[header] How to use exercise to help you overcome addiction [title] Go for walk. [step] Walking can boost dopamine levels. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that the brain produces when experiencing pleasure.
[header] How to use exercise to help you overcome addiction [title] Go for walk. [step] Walking can boost dopamine levels. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter that the brain produces when experiencing pleasure.
Walking can challenge your nervous system by raising your blood sugars. After sustained exercise, your bloodstream releases dopamine, which can leave you feeling good physically but also mentally. While it hurts at first, walking is a good lifestyle choice for a person with a higher level of dopamine. Research shows that people who will exercise for 10 minutes a day gain at least 70 percent in dopamine. As your body releases dopamine, you begin to see' benefits' if you exercise regularly. [substeps] In particular, take short jogs after a meal or before bed. When you engage in addiction behavior, your dopamine production increases-what's why it feels good to " get high. " but you can also feel good by walking around the block or hiking in the woods.