War is not natural, though some would argue that it is a necessary evil. Still, the human mind does not seem to cope with the reality of war too well. There is a significant amount of army veterans who suffer from PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which affects their everyday lives.
Some have trouble adopting to civilian life and suffer physical traumas like headaches, night terrors, and other debilitating symptoms. Experts have turned to all sorts of therapies, but one that is peculiar is using Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a form of therapy.
It seems that the BJJ effect On PTSD is quite positive. Experts like Dr. Alison Willing noticed that those who practice BJJ as a form of therapy felt a lot better than those under alternative therapies involving heavy medication.
The body is not meant to be under heavy medication, which may help but will also take a toll on the body, so finding an effective natural alternative like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu shines a beam of light on the issue.
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