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| The Role of Exercise |
| Two people eat the same foods, drink the same water and take the same supplements. One enjoys long walks with his dog, goes dancing every night and practices yoga. The other sits at a computer all day and watches TV all night. Which has constipation? |
| In addition to eating all the wrong things, Americans are alarmingly underexercised. An active lifestyle does more than improve circulation and help you lose weight; it improves digestion and elimination. Fresh air and aerobic activity are obvious prescriptions for improved digestive health, but did you know that inverted postures are just as important? Yoga offers several upside-down positions, all of which are known for their digestive benefits, but even reclining at a slight angle on a slant board for five to ten minutes a day has helped many people improve regularity without laxatives and enjoy favorite foods without after-dinner discomfort. |
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