Exercise Is the Best Medicine
By Donna Stark
Sticker shock doesn't just apply to new cars or gorgeous homes, it can also apply to the items found at your local vitamin and supplement shop. Have you been in one lately? It seems like good health can be quite expensive, doesn't it? But not everything needs to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, if you are looking for an inexpensive way to gain energy, improve your wellness, and cut back on all of your doctor visits and medications, all you need to do is throw on a pair of sneakers.
Exercise Is the Best Medicine
The cheapest and most natural way to feel better is exercise. And with as little as 30 minutes a day, you can begin to improve the quality of your life in record time! So much that you may even end up wishing you had started this healthy habit a lot sooner than now. So, don't put it off another minute! Take a look at the following reasons why exercise is good for the body and then get moving!
- Mental health - Exercise encourages the release of the body's "feel-good" chemicals which can help improve and stabilize moods
- Weight loss - Consistent exercise is a great way to burn those extra calories and pounds or to maintain your desired weight
- Brain health - Regular exercise can help improve brain function and can decrease the risk of cognitive decline
- Chronic diseases - Studies show that daily, moderate exercise can decrease the risk of serious medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers
- Sleep quality - Staying physically active can improve sleep quality and increase sleep duration by reducing stress, alleviating pain, and promoting drowsiness
- Stress and anxiety - Even just a small amount of exercise can stimulate endorphins which help lower your overall stress and anxiety levels
- Skin health - Physical activity encourages optimal blood flow throughout the body which means your skin is getting all of the nutrients and oxygen it needs to stay healthy
- Bone health - High-impact, weight-bearing exercises increase bone density and strength, and help to reduce the risk of osteoarthritis and bone fractures
- Pain reduction - Exercising in moderation is a good way to relieve and reduce pain, especially if you are suffering from joint disorders such as arthritis
Get Your Life Back
Daily, moderate exercise is a great way to improve your mental and physical health as well as your appearance, so don't put it off another day! Keep moving and get your life back the inexpensive way!
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Brentwood, Tenn.