Aliquot #8: Lifestyle interventions for depression and anxiety
Aliquot #8: Lifestyle interventions for depression and anxiety
Various ancient practices, including meditation, hot yoga, and sauna, may aid in the treatment of depression. Whether the medical community will embrace these lifestyle interventions remains to be seen. Available pharmaceutical treatments have their advantages and disadvantages, and while they are helpful for a subset of depressed people, a quarter of patients taking antidepressants may get worse. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison discusses his belief that ancient practices encourage resilience and stave off depression.
Get these episodes in a convenient podcast format.
Aliquot episodes make great companion listening for a long drive. You can find these special members-only episodes alongside live recorded Q&As on The Aliquot, our official premium FoundMyFitness podcast.
Various ancient practices, including meditation, hot yoga, and sauna, may aid in the treatment of depression. Whether the medical community will embrace these lifestyle interventions remains to be seen. Available pharmaceutical treatments have their advantages and disadvantages, and while they are helpful for a subset of depressed people, a quarter of patients taking antidepressants may get worse. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison discusses his belief that ancient practices encourage resilience and stave off depression.
-
Introduction
-
Why some people respond to antidepressants while others don't
-
Ancient wisdoms and traditions offer value in treating depression
Attend Monthly Q&As with Rhonda
Support our work
The FoundMyFitness Q&A happens monthly for premium members. Attend live or listen in our exclusive member-only podcast The Aliquot.
Recent Aliquot Episodes
Aliquot #151: The Fiber That May Help Clear Forever Chemicals
Beta-glucans are soluble fibers found in foods like oats and barley that are already known to lower LDL cholesterol by reducing bile-acid reabsorption...
Aliquot #150: Can Urolithin A Renew Aging Mitochondria?
Urolithin A is a compound produced by certain gut bacteria from polyphenols found in foods like pomegranates, berries, and ...
Aliquot #149: The Biology of a Better Mood
Many small habits can influence mood in ways we might not expect. Physical activity, sleep, light exposure, heat, and...
Aliquot #148: The Hype and Reality of Nicotinamide Riboside
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD, is in every cell of your body and plays a central role in energy metabolism, mitochondrial...
Aliquot #147: How to Break the Visceral Fat Cycle
Visceral fat is a highly metabolically active form of fat that accumulates deep within the...