Can Jogging help to counter depression? Some Physical Fitness and Obesity Treatment Consultants believe so. Depressed patients who have done regular exercise had a better result compared to other patients who just relied on the traditional psychological medications. Patients who had done their regular exercise were found to have gained more self confidence, more happiness and a feeling of accomplishment.
There was a practical experiment conducted to some depressed patients. This experiment is about the Measurement of Muscle Strain with half used tranquilizers and the other half did physical exercise. The result showed that physical exercise gave the persons more relaxed.
In another study, it was proven that regular walking improves memory and good judgment of the older persons. Other forms of exercise that were adopted include stretching of muscles, weight lifting and aerobic exercise.
What is the scientific explanation to this positive result you might ask? The doctors explained that exercise increases blood flow to the brain which provides more oxygen. Exercise also reduces brain salt ratios which improves the patient's mood. This is based on the proven fact that physical exercises produce sweating and over urination resulting into the reduction of salt content in the blood. Endorphin, which is a chemical compound the brain, produces while doing exercise improves the psychological condition of a person and makes him more optimistic.
While it is proven that jogging and exercise helps a depressed person, it is recommended also that they should consult first their medical doctors if they are fit to do so. At any time that a person feels pain in the chest or dizziness while doing exercise, he/she should stop and consult a physician immediately. It is recommended that a person should wear a suitable sport shoes and comfortable jogging clothes.
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