Well, the autumn equinox has come and gone and those long dark nights are shortening, but oh my goodness aren't the days cool? This was only too evident when I attended Grandparents Day at the local kindergarten and the cold really ripped through my bones. I had to admire the children's resilience as with tremendous enthusiasm they raced around the playground with abandon. They seem to shrug off the cold, but shall we say, the adults were a little more delicate.
Exercise and fresh air, along with fresh water, restorative sleep, emotional and mental balance and good diet are pillars of naturopathy. That is, they are what a body needs to stay healthy. We may manage the rest but as adults we often find it hard to fit exercise into our busy schedule - which is a pity because exercise is so good for us. Not only does it send a surge of endorphins racing around our bodies to make us feel unbeatable, it strengthens our lungs, pushes fresh oxygenated blood to our tissues, guarantees our arms and legs achieve their full range of motion, maintains mobility well into old age and helps to keep Alzheimer's at bay. On another level, exercise builds self-esteem, stimulates a feeling of self-satisfaction, fulfils our need for social contact, and promotes confidence as we use our bodies to their full ability. And, as fortune would have it, this carries over into our daily activities and in interaction with others.
Perhaps a quick walk around the block is not such a bad idea. What do you think?
Until next time, here's to your very good health.
Linda.
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