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Physical exercises reduce our dependence on anxiety and stress alleviating drugs.
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Regular physical exercise can indeed, over a period of time, lessen our dependence on drugs that treat stress and anger. In some cases, a strict exercise regime can even rid us of our medicines entirely. Be in constant touch with your physician about your dosage. Never stop taking medicines without checking with your doctor. The best way to manage anger is by exercising regularly and having your medicines as per the dosage prescribed.
Which kind of hormones does exercise release?
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Modern lifestyle and stress go hand in hand. Stress, if unchecked, often leads to anger. While venting one's emotions is good for the overall emotional health, being frequently angry is not only bad for health, it also adversely impacts human relationships. You must consult a psychiatrist to control your anger. Additionally, physical exercise also alleviates stress and anger. Many doctors and psychiatrists agree that exercise releases endorphins which are hormones that make us happy. Regular physical exercise can help you manage your anger and stress in the medium to long term. However, please consult a doctor to determine which physical exercises are suitable for you.
Deep breathing exercises alone can get your rid of your extreme anger.
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Deep breathing is just one form of stationary exercises that help you when you are working long hours. It must always be complemented by aerobic exercises to give a holistic benefit. Take up an aerobic exercise that is easy for your muscles. An intense 20-minute session of running in the morning combined with intermittent sessions of deep breathing throughout the day will keep you refreshed and stress-free.
The best exercise for managing anger is:
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Aerobic exercises involve the production of energy by consumption of oxygen. Some common aerobic exercises are jogging, swimming, jumping the rope etc. In these exercises, the objective is to raise the heartbeat to an optimal level so that oxygen is supplied to all the body parts. This leads to lowering of blood pressure and reduction of anxiety.
Team sports like football, cricket etc. foster a team spirit among the players. Of course, they get quality exercise too. Stationary exercises work best in situations where the subject has a desk job and leads a sedentary lifestyle. Deep breathing exercises and tensing a body part are some of the more common kinds of stationary exercises. Deep breathing is the best form of stationary exercise if you are working for long hours at a desk. If you are thinking of running as an exercise, then begin with short distances and then try running longer distances.
Physical exercises are more suitable for men than women and kids.
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Contrary to popular perception, physical exercises are suitable for all age types and gender. Our organs work exactly the same way in all humans. Before you start any physical exercise, consult your doctor. Share with him your medical history and he will give you the best medical advice regarding which exercises to pursue and which ones to avoid.