Beat the Blues With ExerciseBy Editorial Staff Depression is a serious health issue, whether we're talking clinical depression (major depressive disorder), mild depression, seasonal affective disorder (or appropriately, "SAD" – depressive symptoms that often occur during the fall / winter months) or just "feeling blue." Fortunately, there's a simple, natural solution to help deal with depression: exercise. When you're depressed, exercise is probably last on your list of priorities; curling up on the couch may seem infinitely more appealing than heading off to the gym for a vigorous workout. Yet an abundance of research suggests exercise is an ideal natural remedy when you feel depressed – and science backs it up. According to the Mayo Clinic, here are some of the reasons why exercise may be an effective way to combat depression:
If you're feeling depressed, take it seriously. Talk to your doctor about how you're feeling. But before they prescribe an anti-depressant, which is the common medical strategy whenever someone says they're depressed these days, ask them about natural treatment alternatives, including exercise. Page printed from: http://www.toyourhealth.com/mpacms/tyh/article.php?id=2047&no_paginate=true&no_b=true |