Magic Pill(ar) of Health: Movement
The benefits of movement go beyond gaining strength and endurance.
⭐️Consistent movement can have a positive impact for achieving, healthy, consistent bowel movements.
💩It is easy to shy away or feel embarrassed about our bathroom habits. But understanding your bowel patterns may allow you to discover more about your overall health.
💩❗️💩 Inconsistent bowel patterns can reck havoc on your physical, nutritional, and mental well-being.
🔆After all, our bodies are one connected unit, with each system directly impacting the other.
🧍🏽🧠🧍🏻♀️The mind body connection is legit!
Physical movement of the body is one beneficial tool we have positive control over.
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Consistently moving the body (all forms of exercise can be of aid), stimulates muscle contraction in the colon (aka large intestine). Good muscle tone, increased heart rate & breath naturally produce these contractions, working to improve defecation.
🗣️Stay tuned for more education on bowel habits, what being ‘regular’ looks like, and why paying attention to bowel patterns really matter for your overall well-being.
