Whether you suffer from depression or want to avoid a recurrence, adopting a healthy lifestyle is a natural solution that helps, sometimes in addition to medication and psychotherapy.
Physical activity
Essential in the treatment of depression, physical activity, whether it is any sport, has a real positive impact on morale and anxiety. Several studies have shown the regulation of inflammation and the release of pleasure hormones through regular activity.
For this, at least 2h30 of activities are necessary per week, preferably in nature and within a group. Dancing, cycling, swimming, but also muscle strengthening, Pilates or yoga are excellent exercises to practice regularly.
Meditation
Increasingly practiced in recent years, mindfulness meditation has been proven not only to identify negative emotions and regulate mood, but also to learn to better know oneself and to work on one’s anxiety. Regular practice, several times a week, including short sessions, is enough to improve mental health within weeks.
food
A balanced diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and cereals, on the model of the Mediterranean diet, is also effective, because it would reduce the inflammation involved in depression. It also allows you to maintain a regular level of energy and thus the stability necessary to get better.
Find out more: “Treating and curing depression without antidepressants: 10 methods to regain the taste for life” by Karine Leroy.
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