I think cognitive therapy is a great addition to meds, but I am not so confident that bipolar is something that can be "cured" with holistic approaches only. At least, I've never found any evidence of someone who does well with meds for any extended period of time. Though, I can understand not wanting to take meds. I go through periods where its all I can do to make myself continue my meds, sometimes I lose that battle and its hell getting back on the boat when I've jumped off. I don't feel perfect with meds, but I suffer a million times more when I get the idea that I can do fine without them.