10 Surprising Times to Hit the Gym (Mercola)
There are certain health conditions that you can and should exercise your way
through with a doctor’s guidance. Everyday Health lists 10 ailments which
might benefit from a workout.
**Recovering From Surgery:** Most cancer patients and other post-surgery
outpatients can benefit enormously from workout regimes.
**A Cold or Allergies:** Exercising your way through a cold can help make you
feel better.
**A Headache:** Exercise reduces stress and improves cardiovascular fitness,
which can lessen the pain of a headache.
**COPD:** Regular exercise improves circulation, helps your body better use
oxygen, builds your energy levels, and lowers your blood pressure.
**Pregnancy:** Low to moderate levels of exercise can ease back and
musculoskeletal pain, lower maternal blood pressure, reduce swelling, and
improve postpartum moods.
**Osteoarthritis or Joint Pain:** Regular exercise is actually a very
effective form of treatment for these.
**Irritable Bowel Syndrome:** Exercise has been proven to reduce stress,
boost general health, and help with gastrointestinal problems like
constipation.
**Menopause:** Just three hours of moderate aerobic exercise each week can
dramatically reduce signs of menopause and increase your quality of life.
**Chronic Pain:** Unlike medication, physical activity can actually treat the
underlying source of …
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