TRY DOING THE NATURAL DRUGS YOUR BODY MAKES

There have been a number of recent TGI "Letters to the Editor" related to
"the war on drugs," decriminalization of marijuana and "positive uses of
hallucinogenic drugs which include many physical and psychogenic purposes."

There are drug houses everywhere - yes, everywhere. I am speaking about the
human body, and the potent chemical cocktail induced by exercise. During
exercise, even in a bout as short as 10 minutes, a mix of brain chemicals
are released, including 20 different types of endorphins, and
norepinephrine, serotonin, testosterone and dopamine - all having many
positive effects on mood.

Beta-endorphins, secreted during exercise, have the most powerful effect -
a "high," which creates a prolonged feeling of euphoria, invigoration and
enthusiasm.

Exercise is prescribed to treat depression and anxiety, improvement of
memory, concentration, alertness, and growing more neurons in the brain.
Chemicals from exercise are prescribed for insomnia, to help fight cancer,
to resurrect a flagging libido, and strengthen the immune system.

It is reported, over and again, people who exercise on a regular basis have
"a greater perception of acceptance by others, reduced frustration with
daily problems and more constructive response to disappointment and failure."

There it is, the answer to any wanting of legalizing any other synthetic or
herbal drugs. Everything anyone could want for is at their finger tips,
almost instantly, and at no expense.

Deborah Morel,

Kapa"'a