I understand what you are saying. It does sound too good to be true and is not verified. Technically when he wrote the article it within a relspspe period. They say many people relapse within six years and I don't think he even waited that long to publish the article. This is not the first time I heard of this. What my argument is, is if everyone simply dismisses this as being completed bs without trying it then it will continue to be unverified. Additionally, I think what causes bipolar disorder could possibly very from person to person. As some people have mentioned different regions of the world have it, different times, etc. for me cutting out these substances for a year will not be fun but I am willing to suffer for a year to satisfy my curiosity. If I am able to how off my meds after the year is up and remain stable then I will be the happiest bipolar chic out there. If not I will accept it and start back on my meds.