Alchemic Sweating for Bliss of Soul Serenity: Narrative Review

Ashok Kumar Dudi Ashok

doi:10.58372/2835-6276.1080

Authors

Ashok Kumar Dudi Ashok University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58372/2835-6276.1080

Keywords:

Mental health, Aerobic exercise, Endorphins, Well-being, Healing

Abstract

Research and Results: Aerobic exercise reveals human spiritual and physical perseverance in a fast-paced culture. Embodied cognition suggests that aerobic exercise may increase awareness and brain regeneration by affecting our thoughts and sensations. Regular aerobic exercise grows the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, which affect memory, learning, and executive function, improving mental health and cognitive performance. Body-mind connection changes thoughts and emotions, making it essential to mental wellness. The research emphasizes cardiovascular activity in mental health recovery and reminds readers that they are their own well-being, encouraging a more inclusive approach. Researchers should continue to study aerobic exercise's complex effects on mental health.

Aims and Objectives: The study aims to confirm aerobic exercise's mental health benefits.

Methods and Tools: The author undertakes an introspection and Google Scholar literature review on the therapeutic effect of physical activity on mental illness, current use, limitations, aerobic exercise requirements in severe mental illness, cognitive function impact, and mental health.

Conclusion: Aerobic exercise has a healing effect on mental health issues.

References

Anderson, C. L., & Feldman, D. B. (2019, May 29). Hope and Physical Exercise: The Contributions of Hope, Self-Efficacy, and Optimism in Accounting for Variance in Exercise Frequency. Psychological Reports, 123(4), 1145–1159. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033294119851798

Balcetis, E., & Cole, S. (2009, July 14). Body in Mind: The Role of Embodied Cognition in Self-Regulation. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 3(5), 759–774. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-9004.2009.00197.x

Barz, W. (2014, March 7). Introspection as a Game of Make-Believe. Theoria, 80(4), 350–367. https://doi.org/10.1111/theo.12048

Blomstrand, P., Tesan, D., Nylander, E. M., & Ramstrand, N. (2023, August 9). Mind body exercise improves cognitive function more than aerobic- and resistance exercise in healthy adults aged 55 years and older – an umbrella review. European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-023-00325-4

Braun, G. (2011, January). Taking a shelter dog for walks as an important step in the resocialization process. Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 6(1), 100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jveb.2010.08.004

Brucker, D. L., Mitra, S., Chaitoo, N., & Mauro, J. (2014, June 11). More Likely to Be Poor Whatever the Measure: Working-Age Persons with Disabilities in the United States*. Social Science Quarterly, 96(1), 273–296. https://doi.org/10.1111/ssqu.12098

Buckley, P. (2012, January). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and serotonin transporter gene-linked promoter region genes alter serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in humans. Yearbook of Psychiatry and Applied Mental Health, 2012, 403–405. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypsy.2011.07.070

Canady, V. A. (2017, June 19). Education program to encourage MH providers to care for people with diabetes. Mental Health Weekly, 27(24), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1002/mhw.31082

Carless, D., & Douglas, K. (2008, September). Narrative, identity and mental health: How men with serious mental illness re-story their lives through sport and exercise. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 9(5), 576–594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2007.08.002

Carlos Machado, J. (2009, October 23). Review: rivastigmine reduces rate of cognitive decline and improves performance in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s. Evidence-Based Mental Health, 12(4), 113–113. https://doi.org/10.1136/ebmh.12.4.113

Cassidy, T. (2016). Psychological Benefits of Adhering to a Programme of Aerobic Exercise. Clinical and Experimental Psychology, 02(02). https://doi.org/10.4172/2471-2701.1000119

Chung, H. S. (2019, June 30). Effects of DIRFloortime® Therapy on Self-regulation, Functional Emotional Developmental Level and Resilience of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Korean Society of Cognitive Therapeutic Exercise, 11(1), 23–34. https://doi.org/10.29144/kscte.2019.11.1.23

Cianciulli, A., Calvello, R., Ruggiero, M., & Panaro, M. A. (2022, January 6). Inflammaging and Brain: Curcumin and Its Beneficial Potential as Regulator of Microglia Activation. Molecules, 27(2), 341. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27020341

Clarke, L. (2009, November). Mental health across cultures Benson Benson and JillThistlethwaite Mental health across culturesRadcliffe Publishing£22.99222pp97818461921971846192196. Mental Health Practice, 13(3), 11–11. https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.13.3.11.s15

Dean, E. (2017, March 9). Review urges support for mental health specialism. Mental Health Practice, 20(6), 6–6. https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.20.6.6.s2

