Today we often plan to work a little more in our offices, tomorrow we plan a Netflix marathon, we are too lazy to shop so we order food online. With all these modern gadgets, we have become incredibly lazy television addicts.
It’s no wonder our bodies start to panic and tell us that it’s really time to take care of ourselves. We want to help decipher your body signals in an attempt to make your life a little easier and healthier.
Your Eyes Are Puffy
A sedentary lifestyle is one of the main factors that trigger water retention. Puffy eyes appear due to prolonged periods of standing in a horizontal position. So sleeping late is not so harmless.
Yoga is considered the best solution. Asanas put pressure on the head and increase circulation. Once you start incorporating some movement into your daily routine, puffy eyes are no longer a problem.
You Are Constipated
Exercise is important for regular bowel movements. If you spend most of your time sitting, it takes longer for food to move through your large intestine. Consequently, the amount of water your body absorbs from your stool is limited, leading to constipation.
Moving regularly improves the efficiency of the digestive tract. Even simple 5-minute stretches several times a day can prevent constipation.
You Are Forgetful
If you always feel like another thought has just slipped out of your mind, consider moving around a bit. One study found that people leading sedentary lifestyles show structural changes in the brain in the medial temporal lobe area.
This lobe is responsible for our ability to memorize things. Physical exercise has been shown to increase memory. It’s no wonder your brain structure grows as you get fitter.
Your Knees Hurt
Movement is the key to loosening the joints. Exercise can ease the symptoms of arthritis and osteoarthritis, especially low-impact aerobic exercise.
Patients with chronic knee pain are advised to undergo an exercise program. By training regularly, your muscles become stronger and more flexible.
You Get Sugar Cravings
Physical activity perfectly fights sugar cravings. It increases your energy and releases endorphins, which stimulate general happiness. Happiness hormones, in turn, significantly reduce sugar cravings.
Doing enough movements throughout the day keeps depression at bay. So, no depression or bad mood, no need to gorge on ice cream!
Do you move a lot? Did you notice any of these signs in yourself?
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