Walking helps reduce Anxiety

Walking is an excellent and refreshing act of exercise for the mind and body. A brisk 30 minute walk is imperative to improving the functioning of the physiology of the human mind. Tests have been conducted at various medical institutions propounding the fact that walking and moderate to a high level of cardiovascular activity can even 'change the neuro-chemistry' of the brain. When blood flow is increased by constant exercise, it results in oxygen being transported to the cells in the brain. Serotonin, which is a key neuro-transmitter responsible for mental disorders and conditions like OCD, depression, bipolar disorder and a host of other neurological anomalies is also normalised with daily walking for upto a period of 30 minutes. The best time to walk is early in the morning, it is soothing to the psyche and the availability of cleaner air makes it more refreshing and detoxifying for the lungs. Those of you who can do 'vigorous' walking will benefit and experience quicker results according to research. Another way to improve oxygenation of blood is to take deep breaths while walking. This proves really beneficial for brain function and release from negative emotions. It will take anywhere from a month to three months to notice a definite change in your neurological conditions of anxiety, depression and other disorders. Get your shoes, wake up early and walk your self to a healthy mind!