Dieterich-Hartwell, R. M. (2019, October 2). Music, movement, and emotions: an inquiry with suggestions for the practice of dance/movement therapy. Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy, 14(4), 249–263. https://doi.org/10.1080/17432979.2019.1676310

Dishman, R. K., & O’Connor, P. J. (2009, June). Lessons in exercise neurobiology: The case of endorphins. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 2(1), 4–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2009.01.002

Dyar, C., Dworkin, E. R., Pirog, S., & Kaysen, D. (2021, March). Social interaction anxiety and perceived coping efficacy: Mechanisms of the association between minority stress and drinking consequences among sexual minority women. Addictive Behaviors, 114, 106718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106718

Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Cognition,Cerebral Brain Flow and Mental Health Among Traumatic Brain Injury Patients. (2020, January 28). Case Medical Research. https://doi.org/10.31525/ct1-nct04243226

Farde, L. (1997, December). Brain imaging of schizophrenia—the dopamine hypothesis. Schizophrenia Research, 28(2–3), 157–162. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0920-9964(97)00121-7

Farholm, A., & Sørensen, M. (2016, February 25). Motivation for physical activity and exercise in severe mental illness: A systematic review of intervention studies. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 25(3), 194–205. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12214

Flack, K., Pankey, C., Ufholz, K., Johnson, L., & Roemmich, J. N. (2019, December). Genetic variations in the dopamine reward system influence exercise reinforcement and tolerance for exercise intensity. Behavioural Brain Research, 375, 112148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2019.112148

Foster, S. (2021, November). Socioeconomic status and mental illness stigma: How income level and social dominance orientation may help to perpetuate stigma. Stigma and Health, 6(4), 487–493. https://doi.org/10.1037/sah0000339

Fremont, J., & Craighead, L. W. (1987, April). Aerobic exercise and cognitive therapy in the treatment of dysphoric moods. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 11(2), 241–251. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01183268

Gagnon, D., Kyröläinen, H., Gagnon, S., Herzig, K., Rintamäki, H., & Peltonen, J. (2014, April). Pre‐exercise whole‐body cooling decreases blood volume and oxygenated hemoglobin content in skeletal muscle during submaximal exercise (1106.7). The FASEB Journal, 28(S1). https://doi.org/10.1096/fasebj.28.1_supplement.1106.7

Ganter, K., Daly, I., & Owens, J. (2005, September). Implementing the Mental Health Act 2001: What should be done? What can be done? Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 22(3), 79–82. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0790966700009058

Garcia, R. R. (2017). Walking Versus Jogging in Patients with Cardiac Problems Including Congestive Heart Failure by Rosalie Roberta Garcia. Nursing & Healthcare International Journal, 1(4). https://doi.org/10.23880/nhij-16000124

Gateshill, G., Kucharska-Pietura, K., & Wattis, J. (2011, March). Attitudes towards mental disorders and emotional empathy in mental health and other healthcare professionals. The Psychiatrist, 35(3), 101–105. https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.110.029900

Gómez-Pinilla, F., Ying, Z., Roy, R. R., Molteni, R., & Edgerton, V. R. (2002, November 1). Voluntary Exercise Induces a BDNF-Mediated Mechanism That Promotes Neuroplasticity. Journal of Neurophysiology, 88(5), 2187–2195. https://doi.org/10.1152/jn.00152.2002

Grossman, A. (1984, May). Endorphins and exercise. Clinical Cardiology, 7(5), 255–260. https://doi.org/10.1002/clc.4960070502

Herzog, E., Voß, M., Keller, V., Koch, S., Takano, K., & Cludius, B. (2022, October). The benefits of physical exercise on state anxiety: Exploring possible mechanisms. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 23, 100478. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2022.100478

Hornykiewicz, O. (1974, January). Some remarks concerning the possible role of brain monoamines (dopamine, noradrenaline, serotonin) in mental disorders. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 11, 249–253. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3956(74)90098-3

Hurlock-Chorostecki, C. (2017, August 22). Mobile phone messaging delivering encouragement, reminders and education increases patient compliance with recommended exercise and results in positive short-term health behaviours. Evidence Based Nursing, 20(4), 109–110. https://doi.org/10.1136/eb-2017-102775

Im, Y., & Lee, G. (2020, May 1). Effects of VR Physical Education Class on Exercise efforts, Self-Perceived Health Status, Perceived pleasure, Exercise Self-efficacy, Exercise sustainability. Korean Association for Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, 20(9), 699–729. https://doi.org/10.22251/jlcci.2020.20.9.699

Influences of Social Relationship and Social Feedback on Body Satisfaction, Body Esteem and Exercise Behavior for Adolescents. (2012, September 1). Sports & Exercise Research, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.5297/ser.1403.007

Kango, D. A. (2021, June 6). Help-seeking behaviour of patients attending outpatient of state mental health hospital. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research, 09(06). https://doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i6.15

