Body Movement is Medicine!

Written By Marium Bajwa

Body movement is THE most effective medicine for your physical and mental health. Body movement can be any physical activity. It can be walking, running, exercising, stretching, or yoga. Moving your body is important and beneficial for your health.

How Body Movement helps with Improving your Physical Health?

  • Improves blood circulation. Walking outside, especially in nature increases oxygen levels in your body (We all need that oxygen boost!).

  • Stabilizes blood pressure and blood sugar levels and lowers the risk of developing heart conditions and diabetes.

  • Improves immune system to help your body fight diseases.

  • Induces bowel movements and sweat, which are a natural source of removing toxins from your body.

  • Boosts your metabolism.

  • Strengthen your muscles and improves muscle flexibility.

  • Improves your sleep.

  • Helps with relieving and managing pain effectively (but not always, depending on the kind of pain, so consult your doctor).

  • Improves physical and mental resilience.

  • Helps to increase overall energy levels in your body.

  • Improves low libido (boosts your sexual energy!).

  • Increases your attention and concentration.

How Body Movement helps with Improving your Mental Health?

  • Boosts mood by producing endorphins (feel-good chemicals).

  • Boosts dopamine production which helps to ease some symptoms of depression and anxiety (since I started my daily morning walks, I can notice my mood has improved significantly! Do yourself a favor and go for a walk).

  • Relieves stress.

  • Clears your mind.

  • Going outside for a walk disengages you from your current environment (perfect remedy for taking a break!).

  • Moving your body is a form of self-care (trust me you will never regret taking care of your mental and physical health).

  • Gives you a new perspective to look at things (talking from personal experience!).

  • Gives you personal time to reflect on things (I cannot stress this enough. Spending alone time is very crucial. You need to connect with yourself).

  • Connects you with nature (connecting with nature is pure bliss and makes me more grateful to be alive) and (I hope) motivates you to be more sustainable!.

    Move Your Body! Make Time for Your Physical and Mental Wellness!

 

Marium Bajwa
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