On One Hand: Natural Benefits, Low Risk of Side EffectsCeltic sea salt is harvested from the Atlantic water off of Brittany, France. The salt gets its name from the Celtic method of harvesting, using only wooden tools and allowing no metal to touch the salt. The method of harvesting preserves the living enzymes, and the salt is unrefined, so it contains all of the beneficial elements found in sea water. Among its many beneficial elements, Celtic sea salt contains lithium, a naturally occurring element that is commonly used to treat bipolar disorder. Using Celtic sea salt therapeutically to treat bipolar disorder takes advantage of the lithium in the salt without the unpleasant side effects that are associated with the lithium prescribed by doctors.On the Other: Need for Professional Care and ManagementWhile studies and evidence may show that there are benefits to Celtic sea salt, none of the findings have been evaluated by the FDA. Bipolar disorder can be highly volatile, with excessiv
