February 2006
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A Cure for Depression — Dolphins
An interesting new study in the British Medical Journal shows depression lifted for patients who interacted with dolphins an hour a day over a two week period. Many patients have experienced lasting effects after their sessions with the dolphins. The theory is that playing and swimming with dolphins ignites emotions and releases brain [...]
My First Panic Attack
I had never heard of a panic attack until months after I’d starting having them. And, truth be told, it is really hard to describe it to someone who has never experienced it for themselves. Before I had a panic attack, if someone had told me about it before I experienced it, I [...]
Get On Your Bikes and Ride!
I love riding my bike. And, since I’ve started riding every day, I’ve found that it really helps me feel better when I’m feeling down or had a bad day. Exercise changes the chemistry of the blood, and can alleviate depression. Since a lot of people haven’t ridden a bike since they [...]