Archive for June 13th, 2009
Exercises for digestive problems
Physical activity is as complete and varied that there are all sorts of exercises to improve the health of each of the parts of our body. Some benefit our hearts; others are ideal for healthy bones and even have discovered that exercise is a way to prevent cancer.
And for digestive problems? Yes, there are also. Researchers at the University of Minnesota in the United States found that walking for an hour a day helps to prevent constipation: the symptoms are significantly reduced with exercise alone.
A simple walk set in motion and stimulates the abdominal muscles and intestines function. Furthermore, the force of gravity when standing up straight helps to better preparation of the fecal bolus. That is why we also recommend walking at least ten minutes after lunch to achieve effective digestion. Read the rest of this entry »