Kim, I., & Ahn, J. (2021, May 14). The Effect of Changes in Physical Self-Concept through Participation in Exercise on Changes in Self-Esteem and Mental Well-Being. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(10), 5224. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18105224

Kim, S. Y., & Kim, S. J. (2015, December 31). Effects of Weight Reduction Program on Body Weight, Self Esteem and Self Efficacy of Chronic Mentally Ill Persons. Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing, 29(3), 594–607. https://doi.org/10.5932/jkphn.2015.29.3.594

Kirk, E. P., Sullivan, S., & Klein, S. (2017, May). ACSM Recommended Exercise of 30 minutes Per Day Improves Aerobic Capacity Similar to 60 minutes Per Day in Individuals with NAFLD. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 49(5S), 37. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000516918.47398.cf

Kothari, A. (2021). Yoga And Mental Health: A Review On Efficacy Of Yoga In Managing Stress, Anxiety And Depression. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 04(03), 185–193. https://doi.org/10.47223/irjay.2021.4323

Kurt, E. E. (2016, March 23). Which Non-Pharmacological Treatment is More Effective on Clinical Parameters in Patients With Fibromyalgia: Balneotherapy or Aerobic Exercise? Archives of Rheumatology, 31(2), 162–169. https://doi.org/10.5606/archrheumatol.2016.5751

Lara, D. R. (2007, February 1). Intermittent explosive disorder is common, has an early age of onset and is associated with the development of other mental disorders in the US population. Evidence-Based Mental Health, 10(1), 32–32. https://doi.org/10.1136/ebmh.10.1.32

Let us hear it for the joys of physical exercise. (2011, July 20). Nursing Standard, 25(46), 26–26. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2011.07.25.46.26.p5937

Lindwall, M., Ljung, T., Hadžibajramović, E., & Jonsdottir, I. H. (2012, June). Self-reported physical activity and aerobic fitness are differently related to mental health. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 5(1), 28–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2011.12.003

Manchia, M., & Kossowsky, J. (2023, April 25). Editorial: Systematic reviews of pharmacological and non-pharmacological psychiatric interventions. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1201888

Mohapel, P., Frielingsdorf, H., Häggblad, J., Zachrisson, O., & Brundin, P. (2005, January). Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF-BB) and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) induce striatal neurogenesis in adult rats with 6-hydroxydopamine lesions. Neuroscience, 132(3), 767–776. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroscience.2004.11.056

Nogueira, J. E., & Branco, L. G. (2021, February). Recent Advances in Molecular Hydrogen Research Reducing Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress and Inflammation. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 27(5), 731–736. https://doi.org/10.2174/1381612826666201113100245

Our heritage—our future. (1984). Deep Sea Research Part B. Oceanographic Literature Review, 31(12), 907–908. https://doi.org/10.1016/0198-0254(84)93622-7

Parish, C. (2014, June 9). New annual MOT for people with serious mental illness. Mental Health Practice, 17(9), 7–7. https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp.17.9.7.s6

Piai, V., Meyer, L., Dronkers, N. F., & Knight, R. T. (2017, March 27). Neuroplasticity of language in left-hemisphere stroke: Evidence linking subsecond electrophysiology and structural connections. Human Brain Mapping, 38(6), 3151–3162. https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.23581

ROBERTS, E. (1987). Alzheimer??s disease may begin in the nose and may be caused by aluminosilicates. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 1(3), 209. https://doi.org/10.1097/00002093-198701030-00039

Rugh, R., Humphries, A., Tasnim, N., & Basso, J. C. (2022, June 7). Healing minds, moving bodies: measuring the mental health effects of online dance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research in Dance Education, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/14647893.2022.2078297

Schnirring, L. (2001, January). Can Exercise Gadgets Motivate Patients? The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 29(1), 15–18. https://doi.org/10.3810/psm.2001.01.291

Scorcine, C. (2017, November 16). Contribution of Swimming, Cycling and Running in the Final Performance in Different Distances of Triathlon Races. MOJ Sports Medicine, 1(5). https://doi.org/10.15406/mojsm.2017.01.00027

Segar, M., Katch, V. L., Roth, R., Garcia, A., Haslanger, S., & Wilkins, E. (1995, May). AEROBIC EXERCISE REDUCES DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, AND INCREASES SELF-ESTEEM AMONG BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS.

