Excercise Helps Your Anxiety
People suffering from anxiety can find some relief through regular exercise, University of Georgia researchers report.
Exercise as a form of low-cost, effective treatment
Anxiety frequently accompanies chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, and the constant strain can interfere with treatment for those conditions. Though the role of exercise in alleviating depression symptoms has been well-studied, the impact on anxiety symptoms has received comparatively little attention. The findings of recent research add to the growing body of evidence that physical activities such as walking or weight lifting may be low-cost, effective treatments to help alleviate anxiety symptoms among patients.
Exercise not only influences your physical health for the better but also your mental health!
The studies suggest the people who are dealing with clinical anxiety who are in therapy or on anti-anxiety medication will find it extremely beneficial for their symptoms. It has real anxiety-reducing effects, just like those drugs do!
Unwanted side effects keep some people from taking anxiety medications. Exercise is a great alternative to that!
At Chen’s Acupuncture in Seattle/Bellevue, WA we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about how we can help you with stress or anxiety. Just stop by our office, email us at info@chensacupuncture.com or call Peishan, Janette or David at 425 644 2056. Thank you.
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March 10th, 2010 at 4:41 am
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March 10th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Thank you!
March 10th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
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