You may have heard that exercise can really help to support mental health, but which type of exercise is best?
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
Today’s clip is from episode 242 of the podcast with California based medical doctor, Roger Seheult.
In this clip, Roger explains the connection between stress, inflammation and immunity, and he shares the type of exercise that studies show is most effective in lowering stress, anxiety and fear.
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Actionable Insights
1. Engage in Moderate Exercise
Incorporate moderate intensity exercise (e.g., 20 minutes a day, three times a week, at 75% max heart rate) to significantly reduce depression, fear, and anxiety, while improving mental and physical well-being.
2. Prioritize Moderate Exercise Intensity
Opt for moderate exercise over high-intensity, as studies show it is most effective at reducing inflammation, improving well-being, and mitigating depression, with excessive intensity potentially reversing these benefits.
3. Schedule Regular Work Disconnection
Proactively schedule periods to disconnect from work and its associated worries, recognizing that the work queue is never truly empty, to allow for self-care, rest, and detachment.
Cultivate strong community connections and support systems, as research indicates this significantly impacts longevity and enhances the ability to process fear and anxiety.
5. Develop Spiritual Practice
Develop a spiritual or religious practice to provide a means of processing burdens, improving self-care, and strengthening family relationships.
6. Daily AG1 for Gut Health
Consider incorporating AG1, a daily health drink with five strains of gut bacteria, to support digestion and enrich the gut microbiome by increasing beneficial bacteria.