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Post by Warkitty on Oct 15, 2009 9:41:52 GMT -5
I just read an interesting article in Bicycling Magazine about a kid that got into cycling and off Ritalin. The article is here for anyone wanting to read the whole story. What I found interesting was that the article referenced several studies supporting the fact that a heavy dose of exercise that engages the mind and body in complex coordination (the best such being cycling, swimming and running over less effective sports such as baseball, football or soccer) has the same effect as ritalin. Many of the kids being diagnosed with ADHD would benefit far, far more from more exercise than by being dosed up with a pill, but American's prefer to sit on their couches and pop chemicals. Such a shame. |
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Post by gridbug on Oct 15, 2009 11:05:13 GMT -5
But there is a lot of profit in selling pills. Have you no respect for capitalism?
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Post by Justin Thyme on Oct 15, 2009 11:21:56 GMT -5
There's a lot of profit in selling bicycles and bicycling accessories too.
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Post by Warkitty on Oct 15, 2009 11:57:51 GMT -5
Or running shoes, or swimsuits for that matter.
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Post by caryc on Oct 15, 2009 12:42:06 GMT -5
and "baby thongs" too!
Pharmacutical(sp?) companies are wunnerful,don't ya know?!PLEASE!
Their profit margins are truly astronomical(duh)...and don't ya just love the constant advertising?Hey I know I do,er Don't!
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Post by Katworm on Oct 16, 2009 13:37:24 GMT -5
That's great that it appears to work for some kids, but soccer does not replace the meds for my god son. Or maybe the kids this works for do not need to be on the meds in the first place...
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Post by osrb on Oct 16, 2009 13:43:19 GMT -5
Who would have thunk it. Children getting exercise makes them healthier.
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Post by Warkitty on Oct 16, 2009 13:47:38 GMT -5
If you read the article, it specifically states that sports like soccer don't trigger enough of the natural chemical. It has to be a sustained effort that takes a lot of physical and mental coordination. Cycling works because riding in a pack you have to be hyper aware at all times, planning your moves and trying not to crash in the peleton. The element of risk also seems important. Crashing while cycling means you can take 12 other people with you. Missing the ball in soccer means you're a dude standing in a field.
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Post by el Gusano on Oct 16, 2009 19:32:29 GMT -5
It gets worse when they won't let you keep score for fear of hurting someone's self-esteem.
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Post by Bob on Oct 18, 2009 5:40:39 GMT -5
which happens shortly before you become a guy sitting on a bench beside a field.... [grin]
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Post by Warkitty on Oct 18, 2009 6:01:39 GMT -5
Again, not much associated risk involved.
Now, miss a step in trail running and you're facing a broken ankle with no nearby assistance (gotta crawl out to a road, could be miles) or a plunge off a cliff edge. THAT is real risk:-D
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Post by Police Moderator on Oct 19, 2009 3:49:04 GMT -5
Now we can add the Detroit Marathon as a "risky" sport which could replace Ritalin use.... (This article does not mention the 4 shot, 3 stabbed (Ooops, I meant "cut") and 14 mugged during the Detroit Marathon.)
3 runners die competing in the Detroit marathon
The Associated Press
DETROIT — A half-marathoner and two other runners died during the Detroit marathon on Sunday, organizers said. Daniel Langdon, 36, of Laingsburg, collapsed at about 9:02 a.m. between the 11- and 12-mile markers, said Rich Harshbarger, vice president of consumer marketing for the Detroit Media Partnership. Rick Brown, 65, of Marietta, Ohio, collapsed at 9:17 a.m., near where Langdon went down, and 26-year-old Jon Fenlon of Waterford collapsed at about 9:18 a.m., just after finishing the half-marathon in 1:53:37, Harshbarger said. It was unclear whether Brown and Langdon were participating in the 13.1-mile half marathon or the full race.
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Post by Babs on Oct 19, 2009 7:17:48 GMT -5
Think how much sooner they could have died if they hadn't been in good shape!
It's called the Runner's High. I used to get it after about 12 miles into a run. The endomorphins start flowing.
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Post by Warkitty on Oct 19, 2009 7:59:46 GMT -5
I love it when it hits. Feel like you can run forever.
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Post by Police Moderator on Oct 19, 2009 18:57:27 GMT -5
I usually get that feeling after about the second chain link fence.
Usually the fence that constrains the mean ass, starved doberman who hates anyone wearing polyester and cursing.
Then I get a second feeling, but it's not so pleasurable.
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Post by Tsavodiner on Oct 19, 2009 22:19:08 GMT -5
I love it when it hits. Feel like you can run forever. What that last guy that got shot said. |
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