Motion Is Lotion, or another term would be, movement is medicine. This article will explain all the benefits that simply moving your body can do and why it’s crucial to your life.
Musculoskeletal Benefits
The reason we use these terms is that it is the most natural way for the body to heal itself. When we talk about movement is medicine or motion is lotion, a lot of people think, “Oh, exercise, yeah, we’re working our muscles.” but the benefits of exercise go far beyond the musculoskeletal system.
- Aid joint lubrication and nourishment
- Ease your joint pain and stiffness
- Improve flexibility & mobility
- Build muscular strength
- Improve your balance
- Help you sleep better
- Improve posture
- Improve or maintain the density of your bones
- Improve overall health and fitness
The second benefit of moving your body is overall mental health. It releases positive hormones throughout the body from the brain, and you are going to see a positive emotional response to exercise from the mental health aspect.
- Lower stress levels
- Improve your mood
- Improve self-esteem
- Improve cognitive function
- Better endurance
- Increased interest in sex
- Increase energy and motivation
Next, from the gastrointestinal aspect, we can improve gastric motility. Movement can improve the ability to digest food. It can see decreased amounts of inflammation in blood markers and biochemical markers such as that.
- Improve food digestion
- Decreased inflammation in blood markets
- More diverse gut microbiota
Finally, we have cardiovascular benefits, between the heart and the lungs. All of these systems combine, even from the endocrine system in terms of hormones and hormonal imbalances. Exercise improves these.
- Increase exercise tolerance
- Reduction of body weight
- Reduction in blood pressure
- Reduction in bad cholesterol
- Increase in insulin sensitivity
Movement Is Medicine
It’s the most natural medication or the most natural prescription you can get from any doctor.
Making sure that you are moving often, moving well, and making sure that you are getting the proper amount of activity, you’ll see benefits not only to your musculoskeletal system but to the cognitive system, heart, lungs, endocrine, gastrointestinal, you name it!
Movement is medicine, and it’s going to improve all of your systems.
It is highly recommended to consult with a doctor or an expert if you are concerned about exercising or experiencing any abnormal pain."
Above words taken from here
It’s the most natural medication or the most natural prescription you can get from any doctor.
Making sure that you are moving often, moving well, and making sure that you are getting the proper amount of activity, you’ll see benefits not only to your musculoskeletal system but to the cognitive system, heart, lungs, endocrine, gastrointestinal, you name it!
Movement is medicine, and it’s going to improve all of your systems.
It is highly recommended to consult with a doctor or an expert if you are concerned about exercising or experiencing any abnormal pain."
Above words taken from here
Image from google
Related Post
'Exercise for Better Health' - read it hereI think any movement/exercise is important. Of course, how you choose to do this is a personal choice and our age and any health concerns must always be taken into account. Just remember, any motion/movement is good 😊
Please be aware that articles within this blog are provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, including medication, you should contact your Doctor/local health care provider.
All the best Jan
All the best Jan
I have read about this, and I truly believe any motion is beneficial even if we cannot make big motions to begin with. Good post.
ReplyDeleteI think staying active is very important-especially as we age. I walk at least 3 miles every day and I feel so good afterwards.....and so does my dog, Scruffy! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI do believe any motion is good...when I go to Walmart, I never park close. Or anywhere else for that matter, unless it is to get Roger inside. I feel like any extra steps that way is good for me. But I need to do more.
ReplyDeleteI go to weekly physiotherapy and undertake a guided exercise program to improve my balance and flexibility. When asked why I continue I told them 'I move so I can'.
ReplyDeleteYes, there are so many benefits to moving, no matter what is. My Nan lived to be 104. She told everyone it is all about the moving. Great post.
ReplyDelete...I wish that I had greece fittings in my joints.
ReplyDeleteSiempre es bueno hacer ejercicio. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteRegular physical activities are definitely beneficial for our health.
ReplyDeleteMotion is so important -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post, it urges us to stand up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the useful information!!
Yes, to all of this. Xx
ReplyDeleteMe ha encantado tu reportaje de hoy. Besos.
ReplyDeleteGood read, and keep moving..
ReplyDeleteYes, movement is good:-)
ReplyDeleteMovement is always good and beneficial. I can't walk so much these days, but I walk for an hour each day, albeit slowly, and it does me good! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAt 72, I'm still pushing myself to Move!
ReplyDeleteMove it or lose it!
hugs
Donna
Nice article of moving. Have a nice day !
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great post. Moving feels good to me. I love that it does More too. Hope you're having a good week.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post
ReplyDeleteI know and I need to move more......my motion usually happens between the bed to the couch! lol.....I do move more than that, but not much!
ReplyDeleteI take as much exercise as I can nowadays. We all know it is so good for us, even small amounts add up. Thanks very much for all the info about the benefits
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes! I need to _do_ it!
ReplyDeleteGets more difficult as we get older. I take my cat for walks and a carriage just to keep it moving. She loves it. Enjoy the rest of your week.
ReplyDeletethis is some really GREAT information...i don't move enough!!
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to convince me. My daily walk does wonders for me!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jan, This is just an excellent post. As I read through I realized that my life experience confirms many of these benefits and I’m in my mid-70s. 😊 For me, the movement, most of it anyway, has been walking daily about 2 miles. I like what you said so much that I did a screen shot and saved it to one of my files for healthy living tips. Thanks, as always, for sharing. I hope you and Eddie are starting to enjoy some pleasant spring weather. It is starting to happen in Seattle. Just a couple of days ago the TV weather person said we had our first 80 degree day since last September. I’m sure a lot of people who enjoy warmer weather were happy. Best regards to you two and take good care. John
ReplyDeleteWalking and swimming... two excellent exercises.
ReplyDeleteLove both.
That’s why birders are almost universally fit people - mentally as well as physically.,
ReplyDeleteYes, I went to the gym yesterday afternoon and now I'm going to the forest...
ReplyDeleteHug
Totally agree with this post, I try and get out for a walk most days, it does make me feel better.
ReplyDeleteAvril x
Just recently my knee has gotten worse as far as pain and my feet are feeling painful too, it makes it hard for me to get good exercise but I still try to move each day and work through the pain, sometimes it makes it feel better and other times I am in more pain but I know it is keeping me healthier either way.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely good to exercise as much as you can!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great reminder about the benefits of keeping moving, however small.
ReplyDelete