the medicines minimizes the brain damage the disease itself causes even if many other things can be treated naturally. In other words, in my case a gluten free diet and b vitamins couldn't cure me but the diet might have helped. All the best.

Sincerely, Annonymous


General Feedback
Posted by Vicky (India) on 01/09/2015

Hey. can you please elaborate on benefits of acupuncture in controlling voices. Did it stop completely after the session? How frequently it should be done in similar cases. Now a days dry needling is in; does it also help?


Niacin and Vitamin C
Posted by Pradeep (India ) on 11/17/2018
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Schizophrenia - pls help - where are we going wrong with Niacin and VIT C

A cousin of mine based in India has been on schizophrenia medication Benzyzine last 25 years and made a miraculous recovery. Now last 18 months she has reduced her medication on her own and is on 1/4 so the symptoms have returned in a passive manner - she does no work and is not productive. I read all of Dr Hoffer's books and we tried introducing small particles around 10-20 gms in her food and drink (she catches any higher quantity). Niacin B3 did not help - he complains of rise in BP; Niacinamide did not help - she was unable to sleep - We are now trying Inositol Hexaniacinate.

With VIT C she complains of high BP

Where are we going wrong? I am seeing a LOT of Copper related issues in schizophrenia.

The above subject has grey hair and hence it looks like he has both copper toxicity and copper biounavailabilty and imbalance

Niacin B3 is NOT working and I know it will work but we are not doing something right

Could someone please help? thanks in advance

Niacin, Vit C and Red Pumpkin
Posted by Trish (Virginia ) on 11/30/2023

Where do we find red pumpkin? What amount should we give? Thanks


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Naturallygood (N Ireland) on 01/13/2016

You have done an outstanding amount of research, my son has the condition so I have done likewise. I had read about Niacin supplementation but unsure if it would affect negatively the antipsychotics he has been taking for years. Thank you for sharing your information, much appreciated.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Leena (Arizona) on 06/27/2016

Dear Candance,

Would you you please tell us more about the current treatment for your son. Some of us really need help. Thank you so much.


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Nichole (Usa) on 12/12/2016

Hi THANK YOU for sharing your regimen and story...can you please tell me the dosage for Trehalose and what strain you found with that ratio of THC to CBD?


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Kelly (Laguna vista, Texas ) on 10/13/2024

Hello, I wanted to see if you have an update on your son's condition? It's almost 9 years after you posted this information I have a daughter needing help also and I wanted to see what has helped your son the most? Thank you


Multiple Supplements
Posted by Jennifer (San Diego, CA) on 10/18/2014

From a 2009 article:

Decades of research has found a relation between mental health disorders and zinc. In the 1970s Dr. Carl Pfeiffer reported that taking zinc and vitamin B6 supplements were 95% successful in managing over 400 cases of schizophrenia, according to Raymond J. Pataracchia B.Sc., N.D. People with one type of schizophrenia have a condition called pyroluria. This means they have an abnormal amount of chemicals called pyrroles in their body. About half of schizophrenics have this health problem. Pfeiffer's work has since led to thousands of people with pyroluria being successfully treated with zinc and vitamin B6 at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London and the Earth House, near Princeton in USA.

http://extrahappiness.com/happiness/?p=1877


Helpful Books
Posted by Leah (Philly, Pa) on 07/10/2013

Hello, I'm reading a book by Harold Foster on alternative treatments for schizophrenia. There are different forms of the illness and therefore different nutritional approaches. The main concern is that, while there are definitely genetic aspects of the disease, these can be mitigated through early nutritional support and social support. A low sugar diet, low allergy diet such as paleo (no grains, no dairy) plus a high intake of antioxidants and B3 niacin, and B12, should show improvement if not remission. See more in the full book here: http://www.hdfoster.com/sites/hdfoster.com/files/users/user10/WhatReallyCausesSchizophreniawithp54.pdf


General Feedback
Posted by Cristi Copac (Romania) on 06/08/2024

My experience. It's a contact with the spirit world. You must have gods and holy books. Example books on the astral :The Astral Plane by C.W.Leadbeater, Legends of Ancient Greece and the Bible. They can make you see spirits and hear spirits. Jesus Christ and Muhammad were schizophrenics . They heard voices and solved their issues by being prophets.

1 in my experience I found out that there is a reason for your schizo. You are wanted by the astral in some way. Most shamans became shamans by force. I have my healing spell by the candle. If you manage to find out the reason your are partially healed.

2 Prayer. I prayed to the universe 100 times per day by the candle. The spirits have your ears and your eyes, that is how they can give you visuals and audio. I prayed for clean eyes and clean ears. Be honest and a good person and don't summon demons with your mind. Some people summon demons and wonder why they have schizophrenia. Prayer is an effective tool to have.

3 Sage or frankincense. You burn it and with your imagination you give the smoke to your ears and your eyes and your head. You imagine that you heal your head . Invaded by smoke. Healing smoke.



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