QUOTE: Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states. –Carol Welch
Millions of Americans have an exercise deficiency. Millions of Americans are DYING from this exercise deficiency. We all know that exercise is good for us, but may not be able to articulate why it benefits us, other than it helps with weight loss. And because we do not have a deep understanding of why it is good for us, we continue NOT to exercise because there are too many things to do, or, just like flossing our teeth – it is the last thing that we would want to do. There are many who are dying of conditions related to either poor diet or lack of exercise. This does NOT have to be.
Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes, Nourish Your Organs and Glands
When you are running or walking, the blood pumping through the arteries faster helps clean out any deposits of arterial plaque that were about to get started. You are also breathing in fresh air rapidly. Every cell of the body needs oxygen to carry on its processes. Adequate oxygen supports the body’s immune system and this helps to defend you against cancer. Living in an indoor environment and depending on air fresheners for fresher smelling air means that your cells are wishing for fresh air, and when they do, it manifested in health issues. It’s good to air out the house once in awhile anyway, with fresh outdoor air, and especially if you are not going outside to exercise much. The oxygen nourishes the blood and the oxygenated blood nourishes every body organ and gland. You cannot be healthy without healthy organs and glands.
Prevent Diabetes, Depression, and Excessive Use of Sleep Medications
Exercise has a very important part in controlling blood sugar. This is especially important since there seems to be a diabetes epidemic. Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and muscles also use sugar for energy. Exercise creates endorphins that boost mood. In a time when so many people are put on antidepressants, it seems like it would make more sense to get one’s exercise. One also can sleep better after having done exercise. Many people also take sleep medications. Why not just exercise, feel good from that, and then sleep more soundly?
What You Use is Strengthened
Also, what is used becomes stronger. Exercise strengthens the respiratory system – helping to expand the lung’s capacity, and it also strengthens your muscles. It can have a hand in preventing osteoporosis because it can help to make bones stronger. This is important because of the epidemic of osteoporosis. Exercise also strengthens your heart, and it helps your bowels to move properly, which can help prevent colon cancer. It also moves the lymph through the lymphatic system, strengthening your immunity, and this will help defend against cancer.
For more advantages of exercising, go to Google and search. But for now, you have a few concrete reasons why exercise needs to be on the top priority list. Wouldn’t it make more sense instead of paying hundreds or thousands of dollars for medical insurance, to instead, do an activity that has multiple benefits? Start by parking the car a bit farther away from the entrance when you shop.
