Only 10% of all therapists evaluate and support the role fitness and nutrition plays in their client’s lives. I’ve been a therapist for 26 years and a fitness coach for 7 years and its long past time I started to combine the two in order to integrate all the parts and support every aspect of your life.

Depression and anxiety, inflammation and exercise are our topic today. Learn about the effects of medication versus exercise in treating depression and anxiety and the role inflammation plays in mental health.

You have in your control the ability to reduce anxiety and depression and with the information and the tools offered in this podcast you can be on your way to feeling better, and improving your relationships because of it.

For fitness coaching with Risa, email us at risa@togethercouplescounseling.com

The app mentioned in today’s show is called Seven Minutes Every Day.

Research cited in todays episode:

Salmon, P. (2001) Effects of Physical Exercise on Anxiety, Depression, and Sensitivity to Stress: A unifying theory. Clinical Psychology Review 21, 33-61

Hanson CJ, Stevens LC, Coast JR (2001) Exercise Duration and Mood State: How Much is Enough to Feel Better? Health Psychology 20, 267-275

Neilan, T.G. et al. (2006). Myocardial Injury and Ventricular Dysfunction Related to Training Levels Among Nonelite Participants in the Boston Marathon. Circulation. 2006; 114: 2325-2333

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