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 27(Supplement), S212. https://doi.org/10.1249/00005768-199505001-01188

Seppa, N. (2014, May 22). Body & brain: Material induces muscle regrowth: Noncellular pig tissue attracts stem cells to fix injuries. Science News, 185(11), 12–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/scin.5591851113

Shokri, Z., Naghibi, S., & Barzegari, A. (2022, June 22). The effect of lifetime aerobic exercise training on memory and IL-1beta cytokine in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex of NMRI mice with brain trauma. Journal of Sport and Exercise Physiology, 15(3), 71–80. https://doi.org/10.52547/joeppa.15.3.71

Smith, A., & Gill, A. (2021, May 6). Does supervised moderate-intensity aerobic exercise relieve pain symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia? Evidence-Based Practice, 24(11), 40–40. https://doi.org/10.1097/ebp.0000000000001306

Smith, P. J., Potter, G. G., McLaren, M. E., & Blumenthal, J. A. (2013, October). Impact of aerobic exercise on neurobehavioral outcomes. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 6(3), 139–153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2013.06.008

Stanton, R., Reaburn, P., & Happell, B. (2013, July 1). Is Cardiovascular or Resistance Exercise Better to Treat Patients With Depression? A Narrative Review. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 34(7), 531–538. https://doi.org/10.3109/01612840.2013.774077

Steinberg, H., & Sykes, E. A. (1985, November). Introduction to symposium on endorphins and behavioural processes; Review of literature on endorphins and exercise. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 23(5), 857–862. https://doi.org/10.1016/0091-3057(85)90083-8

SULLIVAN, M. G. (2005, February). Guidelines: Cut Calories And Salt, Exercise More. Internal Medicine News, 38(3), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1097-8690(05)71428-1

Systemic hormones, neurotransmitters and brain development. (1988, March). Journal of Steroid Biochemistry, 29(3), 373. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-4731(88)90044-1

Takagi, S. (2013, February 27). Proposal to Formulate “Global Informal Workout Rules” Adopting “Asian Bankers’ Association Informal Workout Guidelines” and “Model Agreement to Promote Company Restructuring by Informal Workout” with Some Minor Amendments. International Insolvency Review, 22(1), 55–59. https://doi.org/10.1002/iir.1206

Talbott, J. (2009, January). Does an encouraging letter encourage attendance at psychiatric out-patient clinics? The Leeds PROMPTS randomized study. Yearbook of Psychiatry and Applied Mental Health, 2009, 163–164. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0084-3970(08)79117-5

Tansella, M. (1998, May 1). Review: community mental health team management for adults with severe mental illnesses increases satisfaction with care. Evidence-Based Mental Health, 1(2), 62–62. https://doi.org/10.1136/ebmh.1.2.62

Thompson, M. A., Toner, J., Perry, J. L., Burke, R., & Nicholls, A. R. (2020, July). Stress appraisals influence athletic performance and psychophysiological response during 16.1 km cycling time trials. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 49, 101682. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101682

Tkachuk, G. A., & Martin, G. L. (1999, June). Exercise therapy for patients with psychiatric disorders: Research and clinical implications. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 30(3), 275–282. https://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7028.30.3.275

Vonderwalde, I., & Kovacs-Litman, A. (2018, January 31). Aerobic exercise promotes hippocampal neurogenesis through skeletal myofiber-derived vascular endothelial growth factor. The Journal of Physiology, 596(5), 761–763. https://doi.org/10.1113/jp275582

Wagner, D. (2016). Psychological Care at the Intersection of Brain, Body, Mind, Emotions, and BehaviorPsychological Care at the Intersection of Brain, Body, Mind, Emotions, and Behavior. PsycCRITIQUES, 6161(4545). https://doi.org/10.1037/a0040610

We need to reaffirm our self-confidence. (2013). The Pharmaceutical Journal. https://doi.org/10.1211/pj.2013.11121270

Wernik, U. (2012, October). Correcting Poor Posture Without Awareness or Willpower. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 7(4), 375–380. https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2012.740369

Wipfli, B., Landers, D., Nagoshi, C., & Ringenbach, S. (2009, December 18). An examination of serotonin and psychological variables in the relationship between exercise and mental health. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 21(3), 474–481. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.01049.x

Wong, C. (2022, March). ‘Breathing’ pillow helps reduce anxiety. New Scientist, 253(3378), 24. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0262-4079(22)00475-4

Ying, S. (2015, September 30). Research on the Effectiveness of Exercise Therapy Treating Mental Illness. The Open Cybernetics & Systemics Journal, 9(1), 1539–1543. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874110x01509011539

Zhang, R. (2022, November 23). Aerobic exercise training reduces central arterial stiffness and improves cerebral blood flow in older adults. Veins and Lymphatics, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.4081/vl.2022.10962

Alchemic Sweating for Bliss of Soul Serenity

Narrative Review

Authors

DOI:

Keywords:

Abstract

References

Downloads

Published

How to Cite

Issue

Section

License

Make a Submission

Information