Doctors are providing alternative positive methods for depression. Doctors and Gps of London have prescribed exercises for the patients of depression. This is in the increasing ratio. In addition to medication or psychotherapy, you can find some exercises if you suffer from depression or anxiety. The physical and psychological benefits of exercise can improve your symptoms of anxiety and depression.

“There is a great awareness and evidence about the benefits of exercise and the feedback from patients is positive.” - Said Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioner (GP) services.

Three years ago only 5% of the patients were prescribed where as now it has increased to 22%. – reported by a survey conducted by Mental Health Foundation found. “Exercise can relieve depression through improving self-esteem and by relieving feelings of isolation” – report given by the researchers.

The Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity. The Foundation has published the results of a survey and announced on Friday 8th February - “GPs are now turning to exercise therapy to treat depression.”

“Doctors did not just prescribe antidepressants, but looked for other good options”. - said Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the charity.

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“Exercise helps to release brain chemicals such as endorphins which make the patients to feel-good and can help physically, socially and biologically”. - Said Celia Richardson, campaigns director for the Mental Health Foundation.

“Exercise may be a great way to get started, increasing physical activity is a positive strategy to manage your anxiety and depression,” says Kristin Vickers-Douglas, Ph.D., psychologist, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

Some research evidence suggests that the exercise can provide better mental and physical health with the following effects:

• Exercise raises neurotransmitters in the brain (that helps to change your mood)
• Exercise boosts the feel-good endorphins
• Prepares your body for better use of oxygen
• Helps to reduce your body fat
• Releases muscle tension
• Gives you good sleep
• Reduces the stress hormone
• Increases body temperature
• Makes you to look fit and healthy
• Lowers blood pressure
• Builds energy levels
• Strengthens the heart muscles
• Offers your mind a calming effect

These changes in your mind and body can improve the symptoms such as stress, sadness, irritability, anxiety, anger, fatigue and hopelessness.

“There is a need for exercise on prescription” - said Andrew McCulloch, The Mental Health foundation’s chief. He suggested that the increased availability of exercise will help more patients.

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