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By: Larry Gray

Larry Gray — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:00:32 +0000

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Benefits of fish oil for dogs — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:13:24 +0000

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Stone Age Remedies For Feeling Down « — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:29:54 +0000

[...] Age Remedies For Feeling Down Posted on June 24, 2009 by srhernan Check out the Zen To Fitness posting on tips for treating depression based on “stone age” practices. He does a pretty good [...]

By: Isaac

Isaac — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:11:12 +0000

great article! the face to face time is a great tip, i can attest to that. i tend to isolate myself for periods of time, keeping face to face time with others at a minimum. hanging out with friends, going to social events and meeting new people always makes me happy. after all, we’re social creatures!

the way i see it, there are primarily two factors which determine our health, both psychologically and physiologically.
1. the nutritional foundation we lay for our bodies.
2. the way in which we think about ourselves and the world. most people nowadays think way too much. no doubt the reason there’s no official diagnosis called obsessive thinking disorder is that nearly everyone suffers from it. it’s my personal view that in the stone age, the future was uncertain and filled with dangers. people nowadays are not as aware of death as one was back then… matter of fact, i don’t think most people truly know they’re going to die, at least not at a deeper level. when faced with such dangers everyday, one realized the importance of each day and thoroughly enjoyed it to the fullest instead of always looking to the future for “salvation”.
our modern mindset is more like: “one day i’ll have it all, and THEN i can be happy”.

from what i’ve heard, in primal tribes in which they lead a life resembling that of the stone ager, people are a lot more happier and content with their lives than what the average modern man is.

one interesting tribe i’ve read about is the piraha tribe, an atheistic tribe living in brazil. the linguists who’ve been there claim that they’re the happiest people they’ve ever seen, despite the lack of god or the promise of an afterlife. i certainly find that interesting!

here’s some info regarding the tribe…..LINK(mainly focused on the piraha language, which is rather unique. it’s cool if you’re into linguistics)

Pirah People

@ Isaac: Great contribution to the post the links to the Pirah people are really good especially the first article you linked, very interesting stuff…..

By: Liam | gyms stevenage

Liam | gyms stevenage — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:40:27 +0000

There’s no doubt in my mind that physical activity boosts your mood. Psychologically you feel good for doing a workout, rather than feeling like a slob, and physiologically your body releases mood enhancing hormones.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:40:58 +0000

I often think about physical exercise as a good way of getting you to feel better, but I never thought about team sports. It makes sense though.

If your playing a team sport then you are focused on a team goal and on your team mates, not on yourself. It is hard to feel bad about yourself, when your concentrating on things outside of you. And then when the game is over, the exercise has got the endorphins pumping and the world is good.

Nice article!

By: Melinda Gaddy

Melinda Gaddy — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:23:41 +0000

If you include exposure to sunlight and good sleep hygiene, this post pretty much sums up the info presented in “The Depression Cure” by Dr. Stephen Ilardi. He’s been researching and assembling an evolution-based approach to depression treatment for several years now. It would be a real shame if the podcast did not acknowledge his work. I have not yet listed to it, however.

Melinda

Update from Melinda: Just popped over to the site with the podcast and it’s based on an interview with Dr. Ilardi. So, scratch that last post!

By: Healthy Oil Guy

Healthy Oil Guy — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:21:24 +0000

Great recommendations in this article! I think if we try to follow these 4 suggestions it will go a long way to improving our health and energy on a day-to-day basis. Amen to the health benefits of fish oils. Studies have shown these powerful fats can help in a range of situations - from improving your cardiovascular fitness to reducing your risk for allergies and inflammatory skin conditions. I think the liquid fish oils are far superior to soft gels, but the soft gels are more convenient for many people. Just remember that you will have to take a few soft gels to equal the amount of omega 3 fatty acids you'll get in a single teaspoon of liquid fish oils.

By: Trish (girlatgym)

Trish (girlatgym) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:33:35 +0000

Good tips. I know I need more time with loved ones – that can be hard to pull off. It’s either a time issue or a distance issue.