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3 Top Ways to Fight the Winter Blues: Exercise, SAMe and DHEA
Finding a non-pharmacologic treatment that works for you This post is offered as a brief re-cap of highlights in my recent series of posts on complementary and alternative ways to fight the winter blues. Research studies consistently report the mood … Continue reading
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Tagged DHEA, exercise, physical activity, S-adenosylmethionine, SAMe
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Exercise: An Effective Treatment for Depressed Mood
This post is part of a series on non-medication treatments of depressed mood. Previous posts reviewed the evidence for folate, B-12, SAMe, omega-3 fatty acids, the amino acids L-tryptophan and 5-HTP, and the prohormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). This post is offered as … Continue reading
Exercise Improves Anxiety and Reduces the Frequency of Panic Attacks
Psychological and physiological mechanisms are involved The relationship between physical activity and anxiety is multi-factorial. Many hypotheses have been proposed to explain the anxiety reducing benefits of regular exercise. Psychological theories include distraction, enhanced self-efficacy, mastery and psychological benefits of … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety
Tagged exercise, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, physical activity
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Exercise improves depressed mood, reduces anxiety and helps prevent dementia
How exercise works to improve depressed mood Many studies show that infrequent physical activity increases the risk of developing depressed mood. Physical exercise increases the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and may enhance neural plasticity and new synapse formation. … Continue reading