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Study Shows Brain-Boosting Effect of Exercise

Plus there’s more 👇👇


Here are some highlights from this recent study by the University of Queensland:


▪️ Healthy 65-85 year old volunteers were put on one of 3 exercise programs for 6 months (low intensity, medium intensity, or high intensity).


▪️ After 6 months, only those on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) showed improvements in the hippocampus (a brain area related to learning and memory).


▪️ The HIIT group also showed improvements in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and cortisol levels.


▪️ The improvements seen in the HIIT group lasted 5 years, even if the exercise didn’t continue.


The HIIT program involved 4 cycles of running on a treadmill near maximum exertion.


Does this inspire you?

Consider This Your Nudge!

Any guesses?!?


It boosts energy, relieves stress, improves mood, and protects against most chronic illnesses.


It’s something that anyone can do for free.


(okay, you’ve probably got it by now….)


It’s MOVEMENT! 💃🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️


Whether you want to squeeze in some crunches and jumping jacks before work, desk stretches mid-morning, or a walk after lunch…


Moving your body is one of the best ways to improve and optimize your health.


Drop me a comment if you needed this nudge!

Tired of Talking About Food? Try These Things.

For anyone wanting better blood sugar regulation ➡️

While foods have a big effect on blood sugar, so do other lifestyle choices! Here are 5 non-food-related ways to support healthy blood sugar balance:

✅ Daily Movement 🤸‍♀️

✅ Walks After Meals 🚶‍♀️

✅ 7+ Hours of Sleep 😴

✅ Plenty of Water 💧

✅ Stress Management 🧘‍♀️

Nothing happens in isolation.

That’s why we always take a whole-body, whole-person, and whole-life approach to healing.

📲Tag a friend in the comments who might want to hear this!

3 Exercises for Digestion

Ready for better gut health?

It’s easy to get focused on food and nutrition, but don’t forget movement! Here are 3 exercises that are backed by research to support digestion.

🚶‍♀️ Walking

Walking helps to stimulate the digestive tract so you experience better bowel movements and less gas and bloating. Plus, research shows that physical activity supports a healthy gut microbiome!


🧘‍♀️ Yoga

Yoga puts the nervous system into the parasympathetic “rest and digest” mode, while also directly stimulating digestion through certain poses (like downward dog or triangle pose). Research has shown that yoga improves quality of life in people with functional digestive problems.

🏋️‍♂️ Crunches

Crunches, sit-ups, and other exercises that strengthen the abdominal muscles can help to ease gas and bloating—just do them on an empty stomach!

But if you’re doing everything “right” and still struggling with gut health, we are here to help. 🥾 Take the first step through the link in our bio.

Reference

Ramos C, Gibson GR, Walton GE, Magistro D, Kinnear W, Hunter K. Systematic Review of the Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity on the Gut Microbiome of Older Adults. Nutrients. 2022;14(3):674. Published 2022 Feb 5. [link]

Song BK, Han D, Brellenthin AG, Kim YS. Effects of core strengthening exercise on colon transit time in young adult women. J Exerc Sci Fit. 2021;19(3):158-165. [link]

Wilke E, Reindl W, Thomann PA, Ebert MP, Wuestenberg T, Thomann AK. Effects of yoga in inflammatory bowel diseases and on frequent IBD-associated extraintestinal symptoms like fatigue and depression. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021;45:101465 [link]

Reason #999 to Move Your Body 💃🕺

👀 Hello up there! Take a second with me here because I have the simplest way anyone can improve their detoxification for FREE ➡️➡️

Move Your Body 💃🕺

When you move, your muscles contract and act like a pump for your lymphatic system.

Your lymphatics are a central part of your immune and detoxification systems, which is why we want to improve lymphatic flow (maybe you’ve heard of lymphatic massage—that works too!).

Whether you prefer to walk, run, jump on a trampoline, do yoga, or dance…

Moving will help your detoxification systems work better 🎉

Leave us a comment with you favorite way to move your body! 💃