Exercise and Illness
In the following article I will highlight some information
that was authored by a woman named Mary Ellen Copeland. She is a doctor who
also suffered from mental illness. I am including excerpts of what she wrote on
the benefits of exercise because it so closely echoes my philosophy.
Exercise is a great response to many difficult symptoms and
circumstances. Exercise helps reduce unpleasant symptoms and improves your
overall stamina and health while reducing stress. The right exercise can even
be fun. The benefits of exercise include:
an overall feeling of
well-being
enhanced ability to sleep, along with more restful sleep
improved memory and ability to concentrate
decrease in some uncomfortable symptoms
decreased irritability and anxiety
improved self-esteem
weight loss
improved muscle tone
increased endurance
increased mobility
You may discover that your daily walks provide you with the
added benefit of getting you outdoors to help you feel part of the natural
world, and also exposes you to some needed sunlight every day.
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