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“Exercise acutely activates various inflammatory pathways, but long-term contributes to a reduction in chronic inflammation. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison explains how agents that interact with the immune system may play a subtle and complex role in depression.”

In this clip, Dr. Patrick explains how intense exercise beneficially alters tryptophan and kynurenine metabolism in a way that may benefit depression.

“Over the past decade, pharmacologists have begun recognizing that wellness practices, in addition to pharmaceutical drugs, may be incorporated into the treatment of depression. The Wild 5 protocol is an example of an online-based resource that combines exercise, nutrition, sleep, social connectedness, and mindfulness practices.”

“As such, sauna use has potential as a means to treat depression and opioid addiction. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick describes how sauna use activates the Salvinorin A pathway, potentially ameliorating symptoms of depression and opioid addiction.”

“Exercise produces similar results by releasing anti-inflammatory cytokines that may contribute to an anti-depressant outcome. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison describes how whole-body hyperthermia has the potential for real-world clinical efficacy as a tool in the fight against major depression.”

“A linear relationship exists between obesity, inflammation, and response to medication. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison discusses how a pro-inflammatory environment, such as that which occurs with obesity, can contribute to the risk of depression.”

“Moreover, research shows that bright light therapy is helpful in the treatment of non-seasonal depression. In this clip, Dr. Charles Raison discusses how exposure to light during the day and maintaining a dark environment at night is important in depression management.”

“However, in the past 20 years, new, well-designed trials have demonstrated that these drugs elicit mystical experiences in the user that may have sustained, beneficial effects, especially in people who have depression.”

“Although humans are flexible, environmental signals are markedly altered in the modern world and can be disorienting, possibly contributing to depression. Humans have co-evolved with various microorganisms which may have had an immunologic effect on stabilizing our immune system.”

“Cold baths have been used as a therapy for depression for more than 100 years. The Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh, while in an asylum, was prescribed two cold baths a day. The body releases chemicals in response to cold exposure and specific breathing techniques that act to suppress inflammatory cytokines.”