EPISODE · Jul 25, 2018 · 52 MIN
Physical Interventions for Depression | Group and Individual Activities
from Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes · host Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
A healthy body is necessary to feel your best emotionally. Brain chemicals that help you feel happy and relaxed are created from the foods you eat. Sunlight sets your circadian rhythms so you get quality sleep and produces vitamin D which helps relieve depression. Exercise, stretching and yoga can all help increase the happy chemicals, reduce pain and improve sleep. Pain is a fact of life. There are many options for pain management other than drugs. (Many pain medications are system depressants) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A healthy body is necessary to feel your best emotionally. Brain chemicals that help you feel happy and relaxed are created from the foods you eat. Sunlight sets your circadian rhythms so you get quality sleep and produces vitamin D which helps relieve depression. Exercise, stretching and yoga can all help increase the happy chemicals, reduce pain and improve sleep. Pain is a fact of life. There are many options for pain management other than drugs. (Many pain medications are system depressants) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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