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3 Top Ways to Fight the Winter Blues: Exercise, SAMe and DHEA

Posted on December 25, 2018 by JLake

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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Exercise: An Effective Treatment for Depressed Mood

Posted on December 21, 2018 by JLake

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 →

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Exercise Improves Anxiety and Reduces the Frequency of Panic Attacks

Posted on October 16, 2018 by JLake

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 →

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Exercise improves depressed mood, reduces anxiety and helps prevent dementia

Posted on December 8, 2017 by JLake

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 →

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