Each of us reacts differently to the various situations that confront us daily. In today's fast-paced, stressful times it is no wonder that tranquilizers are the largest selling category of prescription drugs sold in America. The lack of physical exercise, especially when combined with the lack of a nutritious diet, is thought by most experts to be the biggest contributor to nervousness, anxiety and depression. Quite often, people plagued with hypoglycemia, which is commonly expressed in tiredness and nervousness, resort to caffeine, nicotine, drugs and sugar when they get the blues. However, these may merely aggravate the situation further and many get into a vicious cycle, usually without even knowing it.
Exercise is our first line of defense against tension, anxiety and depression.
Exercising increases circulation to all of the organs of the body. Supplying them with more oxygen and nutrition helps the muscles relax. In addition, it lowers the build-up of metabolic end products and we feel better. However, it is difficult for most people to stick with exercise programs. It takes real dedication but does pay off over the long-term.