Posted by Bekka H. on January 29, 2002, at 0:12:28
In reply to Be sure to include aerobic exercise!, posted by 3 Beer Effect on January 28, 2002, at 23:36:00
> > People wouldn't need as many psychiatric drugs if they made time for regular aerobic exercise & ate a healthier diet because doing so raises your brain chemicals (serotonin, norepinephrine, & dopamine) to a more normal level without the side effects of anti-depressants.
***********************************************How right you are! Exercise is the best antidepressant/anti-anxiety agent I know of. And it's a lot less expensive than drugs and/or therapy! Some days I feel as if my meds don't work very well until I've exercised as least 30 minutes or more. Then the meds seem to "kick in." I guess it's some synergistic effect taking place.
poster:Bekka H.
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